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Peek inside Butterfly Barn II in the Essex countryside
The countryside vernacular is turned on its head at Butterfly Barn II in Essex, with rustic forms swapped for sharp geometry. The tawny, larch-clad structure was designed by architect Andrew Hughes in 2017 and sits snugly in the…
Step back into the 1930s with this Ghent villa – listed for €875k
An art deco villa is up for sale in Ghent, and it’s peak 1930s elegance, from its black-and-white marble floors to its stained glass windows. The modernist home has undergone some restoration since it was completed in 1932. However, its…
Valentino’s Tuscan villa has hit the market for €12m
The 269-year-old Villa La Vagnola, once home to fashion designer Valentino Garavani, is up for sale in Tuscany. The palatial Tuscan property is located not far from the town of Cetona and sits in 27 acres of grounds laid out by…
Machiavelli’s former palazzo could be yours – for $60m
This 18th-century Tuscan villa was owned by one of Florence’s most famous families, the Machiavellis, and is a remnant of the city’s Golden Age. View this post on Instagram A post shared by…
Is Node the most eco-friendly prefab yet?
Seattle-based startup Node has designed a set of carbon-negative homes that can be assembled straight out the box. The prefab houses include solar panels and a rainwater collection system so that owners can not only go off-grid but help…
This pavilion home has unrivalled views on Australia’s New South Wales coast
This pavilion house on Australia’s New South Wales coast is a surfer’s paradise, designed to offer a vantage point for nearby whale migration. Way Way House was built in 2004 for a group of surfing fanatics who briefed architect…
Converted fire station hits the market for $5.3m in Brooklyn
This live/work loft in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg is packed with details from its former life as a firehouse, as well as some new additions – including a bamboo garden. The two-storey building is located on the waterfront, not far from the…
Restored post-and-beam for sale in Pasadena for $2.089m
This midcentury California home by architect Calvin Staub has just had its modernist credentials reinstated – and it’s now on the market for $2,088,888. Design firm HabHouse restored the 1954 post-and-beam Pasadena property, which was…
Dolce and Gabbana put their Stromboli hideaway on the market
Fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have listed their Stromboli island home for an undisclosed sum – thought to be upwards of €6m. The Messina property is the market via Lionard Luxury Real Estate, with its…
The Rundown on Sneakers: Is Your Shoe Right For You?
Not all running shoes are created equal and neither are all feet. Pairing the wrong shoe with the wrong type of foot can cause frustrating and painful injuries. If you find yourself dealing with anything from small blisters to serious…