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A Surprising Material Makes This Singapore Apartment Feel Like a Park
A Surprising Material Makes This Singapore Apartment Feel Like a Park
After breaking down walls, L Architects used curved bullnose bricks to bring outdoor vibes into the home of a plant-loving couple.
By Luo Jingmei
How a Turf-Wrapped Chia Pet Keeps a Landscape Architect Grounded in Her Work
Michelle Arab shares how the irreverent objet d’art she got 20 years ago reminds her to find the beauty—and humor—in change.
The Site Had Great Views, But Bad Sunlight. The Solution? A Hovering Home That Juts Out
In the Czech Republic, Stempel & Tesař Architekti balance a steel-and-glass box across concrete walls to maximize the hillside vantage and natural light.
Asking $2M, This Metal-Clad Austin Home Is Boxy in the Best Way
Designed by Minguell McQuary, the dramatic residence is composed of a series of blocky volumes stacked high on stilts.
My House: She Custom Made More Than 1,000 Kitchen Tiles for Her Austin Renovation
Ceramicist Amanda Rivera’s first interiors project turned out to be her family’s own home, a Spanish Mediterranean–style now brimming with her touch.
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Pretend You’re in a Fairytale in This $6M Chalet Near Lisbon
Surrounded by gardens on a hilltop overlooking the ocean, the home has a stone facade, bright-red accents, and whimsical interiors with ornate molding and parquet floors.
High Above the Malibu Hills, This Cantilevered California Home Is a Testament to Resilience
Designed to coexist with its wild surroundings, this striking residence features an exterior shell built to withstand nature’s most powerful forces.
It Doesn’t Get Woodsier Than This $1.2M Log Cabin in Colorado
Set on the edge of a national forest near Aspen, the getaway comes with huge windows, a revamped kitchen, and a classic pellet stove.
The Kids Have Free Rein at This Jungle Gym of a Home in Thailand
The exceptionally airy two-bed plan doubles as a play structure with raised platforms and beams to hang from.

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