Exterior view of a modernist concrete building designed by Le Corbusier, featuring a distinctive brutalist style with repetitive window patterns and elevated structure on pillars. The building is surrounded by green landscape with trees, showcasing the integration of modern architecture with nature.

Le Corbusier’s style and design philosophy

Le Corbusier ranks among the most influential figures in modern architecture and is perhaps one of the most divisive. He has been both lauded for the sculptural quality of his free-form living spaces and reviled for setting the stage for concrete social housing blocks thrown up in the post-war years. But how did a self-taught architect from a small Swiss town make such an impact, and why is he still relevant?

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Cutting down trees on your own property

A tree in the garden creates a pleasant atmosphere, provides shade and, for many garden owners, is an essential part of the garden. But if it gets too big or if there are plans to change the garden design, you may want to remove it. There are perfectly understandable reasons for cutting down a tree on your property. Nevertheless, you should be mindful of the legal situation, because this is not always permitted. Depending on the country and region, there are varying legal regulations regarding the removal of trees, even if they are located on your own land.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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