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Former military strongholds that are now prime residences
Unique Boston home has exquisite inlaid mosaics created by the US designer better known for his Tiffany lamps
The interiors of French New Wave cinema suggested radical new ways for how we use domestic spaces
Circular home on a small Cyclades island is designed to adapt to changing wind conditions
Prime property with easy access to wonderful waterways
For our writer, the artist Paula Rego’s life in a 1960s fishing village speaks of excitement, creative freedom — and turbulence
Get these basic elements right and the rest will follow, say the interiors experts
Modern house surrounded by palm trees is a series of irregularly stacked cubes divided in two by a strip of water
From Mark Twain to Virginia Woolf, prime property where renowned authors once lived
Almost unvisited since 2000, the last owner encouraged thistles and nettles to grow where irises and lilacs once thrived
From hands-free bins and taps to smart air purifiers and high-tech vacuums, gadgets that will keep germs at bay
In what other story does a suburban house so seductively shut out the real world?
Architect seized the opportunity to use dilapidated five-storey property in Malta for experimentation
From city apartments to desert retreats, prime property with ready access to a soak, swim or sauna
Modified, and incorrectly listed 22 years ago, the house has since been largely returned to its original design
Our writer is inspired by the 1975 film ‘Le Sauvage’, in which Catherine Deneuve goes into rural hiding and discovers a new relationship between a home and its inhabitants
From keyless locks and automatic blinds to voice-controlled doorbells and cameras with AI, smart gadgets that can keep intruders at bay
Ornate Liberty style living areas are complemented by marble staircases, columns and flooring
Corking grape-producing properties from Bordeaux to California
New residential tower elegantly resolves the conflict between Manhattan’s two most prominent architectural styles
Good design can be practical, powerful and jolly all at the same time
The artist’s work was inseparable from her desert surroundings and the building in which she lived
Kit you can keep in the house or garage ready for adventures — and relaxation — on land, sea and in the air
Impressive 18th-century shipbuilder’s house had most recently been used — and architecturally abused — as a hotel conference centre
A well-designed piece is an investment that will be with you for life
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