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Designer Hugo Toro has transformed a grand historic house in Paris into a visionary masterpiece, blending 1970s lounge vibes with Parisian opulence. Toro's design for the 10,000 square foot mansion includes a two-and-a-half-ton fish tank, warm color palettes, and statement furniture. Toro's artistic vision, influenced by his French and Mexican heritage, creates a family-friendly yet luxurious space that immerses and inspires. [Extracted from the article]

Architect Tadao Ando designed a house for LA fashion maven Lorenzo Hadar in West Hollywood, reflecting Hadar's deep admiration for Japanese design and culture. The house, built over nine years, showcases Ando's signature minimalist style and mastery of concrete, creating a serene and elegant space. The interior features classic furnishings and a Japanese-inspired garden, blending California influences with Japanese aesthetics. Hadar expresses gratitude to Ando for creating a beautiful home that reflects his appreciation for light, simplicity, and quality. [Extracted from the article]

The article from Architectural Digest features artist Daniel Arsham's Hamptons home, where he has created a unique space blending art and design. Arsham's home showcases his meticulous work, including sculptures, furniture, and bathroom furnishings, all reflecting his signature style. The house, designed by Jack Ceglic, has been refurbished and transformed into a creative haven where Arsham can live and work surrounded by his art and design collaborations. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Architectural Digest discusses the renovation of a midcentury-modern house in Northern California, focusing on the collaboration between designer Lauren Geremia and the homeowners, Maya and Konstantin. The house is surrounded by a beautifully curated garden and features an impressive art collection. Geremia's design aims to create a warm and inviting space that incorporates the art and complements the lush surroundings. The article highlights the compromises made between the homeowners' differing design preferences and emphasizes the importance of creating a flexible and welcoming home for entertaining and building community. [Extracted from the article]

Giampiero Tagliaferri, a rising star in the design world, has quickly made a name for himself with his impressive portfolio of architecture and interior design projects. He recently unveiled his collaboration with Italian furniture giant Minotti at the 2024 Salone del Mobile in Milan. Tagliaferri draws inspiration from both Milan and Los Angeles, where he divides his time, and his unique aesthetic combines rugged industrial elements with refined furniture and artworks. His LA studio serves as a gathering place for artists, musicians, filmmakers, and designers, reflecting his desire to embrace the larger culture. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Architectural Digest discusses the transformation of a Manhattan apartment by Food Architects and designers Charlap Hyman & Herrero. The client, a software engineer, wanted a radical redesign that would open up the space and bring in more natural light. The architects stripped away everything, creating pocket-like closets along the sides and using cork volumes and glass panels instead of traditional walls. The resulting design is described as a landscape and is programmed for entertaining. The article also highlights the unique furniture and art pieces chosen for the apartment, as well as the surprising and unexpected elements throughout the space. [Extracted from the article]

Studio KO, a Parisian architecture firm, was commissioned by a Moroccan businessman to design a family home in Casablanca. The clients, who are well-connected hosts in Casablanca's cosmopolitan society, wanted a home that was unique and not traditional. Studio KO proposed a Brutalist theme, inspired by concrete buildings from the 1950s, and the clients embraced the idea. The resulting home features a central courtyard, multiple bedrooms, a hammam, a gym, a pool, and several kitchens, creating a multifunctional space for the family. The interior is filled with intricate details and subtle nods to Moroccan culture, while the exterior blends with the surrounding garden. The clients use every inch of the house and enjoy hosting guests in the peaceful courtyard. [Extracted from the article]

From the start, interior designer Lauren Geremia knew that the grand house she was hired to refresh and reimagine, a vintage gem in Berkeley, California, built in 1920 by the pioneering female architect Julia Morgan, was uncommonly terrific. GEREMIA, WHO STUDIED PAINTING at the Rhode Island School of Design, established her business creating sleek and imaginative headquarters for a host of tech-industry power players 15 years ago. EMBROIDERED SHAMS AND SHEETS BY JULIA B.; DUVET COVER BY MATOUK; CURTAINS OF JIM THOMPSON AND CASAMANCE FABRICS. [Extracted from the article]

PHOTO (COLOR): BELOW IN THE OFFICE, A PIERRE YOVANOVITCH DESK AND ARMAND-ALBERT RATEAU CHAIRS STAND IN FRONT OF ANOTHER FIREPLACE BY THE DESIGNER AND ARMELLE BENOIT. YOVANOVITCH ALSO DESIGNED THE FIREPLACE, WHICH WAS CRAFTED BY ARMELLE BENOIT. Upon entering the 3,200-squarefoot, four-bedroom apartment, redesigned by French designer Pierre Yovanovitch, guests are instructed to remove their shoes - a practice the Kringses adopted during their sojourns in Japan. [Extracted from the article]

