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Casa Quelhas: A Lisbon Masterpiece by Paulo Mendes da Rocha

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Located on the site of an old building in Lisbon's Lapa district, Casa Quelhas is one of the most beautiful homes in the city. It was designed by renowned architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha, winner of the Pritzker Prize in Brazil. The building's unique concrete aesthetic and clever use of light and space, while...

Minimalist Haven: Port Royal's Seaside Retreat

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Located in the Duinbergen district of Knokke-Heist, the Port Royal Apartments have been transformed by Belgian architecture studio Decancq Vercruysse into a peaceful family resort for a family of five. This four-bedroom, four-bathroom apartment, reimagined by founding architect Emiel Vercruysse, distills the space to its purest form with minimalist design language, creating a soothing...

Mid-Century Modern Oasis: Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell's LA Love Nest

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In a quiet setting surrounded by sycamornis on the East side of Los Angeles sits a historic mid-century modernist house that was the home of Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell. The home was built in 1947 as part of California's "Experimental House" program to provide affordable demonstration homes for returning soldiers and their families...

Kensington House: A Grand Renovation Blending Architecture and Artistic Interiors

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Kensington House is located in London, England, designed by renowned interior designer Jessica Summer. This private residential project, which started in 2022 and is expected to take two and a half years to complete, showcases Jessica's unique talent in architectural design and interior detailing. The project includes the excavation of a large basement and...

Pacific Northwest Elegance| A Japanese-Inspired Transformation

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The South Shore Residential Project is located on the shores of Lake Oswego in Portland, Oregon, where the towering Douglas fir trees and the lake create a quiet and poetic picture. Designer Sarah Gray undertook the challenging renovation of a 1956 ranch house into a warm family home with Japanese style and wabi-Sabi aesthetics....

Emotionally Rich Sanctuary: Bespoke Only's Modern Tenafly Retreat

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In Tenafly, New Jersey, Bespoke Only's design infuses deep emotion and a delicate design touch into a modern home. Founder Melissa Lee and her team have created a sanctuary for this young family to start a new chapter in their lives with a soothing atmosphere. The design of the house is inspired primarily by...

Hollywood Regency Revival: Lloydcrest House

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Lloydcrest House is located on a hillside in the Post Office area of Beverly Hills, California, known for its Bohemian feel, large lots and stunning views. Designers Arya and Michael Martin, principals and co-founders of Studio Osklo, have combined tradition and modernity in this' 40s home to create a modern home full of history....