Barbara McDonald’s architect son updated the 1946 home by raising the ceilings, opening the floor plan, and installing low-cost, durable materials like Richlite and Marmoleum.
Perched high in the treetops, the revamped residence was owned by underground radio DJ Elliot Mintz, who hosted legendary gatherings of artists and musicians.
Whether you’re landscaping your front or back yard with flowers, grasses, shrubs or trees, choosing native plants can have a positive impact on the ecosystem.
Designed by architect Norman Sweet, the 1962 home has been meticulously preserved, and it still has its original carport, floor plan, and kitchen finishes intact.
These simple tips will keep your home’s HVAC running like clockwork all year long.
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Designed by local architect John Replinger, the remodeled four-bedroom is wrapped in sliding glass doors that open to a central courtyard and backyard garden.
“In many ways it educates and offers diversity to what is still a predominantly all-white neighborhood,” says designer and builder Alicia Hylton-Daniel.
Dating back to 1710, the Grade II–listed residence was once home to a builder working on Kensington Palace—and it pairs period details with a sleek glass addition.
After a massive budget shortfall, the university, which includes the Parsons School of Design, put the 4,038-square-foot official residence on the market.