"Since then I've been drawing floor plans", says the New York-based talent, who went on to study architecture at Ball State University and cut his teeth in Miami with architecture firm Arquitectonica and in New York with John Keenen and Terence Riley. Highlight: The firm's work on a home in Punta Mita, Mexico, was published in AD's December 2022 issue. rpmillerdesign.com Sawyer | Berson NEW YORK Signature: An interdisciplinary firm uniting the work of architects, landscape architects, and interior designers. Recently completed: The Audley Public House and Mount St. Restaurant in London (AD, December 2022). luislaplace.com Hadley Wiggins PECONIC, NEW YORK Hadley Wiggins's artistry with pattern, color, and material has long been whispered among the cognoscenti of Long Island's North Fork, where the intrepid interior designer has plied her trade since establishing her namesake firm in 2012. Highlight: The Greek home of firm partner Lucia Corredor's family was published in AD's April 2022 issue. decada.com.mx Young Huh Interior Design NEW YORK When Young Huh met an interior designer at a cocktail party in 2001, it was an aha moment for the Fordham University School of Law grad who knew, deep down, she didn't want to be a lawyer. [Extracted from the article]

WRAPPED IN PIERRE FREY FABRIC AND CROWNED BY A 19TH-CENTURY TURKISH PENDANT, THE HUSBAND'S OFFICE HAS VLADIMIR KAGAN SWIVEL CHAIRS IN DEDAR VELVET AND A HAAS BROTHERS STOOL PERCHED ON A STUDIO SHAMSHIRI CARPET FOR CHRISTOPHER FARR. IN THE PARLOR, DIMORESTUDIO CLUB CHAIRS IN CLARENCE HOUSE SILK VELVET AND ANTIQUE SYRIAN MARQUETRY THRONE CHAIRS SURROUND A SAM ORLANDO MILLER COCKTAIL TABLE BENEATH A GILT-AND-ROCK-CRYSTAL CHANDELIER BY GOOSSENS. Radically reimagined by AD100 designer Nicole Hollis, the mind-bending abode pays tribute to the city's progressive cultural legacy as well as the audacious tastes of Hollis's clients. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Architectural Digest discusses the iconic bone candlesticks designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Peretti's fascination with bones began during her visits to a 17th-century crypt in Rome as a child. She collected bones over the years and incorporated them into her designs, which have been praised for their universal and utilitarian nature. The candlesticks, reminiscent of early Art Nouveau and Antoni Gaudí, continue to be popular and are seen as relevant to the current interest in handcraft. Peretti's enduring appeal lies in her use of simple, natural forms that do not go out of fashion. [Extracted from the article]

Ulla Johnson and Zach Miner can't stop talking about their garden. ULLA JOHNSON.COM "In the summer we leave the windows open, and you're just here amid the breeze." IN ULLA JOHNSON AND ZACH MINER'S MONTAUK LIVING ROOM, A VINTAGE MARIO BELLINI SOFA SITS WITH A 1950s ROGER CAPRON COCKTAIL TABLE, A MOROCCAN TUAREG MAT, A 1950s BRAZILIAN CHAIR BY MARTIN EISLER AND CARLO HAUNER, AND A HANDMADE SHELL BAG FROM PAPUA NEW GUINEA. [Extracted from the article]

It helped that Hart and Kirkham were more hands-on than Mota's average clients. So for Australian model and Luma Beauty founder Jessica Hart and seasoned interiors editor, stylist, and designer Carlos Mota, a decorating partnership was a long time coming. - Jessica Hart CANAIMA PANORAMIC WALL COVERING BY CARLOS MOTA FOR PIERRE FREY; TO THE TRADE. [Extracted from the article]

"Peter's proportions allow Miles's decorating to shine, and Miles's colors highlight Peter's architecture." "We worked very closely with Miles and David [Kaihoi, his business partner] to set it up for their decoration", says Pennoyer. Mossy velvet sofas wrap the walls, and tall potted palm trees evoke what Redd calls "an Edwardian-conservatory feel - you need height.". [Extracted from the article]

When Kanye and Kim Kardashian West first encountered the house that would become their wildly idiosyncratic family refuge in suburban Los Angeles, the two had decidedly different reactions. ONE MIGHT WONDER about the challenges of raising four small children in such a pristine, cream-colored environment, but Kim and Kanye are quick to point out that the house is eminently kid-friendly - and not just in the more traditionally cluttered play spaces and children's bedrooms tucked away beyond the primary social zones. Minimalist architect Claudio Silvestrin - who worked on Kanye's pre-Kim Manhattan loft and continues to collaborate with him on ambitious building projects still under wraps - designed the voluminous master bath. [Extracted from the article]

