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A 1970s Topanga Canyon Retreat Gets a Dreamy Mountain Update, Lists for $4.1M
A 1970s Topanga Canyon Retreat Gets a Dreamy Mountain Update, Lists for $4.1M
This wooded retreat is a tranquil getaway with high ceilings, walls of glass, sweeping views of the Santa Monica Mountains, and plenty of outdoor space.
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The Restaging of “Luna Luna” Calls Back to a More Exciting—But Dead—Art World
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A Perforated Metal Box Hides the Bathroom in This Small Madrid Apartment
Complete with storage compartments, the unit has wavy, see-through panels that provide a peek at the tub.
A Rare Craftsman Compound Just Hit the Market in L.A. for $2M
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Architect Adam Kushner reimagined the landmark 19th-century home with a double-height living area, a central courtyard, and a rooftop deck.

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