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The article reviews the architectural design of interior designer Arthur Dunnam's apartment in New York City.

The article reviews the architectural design of designer Mona Hajj's apartment in Baltimore, Maryland.

The article reviews the architectural design of a home in Missouri that was designed by architect Brian Smith.

The article reviews the architectural design of a carriage house in Kentucky that was designed by Elby S. Martin.

The article reviews the architectural design of the Hotel Verhaege in Ghent, Belgium, that was designed by Marc Vergauwe and Jan Rosseel.

The article reviews the architectural design of an apartment in London, England that was designed by Monica Mauti.

The article reports on a renovation of a Pacific Gas and Electric Company power plant in Sausolito, California that was conducted by architect David Ludwig so that his clients, Jim and Debbie Messemer, could have a unique home. A discussion of the home's architectural design and interior decoration is presented. The home's features and amenities are discussed.

The article discusses the interior decoration of an apartment in New York which is owned by Loida Nicolas Lewis, the widow of Reginald Lewis. A discussion of the role that interior design firm Hein & Cozzi played in the apartment's design is presented. The large collection of art that is exhibited in the apartment is discussed.

The article reviews the architectural design of a guesthouse and private art museum in Jakarta, Indonesia that designed by Indonesian businessman Rudy Akili and architect Jeffrey Budiman.

The article reports on a three year renovation of an 18th century chateau in the Loire Valley of France which was conducted by interior designer Timothy Corrigan. A discussion of the history of the chateau, which was purchased from the French government, is presented. The chateau's architectural design, features and amenities are discussed.

The article reports on the architectural design and interior decoration of a home which architect Gabor Goded built for interior designer Linda Warren Simon and her husband Martin Simon in Atotonilco, Mexico. A discussion of the features, amenities and design concepts that were incorporated into the home is presented.

The article reports on an architectural renovation which was completed on the La Concha hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. A discussion of the architectural design which was used in the renovation and which was managed by the architectural firm Marvel & Marchand Architects, is presented. The hotel's interior design, which was managed by Jorge Roselló Interior Designers and Space Planners, is presented.

The article focuses on a renovation that was given to a farmhouse at Peaceable Farm, a farm on 340 acres of land in Solebury, Pennsylvania that was originally constructed by architect Richard Brognard Okie in the 1930s. A discussion of the farm's buildings and amenities and of the interior decoration of the farmhouse, which was managed by the house's owners, David Guilmet and Patrick Bell of Bell-Guilmet Associates, is presented.

The article focuses on the architectural design and interior decoration of an Umbrian farmhouse which is located at the Castello Di Reschio in Italy and had its architecture redesigned by Count Benedikt Bolza and had its interior design redone by Countess Angelika Bolza and Monika Apponyi. A discussion of a renovation which is being conducted on all buildings that are located on the estate is presented.

The article focuses on the renovation and interior design of a townhouse on New York City's west side that was managed by interior designer Samuel Botero. A discussion of the relationship that Botero had with the townhouse's owners, and of the interior design philosophy which he used in the townhouse, is presented. The art and collectibles that are contained in the townhouse are discussed.

The article focuses on the interior decoration and architectural design of Villa San Carlo Borromeo, a villa near Milan, Italy that functions as a luxury hotel, conference center, publishing house, private museum and studio space for visiting artists. A restoration project in the villa which has taken 25 years and was managed by Cristina Frua De Angeli, the president of the International University of the Second Renaissance, is presented.

The article focuses on the architectural design and interior decoration of an apartment which is owned by interior decorator Francine Coffey and is located in a Manhattan, New York townhouse that was created by Carrère & Hastings. A discussion of an American history and Federal era theme which is featured in the apartment is presented.

The article focuses on the architectural design and interior decoration of a Venice, Italy apartment that is owned by Belgian interior designer and art and antique dealer Axel Vervoordt and his wife May and was purchased by Vervoordt for his 60th birthday. A discussion of the changes that Vervoordt made to the apartment after purchasing it is presented.

A review is offered for the Otahuna Lodge located in Christchurch, New Zealand.

The article focuses on a 19th century barn from Canada that was moved to Connecticut and transformed into a 15 room house by architect Russell Groves. A discussion of the interior decoration of the home, and of the extensive work that Groves did on the barn to transform it into a home, is presented.

This article focuses on the architectural design made by Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum for the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia. The center houses private, commercial and military aircraft and spacecraft. Among the highlights of the museum are an artificial sky, a mezzanine catwalk and an installation of satellites in the space hangar.

