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The artist’s former home on Lanzarote makes cave-dwelling a chic prospect
We are obliged to sequester ‘stuff’ into soulless warehouses — maybe we should put some of it on display instead
Benoît Rauzy and Anthony Watson are quietly elevating wicker in the village of Vallabrègues
Mix timeless pieces from different eras and styles to create a dialogue of contrast and harmony
The naturalist’s ‘very ugly’ south London abode offers an insight into his genial family life and continuing experiments
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An exhibition highlights a melding of craft and architecture that brings colour into homes
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Essar’s Ravi Ruia buys the house in an off-market deal that highlights high-end sales’ secrecy
From lakeside charmers to comfortable retreats in the mountains
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South Beach development comes as the frenzied growth in the city’s property prices has slowed
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After three months of renovations, the FT’s Simon Kuper has turned his little Parisian work flat into the ideal space to write and think
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The 1896 mansion beautifully shows architect Charles Voysey’s skill in blending history with modernity
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