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This Artful Oasis Turns Palm Springs’ Slick Aesthetic Upside Down
To craft a personal desert hideaway—and love letter to his spouse—designer Sheldon Harte threw convention to the wind
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The 13 Most Beautiful College Quads in America
There’s a reason these striking spaces are often highlights of campus tours
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Explore a Serene Massachusetts Idyll Designed to Maximize Its Nature-First Setting
Designer Jaimie Baird helped her friend and client sensitively recast a historic home for their family’s active, outdoorsy lifestyle in all seasons
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This Cozy Connecticut Farmhouse Ups the Ante on Countryside Living
Breathing new life into a 1700s Litchfield County pile, Elizabeth Roberts Architects employed its contemporary approach without sacrificing any character
By Paola SingerPhotography by William Jess Laird
With a Green Roof This Brazil Home Feels Like a Well-Kept Secret
A climatic response as well as a camouflage, the landscaped roof blends this terraced house into the scenic São Paulo countryside like it was always meant to be there
By Mona Basharat
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Tristan da Cunha: Life on the Most Remote Human Settlement in the World
Located in the South Atlantic Ocean and 1,514 miles from the closest inhabited place, residents talk with AD about building homes on such an isolated island
By Katherine McLaughlinPhotography by Julia Gunther
Architecture
What Does the Perfect Neighborhood Look Like Today?
Desires for our homes showcase aspirations and values—six people from across the world weigh in on their version of a dream place to live
Why Buying Frank Lloyd Wright Furniture Is More Controversial Than You’d Think
Owning a piece of the architect’s legacy can be attractive to those priced out of his homes, but it’s not always a simple matter of desire
Elon Musk Is Building the World’s Largest Supercomputer in Memphis—And Some Locals Are Very Concerned
With operations likely to begin in 2025, the project will require massive amounts of water and electricity from a city already struggling from the effects of climate change
Inside the Fascinating Evolution of Italian Restaurant Design
These eateries started with humble rustic decor but have blossomed into maximalist wonderlands in recent years
Innovative Design
This Sustainable Home in Brazil Blends Into Nature
A green roof blends this terraced house into the scenic São Paulo countryside
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This Off-Grid House in Lebanon Is Straight Out of Lord of the Rings
This project is low-cost, sustainably built, and utilized ancestral techniques in its construction
Al Maktoum International Airport: Everything We Know About Dubai's New $35 Billion Project
The world's most expensive airport will handle 260 million passengers per year
This New Home Claims to Remove Carbon From the Atmosphere
Located in the Bahamas, the unique dwelling also gets stronger when exposed to seawater
Unique Spaces
Inside an Ultra-Modern Home Inspired By Ancient Ruins
Today Architectural Digest travels to the Vancouver countryside to tour the 75.9 House. Designed by Omer Arbel, this unique structure got its name from being the 9th iteration of the 75th idea they authored in their studio. Omer’s design plays with the idea of creating future ancient structures using concrete in a soft, fluid way, letting the material dictate its form. Impressive tree-like pillars flow through the space giving the appearance of ‘found’ ruins. Join Omer for an in-depth look at the creative process and philosophy behind this unique structure.Inside a Modern Moving Home On Railroad Tracks
Today AD travels to the woodlands of the Pacific Northwest to tour Maxon House. Designed by Tom Kundig, owner of Olson Kundig Architects, Maxon House is a modern home revolutionizing the work commute. Work/life balance is given new meaning in Kundig’s design–a fully detachable home office on wheels journeys across a functional rail track into the forest creating an innovative work-from-home setup. With no shortage of ingenious features, Maxon House is a marriage of form and function and a prime example of modernist design.Inside an Enchanting L.A. Home That Looks Straight Out of a Storybook
Today, Architectural Digest travels to the wooded canyons of Los Angeles to tour Stebel House. Built in 1961 by Harry Gesner, one of Southern California’s most prolific architects, it comprises three A-frame structures that combine to create an enchanting triangular form that looks straight out of a storybook. Surrounded by woodland, it is hard to believe this charming design is just a stone's throw from the city's hustle and bustle.Inside The Home Frank Lloyd Wright Designed For His Son