The article profiles the St. Regis Resort of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. A discussion of the resort's architecture, which was designed by Pierre Lacombe, its interior design by Meriem Hall, and its landscape design by Lulu Wane, is presented. The resort's 100 villas and guest amenities are discussed.

The article profiles a Washington, D.C. Tudor Revival home that had its interior architecture designed by Richard Williams Architects and had its interior design managed by Solis Betancourt. A discussion of the home's history, furnishings, accessories and antiques is presented. A renovation which was done on the home to make it more appealing to its owners is discussed.

The article profiles an apartment in the Upper East Side of New York, New York which is owned by Alice Kandell and which had its interior design created by interior designer Juan Montoya. A discussion of the architecture and interior design of the apartment, which features a Tibetan theme and a collection of Tibetan artifacts, is presented.

The article describes the architectural design and interior decoration of a Mediterranean-style house in Bal Harbour, Florida wiht interior designer Marjorie Shushan and landscape architect by Mario Nievera Design. Shushan mixed contemporary and antique pieces in the living room with brass floor lamp from Nicholas Antiques and Accessories. Details about the furnishings, architectural details and decoration are provided.

The article featured the reconstructed country estate in Moncalieri, Italy. It describes the original design of the house, owned by Susie and Gianni Ropolo. A brief history of the house is provided. Decorative painter Giacomo Aimo restored the old walls and created appropriate new ones. Susie decided to restore several materials in the house such as wood floors, shutters and doors.

The article features the Wolfsoniana, a museum in the suburb of Genoa, Italy. The museum, established by collector Mitchell Wolfson Jr., houses over 20,000 decorative arts and propaganda from 1880 to 1945. Wolfson explains why chose Genoa as the site of his museum. Several notable works in the museum include four statues of major players in the unification of Italy.

The article highlights the architectural design and plan of a contemporary residence by Howard J. Backen of Backen Gillam Architects for Tom and Kate Klein in Alexander Valley, California. The design of this home belongs to the category of modest house. The owners need a place that could accommodate several couples or families at once. Most especially, they want the house to be as open as possible to its landscape and views.

The article highlights the architectural design of the house of architect Paul Silverberg on the island of St. Croix, Virgin Islands. The bedrooms all interconnect, but each one is its own small world, with its own roof and bath. The dining room's French doors, which open out to a balcony, afford views of the sunset, as well as the passing cruise ship. Terraced landscaping by Carol Boston integrates the house with the hillside.

The article highlights the home of Katrin and Karl-Erivan Haub in Saint John, Virgin Islands. The house was designed by architect Mike de Haas and interior designer Twila Wilson. According to the author, the Haubs wanted to build a house that would be rooted in the local architectural vocabulary without becoming a pleasure palace. The features of the house are described.

The article presents architect and interior designer Campion Platt's description of the city of Lisbon, Portugal. According to Platt, Lisbon's architecture is inspired by both maritime imagery and the voyages of discovery of Portuguese navigators. In terms of interior decoration, Platt states that there were touches of carved Manueline paneling mixed in with elliptical modern hardware, rattan and dark wood combined with steel.

The article features the stone house owned by James McConnell and Mary McConnell located in Virginia. The form of the fieldstone house reflects the neoclassical architectural tradition in the state. A painting of one of the couple's dogs, Mister Buffett, has been displayed above the mantel of the house. Its floral motif on the ceiling was inspired by a Mughal painting.

The article describes the renovation of "Sun Boat III," an eighteen-cabin yacht owned by Abercrombie and Kent and used to transport guests down the Nile river. Shahira Fahmy handled interior decoration. Architectural details include antique kilims on the floor, a lounge that resembles the hunting tents of Egyptian royalty, and parchment lanterns.

The article relates the experience of designer Juan Montoya when he was hired to create the interiors of the countryhouse of Kay and Clyde Davis in Pound Ridge, New York. As the author approached the wooded property from the outside, he naturally form an idea about its scale and personality. Montoya deployed his integrating skills in combining the architecture and the collection inside the house.

The article focuses on the renovation of a Manhattan, New York apartment by Lee F. Mindel and Peter L. Shelton of the interior architecture and design firm, Shelton, Mindel and Associates. Mindel and Shelton focused on bringing more scale and light into the apartment by choosing a bright green color. The method used by the architects/designers to emphasize the Central Park view is also described in the article.

The article describes the changes made on a prewar apartment in Manhattan, New York to give it a more contemporary look. Interior designer Sandra Nunnerley collaborated with architect Arthur S. Pier to change the apartment's look. The designer talked about the challenges involved in the project and the steps she had to take to make it comfortable and classy at the same time.

