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Inside the Set of ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’ | Set Tour | Architectural Digest

Today, AD joins production designer Kave Quinn to tour the set of ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.’ As Bridget, played by Renée Zellweger, embarks on life as a single mom, she’s traded in her iconic Borough Market apartment for…

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How a College Laboratory Became One America’s Most Influential Brutalist Buildings

The Richards Medical Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania became one of the most influential brutalist buildings in America and paved the way for the influx of brutalist buildings you find on college campuses today. Want even more AD? Subscribe…

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How Chicago Inspired The Emerald City in ‘Wicked’

Production designer Nathan Crowley breaks down how he included Americana references in the Oscar-nominated sets of ‘Wicked’. Want even more AD? Subscribe to the magazine and get a free tote ►► https://bit.ly/3Oh8McU Still haven’t subscribed to Architectural Digest on YouTube?…

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Architecture for Dogs, Tear-off Calendars, Organization + More

As a dog owner, lover, and self-proclaimed professional DIY-er, I bookmarked so many blueprints from this exhibition! Architecture for Dogs is such a unique celebration of our furry companions, showcasing creative and functional designs that go beyond traditional pet spaces.…

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The ‘Friends’ Apartment is Designed All Wrong–But Feng Shui Can Fix It

Monica Geller’s apartment in ‘Friends’ is iconic to sitcom fans, but could it have better feng shui? Today, AD welcomes interior designer and feng shui practitioner Julie Khuu to see how she would redesign this famous apartment to invite good…

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What Were The Earliest Forms of Prefab Architecture?

Architect Michael Wyetzner discusses the earliest forms of prefab architecture. Want even more AD? Subscribe to the magazine and get a free tote ►► https://bit.ly/3Oh8McU Still haven’t subscribed to Architectural Digest on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2zl7s34 Read another article:Botany as an…

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Inside Kendall Jenner’s Home at Christmas | Open Door | Architectural Digest

Today, AD is welcomed back by Kendall Jenner to tour her LA home while it’s decorated for Christmas. Over the years, the Kardashian-Jenner clan has become known for their flamboyant Christmas decorations but Kendall’s approach to holiday decorating is much…

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F5: Karim El-Ishmawi on Boston City Hall, Art Installations + More

When Karim El-Ishmawi was a child he often visited a home located in a small town in Bavaria, Germany. The memorable residence, integrated into the mountainside, was designed by Hans Ziegler. Spacious and multilayered on the inside, the structure is…

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Why Prefab Architecture Could Be the Future – But Probably Won’t Be | Architectural Digest

Michael Wyetzner of Michielli + Wyetzner Architects returns to AD to discuss prefab architecture and why it could be the future of housing–but probably won’t be. Prefabricated architecture has always posed a more affordable and sustainable future for housing as…

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Kendall’s Sentimental Christmas Ornaments

This year, Kris Jenner gifted Kendall Jenner the ornaments she grew up with. Want even more AD? Subscribe to the magazine and get a free tote ►► https://bit.ly/3Oh8McU Still haven’t subscribed to Architectural Digest on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2zl7s34 Read another…

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Interior Designer Answers Your Top Design Questions | Q&AD | Architectural Digest

Today, AD100 designer David Netto joins Architectural Digest to answer your burning interior design questions. What color combinations should you avoid? Should you hang your TV over the fireplace? Netto shares his expertise to help solve any interior design problems…

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What Home Means to Gloria Steinem

Feminist icon Gloria Steinem sits down with AD to discuss what home means to her and how she created a home for herself in New York City. Want even more AD? Subscribe to the magazine and get a free tote…

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How Does AD Decide the 100 Best Designers in the World?

Every year, Architectural Digest releases the AD100, a list of the 100 best interior and architectural designers of the year. Want even more AD? Subscribe to the magazine and get a free tote ►► https://bit.ly/3Oh8McU Still haven’t subscribed to Architectural…

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Embrace The Kitsch This Christmas

Today we’re teaching you how to be tacky in a tasteful way this Christmas. Want even more AD? Subscribe to the magazine and get a free tote ►► https://bit.ly/3Oh8McU Still haven’t subscribed to Architectural Digest on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2zl7s34 Read…

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How to Properly Lay Out Your Silverware

Have you ever wondered how to actually lay out your silverware? We’ve got you covered. Want even more AD? Subscribe to the magazine and get a free tote ►► https://bit.ly/3Oh8McU Still haven’t subscribed to Architectural Digest on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2zl7s34…

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Denver’s New Populus Hotel Forges Connection Through Biophilia

There are few straight lines at the new 13-story Populus hotel in downtown Denver, Colorado. Implementing a hyper site-responsive strategy, notable architecture firm Studio Gang designed the distinct structure based on the distilled form and unique growth pattern of the…

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Francis Ford Coppola Breaks Down The Design of ‘Megalopolis’ | Architectural Digest

Today, AD is joined by 6x Academy Award winning director Francis Ford Coppola to break down the architectural details of ‘Megalopolis’. Modeling the fall of Rome in an alternate version of New York City, ‘Megalopolis’ has been ‘The Godfather’ director’s…

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Japanese Architecture Meets Champagne at Maison Ruinart

Like champagne itself, the revitalized Maison Ruinart in Reims, France emanates a sense of lightness and effervescence. After two years of meticulous restoration, this historic address, deeply rooted in the winemaking tradition of Champagne, has been reborn with a fresh,…