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Desert regions might not seem like the most idyllic settings for giant mansions and sprawling estates. But when you’ve got 22,000 square feet to spare and you’re Bob Hope– Palm Springs might be the perfect spot to call home. The late entertainer’s John Lautner 70s built ‘home’ is on the market, and it’s going for $50…

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A home that is nestled up against a river bank in England might not expect rising water. But after being built in 2008 by John Pardey Architects, it somehow experienced some elevated levels and the entrance to the Hind House became accessible by trodding through the unavoidable flooded water heights. Beyond the water discrepancies, the home…

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Old, repurposed buildings are the future of sustainable design; and this garage renovation turned home is the perfect example. Set up in Italy, act_romegialli took the existing space and revamped it to be a huge inspiration and camouflaged the space with the land. After meshing the residence with its deciduous plants and a cool contemporary interior…

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The California Wine Country is an unprecedented location, and if there’s one thing to take advantage of in these vast valleys– it’s the views. Gorgeous surroundings and mountainous views abound are plentiful in this Kenwood region, and Edmonds + Lee certainly took advantage of it all with their Summerhill Residence design. Situated as two mimicking buildings…

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Historic renovations can be a tough project when buildings of significance are involved. The old Oriental Warehouse in San Francisco‘s South Beach District is a prime example of how to renovate right. Reconfigured in 2010, the old building was transformed into a luxe urban space by Edmonds + Lee Architects. Leaving plenty of exposed brick, concrete…

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There’s no doubting the talents of Mr. Alexander Gorlin and his architectural prowess. But sometimes it’s interesting to see the places that architects and designers call home. For Gorlin, a 6th floor apartment in his very own designed Aqua building on the water in Miami. The interior of this place is playfully unique, complete with colorful…

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Going green is of course a huge trend and big lifestyle change for many, and there are so many ways to get involved. While some include changing out entire aspects of your home– such as appliances and windows, there are other ways that are less expensive and make for really interesting visual design elements as well….

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Tucked in along the water’s edge of Washington’s San Juan Islands is the Shadowboxx residence by Olson Kundig Architects. While it looks like a dark and moody space from the outside looking in, don’t be fooled. The interior is a warm space with an area where the roof opens up to expose the interior to the…

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Washington, DC, is a bustling art area, and with that comes the expansion of more design minded individuals purchasing homes in the area. Located in Logan Circle is this stunning two-story Penthouse renovation by FORMA at The Metropole building that overlooks the busy city streets. The interior of this space is a calming blend of whites…

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Austria’s interesting architectural landscape varies upon the area, but this villa rendering and architectural piece is a great representation of not only the space but the country’s talents. Beluga Toechter is the design mind behind this residence that shapes an ultimate contemporary home, complete with a spiral staircase. Open space in the kitchen makes up for…