Today, AD travels to Phoenix, Arizona, to tour the David and Gladys Wright house—the home designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright for his son. When your father is America’s most celebrated architect, the greatest gift he could give you is a house, and this unique home uses many of the same ideas Lloyd Wright incorporated in the design of the Guggenheim Museum. The spiral structures, often symbolizing the infinite or longevity, are poetic, as David and his wife Gladys lived to be over 100 years old in this house. After many years of neglect and threats of demolition, father-and-daughter duo Bing and Amanda Hu bought the house and have since been on a mission to restore it to its former glory, keeping its legacy alive.Inside One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Final-Ever Designs
Today AD travels to Connecticut to tour Tirranna, one of legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s final designs. Considered one of the greatest architects of all time, Frank Lloyd Wright produced over 1000 designs in a career spanning 70 years, revolutionizing architecture in the United States. A pioneer of organic architecture, Wright believed any building should exist in harmony with its inhabitants and surroundings–a concept that runs through the veins of Tirranna. Join Stuart Graff, president and CEO of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, as he walks you through one of the final designs of Wright’s career.Inside a Minimalist Capsule Home Overlooking the British Coastline
Today Architectural Digest travels to the Isle of Wight on England’s south coast to tour Saltmarsh House, a Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) House of the Year 2023 shortlisted project. Sitting on the edge of a vast tidal marsh, this stunning pavilion home, designed by architect Níall McLaughlin, floats above the ground on a lightweight steel frame. Truly ingenious is the property’s structure, which was prefabricated off-site and lifted into place to minimize disruption to the surrounding nature reserve. Offering uninterrupted views of the marshes and bay beyond, this impressive home is a testament to the symbiotic relationship between architecture and nature, proving they can coexist in harmony for generations to come. Read more about the ingenious Saltmarsh House here: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/ingenious-british-home-appears-float-surrounding-meadowsInside a Glowing NYC Theater With Shape-Shifting Rooms
Today Architectural Digest travels to Lower Manhattan to tour the newly completed Perelman Performing Arts Center. An integral part of the new World Trade Center site, architects Joshua Ramus and David Rockwell were eager to give the arts a new home in the area. Ramus calls the building a “mystery box” as the theater’s 3 auditoria ingeniously extend and combine to create over 62 stage-audience configurations, resulting in a different space each time you visit. But what makes this building so special is revealed at dusk when the chandeliers shine through its 5,000 marble tile exterior, causing it to glow. As this unique space finally opens its doors, the ultimate hope for Perelman is to inspire artists to create profound work–in turn inspiring the public.Inside a Futuristic Home with Detachable Rooms
Today Architectural Digest tours a futuristic home nestled among the trees in Malibu, California. If you were to imagine life on Mars your mind might conjure an image similar to this extraordinary residence. Built by architect Ed Niles in 1992, his experimental builds have been redefining the architecture of Southern California for decades. The innovative design features a long structure with modular rooms that can be unhooked and rearranged along the house's spine. Join Ed as he talks you through the creative process behind this architectural marvel. Director: Chase Lewis Director of Photography: Grant Bell Editor: Alex Mechanik Host: Ed Niles Producer: Chase Lewis; Meg Sutton Line Producer: Joe Buscemi Associate Producer: Josh Crowe; Marisah Yazbek Production Manager: Peter Brunette Production Coordinator: Kariesha Kidd Camera Operator: Josh Andersen Audio Engineer: Paul Cornett Drone Operator: Arran Alps Production Assistant: Ariel Labasan Post Production Supervisor: Andrew Montague Post Production Coordinator: Holly Frew Supervising Editor: Christina Mankellow Assistant Editor: Billy Ward Junior Editor: Paul Tael Colorist: Oliver EidInside a Family Home Built Around a 12,000-Year-Old Boulder
Today Architectural Digest travels to the Catskills Mountains in upstate New York to tour the Rock’n’House, a remarkable family home built around a 12,000 year-old-boulder. Some might have found themselves between a rock and a hard place after finding a prehistoric glacial erratic in the middle of their land, but for architect Christian Wassmann, it was just what he was looking for. The boulder became the central feature of Wassmann’s design and is always present in his family’s impressive home–the perfect example of how humans and nature can coexist as one.Inside A Mansion Built On The Edge Of An Abandoned Quarry
Today Architectural Digest brings you an hour outside of New York City to tour Bedford Quarry House. Sitting atop the cliff's edge of an abandoned quarry, this serene property boasts spectacular views of the lake and surrounding forest. The boundary dividing these vistas from the interior is figuratively broken by floor-to-ceiling windows throughout–creating a sense of openness and fluidity between nature and the home. Join architect Steven Harris for an in-depth look at his design philosophy behind this unique family residence.
