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Design
fromApartment Therapy
1 week ago

This Age-Old Home Feature Is Secretly Everywhere, and It's So Practical

Rusticated quoins are raised, protective corner stones adding visual dimension to buildings, originating from ancient Rome and popular in traditional architectural designs.
Arts
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 week ago

By Leaning into Its Past, Malta Is Shining a Light on Its Future

Valletta's layered architecture blends ancient megalithic temples, Baroque churches, and modern interventions, with Renzo Piano's 2014 City Gate renewal catalyzing cultural development.
fromianVisits
2 months ago

London's Alleys: The Arcade, CR0

By the time it opened, Grants Department Store was referred to as the Harrods of its generation, providing luxury shopping access to Croydon.
London
NYC real estate
fromGalerie Magazine
3 months ago

Manhattan's Iconic Chrysler Building Is on the Market - Galerie Magazine

The Chrysler Building, an iconic Art Deco skyscraper in NYC, is on the market and holds significant historical and architectural value.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
4 months ago

Park Slope Carriage House With Mantels, Built-ins Asks $5.75 Million

The Park Slope carriage house was renovated in the 1920s into a two-family dwelling preserving historical architecture.
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