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Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
3 days ago

They Needed a House That Could Host Everything, From Fundraisers to Playdates

The renovation transformed a 1920s home into a functional space for hosting diverse events and improving daily livability.
Design
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Cultural Centers Beyond the Building: 6 Unbuilt Projects Integrating Landscape

Cultural centers are evolving to reflect diverse architectural explorations and redefine public institutions' roles in various contexts.
NYC real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

We bought a house that's too small so we could afford our dream neighborhood. A $300,000 third-party loan will help us renovate.

The Feinbergs purchased a small home in Wayne, Pennsylvania, and planned to expand it using RenoFi financing based on future value.
#affordable-housing
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Outdoor school could avoid closing if it moves to Cupertino - San Jose Spotlight

Walden West Outdoor School may temporarily relocate to Cupertino during renovations, pending agreements and support from local school districts.
#san-jose
#architecture
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
3 days ago

Cardwell Clubhouse / Dubbeldam Architecture + Design

Cardwell Clubhouse is an off-grid hybrid building designed for leisure and utility, serving as a social hub for outdoor activities.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 week ago

East River Residence / Omar Gandhi Architects

Omar Gandhi Architects designed the East River Residence, a suspended coastal home in Nova Scotia that harmonizes with its natural environment.
#retirement
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago
Retirement

I retired into a neighborhood full of people I'd lived beside for twenty years and realized I didn't actually know a single one of them - Silicon Canals

Silicon Valley real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This Charming Suburb Was Just Named the Richest Place to Retire in the U.S.

Saratoga, California, is named the wealthiest retirement town in the U.S. for the second consecutive year, known for its affluent lifestyle and livability.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

I retired into a neighborhood full of people I'd lived beside for twenty years and realized I didn't actually know a single one of them - Silicon Canals

Retirement reveals decades of disconnection from one's neighborhood community due to work-centered priorities and lifestyle patterns.
Portland
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This Oregon City Is One of the Top Places to Live in the West

Beaverton, Oregon ranks as the second best place to live in the West for 2026, highlighting its environmental commitment and quality of life.
Renovation
fromBrownstoner
4 days ago

The Insider: Park Slope Prewar Becomes Stylish Space for Two

The new owners preserved Art Deco details while redesigning their apartment for comfort and functionality.
#luxury-real-estate
Real estate
fromElite Traveler
2 weeks ago

The Growing Appeal of Multigenerational Living

Ultra-high-net-worth families are commissioning homes designed for multigenerational living, reflecting a shift in luxury real estate towards shared family life.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
11 years ago

Home of the Day: Sunset Park Traditional offers new ideas

A newly built 2014 Traditional home in Santa Monica's Sunset Park features modern luxury finishes including Carrera marble and French oak flooring, priced at $2.795 million with five bedrooms across 3,747 square feet.
Brooklyn
fromGalerie Magazine
2 weeks ago

Studio Gang Designs a Community-Focused Brooklyn Recreation Center

Studio Gang's Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center in Brooklyn combines sculptural brick architecture with environmental performance and community programming to honor the legacy of the first Black woman elected to Congress.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Youth Commons / Studio RE+N

A neglected rooftop in Songyang County transforms into a vibrant community commons despite initial design flaws and lack of facilities.
Retirement
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

8 Best Places for Baby Boomers to Live in the U.S., According to Real Estate Experts

Baby boomers relocate based on financial benefits, lifestyle, climate, and community, prioritizing tax efficiency, healthcare access, and walkable neighborhoods.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 weeks ago

The Award-Winning Playground Built to Never Be Replaced - Yanko Design

The collection, created for Polish manufacturer Nolmo, recently took home a win at the European Product Design Award 2025, earning recognition in the Outdoor category.
Design
California
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

This Suburb Was Just Named the Best Place to Live in California for Its Parks, Schools, and Quality of Life

Elk Grove, a suburban city south of Sacramento, ranks as California's best place to live based on economy, housing, amenities, safety, education, and health metrics.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 weeks ago

Pleasant Ridge, Pleasant Price - San Francisco Bay Times

Pleasant Ridge Reserve is just quietly the best alpine-style cheese made in the U.S., with the awards to prove it. Rush Creek is exciting because it is limited, unusual, and heralds the coming of the food holidays. Pleasant Ridge, on the other hand, is just quietly the best alpine-style cheese made in the U.S., with the awards to prove it.
Skiing
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

This Florida City Just Ranked No. 1 in the World for Its Green Space

The city of Orlando happens to have the most green space per resident than any other major city, according to a new analysis from travel platform BookRetreats. The city, known as The City Beautiful, offers roughly 2,777 square feet of greenery per person. That translates to more than 148 parks, gardens, and recreation areas, according to the study, with plenty of lakes, trails, and botanical gardens to explore.
Travel
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
7 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Lawndale, true to its name, is a South Bay outlier

