How Midcentury Modern Met the Stone Age to Create Flintstones ChicMore than half a century since the sitcom’s debut and 30 years since its live-action movie release, the lasting influence of the...
12 Architectural Masterpieces That Never WereA new book rounds up hundreds of unbuilt structures and city plans from the 20th century to today that show just how different...
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger Demolished a Craig Ellwood, and the Internet Is FuriousThe celebrity couple reportedly plan to build a 15,000-square-foot modern farmhouse on the lot to replace the midcentury—and the...
Frank Lloyd Wright Jr.’s Famed Wayfarers Chapel Is in DangerThe coastal California landmark has hosted famous weddings, TV shoots, and millions of visitors.
Where the Vintage Trailer Fanatics AreEvery year, a two-day showcase at Palms Springs Modernism Week brings midcentury camper aficionados to the desert to celebrate...
A Love Letter to the “Clarissa Explains It All” Bedroom In All Its ’90s Teen GloryDid any kid who watched the hit Nickelodeon sitcom not want hubcaps on their wall and a window ladder for their BFF?
The Black Designers Who Were Largely Overlooked by HistoryAn important new book highlights the stories of Black pioneers from the past century whose major contributions have been widely...
The Year Shared Housing Got a RebrandIn 2023, the co-living landscape was all about “mommunes,” “boommates,” and “co-buying.”
Vintage Christmas Collectors Have Inspired a Revival“Nobody used to collect vintage Christmas tape dispensers, and now everyone does.”
An Up-Close Look at Hong Kong’s Famous Public Housing ComplexesA new photography book delves into the architectural heritage of the hulking affordable housing estates developed between the...
Azurest South: The Virginia Home Where a Pioneering Queer Black Architect’s Legacy LivesA compelling new book about Amaza Lee Meredith writes the trailblazer’s work into the American modernism narrative—starting with...
In “Saltburn,” the British Country Estate Is (Still) a Container for ChaosThe psychological drama is yet another entry in the mythology of the English stately house and its hold on our cultural...
The Evolution of Japan’s Modern Houses Tells the Story of Its Postwar ComebackA fascinating new book chronicles unorthodox Japanese residential architecture over the past almost 80 years.
The Catio Is Ready for Its Close-UpSome Los Angeles enthusiasts are attempting to mainstream the cat patio—a simple solution for indoor cats who yearn for the great...
The Complicated Love Story of Modernist Design Duo Aino and Alvar AaltoA new book from the grandson of the celebrated Finnish architects draws on never-before-published letters and photographs to tell...
Maximalism Will Bring Joy to Your Everyday—But Only if You Let ItA new Phaidon book celebrates the colorful evolution of the “more is more” aesthetic.
Marilyn Monroe’s Final Home Is Temporarily Saved From DemolitionLos Angeles preservation aficionados flew into action when the current owners of the historic house were issued a permit to raze...
The Legend of the “Invention Garage”The suburban space is cemented in our cultural imagination as much more than a place to store the lawn mower. Just ask Google.
How Do You Design a Villa Fit for Finding Love on Reality TV?“Love Island USA” production designer Richard Jensen discusses what goes into shaping the covetable mansions where the dating...
When Did Bunk Beds Become Childhood Status Symbols?Though the space-saving furniture first gained traction for utilitarian reasons, bunks became fun household luxuries thanks to...
How Movies Made Summer Camp the Quintessential American Teen ExperienceI never went to sleepaway camp—but films like “The Parent Trap” and “Wet Hot American Summer” made the rustic experience seem...
“Asteroid City” Is a Midcentury Western With a Wes Anderson TwistProduction designer Adam Stockhausen discusses the meticulous detail that went into crafting the desert outpost, and creating a...
That TV Mansion You’re Coveting? How Series Like “Loot” and “Bridgerton” Film at Luxe Real EstateThe production teams behind major shows set at swanky homes and estates weigh in on what actually goes into shooting at prized...
Adult Fandoms Are Driving the Lego Market to New HeightsThe decades-old toy for kids is building on its longtime popularity with increasingly elevated sets designed specifically for...
On “Party Down,” It’s All About Location, Location, LocationThe co-creator and production designer of the revived Starz sitcom discuss how important site is for exploring the lives of...
Inside the Big Business That Is Palm Springs Modernism WeekEvery February, the multiday festival turns the Southern California city into the epicenter of all things midcentury modern.
Meet the “Outlander” Fan Making Over Her Home to Match Sets From the Hit Period Drama“It’s a psychotic process,” she admits, “but I have a lot of fun with it.”
How “Black Panther” Production Designer Hannah Beachler Created the Sequel’s Underwater WorldThe Academy Award winner drew inspiration from Mesoamerican architecture, East African fishing villages, and Zaha Hadid works to...
What Is…Googie? These Devoted Fans Will Tell YouInside L.A.’s second Googie World Expo, a sold-out event for those passionate about the retro-futuristic, disappearing,...
How “The White Lotus” Found Frisky Inspiration in a Real-Life Sicilian VillaThe neoclassical palazzo that sets the scene for the “Bull Elephants” episode is in keeping with creator Mike White’s knack for...
How “Don’t Worry Darling” Became the First Movie to Film at Richard Neutra’s Kaufmann HouseThe team behind the much-talked about psychological thriller walk us through how they scored the similarly obsessed over Palm...
Everything You Need to Know About Being On a Home Renovation TV ShowThere’s been a rash of recent stories recounting nightmare experiences on home makeover series.
Dorinda Medley Explains Why Blue Stone Manor Is the “Disneyland of Reality TV”The ‘Real Housewives’ veteran tells all about hosting ‘Ultimate Girls Trip Ex-Wives Club’ at her Berkshires estate, which has...