Faiza Khan and Suril Patel, architects at FIELD ARCHITECTS, have been working to integrate traditional and modern architectural styles in Ladakh. They spent two years at a local school, learning about regional construction methods and techniques. Their recent projects include a yoga pavilion and an expansion to a popular restaurant, both of which incorporate custom furniture. Their ultimate goal is to design their own house, reflecting their personal aspirations. [Extracted from the article]

Stanzin Chozang, an architect from Ladakh's Leh, has been working to bring professional expertise to the region's traditional building practices. In the past, Ladakhis have built their own homes using local materials such as stone, mud, and grass. Chozang believes that these age-old tactics provide better thermal comfort compared to modern materials like concrete. He incorporates natural materials into his designs, such as using a waterproofing solution mixed with Multani mitti, a mineral-rich topsoil, instead of paint. Chozang's work combines contemporary design with sustainable and cost-effective solutions. [Extracted from the article]

"Rayman has been with us through all our phases as a family", says Sullivan, noting that Boozer put the same love and attention into that first one-bedroom as he did this home. AD VISITS DISCOVERIES THE BEST IN SHOPPING, DESIGN, AND STYLE EDITED BY SAM COCHRAN RAYMAN BOOZER OF APARTMENT 48 AT THE SOUTHAMPTON HOME HE DESIGNED FOR MAUREEN SULLIVAN AND HER FAMILY. Though Sullivan self-identifies as a "blue-and-white person", Boozer made it his mission to incorporate green into the palette. [Extracted from the article]

Over the course of her celebrated career as a supermodel, wellness warrior, entrepreneur, and mother of two, Elle Macpherson has orchestrated the design and construction of numerous houses in the U.S. and abroad, often in collaboration with some of the world's foremost interior-design talents. "ELLE CONSIDERS HER ARTWORK FAMILY. The spruce lounge fits the bill for Macpherson's two sons - Flynn, 21, and Cy, 16 - who requested "something cool and modern but not too contrived", their mom says. [Extracted from the article]

The article looks at the home of Maisonette cofounder Syvana Durrett and her family in Brooklyn, New York, with features like Calico wallpaper, Rohl sinks and fittings, and pendants by The Urban Electric Co.

This article from Architectural Digest provides design inspiration and showcases a Manhattan apartment transformed by AD100 talent Adam Charlap Hyman and Food Architects. The apartment is described as being designed like a machine, with wit and technology incorporated into every corner. The article also highlights some favorite new gadgets, including the Dyson BP04 purifier, Google's Nest Wifi Pro, and GE's Cync Dynamic Effects LED strips. The article provides links for more information on these smart ideas. [Extracted from the article]

The February edition of Architectural Digest explores the theme of "the future of design" by showcasing the work of fresh talents and homeowners with a vision for crafting unique environments. One project featured is a SoHo apartment redesigned by Food Architects and Adam Charlap Hyman, resulting in a futuristic and nostalgic space. Another project is a getaway in Kinderhook, New York, where designer Martin Brûlé defies expectations with his refined European take on a lodge-style residence. Additionally, the article highlights the art-rich midcentury-modern house of Mark Fletcher and Tobias Meyer in LA, emphasizing the power of personal expression in design. [Extracted from the article]

The article reviews the architectural design of a house in London, England designed by India Mahdavi for Swiss philanthropist and art patron Maja Hoffmann.

The article focuses on a 1926 villa located in the outskirts of Paris, France which reveals Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti's early obsession with all things classical, including a decorative urn and a 1923 geometric bowl.

INDO-MADE.COM ROYAL POPPY STRIPE LINEN BY MARIEANNE OUDEJANS FOR SCHUMACHER; TO THE TRADE. SCHUMACHER.COM A SUITE AT THE NEW VILLA PALLADIO JAIPUR HOTEL, DESIGNED BY BARBARA MIOLINI AND MARIE-ANNE OUDEJANS. CASABRANCA.COM LAVENDER ROSE RAIN TABLECLOTH BY GREGORY PARKINSON; $465. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the Villa Ronche belonging to the Italian Zanussi family outside of Venice, restored and designed by Renzo Mongiardino in 1962 and 1963.

The article discusses the home of real estate investor Craig Robin in Sunset Island, Miami Beach, Florida designed by architect Walter Chatham and interior designer Julie Hillman.

An architectural review is presented for the Paris, France home of magazine editor Franca Sozzani designed by Massimiliano Locatelli.

