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New York City's 17 largest homes for sale, graphed

By Tanay Warerkar Aug 19, 2016, 5:00p

Neighborhood X decided to investigate and they’ve now put out a graph of the 17 largest residences currently on the market—townhouses, freestanding houses, co-ops, and condos—in the city.

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Tall timber construction is coming—this video proves why

By Patrick Sisson @freqresponse Aug 19, 2016, 2:54p

A stress test by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill proves the strength of this sustainable building system.

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What $10M buys across Miami's islands

By Josh Baumgard Aug 19, 2016, 1:52p

Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a column that explores what one can rent or buy for a set dollar amount across various South Florida neighborhoods. With this week's budget of $3 million, we're checking out five of Miami's hottest areas.

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Tour a restored Marcel Breuer beauty for sale in Kansas City

By Lauren Ro @blauring Aug 19, 2016, 2:48p

The Snower Residence in Kansas City is believed to be only one of two Marcel Breuer-designed homes west of the Mississippi River.

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From Curbed SF

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The overlooked and forgotten murals of SF

By Adam Brinklow Aug 19, 2016, 1:41p

Think you've seen every great work of art in town? We bet you've missed at least one in some of the more out of the way neighborhoods, or the insides of buildings most of us never think to stick our heads inside.

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Tiny Homes

5 tiny houses we loved this week

By Jenny Xie @canonind Aug 19, 2016, 12:11p

Another week, another fresh crop of tiny house news. Here, we catch you up on the standout projects you should know, including a whimsical "Tree-cycle" built by a furniture maker and an charming project from France.

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Groundbreakers

Groundbreakers: Call for Submissions

By Curbed Aug 17, 2016, 9:00a

We're now accepting nominations for our 2016 Groundbreakers. The Curbed Groundbreakers award, now in its second year, recognizes architects, both seasoned and new, who are changing the way the built world functions.

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From Curbed DC

The 20 funkiest vacation rentals in Washington, D.C.

By Michelle Goldchain Aug 19, 2016, 10:36a

Sometimes, a hotel is just not good enough when it comes to getting the unique kind of experience you hope for in a vacation. If you want to live in a quirky and whimsical abode, these 20 vacation rentals are sure to peek your interest.

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Architecture

This periscoping bedroom offers a clever solution to height restrictions

By Barbara Eldredge @barbaraeldredge Aug 19, 2016, 1:44p

To get around municipal bylaws, architects decided to go up.

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Homes

A sleek yet rugged home rises from the ashes in Colorado

By Lauren Ro @blauring Aug 19, 2016, 12:30p

How do you build on a plot of land that has been ravaged by wildfire, and whose landscape has been significantly altered? For Colorado-based architect Renée del Gaudio, that meant going back to the turn of the century when Boulder was barren and...

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News

Right pot laws can maximize revenue, minimize use, says economists

By Barbara Eldredge @barbaraeldredge Aug 19, 2016, 11:41a

A new study offers insights into legalization’s hazy effects on government revenue

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Longform

The surprising history of an abandoned Adirondack summer camp

By Claire Carusillo Aug 17, 2016, 10:00a

A writer reporting on the architecture of New York’s Eagle Island makes some unexpected discoveries.

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Architecture

Eero Saarinen: Architect of the modern age

By Patrick Sisson @freqresponse Aug 19, 2016, 11:08a

A look at Curbed's favorite stories about the influential Finnish-American architect in honor of his birthday

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This knockout modern house hugs the coastline, frames ocean views in Costa Rica

By Asad Syrkett @AsadSyrkett Aug 19, 2016, 10:39a

Shutter-like wooden doors along the facade allow the clients to close the house to the elements or embrace the sun and breeze—and make a quick escape into the pool on the grounds.

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'70s stunner revamped for modern living asks $1.5M

By Lauren Ro @blauring Aug 19, 2016, 10:01a

Built in 1970, this gorgeous, rambling home just misses the cut-off for qualifying as a true midcentury modern, but it still possesses the style’s signature low-slung, clean-lined profile and architectural elements like brick walls, ample windows,...

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Exclusive: Tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s unbuilt cooperative housing project

By Patrick Sisson @freqresponse Aug 19, 2016, 9:33a

Created for a group of autoworkers and teachers near Detroit, these unbuilt homes show the architect designing for the common man.

