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• Abandoned Industrial Compound Becomes a Modern Home Base

  

  Kiyoko Loh relaxes inside a concrete structure, one of three original buildings that occupied the San Francisco property she and her husband, Elliot Loh,... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• In San Francisco, Green Fences Make Great Neighbors

  

  For a modern multifamily structure in San Francisco, landscape designer Christopher Radcool Reynolds used palms to create privacy and shade. Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Lauded Midcentury City Square Receives a Much-Needed Revitalization

  

  Mellon Square in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, underwent a $10-million restoration in 2014. Image courtesy of Ed Massery. Masterminded by the visionary landscape... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• A Family-Run Company Gracefully Shifts from Aluminum Folding Chairs to High-End...

  

  Alex and Manuel Alorda recline in a canopy designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2009.  Image courtesy of Salva López. Pavilion-like shade structures and sofas... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Here Is What We Can Do to Convert Rainwater Into a Useable Water Source

  

  RainXchange helps manage storm-water runoff and has provided safe drinking water for many communities around the world. Beneath a scenic, seemingly passive wate... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Furniture is a Family Affair for This New Zealand Line

  

  "Coming from a fine-art background, I'm often influenced by other artists. For this collection I have drawn inspiration from Alexander Calder’s hanging and... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 5 Home Makeovers in Montreal

  

  The centerpiece of the addition at this 1960s suburban home is a new anthracite “iron lace” staircase, which was loosely inspired by wooden circle motifs found... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 10 International Vacation Homes

  

  On the edge of a tiny island accessible only by boat, this buoyant summer home in Canada lives the life aquatic. Here couple Becca and Doug Worple built a famil... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Architecture Inspiration of the Day: Aqua Tower in Chicago

  

  The innovative skyscraper, which is 82 stories tall, features an undulating shape designed to capture views of Chicago landmarks. Image courtesy of Steve Hall,... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• A Passive House Grows in Brooklyn

  

  Architect Paul Castrucci found that when designing a passive house for an urban environment, he didn’t have to take many extreme measures as long as the... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Modern Homes in the Hamptons

  

  House 43 is both monumental and inviting. The woodsy retreat feels removed from the beach, yet is located just three miles inland.  Photo by Paul Warchol. Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 10 Places to Visit in Beijing

  

  A climb to the top of the hill at the center of Jingshan Park, situated just north of the Forbidden City, offers the best views of Beijing. Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 6 Ways to Use Wood in the Kitchen

  

  At this cozy home outside of Helsinki, a family friend of the residents built the birch cabinets and island for the kitchen. The architect, Tuomas Siitonen,... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 5 Examples of Lounge Chair Style

  

  A chaise longue from Restoration Hardware offers the perfect view of the Long Island Sound in this Connecticut vacation home. Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 6 Basics of Infill Development

  

  In urban planning, infill is the utilization of land within an already built-up area. Often this means new construction between existing buildings, usually on... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 13 Homes with Valley Views

  

  In the shadow of Mount McKinley, amid Alaska’s meadows and icy streams, a former teacher and a four-time Iditarod winner built a modernist cabin as expansive... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 6 Family-Friendly Vacation Homes

  

  Each summer, a family of six enjoys the sparkling waters of this swimming pool, which also overlooks the Long Island Sound from Connecticut. Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Sunny Berkeley Bungalow Renovation

  

  Remodeled by resident and interior decorator Jill McCoy and her husband David Hassall with the help of architect Paul Molina, the open-plan living space opens t... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Modern Homes with Creative Floor Coverings

  

  Big, bold squares in mixed patterns and colors bring life to an otherwise pale room. This Austin home's flooring blends well with the painting by Pat... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Simple Cabin Embraces Its Mountain Setting

  

  While it was tempting to embed the cabin into the hillside, Balance Associates sought a smarter solution. By elevating the project on two concrete walls, the... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN