# architecture and design (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover architecture and design. Page: Feed: --- ## [Elizabeth Taylor at home: 31 photos of the Golden Age actor’s offscreen life](https://www.architecturaldigest.in/gallery/elizabeth-taylor-at-home-31-photos-of-the-golden-age-actors-offscreen-life/) _2026-08-23 · Katie Schultz · Architectural Digest India_ As a film icon and a paparazzi obsession, Taylor was rarely outside the spotlight—see how the Oscar winner spent her downtime. ## [Can storing your books as per vastu make you smarter?](https://www.architecturaldigest.in/story/can-storing-your-books-as-per-vastu-make-you-smarter/) _2026-08-22 · Nolan Lewis · Architectural Digest India_ From the direction of a study shelf to the books we choose to keep, Vastu suggests that where we keep our reading material can influence how fast we learn. ## [Neuro Feng Shui: A look at the new design trend with ancient roots](https://www.architecturaldigest.in/story/neuro-feng-shui-a-look-at-the-new-design-trend-with-ancient-roots/) _2026-08-22 · Corina Mendoza · Architectural Digest India_ The Chinese practice of feng shui and the latest advance in neuroscience come together to help you design spaces that can truly quiet the mind and reduce your daily stress level. ## [Prospect Park to host Battle of Brooklyn reenactment for borough-wide 250th anniversary commemoration](https://www.6sqft.com/prospect-park-to-host-battle-of-brooklyn-reenactment-for-borough-wide-250th-anniversary-commemoration/) _2026-08-21 · Aaron Ginsburg · 6sqft_ Relive the first and largest battle of the American Revolution this weekend as part of a borough-wide commemoration of the Battle of Brooklyn’s 250th anniversary. Fought in August 1776, just weeks after the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, the battle took place across parts of present-day Prospect Park, Green-Wood Cemetery, Fulton Ferry Landing, and \[...\] The post Prospect Park to host… ## [This $8M Rye estate has a private dock on the Long Island Sound](https://www.6sqft.com/this-8m-rye-estate-has-a-private-dock-on-the-long-island-sound/) _2026-08-21 · Michelle Cohen · 6sqft_ At the end of a long private drive, this secluded waterfront estate at 87 Hix Avenue in Rye, New York, checks all the boxes: privacy, history, coveted neighborhood, and waterfront lifestyle. Built in 1856, the property was enlarged and updated in the ensuing years. Asking $7,995,000, the 1.59-acre estate sits along Milton Harbor and offers \[...\] The post This $8M Rye estate has a private dock on… ## [Brooklyn Brewery to leave longtime Williamsburg home after 30 years](https://www.6sqft.com/brooklyn-brewery-williamsburg-moving-after-30-years/) _2026-08-21 · Aaron Ginsburg · 6sqft_ Brooklyn Brewery will leave its original Williamsburg location, where it has operated for 30 years, and relocate to a larger space four blocks away. The iconic brewery will serve its final round at 79 North 11th Street this month, moving to an airier space at 1 Wythe Avenue nearly four times the size, with a \[...\] The post Brooklyn Brewery to leave longtime Williamsburg home after 30 years first… ## [7 ways to make small homes feel less cluttered—without adding more storage](https://www.architecturaldigest.in/story/7-ways-to-make-small-homes-feel-less-cluttered-without-adding-more-storage/) _2026-08-21 · Alisha Lad · Architectural Digest India_ From creating visual continuity to taking storage above sightlines, these simple design interventions can make even a compact apartment feel calmer, clearer and more spacious. ## [Jersey City bans data centers on industrial land](https://www.6sqft.com/jersey-city-bans-data-centers-on-industrial-land/) _2026-08-20 · Aaron Ginsburg · 6sqft_ Jersey City this week banned the construction of new AI data centers, joining a growing number of municipalities across the country that have placed restrictions on the power-hungry facilities. The Jersey City Council on Wednesday unanimously voted to pass an ordinance banning data centers in the city’s industrial zones, where such facilities would otherwise be \[...\] The post Jersey City bans data… ## [7 notable new rental buildings in the Bronx](https://www.6sqft.com/new-rental-buildings-in-the-bronx/) _2026-08-20 · Michelle Cohen · 6sqft_ With so much going on in New York City’s northernmost borough, it’s hard to pick just one reason developers are looking to the Bronx as the place to build new homes and infrastructure to support a new wave of residents. Neighborhoods like Riverdale and Morris Park have remained desirable residential neighborhoods, while others, like Mott \[...