Lawndale's name accurately reflects its geography and landscape, unlike many Los Angeles area place names that ironically reference pastoral features no longer present in developed neighborhoods.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
8 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Woodland Hills is a power-shopper's mecca with outdoor delights

Victor Girard, a Persian rug merchant turned real estate developer, founded Woodland Hills through deceptive marketing practices, subdividing 3,000 acres into tiny lots and making false claims about proximity to the beach.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

20 Free Things to Do in Orlando, From Disney Springs to Local Art Galleries and Parks

Located within Walt Disney World, this shopping, dining, and entertainment district is worth checking out during your next trip to the resort. Even though it's on Disney property, Disney Springs is one of several attractions that don't require park tickets and self-parking is complimentary. With around 100 shops, 80 eateries, and 20 other attractions, there's so much to see here.
Travel
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 weeks ago

Riverhouse / WORKac

Riverhouse embodies a personal approach to contemporary domestic architecture, emphasizing ecological responsibility and a deliberate relationship with place.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
12 years ago

Escena Palm Springs: SoCal's first modern tract houses in decades

Escena is Southern California's first modern architectural tract housing development since the Midcentury Modern era, designed for contemporary buyers who value minimalism, efficiency, and sustainable design.
Wellness
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

9 Best Places to Live in the U.S. for a Healthy Lifestyle

WalletHub analyzed 182 U.S. cities across food, fitness, healthcare, and green space to identify the healthiest cities for residents prioritizing wellness-focused living.
Environment
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

SCAPE and BIG Unveil Final Plans for Manresa Wilds on Former Power Plant Site in Norwalk, US

Manresa Wilds transforms a 125-acre polluted industrial peninsula into a publicly accessible coastal park with phased development beginning spring 2027, incorporating community feedback to prioritize natural habitat and reduce intensive programming.
#residential-architecture
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 weeks ago

LofoS Residence / React Architects

LofoS Residence merges architecture with Cycladic terrain to create a continuous spatial experience where building and landscape become unified.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 weeks ago

LofoS Residence / React Architects

LofoS Residence merges architecture with Cycladic terrain to create a continuous spatial experience where building and landscape become unified.
Miscellaneous
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

7 Unbuilt Masterplans Reimagining Urban Futures Through Ecology and Collective Space

Unbuilt urban masterplans explore adaptive spatial frameworks that recalibrate mobility, ecology, and collective life through climate-responsive design and public space integration across diverse global contexts.
Design
fromDesign Milk
1 month ago

Steel House in Denver Embraces Industrial Elements and Nature

Steel House in Denver integrates industrial warehouse aesthetics with nature-inspired design and wellness amenities to create a warm, connected commercial environment.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

This community festival embraces the joys of a frozen lake while it still has one

When our lakes are frozen, they are truly our greatest asset. There's a long history of ice harvesting in this region, so there was just a lot of commercial activity on these lakes, cutting blocks of ice out of the lakes all winter. Frozen lakes were so important to the city that records of when the ice froze each year go back more than 100 years.
Environment
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
39 years ago

Parkview Terrace Opens in Redlands

Parkview Terrace Club, San Bernardino County's largest multifamily complex with 558 units, opens in Redlands with extensive amenities and a public-private partnership park development.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

How one Florida community transformed hurricane resilience into record sales

Babcock Ranch, a solar-powered master-planned community near Fort Myers, achieved record sales of 1,066 units in 2025, a 34% increase over 2024, ranking fourth nationally despite Southwest Florida's struggling housing market.
Remodel
fromInverse
1 month ago

The 55 Dopest Things for Your Backyard You Never Knew Existed

Affordable outdoor products and solar lighting can transform backyards into stylish, inviting spaces for entertaining and dining without a large investment.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Collins: Multigenerational living can be a strategic housing choice - San Jose Spotlight

Multigenerational living isn't just a trend, it's become a heartfelt solution for so many families trying to care for the people they love most. Today's buyers are thinking beyond themselves. They're thinking about their aging parents who deserve dignity and stability, and about their children, wondering how they will ever be able to afford a home in the Bay Area or surrounding areas.
Real estate
LA real estate
Three major residential developments are under construction: Promontory Estates in Brentwood ($70 million, 21 luxury homes), Autumn Glen in Fontana ($45.6 million, 228 homes), and Cypress Estates in Rancho Mirage (65 luxury homes).
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Readers agree: Build a new Madison Park to benefit Boston's youth

Rebuilding Madison Park on parcel P-3 would provide a state-of-the-art vocational high school offering trades training and tangible public benefit for Boston youth.
Renovation
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I opened a boutique under a senior living community. I worried it would be a disaster, but I've made surprising friends.