The article features the perspective architectural design of interior designer Maho Abe on the Back Bay duplex in Boston, Massachusetts. The high ceiling in different sizes, shapes, and slopes allowed her to animate while the top floor location allowed her to use bright lights into dark parts of the floor. Abe used unusual features or visual games such as a movable wall on rooms downstairs. Another dual-functioning idea of the designer is the line of five columns, delineating a long gallery.

The article features a beachfront property designed by Diego Villaseñor in Mexico. The architect admitted that most of his designs are emotional. He used his expertise in playing visual tricks through his designs. In addition, he integrated nature with the property's conception. The materials used in the constructin were also traditional and organic.

The article focuses on the home designed by architect Juan Montoya in Miami, Florida. For him, good design is all about details, and he wants it to be reflective of him. He chose to live in the Helen Mar building because it is the most charming structure in the whole of Miami Beach carrying with it elegance, friendliness and subtlety. The space had been converted from two studios and made his own changes there. Aside from the location, he was also influenced by the volume and refined touches.

The article features the Georgian-style townhouse of art dealer Anthony Ferrie in Glasgow, Scotland. In the living room, an Arts and Crafts fireplace was installed and crisp pediments were placed over the cabinets. The walls were painted with a limey-greeny beige, inspired by a palazzi in Italy. A traditional interior design with a clarifying point of view appeals to Ferrie and the works of designer Stéphane Boudin is the most engaging for him.

The article features the works of Mario Buatta, an American interior decorator. One of his works is the French country-style residence situated in Manila, Philippines. His artistic design began with close attention a room's elevations including the entrance hall, dark walls and high vaulted ceiling and the floorings. His attitude carrying the concept of art with an open mind has made different from the other designers.

The article features the Shingle Style house in Hamptons, New York. According to the article, the house was designed by architect Frank Greenwald and interior by Timothy Macdonald. Greenwald designed the house's two-story entrance hall which doubles as a music room and a gallery for the owners' expanding collection of contemporary art.

The article features the guest house of interior designer Matthew White in Columbia County, New York. White and his partner Thomas Schumacher acquired a parcel of land and turned it into a wholly livable space for guests or private time. The setting takes view of a nearby meadow and cluster of tress.

The article describes the interior of a young couple's apartment in Manhattan, New York City, designed by Victoria Hagan. The designer calls her work modern classic, mixing the interior with objects rooted in the owners' past while connecting them to their new, modern, and open loft. It is adorned with photographs collected by the clients. The floor is coated throughout with a deep espresso, and the walls painted with a crisp alabaster white.

The article features a house owned by a multi-generational family in New York City. Interior designers Stephen Sills and James Huniford were concerned to make the place versatile enough to be used in different configurations at different times. The designers were also conscious of the location of the apartment as part of a hotel structure.

The article features Ava Gardner's pink stucco cottage house in Nichols Canyon, Los Angeles. The living room of the house is painted Mediterranean yellow with gray carpets and wooden furniture. Her Degas printed bedroom is adorned with family photos. She also has an abundant collection of books and art prints.

The article focuses on the architectural design of the Tucsan farmhouse renovated by architect Peter Kurt Woerner in Siena, Italy. Woerner used simple materials such as Sianese marble for the kitchen countertops, handmade Tuscan terra-cotta tiles for rooms and a 200-year-old chestnut for the kitchen island.

The article focuses on the tourism, art and architecture in Turin, Italy. Turin remains one of the best-kept secrets of the country until it was selected as the site of the winter 2006 Olympics. In the 19th century, it is the capital of the house of Savoy and Kingdom of Sardinia at the heart of Italian Nationalism. It was noted as a center of publishing, manufacturing and moviemaking. At present, it has a large number of museums including a collection of Egyptian antiquities and museum of cinema.

The article provides information on the architectural design of Thomas Britt on the Palm Beach apartment in Florida. An investor and his wife handed Britt an apartment that do not have a single redeeming architectural feature. Britt designed the dining area with an 18th-century chandelier, a Chinese altar table and a pair of blue-and-white ginger jars. Britt has added wainscoting, molding and recessed bookshelves in the study room.

Focuses on the architecture of the neo-Palladium-inspired residence of Ambassador Paul Cejas in Florida. Integration of Doric and Ionian columns flanked by matching wings pierced by symmetrical windows in the design of the residence; Use of natural materials to depict authentic craftsmanship; Design of the master bedroom of the house.