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Before & After: In Spain, a Compact 1960s Apartment Gets a Quirky, Experimental Retrofit
Before & After: In Spain, a Compact 1960s Apartment Gets a Quirky, Experimental Retrofit
Designer Ismael Medina Manzano stretches the limits of an 861-square-foot flat in San Sebastián with mirrors, curves, and a kitchen island on wheels.
By Lauren Gallow
An 11-Year-Old Angeleno Turns His Family’s Yard Into a Graywater Garden
Native California plants abound in this tiny oasis designed to maximize diversity.
Budget Breakdown: A 1960s A-Frame Gets a $558K Refresh—and Historic Landmark Status
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How They Pulled It Off: A Glowing Orange Door Delineates a Cozy Bedroom for a New York Studio
Prioritizing storage and privacy, a first time homeowner puts her stamp on a historic Chelsea loft with her own personal sunset.
Brooklyn’s Famed Merz House Lists for $12M After a Top-Down Revamp
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In Santa Cruz, a Site Steeped in Lore Gets a New Neighbor That Incorporates Its Eccentricities
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This $5,880 Tiny Home Prototype in India Serves a Family of Four
The 210-square-foot unit has a mezzanine sleeping area with a bathroom and storage underneath, and a living space that turns into an open bedroom.
When Your House Might Be a Modernist Copycat
After buying an eccentric midcentury, a Texas homeowner learned of its similarities to one of 20th-century architect Harry Weese’s works.
This Rare $1.9M L.A. Midcentury Has Skyline Views and a Flat Yard
Designed by architect Earl Rubenstein, the revamped property has walls of glass, lots of outdoor space, and a prized perch in the Baldwin Hills.
Budget Breakdown: With $69K, They Made Their Little Paris Cottage Feel Like a Greenhouse
A pair of architects infuse their 1930 house in Montreuil with sunshine and a soothing palette. “Plants, sun, and coffee—what else does one need?”

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