Residences
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A place in the woods
Architect Jim Olson has stayed true to his principle that buildings should be a bridge between nature and people. His family lodge is a 50-year labour of love and a hymn to understated living.
Natural by design
Yoshifumi Nakamura's weekend haven in the hills of Japan’s Nagano region is a perfect example of the growing global trend for simple, ecologically sound living.
Palace coup
In central Milan, it often makes more sense to renovate than trade up. While a 100 sq m property costs €380,000 on average, one as covetable as this would set you back more.
Luxe living
When Nicolas Graas revamped Hermès Luxembourg, he ended up living above the shop. Well, Lionel Jadot’s design does show off the occasional flash of an Hermès orange box to perfection.
Top Marks
As millions of students around the world head back to university digs, the residents of Casa dell’Accademia have it much better than most. Here’s a lesson in inspired design on a strict budget.
Shore thing
An hour and a half north of São Paulo is a beachfront retreat designed by architect Isay Weinfeld. His clients wanted a modernist haven that reflected their Middle Eastern heritage.
