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Ten-time Grammy-winning singer Justin Timberlake and his wife, actress Jessica Biel, are selling their L.A. digs for a cool $35 million. As you’d expect, this Spanish-style villa is truly stunning.…

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El Cemento Uno House is the Ultimate Minimalist Desert Oasis

Amid the rugged and sparse landscape of Joshua Tree sits the El Cemento Uno House. The 1,674 square foot retreat is set on five acres of land, nestled within a…

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Richard Neutra House Goes Up for Sale in South Pasadena

Richard Neutra is credited with designing some of the most iconic homes in Southern California. One such home in South Pasadena is a design that was commissioned by Arts &…

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Bachelor Pad Remodel Brings the Ultimate in Tranquil Living

Originally the residence of the Chipotle founder, the Marion House was more recently transformed from a bachelor pad into a tranquil family home. Designers at Surround Architecture not only remodeled…

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Abodu Makes Installing a Stylish Backyard Dwelling Easy

A new Bay Area startup is aiming to increase property values and create rental revenue for San Jose residents using modern prefab structures. The company, Abodu, develops 500-square-foot apartments that…

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Supercar-inspired Design Lends Motion to Suburban Home

Overlapping angles are used in automotive design to create a sense of motion when the vehicle is at a standstill. That same technique has gone into Shark House in New…

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Brazil’s MH House is the Ultimate Beach Retreat

Maying a home blend in with nature is more difficult than meets the eye. The shape, materials, and impact on it’s environment, requires a symbiotic relationship to truly merge. That’s…

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This Aussie Retreat Shows You Can Have Big Style in a Small Space

Bigger isn’t always better, and proof of that is in this tiny holiday retreat designed by Robert Nichol & Sons, dubbed Oikos. At just 230 sq ft, the home doesn’t…

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Concrete Shows How Remarkable a Common Material Can Be

Concrete is one of the most used building materials on the planet. It can be cold. It can be imposing. But concrete has also been the material of choice when…