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Modern architectural building featuring dramatic curved white waves in its design, characteristic of Zaha Hadid's style. The structure's flowing lines create an undulating roof against a grey sky, with small figures visible on the grassy slope in front for scale.

Zaha Hadid's style and design philosophy

Many of us recognise famous buildings and eye-catching architecture when we pass it, but would you know the creator responsible for these designs? Often they remain little known. Here we explore the history and style of one of the great minds behind luxury architecture – Zaha Hadid.

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Zaha Hadid's style and design philosophy

The world’s top 5 most exclusive ski resorts
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Le Corbusier’s style and design philosophy
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Cutting down trees on your own property
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29.09.2021
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Seven essential tips for mixing modern and antique furniture
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Attic bedroom with a bed, wooden beams, and large windows overlooking trees. Bookshelves line the wall.

5 easy-to-implement tips to protect an attic apartment from excessive heat in summer

Living and perhaps even working in an attic apartment, formerly also known as a mansard, constitutes a special lifestyle for many reasons. A view of the green treetops in your garden or the sea of city lights at night - for many people, this sounds like a dream come true. It can be, but for all its beauty, this style of living also has its pitfalls.

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30.06.2021

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The Lütjenhof in Schleswig-Holstein

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Historic white castle with twin round towers and red-tiled roofs situated on peaceful lake shore, surrounded by lush autumn trees, with calm water reflection and cloudy blue sky

What's it really like to own and live in a castle?

For most people, having their very own castle is the stuff of fairytales – however, for a few proud investors and history lovers, the dream of owning and living in a castle can become reality.

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15.01.2019

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Modern dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a bench. Skylights and glass doors offer natural light and garden views.

7 clever room partition ideas for an open-plan living room

Open floor plans offer plentiful benefits, encouraging spontaneous socialising and providing almost limitless design possibilities. If you’re working with an open-plan living room and wish to add a separate dining area, here are a few room partition ideas to create clear visual designations without installing physical barriers.

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14.08.2018

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Elegant Italian villa with classical architecture featuring arched loggia, formal Renaissance gardens with manicured hedgerows, decorative urns, rectangular reflecting pool, and mature pine trees under blue sky

Villa, chalet, mansion: what’s the difference?

When perusing our property listings, you’ll see many terms used to describe stately homes, including villa, chalet and mansion. While all are quite luxurious, there are distinct differences between the three types of property. If you’ve always wondered what is the difference between a mansion and chalet, find out below.

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27.03.2019

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Sunlit bedroom with large windows, sheer curtains, and a gray upholstered bed with white linens. Wooden floors and a bench add warmth.

Beds under windows: a design do or don't?

When designing a bedroom, your bed is undoubtedly the most important element. In some spaces, placement might seem obvious, while in others, you may have to give particular consideration to the room's features. Where to put a bed in combination with a window is a much-discussed interior design question. To get it right, you'll need to balance your design desires, temperature considerations and the natural light.