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The Surprising Layout Choice That Transformed This Heritage House

January 8, 2026

This Melbourne heritage home preserves its original facade while the interior has been completely reimagined with a modern, light-filled layout.

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This Austin Ranch House Renovation Added Light, Height and a Whole New Storey

January 8, 2026

A 1950s Austin ranch house transformed with a cantilevered second storey, glass walls and a modern update that still respects the original limestone structure.

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How a Painter and Architect Built a House Around Their Art Collection

January 7, 2026

Terracotta-toned concrete, raw geometry, and warm wood define this brutalist house designed to frame art rather than compete with it.

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An Angular Extension Completely Changed the Back of This London Terrace

January 7, 2026

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A Mediterranean Stone House Made for Poolside Living

January 6, 2026

A modern house with stone walls that are highlighted by the use of both exterior and hidden lighting.

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This Seaside Home Is Clad From Top to Bottom in Weathered Timber

January 6, 2026

Weathered mahogany decking spans roofs, walls, floors, and ceilings, paired with locally sourced bluestone walls that anchor this Montauk beach house into the land.

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