A boutique owner's initial concerns about sharing a building with a senior living community transformed into genuine friendships and a thriving community gathering space.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
22 years ago

A mingling of generations graces Sunset Park

Sunset Park in Santa Monica is a family-oriented residential neighborhood where retirees and young families coexist, attracted by excellent schools, proximity to the beach, and local employment opportunities.
#senior-living
Media industry
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

An Architecture of Care: ArchDaily's Direction for 2026

ArchDaily embraced recalibration and renewed editorial purpose to clarify responsibilities and meaningfully support architecture amid social, environmental, and cultural transformation.
Food & drink
fromThesanjoseblog
2 months ago

Bloom Coming Soon to Downtown San Jose

Bloom opens a second Downtown San Jose location offering inventive brunch, hearty lunches, and creative cocktails at 225 W Santa Clara Street.
US news
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Hidden Gem in Florida Gets Nearly 300 Days of Sunshine Each Year-and It's Perfect for Retirees

Bonita Springs offers sunny, uncrowded beaches, abundant outdoor activities, historic small-town charm, numerous golf courses, and growing local attractions ideal for retirees and visitors.
Boston real estate
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
2 months ago

Thinking About Buying A Boston Condo For Sale? Ask Yourself These Five Questions Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Buy a Boston condo based primarily on personal financial readiness—stable income, affordability, emergency savings, and long-term plans—rather than attempting to time the market.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
8 years ago

Neighborhood Spotlight: Glassell Park's future looks greener and livelier

Rancho San Rafael, a 36,000-acre Spanish land grant from 1784, became the foundation for Northeast Los Angeles neighborhoods including Atwater Village, Highland Park, Eagle Rock, and Glassell Park after being partitioned in 1871.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

The city that swapped parking for green space

Though they're individually tiny, parking spots quietly play a dominant role in shaping urban landscapes. Most US cities dedicate at least 25% of their developable land to them. Some, even more. That land usage doesn't only determine the way a city looks. It also means covering large swathes of urban areas in heat-absorbing asphalt, which contributes to making summers hotter and heightens the risk of flooding since it prevents drainage during storms and heavy rainfall.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I toured a Texas tiny-home village for retirees. The real sell wasn't the houses.

When I arrived at Liberty Tiny Village on a warmer than usual day in November, I thought I knew exactly what to expect. The resort-style, 55-and-older tiny home community in Aubrey, Texas, markets itself as an upscale community for retirees or soon-to-be retirees ready to shed decades of belongings in exchange for a smaller, freer way of living. But that's only part of the story. That afternoon, I sat with two neighbors, widows Debbie Giamalva a retired intensive care nurse, and Sherry Miller, a retired English teacher.
Wellness
Remodel
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 months ago

7Hills Yard - Hillstation Brand Center / ConCom Studio

7hills Yard-Hillstation Brand Center integrates offices, exhibitions, and social functions as an experimental hub providing new public services for rural industry users.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 months ago

Sera at Sandy Ridge / DVN Development

Sera at Sandy Ridge exemplifies modern, context-driven rural architecture that draws design language directly from surrounding forests, rolling hills, and open West Virginia skies.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Inside Alex Akel's strategic bet on a new South Florida master plan

Akel Homes opened Catalina Palms at Sundance, a luxury 55+ community in Port St. Lucie leveraging extensive amenities and affordability to attract lifestyle-driven buyers.
Remodel
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

A House To Gather / Sibling Architecture

An extension creates a generous new entertaining space that enables frequent hosting for friends and family on a modest site and budget.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

After living in Denver for 6 years, I decided it wasn't for me. Now, it's one of my favorite places to visit.

Denver offers vibrant hotels, arts, and sports, but rapid population growth and logistical hassles led to choosing Boulder for a quieter, more peaceful daily life.
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Uni Center / G/O Architecture

tqtq studio + 46 More SpecsLess Specs tqtq studio Text description provided by the architects. UNI-CENTER project renovates Hanyang University's existing Student Union, located along the main pedestrian axis connecting the subway station, the main building, and the welfare center, into a welfare-centered, multi-functional community hub for students. The design goes beyond simple functional enhancementit restores the building's sense of place and redefines it as a central node within the campus circulation network.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

AD PRO LIVE: The Longevity Home | Register Now

The home isn't just where we live anymore. It's a mechanism for living longer. In this AD PRO LIVE report, we'll examine how residential design has become the next frontier to a healthier, longer life. Delve into the industry's expanding catalog of non-toxic materials, the architectural elements shaping conscientious builds, and the luxury amenities promoting physical and mental well-being in every room of the house.
Design
Real estate
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I 'shopped around' for my dream home by living all over the US. I liked Florida, but I fell in love with the Midwest.

