Art Deco may be hard to define, but you know it when you see it. Its architecture is at once angular—associated with shapes ...

Owner and architect Logan Mahaffey refreshed the compact, three-story home’s kitchen, bathrooms, and wall finishes while preserving its charming staircase and brickwork.

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As a member of the American Female Moral Reform Society (AFMRS), a group dedicated to preventing prostitution in cities in the early and mid-19th century, Prior was uniquely equipped to help women ...

The Philippine passport has earned global recognition for its striking design, landing a spot on Hypebeast’s list of the world’s most aesthetic passports. In an Instagram post, Hypebeast, a ...