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- March 12, 2026
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After a Top-to-Bottom Revamp, a ’70s Portland Home Seeks $2M
A meticulously reimagined 1971 split-level residence in Portland, Oregon’s esteemed Montclair neighborhood has entered the market with an asking price of $1,968,000. Located at 7155 SW Westgate Way, this property…
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- March 12, 2026
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Chilean Architect Smiljan Radić Awarded Pritzker Prize Amidst Controversy, Signifying a Shift in Architectural Recognition
The architectural world recently turned its attention to the Pritzker Prize announcement, an event traditionally held in the first week of March, but this year marked by an unusual delay…
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- March 12, 2026
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There’s a “Secret Beach” Just a Five-Minute Walk From This $1.5M Home in Canada
Nestled at 107 Mahan Road on British Columbia’s picturesque Sunshine Coast, this meticulously renovated mid-century ranch house, originally built in 1967, presents a rare opportunity for discerning buyers seeking a…
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- March 11, 2026
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A Strategic Purchase in West Seattle: The Aljets’ 2013 Craftsman Acquisition and Its Enduring Relevance in a Booming City
When Charlotte and Adam Aljets bought their two-bedroom Craftsman in the north end of West Seattle in 2013, they knew it was a bit small—especially since they planned to start…
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- March 11, 2026
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The Canvas of Commerce: How Developer-Commissioned Murals Reshape Urban Landscapes and Spark Gentrification Debates
During a July observation along Interstate 25 through Denver, the city’s evolving skyline revealed a proliferation of new mid-rise residences and substantial multi-family structures. These new developments often share a…
- Outdoor Living & Masonry
- March 10, 2026
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Rudolph Schindler’s Kallis-Sharlin Residence, a Landmark of California Modernism, Listed in Los Angeles for $6.995 Million
The architectural world is abuzz with the listing of the Kallis-Sharlin Residence, a pivotal work by renowned architect Rudolph M. Schindler, now available on the market for $6,995,000. Located at…
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- March 10, 2026
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The Reimagining of Novi Zagreb: How a Musician’s Perspective Mirrors a City’s Metamorphosis
The district of Novi Zagreb, located south of the Sava River in Zagreb, Croatia, teems with midcentury, socialist-era housing. For many years, this sprawling residential area was often perceived as…
- Outdoor Living & Masonry
- March 9, 2026
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The Resurgence of Listening Bars: A Communal Antidote to Algorithmic Isolation and Diminishing Public Life
The modern individual often finds themselves adrift in a paradox of connection: simultaneously hyper-connected through digital channels yet increasingly isolated in physical spaces. This phenomenon extends to how we consume…
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- March 9, 2026
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A Curvy Catwalk Dotted With Plants Buffers a Tokyo Home From the Street
In the relentlessly dense urban fabric of Tokyo, where private green spaces are a coveted luxury and direct sunlight a precious commodity, a remarkable architectural project by HOAA has emerged,…
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- March 9, 2026
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Portuguese Architect Pioneers Sustainable Prefab Homes with Recycled Rice Husks, Redefining Eco-Conscious Construction
In a significant stride towards sustainable and efficient building, Samuel Gonçalves, the visionary architect behind the Portuguese firm Summary, is transforming the landscape of prefabrication by integrating recycled rice husks…
