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Two touch screens control the home automation system

The 270-ft ironwork staircase took four months to complete

With its modern, square-edged form, this new house reflects the changing face of suburbia it replaces a traditional house in a neighborhood of older homes

There's no need to think twice about inviting friends over for a barbecue when your deck looks like new all year round

With edgy architecture and twisting towers, the X/O condominium development in Chicago is creating a buzz on the street

Many architects and interior designers look to Europe for inspiration now Italian craftsmanship is available in these modular systems

From colonnaded courtyards to coffered ceilings and frescos, the design of this new house reflects a strong Italian influence

This New England summer house encapsulates a new regional vernacular the traditional architecture has been stripped back to its simplest form

Craftsmanship is a key element in these homes at Lotus Lake.

Architectural features drawn from the great houses of Europe provide a sense of history and grandeur for this residence

Large panel doors blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living areas

With materials and details imported from France, this house fulfills the homeowners' desire to create a French chateau in the Napa Valley