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Erin Wasson's Art-Filled Malibu Home Tells Her Story As a Collector and Collaborator
The newly married supermodel collaborated with longtime business partner Josh Evan to slim down her art collections for her sun-drenched Malibu home
Actor Clark Duke’s Hollywood Hills Bungalow Is an Ode to Ettore Sottsass
Designer Oliver Furth created the postmodern dream home—an antidote to contemporary homes’ beigeness—starring commissions and international auction finds by Memphis Group stars
Kim Kardashian's Makeup Artist Mario Dedivanovic Has the Chicest NYC Bachelor Pad
When he’s not jet-setting for celebrity clients like Chrissy Teigen, the Bronx-born cosmetics guru is living the good life in his penthouse on the Upper East Side
Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber’s Stunning New York City Apartment
Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber collaborate with design firm Ashe + Leandro to transform a Manhattan artist’s loft into an inviting family oasis
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A Dreamlike Estate in the English Countryside Keeps Family Close
Envisioned by London’s Dalrymple Studio, the net-zero, nature lovers’ property is filled with unexpected charms—and an outdoor homage to the homeowner’s father
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The World’s 39 Most Beautiful Tennis Courts
As the US Open gets underway, AD takes a look at the very grounds that host this centuries-old sport, from cliffside clay to sky-high lawns
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Explore Yolanda Hadid’s Showstopping Texas Refuge
After falling in love with the local cowboy culture, the reality TV personality and model built a property deep in the heart of the Lone Star State
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Tim Walz Is Endearingly Passionate About Gutter Cleaning
The vice presidential candidate shared his “hot take” in a recent TikTok video
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See How a PR Maven’s West Village Abode Surprises and Delights
Rebecca Gardner of Houses & Parties turned her friend Meg Connolly’s open-plan dwelling into a welcoming and fun family haven
10 Abandoned Cities With Eerily Beautiful Architecture
From ancient ruins to alien landscapes, uncover the history of forgotten cities from around the world
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Price Tower, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Only Skyscraper, Sold for $10 in 2023 and Has Been Embroiled in Controversy Ever Since
AD unpacks what’s happening with Wright’s famous structure in Bartlesville, Oklahoma—including a recent announcement that the building is heading to the auction block
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This Sprawling Texas Home Pops With Every Color of the Rainbow
Inspired by a fun-loving couple and their three children, Austin-based designer Annie Downing injects a new build with unexpected whimsy
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Tour a Swanky Hollywood Regency–Style Home in LA Reimagined for a Modern Lifestyle
Architect Mark Rios traded in a minimalist abode for the John Elgin Woolf–designed gem, crafting a bespoke retreat for himself and his husband in the process
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16 Connecticut Interior Designers, Architects, and Landscape Pros to Know From the AD PRO Directory
Looking for a Connecticut designer to hire? Look no further than our AD-approved list of talent