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These 24 Beautiful Places of Worship Are Built Into Nature

The human desire to build places for worship has often resulted in some of the most breathtaking architectural masterpieces in existence. From historic sites like the Pyramids of Giza or the Parthenon to modern marvels like the Lotus Temple in New Delhi or the Jubilee Synagogue in Prague, humanity has shown the best version of […]

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The Unadulterated Joy of Trinkets and Knickknacks

Knickknacks, trinkets, tchotchkes, collectibles. We all have things that we proudly place around our homes for everyone—and mostly importantly, ourselves—to see. Since the beginning of time, humans have always been this way, endlessly obsessed with collecting things, functional or not. When I look around my own space, I see a little ceramic dog, a vintage

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10 Best Office Chairs on Amazon in 2024, From Steelcase to Branch

For those who want comfort but find themselves on a tight budget, here’s a supportive, under-$75 option that’ll arrive in just two days. A breathable mesh design means you won’t get sweaty while plowing through spreadsheets or fighting digital enemies, and the 15-minute assembly process isn’t bad either. SIHOO M18 Ergonomic Office Chair Sihoo’s popular

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In London Bridge, a Young Design Duo Craft an Elegant Pied-à-Terre

Duelle took charge of the renovation of the London Bridge property, transforming it into a serenely contemporary pied-à-terre. “A clever and dynamic use of space was a key goal in the clients’ brief as the home lacked storage space. We also improved the circulation while enhancing the natural character of the property. Today, smart, integrated

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21 Holiday Decorating Ideas We Love From Design Tastemakers

Whether your visions of merriment are glitz and glam or more muted, these holiday decorating ideas from design tastemakers are sure to delight—and inspire. This winter, Auberge Resorts Collection has partnered with leading designers and brands to infuse its portfolio of properties with some seasonal spirit. As part of Wonderland by Auberge, creatives including Bronson

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23 Biggest Interior Design Regrets, According to Influencers and Tastemakers

We are all flawed, but social media has a way of making you think that some people—celebrities and influencers to be specific—just woke up to a perfectly curated life. But everybody makes mistakes along the way, including them! Besides, you can’t distinguish a green flag from a red flag without a little trial and error.

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Tour a West Village Town House With a Vibrant Neo-Traditional Edge

Living in a West Village town house is a dream shared by many New Yorkers. When Andie and Jon Kully and their two children were lucky enough to upgrade from a Manhattan condominium to a storied brick-faced exemplar on a cobblestone street, they made theirs come true. Complete with a separate carriage house accessed via

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Using the Power of Water, Athens Design Duo Astronauts Sculpt Furnishings of the Future

Danae Dasyra and Joe Bradford of Astronauts with completed pieces and works in progress at their Athens studio. Photo: Christina Holmes “It looks like the bones of a fish,” muses Danae Dasyra, examining a chair in progress at the Athens studio she shares with business partner Joe Bradford. The piece is one of several that

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How ‘The Brutalist’ Makes a Poetic Argument for a Divisive Architectural Style

Derived from European modernist origins, Brutalist architecture developed in the United Kingdom in the 1950s, as the region, like Toth, recovered from the trauma of World War II. His unadorned masterpiece, like many such Brutalist structures, is defined by the use of exposed concrete and crafted with structural needs rather than decorative elements in mind.

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A Legal Win for Jean Royère’s Estate, Kravet Announces a Majority Investor, and More News

From significant business changes to noteworthy product launches, there’s always something new happening in the world of design. In this biweekly roundup, AD PRO has everything you need to know. In the News A pivotal legal win for Jean Royère’s estate A sofa from the Ours Polaire (Polar Bear) collection, which is now are now

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