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Working With an ArchitectHow to Write a Design Brief for Your New Home or Remodel
Building or renovating a house? Follow these 6 steps to draw up a plan that delivers the goods
Full StoryThe Art of ArchitectureDiamond in the Rough: Albert Frey’s Desert Masterpiece
Walk with us through the architect’s iconic Palm Springs home — boulder and all — and find out how it came to be
Full StoryArchitecture7 Builder Upgrades to Skip in a New Home
Consider taking a pass on these options. You’ll increase your choices by doing them later
Full StoryArchitecture11 Nice-to-Have Upgrades for Your New Home
If you can afford these optional upgrades, they can personalize your home and make it more functional
Full StoryArchitecture2017 Pritzker Architecture Prize Goes to Spanish Trio
In a first, 3 architects share the win. Their small-town collaboration focuses on structures that blend with landscapes
Full StoryArchitectureDeck Houses: Midcentury Modern, East Coast Style
These ‘East Coast Eichlers’ were midcentury modern homes for the masses and inspired other architects
Full StoryArchitecture11 Smart Upgrades for a New House
Some upgrades are difficult or impossible to do later. Tackle these projects now to save yourself the headache
Full StoryArchitectureThe Clever Ledge: Where and How to Use It
Sometimes a ledge — not a shelf — is what you need for form and function. Here’s our room-by-room guide
Full StoryModern ArchitectureRevive the Spirit of Midcentury Modern Design in a New Home
You can weave details from the era into a home built today
Full StoryArchitectureSmaller and Smarter: An Architect’s Resolutions
This architect and midcentury fan plans to get out of his comfort zone in the new year
Full StoryArchitectureLive on the Edge With Cantilevered Design
Whether you want unobstructed views or just a little more legroom at breakfast, cantilevered design extends your options
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