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25/04/2019

A house is not a home without a dog

25/04/2019

Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.

25/04/2019

This stately Victorian, located in Galveston’s historic district, is so named because it once housed a Roman Catholic bishop

Is it just us or does every European itinerary seem to include at least one castle? (It’s no wonder—the continent is full of ’em.) But you don’t have to travel abroad to see battlements and turrets: There are plenty of regal architectural wonders stateside. Here are six castles right here in...

25/04/2019

The architect convinced her that further extensions would be needed to accommodate their growing family

Architect Curro Checa Romero has refurbished and extended a 1980s house in east London, more than doubling its interior dimensions and creating a series of light-filled spaces with an improved connection to the rear garden. The Grim House was named for architect Checa Romero's partner, Deborah Grim,...

25/04/2019

On an average day, we carry in our bags and pockets more than is necessary to send someone to the moon.

We’ve come to a point in our relationship with photography where it might be time to reconsider how we approach the entire creative process. We’ve been told for a very long time that a camera should be an extension of our bodies and by all means, this is something that should become second natur...

25/04/2019

The street-facing, retro bungalow in painted a soft pink and contrasts with the contemporary, dark steel structure in the rear.

Mexican architecture studio Productora has attached a two-storey steel unit onto the back of a bungalow in California to add more living space. Fleischmann House is located in Echo Park, Los Angeles, on a sloped lot that was previously underused. The entire project, which measures 2370 square feet (...

25/04/2019

The landscaped area will provide a green space for residents and local people to enjoy.

Landscaped public gardens will surround a new glass residential tower by Swiss firm Herzog & de Meuron, providing a new space for Stockholm's residents to relax and enjoy nature. Called Gasklockan, the residential development is overseen by Oscar Properties and is being constructed on the site of th...

25/04/2019

The region stretching from Salzburg to the Dachstein Mountains is so dang picturesque

Anyone who’s been struck by the wanderlust bug knows the universal truth of travel: It’s damn expensive…especially in Europe. Enter: Caroline Makepeace, one half of the couple behind the Y Travel Blog, who clued us into their favourite European travel destinations where your dollar goes a lot ...

25/04/2019

Located just outside Jackson Hole, this property gives you all the dude ranch vibes

Ah, the Wild West. While the sprawling unknown of the American frontier has been mostly replaced by highways and Costcos, the best parts—horses, cowboys and western-themed decor—are still alive at dude ranch resorts. But you won’t be wrangling any cattle here. Instead, you can escape to nature...

24/04/2019

Kia is another brand balancing its exciting ICE push with a conscientious and fascinating roadmap toward electrification. On the electric side, Kia revealed the HabaNiro, a more interesting take on a future Niro model, and one that combines a bit of off-road with a hint of sport and a dash of practicality.

It's just a concept for now, but designer Kurt Khul told CAR that it shows exactly what's possible with an all-electric Niro platform in the future.

24/04/2019

I believe cats to be spirits come to earth. A cat, I am sure, could walk on a cloud without coming through

24/04/2019

The only thing a cat worries about is what’s happening right now.