When a young family—a lawyer and dance professor and their two young sons—purchased a Brooklyn townhouse, the building had been subdivided into four apartm
Many things can shape a city—its culture, history, social life, or food scene. But perhaps the most distinctive feature would be architecture. Some buildings can completely fascinate you with their astonishing design and pure aesthetics. Through careful urban planning and understanding of the cultural background, the structure of a city can carry you through time while still leaving you in a very particular place.
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The circa-1850s home, located on Clinton Street in Cobble Hill, is full of period details.
This Victorian townhouse in south London shines with opulent touches and fabulous focal points, so that every space gives a stellar performance
A brilliant blue core runs through all four floors of art consultant Priscilla Caldwell’s reworked townhouse in Cobble Hill.
Empty nesters in Summit trade their 1905 Georgian Colonial for a three-story townhouse.
Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt called this home in her later years, hosting iconic figures like John F. Kennedy and Leonard Bernstein.
A Brooklyn, townhouse remodel by architect Elizabeth Roberts breaks free of the familiar with a double-height kitchen, sunken den, and spiraling stair.
A renovated home with lots of charm and character.
I thought it would be fun to start a new series here on the blog highlighting different neighborhoods in New York City and some of my favorite things to do in each. I had a great time dreaming up my ideal Upper East Side day for the recent Luxe Magazine article I was featured in,
This five-story New York City townhouse features a grand appeal thanks to a contemporary renovation led by Elizabeth Roberts Design and MADE Architecture.
Located on the Upper West Side of one of New York’s five boroughs, Manhattan’s First Passive House is a grand display of what a townhouse can truly be – regal, modern and tantalizingly textured. The front facade appears like many New York spaces; toned to match the city’s allure, while the back of the house …
The ultimate list of the best hotels in London, from central london hotels landmarks to hip Shoreditch hangouts, with unbiased hotel reviews by the editors of Condé Nast Traveller
This subreddit is a hub for architecture enthusiasts and everyone who appreciates the beauty and complexity of buildings. From towering skyscrapers to intricate historical structures, the online community features a wide range of wonders from around the world.
Life is a combination of magic and pasta (Federico Fellini)
A magnificent five-story residence on Manhattan’s Upper East Side is up for sale
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Oscar-winning production designer John Myhre reveals what went into recreating a 1930s version of the 1964 film’s Cherry Tree Lane.
Architecture is meant to fulfill both practical and expressive requirements, and thus it serves both utilitarian and aesthetic purposes. When you look at a structure, you can distinguish these two ends but they cannot be separated, and the relative weight each of them carry can vary widely. Plus, every society has its own, unique relationship to the natural world and its architecture usually reflects that as well, allowing people from other places to learn about their environment, as well as history, ceremonies, artistic sensibility, and many aspects of daily life.
Filled with paintings, sculptures, and an amazing tiled entrance hall, Leighton House Museum is one art museum you shouldn't miss.
Greenwich village townhome designed by BW Architects is the first townhouse in downtown Manhattan to earn a LEED for Homes Gold rating
When David Mlinaric was presented with an an ill-served London townhouse, he brought in expert former colleagues and an array of British artisans to reinstate its Georgian character, while transforming it into an elegant family home
The home has access to an exclusive garden square, its own gym and movie theater, and plenty of room for a home office
A Chelsea townhouse just off the Kings Road with spacious accommodation and a fabulous garden has come onto the market
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This five-story New York City townhouse features a grand appeal thanks to a contemporary renovation led by Elizabeth Roberts Design and MADE Architecture.
This project entailed the complete renovation of a 4-story Romanesque Revival row house in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York
Mrs. Roosevelt lived on the bottom floors from 1959 up to her death in 1962, hosting the likes of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev.