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Transportation

Ambitious plan will ban new fossil-fuel cars in the Netherlands

By Lauren Ro @blauring Aug 18, 2016, 5:45p

Though the initial motion, which was brought by the ruling Labor Party in March, called for a ban on all such cars, it was modified to be less severe and apply only to the sale of new traditional cars.

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House Calls

A tiny cabin in an all-American town offers a designer respite

By Sam Eichblatt Aug 15, 2016, 9:30a

A petite cabin in an upstate New York town offers respite for New Zealand expat and homeware designer Bridie Picot, her British husband Harry Bugden, and their dog, Rabbit.

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Atmospheric midcentury architecture, as captured by legendary lensman Julius Shulman

By Jenny Xie @canonind Aug 18, 2016, 5:21p

Any lover of midcentury modern architecture will probably have come across the work of legendary architectural photographer Julius Shulman. A new three-book set will showcase his vast portfolio.

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Transportation

Will Uber’s self-driving cars be a good thing for Pittsburgh?

By Patrick Sisson @freqresponse Aug 18, 2016, 4:30p

What’s the benefit to being on the cutting edge of the race to robot cars?

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Period Dramas

Why are floorboards in older houses so wide?

By Robert Khederian Aug 18, 2016, 3:31p

One of the hallmarks of historic houses is wide-plank flooring. But why were floorboards so wide to begin with? And why did they stop being used? The answer lies in American history.

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Lakefront Frank Lloyd Wright house with original furniture returns to market

By Lauren Ro @blauring Aug 18, 2016, 2:56p

The 70-foot semicircular great room with vaulted ceilings and a wall of glass doors that faces Crystal Lake features the original Wright-designed 40-foot sofa.

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DIY interior design: Is it a good idea?

By Melissa Dalton Aug 18, 2016, 2:43p

Taking the DIY approach to interior design projects can be creative and rewarding, as well as riddled with potential pitfalls. Here are seven questions to help you decide if DIY is right for you.

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From Curbed LA

Venice Beach wants to leave Los Angeles

By Isaac Simpson Aug 18, 2016, 2:00p

The seaside neighborhood, once known for its weirdness and diversity, has gentrified into a wealthy tech enclave. As old and new residents fight for their visions of Venice, could secession from LA be next?

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People are camping in their $145K Teslas

By Megan Barber @megcbarber Aug 18, 2016, 1:00p

The Tesla Model S was the world’s best-selling plug-in car in 2015. We explore why exactly people are camping in a luxury electric car that costs as much as some condos.

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Chic indoor-outdoor home opens up to pool on this tree-lined property in Argentina

By Lauren Ro @blauring Aug 18, 2016, 12:03p

Located in the center of the country in Córdoba, the second most populous city after Buenos Aires, the concrete-and-stone two-story Casa del Bosque features extensive glazing, a pool, and a separate structure for entertaining.

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Out of the box: Sustainable lighting system made out of its own packaging

By Barbara Eldredge @barbaraeldredge Aug 18, 2016, 11:43a

A Dutch designer created this nearly zero-waste lamp that cannibalizes its own cardboard tubing.

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Luxury glamping tent lets you go off-grid anywhere

By Jenny Xie @canonind Aug 18, 2016, 11:31a

Sitting on a scenic cliff in northern California, this high-end, off-grid tent is further proof that "glamping" is here to stay—as long as there are people willing to shell out for the experience.

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Widening gap between homeowners and renters tells story of U.S. inequality

By Patrick Sisson @freqresponse Aug 18, 2016, 10:25a

Post-recession shifts in the housing market are putting more and more pressure on renters, exacerbating inequality.

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Historic Italianate mansion on sprawling estate asks $495K

By Lauren Ro @blauring Aug 18, 2016, 10:01a

Located in Randolph, Vermont, this heritage-listed beauty was built in 1850 by prominent local philanthropist (and close friend of President Lincoln) Albert B. Chandler in the Italianate style and boasts a wealth of classic details.

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Iconic Syndey Opera House is getting an acoustic upgrade

By Barbara Eldredge @barbaraeldredge Aug 18, 2016, 9:23a

While the building's billowing white facade remains one of the world’s most iconic works of architecture, the building’s interior acoustics are some of the worst in the country.

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White interiors make different statements in Asian versus European homes

By Lauren Ro @blauring Aug 17, 2016, 6:29p

White walls can be used to make a statement in more ways than one, as seen in this selection of Asian and European homes.

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