Architecture

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4 Architectural Designs That Help Build Close-Knit CommunitiesReal Estate
According to experts.
Heather Bien
Nov 18, 2022
Do You Know Difference Between a Hard Loft and a Soft Loft?Real Estate
In our search for the ideal abode, our realtor asked a seemingly simple yet perplexing question: "Are you interested in a hard loft or a soft loft?"
Julie Sprankles
Nov 16, 2022
I Visited 6 Frank Lloyd Wright Homes, and I Just Can’t Get on Board with His StyleReal Estate
I didn’t necessarily gain a love for Wright’s architectural style — admittedly, I’d like to visit other homes to see if they change my mind — but I did acquire a deep respect for the architect.
Jennifer Prince
Nov 16, 2022
Here's How You Define a Row House, According to ArchitectsReal Estate
They're a tad different than townhouses.
Heather Bien
Nov 12, 2022
Everybody Hates Boob Lamps, But They’re Actually Good LampsReal Estate
I’ll say it: I think, were he alive today, architect and Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius would be a fan of the modern-day boob lamp.
Madeline Bilis
Nov 9, 2022
4 Ways to Mimic the Frank Lloyd Wright Aesthetic in Your HomeReal Estate
According to an architect.
Jennifer Billock
Nov 7, 2022
Here's Everything You Need to Know About A-FramesReal Estate
The dramatic mountainside homes all over social media.
Sarah Kuta
Nov 5, 2022
Dutch Colonials Are the Unsung Hero of American Residential Architecture Real Estate
They fill ill some of the most charming towns and suburbs throughout the Northeast.
Heather Bien
Oct 27, 2022
Why Visiting Your Local House Museum Is the Ultimate Staycation ActivityReal Estate
You've really got to check it out.
Madeline Bilis
Oct 27, 2022
9 Architectural Details You'll Find in a 300-Year-Old Home
HOME PROJECTS
According to a preservationist.
Sarah Everett
Oct 26, 2022
7 Amazing (and Architecturally Significant!) Vacation Rentals You Need to BookLife
You can make these structural masterpieces yours for a night or even a weeklong stay.
Jennifer Prince
Oct 25, 2022
The Unexpected Place to Visit for Stunning Mid-Century Modern ArchitectureReal Estate
Welcome to Leedyland.
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett
Oct 24, 2022
What Modern Buildings Can Learn from Indigenous ArchitectureLife
Indigenous people have long been at the forefront of sustainable architecture.
Melanie Gnau
Oct 24, 2022
The ABCs of Architecture — Here Are 26 People, Styles, and Terms to KnowReal Estate
From the resourceful, ahead-of-their-time engineers of ancient Rome to more contemporary legends like Frank Lloyd Wright.
Andrea Timpano
Oct 24, 2022
The 5 Architectural Features That a Swiss Mother and Daughter Think Every Home Should HaveReal Estate
Here is what three Swiss women had to say about their country’s design and why every home should incorporate the principles of their homeland.
Jennifer Prince
Oct 21, 2022
You Live Where?: 8 Unlikely Homes from Our House ToursTours
Think you have what it takes to create a comfortable living space in a re-purposed structure? It requires vision for what’s possible, and custom solutions for carving out space. If weird is in the eye of the beholder, these eight tours have us seeing beautiful, interesting homes in strange places. Chris and Kristen live afloat on a boat, and appear to love it. Can you guess what Dan & Sarah’s house used to be? I think you can.
Dabney Frake
Oct 12, 2022
What Are Transom Windows, Anyway?Real Estate
Here's how to spot them.
Steph Mickelson
Oct 8, 2022
Twitter Is Obsessed With this 'Mushroom House' in Japan
News
Go see these fairytale-inspired houses for yourself.
Arielle Tschinkel
Oct 7, 2022
I Live In a Sears Kit Home – Here’s How I Honor Its HistoryReal Estate
I hold on to the pieces from yesteryear.
Jessica Delfino
Oct 4, 2022
"Don't Worry Darling" Includes an Iconic Palm Springs Home
News
And the crew had to go through a lot to protect it while filming there.
Mary Elizabeth Andriotis
Sep 27, 2022
One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Largest Untouched Homes Is for Sale for the First Time
News
Your chance to own a bit of Frank Lloyd Wright history has just arrived.
Olivia Harvey
Sep 22, 2022
15 Chic Black Houses That’ll Make You Want to Come to the Dark SideReal Estate
Feast your eyes on these deliciously dramatic exteriors.
Melissa Epifano
Sep 19, 2022
Here’s What “Adaptive Reuse” Means, According to an ExpertReal Estate
And why it matters.
Steph Mickelson
Sep 16, 2022
Everything You Need to Know About ShiplapHome Projects
You keep hearing about it; find out what everyone's talking about.
