Architecture+Design

This Pacific Northwest Farmhouse Took Five Years, a Drone Study, and a Two-Week Sourcing Trip to France to Get Right
Jessica Helgerson and Yianni Doulis mapped a 50-acre forest canopy and built a three-structure compound designed to age quietly into its site

iCarly, Myself: Why "Nestalgia" Is Taking Over Gen Z's Bedroom Decor
The hottest decorator right now? Your inner child

How an Actor Turned Designer Made an Apartment in Mad Magazine’s Former SoHo Office Feel Like a Plush City Refuge
Jesse Johnson’s first New York project turns structural oddities—like a steel beam in the bathroom—into part of the home’s charm
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Home Tour
Sasha Adler Didn’t Move a Single Wall in Her 19th-Century Lincoln Park Town House—but Everything Else Changed
The designer preserved the historic bones of her Chicago home while reworking every surface for modern family life

Architecture
Understand Taliesin And You’ll Understand Frank Lloyd Wright—Here’s Everything You Need to Know About the Iconic Design
The Wisconsin estate, which served as the architect’s home, studio, and the location of his fellowship, functions as something of a crash course for fans hoping to grasp how the inimitable man lived and worked

Small Spaces
This 430-Square-Foot Parisian Pied-à-Terre Features a “Rocket Desk” and Other Small-Space Hacks
The architects drew inspiration from the ingenious spirit of the 1950s to create an art-filled home for an American gallerist
Home Tours

Stranger Things Co-Creator Matt Duffer’s Manhattan Pied-à-Terre Features a 15-Foot Brutalist Sofa and Chocolate Walls
Duffer, his fiancée Sarah Hindsgaul, and designer Kyle O’Donnell transformed a long-neglected 1929 apartment into a playful escape for family life

In This Ohio Tudor Revival, Saris Cover Sofas, Hand-Painted Murals Abound, and There’s a Little Gothic Drama Too
Darren Jett layered family history, spiritual symbolism, and bold pattern into the 8,000-square-foot home, complete with a 60-foot sofa and a Dracula-inspired guest room

For This Yellowstone Club Mountain Retreat, The Designer Started With the Guesthouses
Before tackling the main residence, Vicky Charles transformed two guest buildings into light-filled, oak-lined hideaways layered with vintage furniture and bold finishes

This Genoan Penthouse Is a Curio Cabinet Inspired by Its Owners’ Travels
Vintage furnishings found aboard old yachts, inside Venetian mansions, and at London markets turn this apartment into a never-ending game of design I Spy
Architecture

13 Facts About Frank Lloyd Wright You Didn’t Know
Including a 1925 arrest and the side hustle that made him more money than architecture

Jeddah Tower Will Soon Be the World’s Tallest Skyscraper—Here’s Everything to Know About the Monumental Project
When finished, the skyscraper will be nearly 11 times the height of the Statue of Liberty

How to Calculate Square Footage (Trust Us, It's Easier to Mess Up Than Your Think)
AD provides everything you need to know about this important skill and how to apply it in real life

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The New York Skyline Is Bursting With Iconic Buildings—Here's Everything You Need to Know About Each One
Learn about One World Trade Center, the Empire State Building, and more
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Innovative Design

Antique Wooden Pillars and Other Ancestral Elements Find a New Home In This Bengaluru Bungalow
A young family’s roots informed the design of this house in the Indian metropolis, where salvaged materials bring warmth and continuity

Transparent Toilets Take Tokyo’s Culture of Hygiene to the Next Level
Don't worry—once their doors are locked, smart glass technology ensures the exteriors become opaque
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Can a Bad Floor Plan Affect Your Mental Health?
Shifting your furniture may shift how you think, feel, and even behave. Clinical psychologists and interior designers explain why

A 291-Square-Foot Apartment in the Heart of Paris Gets Innovative With Storage
In the Montorgueil neighborhood, Florquin Studio turned a compact space into a bright, Mediterranean-inspired suite
Unique Spaces

Small Spaces
French Architects Share Their Best Space Saving Tips—Even in a 161-Square-Foot Apartment
A dining table hidden in a wall, a step used as a bench, a sculptural partition that redefines space, and more ingenious hacks straight out of Parisian small spaces

Office Tour
Pierce & Ward’s Dramatic LA Studio (Nestled in a Commercial Building!) Redefines Work From Home
Residential interiors are on glorious display at Pierce & Ward’s new Frogtown studio. Warning: You may want to move in

Home Tour
This Walter Gropius Wonder Narrowly Escaped Demolition—and Gained a Stained Glass Masterpiece
After stints housing the American military and Pan Am attendants, this 1922 Berlin landmark was made ethereal with a huge glass mosaic by Gerhard Richter

opinion
What Gets Lost When Trump Removes Black History From Historic Sites
The government’s campaign to erase uncomfortable truths destructs the country’s progress and prevents us from knowing ourselves fully
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first person
From Altadena, Justina Blakeney Reflects on Life, Loss, and Rebuilding Her Home
One year later, the interior designer and LA resident looks back on the year that changed everything

Architecture + Design
Is Trump About to Redesign the Golden Gate Bridge?
A newly established design advisory committee will shape what transportation systems look like under the Trump administration

Designer Spotlight
9 California Landscape Architects You Need to Know From the AD PRO Directory
Searching for Golden State landscape professionals to hire? Look no further than our AD-approved list

Trend Report
The Spectrum of Home Security Today—From Sensors to Safe Rooms
A level-by-level guide to home security, from simple sensors to prestige-protection


Small Spaces
4 Built-in Beds For Small Spaces, From Window Nooks to Artsy Attics
No wonder this space-saving sleeper option is a favorite of interior designers