Tried living in Portland and returning to Florida before choosing Wisconsin for a purchased home, attracted by outdoor access and a slower small-town pace.
Design
fromArchitectural Digest
2 months ago

At Sundance Mountain Resort, a New Addition Extends Robert Redford's Vision

Robert Redford preserved Sundance Mountain Resort by limiting development, using contextual design and strict guidelines to keep new construction low-impact and landscape-focused.
#residential-renovation
fromDezeen
1 month ago

Studio Gang completes Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center in Brooklyn

The three-storey building features a scalloped brick facade punctuated by slim, semi-circular and rectangular windows. It is entered via a public walkway that sits between the fitness centre and an adjacent school, as the building is tucked into a centre lot. Its upper levels are clad in corrugated metal panels and just peak over the brick volume at the front.
Design
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Developer reveals proposal for former USGS campus

It is proposing: 670 apartments, 101 of which will be offered at below market rates, Three office buildings totaling 740,000 square feet of office space (which is large enough for 2,960 employees using the benchmark of 250 square feet per worker), A 15,000-square-foot childcare center, 40,000-square-feet of retail space and 3 acres of open space, including a dog park and 1.5 acre "redwood lawn."
Real estate
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 months ago

My Front Yard / Architectkidd

A decentralized cluster of low-rise pavilions in front of a Phuket hillside reimagines retail through open-air circulation, neighborhood planning, and unified architectural language.
Real estate
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I bought a house with my best friend. It's the best living situation I've ever had.

Two divorced single mothers purchased and share a house in Utica, creating a supportive, stable living arrangement that does not affect their romantic relationships.
Renovation
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Americans Say They Want Big Homes. I Know What They Need Instead.

Homes should prioritize compact, efficient living—like cruise ship staterooms—rather than larger suburban houses that often reduce homeowners' satisfaction.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Leisure Architecture: 13 Projects Shaping Togetherness Across Generations

Leisure spaces are often where different generations cross paths. Without formal programs or assigned roles, they allow people to move, pause, and remain together, each engaging space in their own way. In a built environment increasingly shaped by specialization and separation, these shared spatial grounds have become less common, giving leisure-oriented architecture a renewed relevance. Discussions around public space have repeatedly pointed to the value of openness and flexibility in supporting collective life.
Design
Design
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

The Memory of the River / Alsar Atelier + SCRD + El Lider S.A.S + INGEACERO

Transitory cultural infrastructure reactivates Bogotá's urban spaces and decentralizes cultural activities across neighborhoods.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Florida-based modular builder launches expandable housing model

West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Mesocore Modular Homes is introducing an expandable modular housing model aimed at improving affordability and disaster relief, an important issue in a state prone to devastating hurricanes. Positioned as an affordable housing solution for both homebuyers and city leaders, planners, emergency management professionals, and resilience experts focused on addressing climate-driven risks, Mesocore's expandable home can start as a 420-square-foot, one-bedroom, one-bath home with a private bedroom, a full kitchen, a living area, and a built-in desk.
Real estate
Design
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Forest Apartment / Balaio Arquitetura

Project directions often arise from pre-existing conditions and contextual elements, guiding design choices such as light, framing, surroundings, and material palettes.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

Florida's Fastest-growing City Isn't on the Beach-It's Lakefront With Affordable Housing

The city of St. Cloud was rated the "biggest boomtown" in the Sunshine State thanks to the thousands of people who have been drawn to the growing lakeside community over the past decade, according to new data from personal finance resource GOBankingRates. In fact, the company noted the city has seen a 49.3 percent increase in population from 2015 to 2023. That's coupled with a 33.9 percent increase in per capita income, which was $28,985 in 2023.
Real estate
Real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

These Are the 10 Best Places to Live in the Western U.S. in 2026-and This Colorado City Is No. 1

Broomfield, Colorado ranks as the top Western place to live in 2026 for its strong schools, healthcare, outdoor recreation, thriving job market, and cultural amenities.
Real estate
fromThesanjoseblog
1 month ago

River Oaks Parkway Prepares for a Vibrant Residential Revival in San Jose

Major redevelopment will convert three former River Oaks Parkway office buildings into 737 homes—mixing market-rate apartments, affordable units, and townhouses—to boost North San Jose housing.
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