Nancy Mitchell
Sep 14, 2022
'How Did They Build That?' Host Jay Ellis Talks His Love For ArchitectureLife
"I'm a huge architecture nerd."
Noella Williams
Aug 31, 2022
An Architect's Portuguese Apartment Features a Built-In Curiosity Cabinet Tours
Architect Emanuel de Sousa actually found this apartment by chance. When his sister spotted the place, de Sousa says it was rundown and abandoned, but he was leaving his rental of four years at the time, "so it was almost serendipity..." he says.
Selena Kirchhoff
Aug 25, 2022
A Colorful Mumbai Home Houses Three Generations (& Four Distinct Personalities!)Tours
With so many different generations and personalities having to share the same home, the family hired designers Kasturi Wagh and Vineet Hingorani of kaviar:collaborative to help them design this apartment to work for everyone.
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 5, 2022
4 Design-Minded Neighborhoods That Will Change Your View of SuburbiaReal Estate
These mid-century communities are in a league of their own.
Zoe Lance
Jul 29, 2022
The Showrunners of Apple TV+’s “Home” Share How the Pandemic Changed Their Definition of Home
News
Apartment Therapy caught up with Orcutt and Walsh to chat about scanning the globe for inspiration, defining architectural innovation, and filming on an international scale during the pandemic.
Lillian Brown
Jul 17, 2022
9 Things Real Estate Agents Say About What It's Really Like to Own a Brownstone Real Estate
Buying a brownstone isn’t always for the faint of heart, and four real estate experts shared their nine tips, strategies, and warnings to make sure you go into the process with clear eyes. 
Heather Bien
Jul 12, 2022
The Best Paints and Stains for a Cape Cod-Style HouseReal Estate
According to real estate experts.
Zakiya Kassam
Jul 8, 2022
You Know You’re From Rhode Island If You Recognize This House StyleReal Estate
Ever heard of a stone-ender?
Spencer Buell
Jul 5, 2022
The Most Photographed Architecture in America, According to One StudyLife
You've probably seen it on your Instagram feed more than once.
Emma Kershaw
Jun 11, 2022
These Are the Most Desirable Fictional Movie HomesLife
From "Twilight" to "10 Things I Hate About You".
Emma Kershaw
May 28, 2022
6 Things Real Estate Experts Always Say About BungalowsReal Estate
Finding yourself bungalow-curious?
Heather Bien
May 22, 2022
Everything You Need to Know About “Duplex Downs"Real Estate
It's a house style that's all over Chicago.
Sarah Magnuson
May 15, 2022
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Has Debuted Its New K-12 Summer Camp ProgramLife
It's now available for in-person and virtual sessions.
Emma Kershaw
May 14, 2022
This Common Architectural Feature Has a History That Dates Back to Ancient RomeReal Estate
Hint: It's a type of window.
Sarah Magnuson
May 13, 2022
5 Things Real Estate Agents Always Say About Farmhouses Real Estate
"Buckle up for a labor of love," says one agent.
Heather Bien
May 11, 2022
What is Wainscoting? It’s The Unsung Design Detail that Totally Makes a RoomHome Projects
An easy way to give your home a little bit of old-world charm.
Nancy Mitchell
Apr 4, 2022
This Is the Best Color to Paint a Split-Level HouseReal Estate
According to a real estate agent.
Sarah Magnuson
Apr 6, 2022
Here’s How to Tell What an American Foursquare House Looks LikeReal Estate
Have you ever seen one?
Lauren Wellbank
Mar 24, 2022
This Floating Hotel Room Is Wrapped In Birdhouses
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The Treehotel in Sweden is getting a brand new hotel room designed by Danish architecture studio BIG, and the thing is completely covered in birdhouses.
Olivia Harvey
Mar 18, 2022
4 Things Real Estate Agents Always Say About Colonial Homes Real Estate
They're packed with curb appeal.
Zakiya Kassam
Mar 13, 2022
3 Things Real Estate Agents Always Say About Tudor HomesReal Estate
The idyllic style calls for a little TLC.
Zakiya Kassam
Mar 5, 2022
Here Are the Most-Googled Architects in the WorldLife
From Zaha Hadid to Gustave Eiffel.
Emma Kershaw
Mar 5, 2022
Keep Track Of Your Frank Lloyd Wright Travels With This Notebook
News
Discover new sites.
Olivia Harvey
Mar 4, 2022
Check out 3 of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Unbuilt HousesDecorating
Though these designs were never built, they still offer just as much inspiration as Wright’s physical builds.
Olivia Harvey
Feb 23, 2022
5 Home Features That Preservation Experts Can’t Stand to See Altered
Here's why.
Heather Bien
Feb 22, 2022
These Are the Unmistakable Features of a 1970s House
According to real estate experts.
