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There’s A Reason This Apartment’s Two-Story Bookshelf Isn’t Full

November 7, 2026

A double-height dark wood bookshelf incorporates an open staircase in this modern Istanbul apartment. Books, artwork, and decorative objects fill selected compartments, leaving space for the collection to grow.

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This Home’s New Extension Is Almost Like A Puzzle Of Different Levels

November 7, 2026

A split-level kitchen and dining room in a renovated 1930s cottage, with wood floors, built-in bench seating, stairs, and a mezzanine study. The composite photograph shows the same person using different levels of the home.

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The Space Between This Mountain Home’s Two Wings Is The Key To Its Design

November 7, 2026

A modern mountain home's central courtyard is surrounded by stone walls, dark wood siding, and large steel-framed windows. A tree grows in the landscaped courtyard between the two wings of the house.

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This House Was Designed To Follow The Hillside Instead Of Flattening It

November 6, 2026

An aerial view of a modern hillside house in Brazil featuring planted green roofs, a black barn-inspired living space, a large swimming pool, and multiple outdoor terraces.

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This Cottage’s Renovation Makes More Room For Things Its Owners Love

November 6, 2026

A renovated cottage kitchen with exposed wood ceiling beams, large garden-facing windows, open shelving, and a built-in window seat. The kitchen island provides storage and separates the cooking and dining areas.

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This London Apartment Building Has A Historic Inspiration And A Modern Prefab Approach

November 5, 2026

A modern apartment building in London features a red brick courtyard with tall arches, a curved staircase, and a central reflecting pool. Designed by Alison Brooks Architects, Cadence draws inspiration from Victorian architecture.

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