An architectural review is presented for the New York townhouse of author Andrew Solomon designed by Robert Couturier.

An architectural review is presented for the Malibu, California home of rapper Mike D of the Beastie Boys designed by architect Barbara Bestor.

The article offers a an architectural review for the home of antiques dealer Jill Dienst in Manhattan, New York designed by architect John Pawson.

But a few years later, when Knoll, cofounder of the eponymous American furniture manufacturer, desired a spacious seat that did not dictate a single position, she and Saarinen revisited the concept. A WOMB CHAIR, BY EERO SAARINEN FOR KNOLL, IN CHLOE WISE'S NEW YORK APARTMENT. It was Florence Knoll's request for "a chair like a basket full of pillows" that spawned Eero Saarinen's 1948 Womb, the now famous sculptural seat that cradles its sitter in a gentle cocoon. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the architectural design of a house located in Hudson Valley in New York and New Jersey which is designed by architect Toshiko Mori.

The article focuses on renovation of a house in Brooklyn, New York City by architects Pilar Guzmán and Chris Mitchell.

The article focuses on a house of basketball player Alex Rodriguez in Florida. Topics discussed include his search for property in New York for his home, architects approached by him such as Ralph Choeff and Paul Fischman; architecture of the house, collection of paintings by artists such as Joe Bradley, and his views on the paintings in the home.

The article explores the interior decoration of a historic seaside villa that is owned by decorator Lorenzo Castillo, located in Ribadesella, Spain. The seaside villa features a medieval-style interior design for curtains, throw pillows and home furnitures and artworks of the 18th-century French landscapes. Castillo also outlines the important aspects of a lost-and-found house is its family-owned memories.

The article looks at the design of the chalet house in Aspen, Colorado by the decorator Pauline Pitt.

The article evaluates the architectural and interior design of a home in Los Angeles, California owned by art dealer Maggie Kayne and designed by architect Matt Flynn and designer Courtney Applebaum.

The article reviews the architectural and interior design of a home in Los Angeles, California owned by art patron Chara Schreyer and designed by the firms McRitchie Design and Gary Hutton Design.

The article evaluates the architectural and interior design of Courtyard House, a home in Southwest England owned by gallerist Adrian Sassoon and real-estate broker Edmund Burke, designed by the firms Stephen Emanuel Architecture and Robert Kime.

The article discusses the architectural design team Studio Ko, founded by Karl Fournier and Olivier Marty. They were hired by Pierre Bergé, partner of fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, to design thee Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech in Marrakesh, Morocco. Other projects considered include their vacation home on Corsica, France, the hotel Chiltern Firehouse in London, England, and hotelier André Balaz's home Chateau Marmont.

An architectural review is presented for a home on Cape Cod in Woods Hole, Massachusetts owned by real estate firm executive Joshua Bernstein and designed by architectural firm Leroy Street Studio.

Around 1960, after further experimentation, Rams proposed the design to Niels Vitsoe and Otto Zapf for their new brand, Vitsoe+Zapf, shortened to Vitsoe in 1969. DIETER RAMS'S 606 UNIVERSAL SHELVING SYSTEM FOR VITSOE IN A LONDON APARTMENT BY AD100 DESIGNER PATRICK MELE. Object lesson THE STORY BEHIND AN ICONIC DESIGN In 1955, when 23-year-old Dieter Rams began designing for the German product brand Braun, most homes and stores were still outfitted with the bulky wooden shelves and cabinetry of yore. [Extracted from the article]

The article describes the renovations done architect by Marc Corbiau and designer Timothy Whealon on the Villa Nocturne in Monaco owned by insurance executive Mark Brockbank. Topics mentioned include the use of a glass conservatory to expand the living room to the adjoining terrace, details on the color palette used by Whealon of warm sand, brown, and ivory for the furnishings, and methods of introducing color into the space through graphic patterns.

The article reports on the interior decoration of a penthouse apartment in the Manhattan section of New York which was once owned by former society columnist Earl Blackwell. A discussion of the furnishings and amenities of the apartment, which had its interior design recreated by interior designer Mario Buatta, is presented.

The article presents an overview of the architectural design and amenities of a home in the Brentwood section of Los Angeles, California that is owned by Alberto and Stacy Valner and had its interior design managed by interior designer Karin Blake. A discussion of the design themes that are featured throughout the home is presented.

The article reports on the architectural design and interior decoration of a 10,000 square foot villa in West Palm Beach, Florida that is owned by interior decorator Allan Reyes and his partner, Tom Miller. A discussion of the villa's features and amenities, and of the design concepts that Reyes wanted incorporated into it, is presented.