After combining two modest-size apartments, a family of four lives an artful urban life
The designer sits down with Mrs. Blandings’s Patricia Shackelford for an exclusive chat about the process of balancing the traditional and unexpected
On South Carolina’s popular Folly Beach, designer Amelia Handegan renovates a 1940s oceanfront retreat without sacrificing its relaxed charm
(Slide Show) Thomas Jayne’s stylish renovation of a 19th-century home in Philadelphia tempts a country gentleman to give up the suburbs and embrace a new life
A listing of the architects, designers, hotels, and other resources featured in this month’s issue of Architectural Digest
The Clark Art Institute highlights the large-scale works of the two German photographers
(Slide Show) On July 1, the Serpentine Gallery in London’s Kensington Gardens will unveil the latest temporary pavilion to grace its grounds—this one by Swiss architect Peter Zumthor. And later this summer, Taschen will release the book Serpentine Pavilions: 2000–2011, a comprehensive look at the beloved annually erected public spaces, which have included commissions by Zaha Hadid, Rem Koolhaas, and Jean Nouvel, among others. Here, AD previews Zumthor’s creation and visits ten stunning structures built in summers past.
(Slide Show) Production designer Stuart Craig gives AD an exclusive look at the sets of the upcoming film
(Slide Show) Extraordinary homes for sale around the world
After commissioning a design for his apartment—and then scrapping the results—a young investor gets the bachelor pad he always wanted