Sarah Kuta
Feb 11, 2022
B&A: An NYC Home's Reno Brings in Lots of Light, Better Flow, and Room for Art
This "contemporary eclectic" apartment blends clean lines with lots of vintage and mid-century modern pieces.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 10, 2022
4 Architectural Styles That Real Estate Agents Love Right Now
From classical to modern.
Zakiya Kassam
Feb 8, 2022
How To DIY a Fake Fireplace (or Dress Up The Real One You Already Have)
While one-of-a-kind, wood-burning fireplaces bring undeniable warmth to a room, fake fireplaces can bring just as much ambiance – just in different ways. Of course, some faux fireplaces are downright drab, but with the proper DIY skills, the mantel can become the stand-out piece of your living room.
Nancy Mitchell
Jan 24, 2022
Everything You Need to Know About Dingbats
It's a retro home style you'll find all over LA.
Kelsey Mulvey
Jan 22, 2022
A Custom New Orleans Shotgun Conversion Has Tons of Reclaimed Wood Elements
TOURS
Anthony Cane, the mastermind behind this simple-yet-genius converted shotgun house lives in one half and rents out the other half. His favorite part is the loft bedroom, which feels (and looks) a bit like a treehouse.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jan 20, 2022
These Are Some of the Most Popular Historic Home Styles in 10 Cities
Are you an old house lover?
Heather Bien
Jan 8, 2022
Hello Wood’s Newest Cabin Is the Perfect Retreat For Any Minimalist
The company is a pioneer in slow living.
Emma Kershaw
Jan 2, 2022
These Are the Unmistakable Features of a 1950s House
According to real estate agents.
Sarah Kuta
Dec 11, 2021
Split-Level Homes Are Perfect, and I Will Die On This Hill
Let me elaborate.
Sarah Magnuson
Dec 3, 2021
Here’s How American Architecture Has Evolved Over 450 Years
Although American architecture has seen a dramatic shift over the last 450 years, some elements have stayed the same.
Emma Kershaw
Nov 28, 2021
7 Styles of Windows and How to Identify Them
Could you pick out a casement window from a lineup?
Steph Mickelson
Nov 16, 2021
There's a Place Called the “Bungalow Belt,” And You're Going to Want to See It
Have you heard of this spot in the Midwest?
Jennifer Billock
Nov 13, 2021
3 Things Real Estate Agents Always Say About Craftsman Homes
They're beautiful, but they come with some caveats.
Jennifer Billock
Nov 7, 2021
3 Unexpected Cities Where You’ll Find Phenomenal Art Deco Architecture
And Art Deco homes, too.
Brittany Anas
Oct 31, 2021
B&A: This Dated Chicago Condo Now Has the Coolest Built-In Ideas We've Ever Seen
When Annabell Ren and Steven Karvelius moved in to this unit in a 120-year-old historic four-flat in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, the interior was dated and there was very limited storage space. But it had potential.
Adrienne Breaux
Oct 18, 2021
These Are the Best Colors to Paint Your House Based on Its Architectural Style
According to paint pros.
Zakiya Kassam
Oct 12, 2021
A 1959 Michigan MCM House Has a Stunning Wall of Shelves & All-Black Kitchen
Colin Tury and Ellie Ingram have put A LOT of work into transforming this house into what you see today. “Every square inch of this house has been affected by us and we’re proud of it” he writes.
Diana Paulson
Oct 8, 2021
The Practical Magic of Vermont’s Witch Windows—And Why Every House Could Use One
They're a lesson in design from prudent New Englanders.
Jacqueline Cain
Oct 4, 2021
A Compact San Francisco Condo Shows How to Optimize Space Beautifully
Laura is a pro at designing and optimizing small spaces, and lives in this condo located in a 1909 Victorian building. And a clever dog crate camouflaging idea is just ONE of the great ideas you'll find in her home.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Sep 29, 2021
B&A: An Old Barn Was Transformed into a Gorgeous Studio Apartment & Art Studio
Lizzie Gill, a mixed media artist, and her husband remodeled this 1990s-era, run-down barn. It's now their full-time home, a studio apartment and art studio.
Adrienne Breaux
Sep 17, 2021
These 36 Homes Tell the Story of Design by the Decade, from the 1910s to the 1990s
In honor of throwback month, I've rounded up house tours from nine decades — from the 1910s to the 1990s — to celebrate the hallmarks of those design eras. It's a celebration of the decor personalities that have shaped our past and continue to have strong influences on the future!
Adrienne Breaux
Aug 31, 2021
The Magic of Time Capsule Houses — And Why We Should Protect Them at All Costs
They allow snapshots of the American lifestyle of yesteryear to live on.
Madeline Bilis
Aug 17, 2021