\] The post 7 notable new rental buildings in the Bronx… ## [This $2.85M co-op with a magical garden is an elegant Upper East Side escape](https://www.6sqft.com/this-2-85m-co-op-with-a-magical-garden-is-an-elegant-upper-east-side-escape/) _2026-08-20 · Michelle Cohen · 6sqft_ This full-floor co-op off Fifth Avenue at 11 East 92nd Street among the mansions of Carnegie Hill has been recently transformed into an elegant city refuge. The complete makeover at the hands of the designer/owner includes a large walled garden, landscaped and irrigated, ready to be a rare retreat from Manhattan’s urban demands. The two-bedroom \[...\] The post This $2.85M co-op with a magical… ## [Prime Noise-Cancelling Picks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rli1mVYubi0I) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Browse Prime-eligible, 4-star-and-up noise-cancelling earbuds with fast shipping and deals ## [MTA unlikely to meet 2040 goal for 100% zero-emission bus fleet, audit finds](https://www.6sqft.com/mta-unlikely-to-meet-2040-goal-for-100-zero-emission-bus-fleet-audit-finds/) _2026-08-20 · Aaron Ginsburg · 6sqft_ The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is falling behind on its plan to replace New York City’s public bus fleet with zero-emission vehicles by 2040, according to the state comptroller. In the audit published on Wednesday, New York Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found that the MTA’s reliance on single manufacturers with limited production capacity has led to \[...\] The post MTA unlikely to meet… ## [Inwood’s new immigrant arts center announces inaugural season](https://www.6sqft.com/inwoods-new-immigrant-arts-center-announces-inaugural-season/) _2026-08-20 · Devin Gannon · 6sqft_ A new theater dedicated to immigrant-centered works opening in New York City this fall released its inaugural schedule of performances. Located on West 206th Street in Inwood, Centro Cultural Inmigrante provides a permanent home for The People’s Theatre, the first immigrant cultural center in New York. The season begins on September 19 with a community \[...\] The post Inwood’s new immigrant arts… ## [A furniture designer built her Gurgaon apartment with rejects, offcuts and prototypes](https://www.architecturaldigest.in/story/a-furniture-designer-built-her-gurgaon-apartment-with-rejects-offcuts-and-prototypes/) _2026-08-20 · Nuriyah Johar · Architectural Digest India_ Aanchal Goel's charming 1,700-square-foot home is replete with Easter eggs from her furniture brand, Objectry. ## [AD Small Spaces: This 820-square-foot home in Bengaluru reverberates with soft maximalism](https://www.architecturaldigest.in/story/ad-small-spaces-this-820-square-foot-home-in-bengaluru-reverberates-with-soft-maximalism-jois-design-house/) _2026-08-20 · Mehar Deep Kaur · Architectural Digest India_ Envisioned by Jois Design House, the 2.5 BHK unfolds as a curated bouquet of motifs, colours, and sinuous forms. Small in scale, the home is generous in personality. ## [Comedian Anthony Jeselnik’s moody L.A. home has space for his dog in every room](https://www.architecturaldigest.in/story/comedian-anthony-jeselniks-moody-la-home-has-space-for-his-dog-in-every-room/) _2026-08-20 · Keith Flanagan · Architectural Digest India_ The Hollywood Hills house which has room to roam channels James Dean with a dash of Tim Burton. ## [15 iconic Le Corbusier buildings in the world (including two in India)](https://www.architecturaldigest.in/story/iconic-le-corbusier-buildings-in-the-world-including-two-in-india/) _2026-08-20 · Stefanie Waldek, Elizabeth Stamp · Architectural Digest India_ These are the projects that made Le Corbusier one of the most influential architects of the 20th century. ## [NYC needs 700,000 new homes: See the unit target for every district](https://www.6sqft.com/nyc-needs-700000-new-homes-see-the-unit-target-for-every-district/) _2026-08-19 · Aaron Ginsburg · 6sqft_ New York City must create roughly 700,000 new homes over the next decade to address its housing shortage, according to a draft city report. Released Wednesday, the Fair Housing Growth Strategy report is an analysis of the city’s housing crisis, mandated under a 2023 City Council bill that called for an assessment of the city’s \[...\] The post NYC needs 700,000 new homes: See the unit target for… ## [New DSNY facility on Staten Island paves the way for 200+ affordable homes](https://www.6sqft.com/new-dsny-facility-staten-island-affordable-homes/) _2026-08-19 · Aaron Ginsburg · 6sqft_ A new Department of Sanitation (DSNY) facility on Staten Island opened this week, paving the way for hundreds of new affordable homes. Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday announced the opening of two new DSNY garages on a 13.55-acre site at Fresh Kills, once New York City’s largest garbage dump. The $230 million project replaces the \[...\] The post New DSNY facility on Staten Island paves the way for… ## [A contemporary art exhibition comes to life in a 17th-century structure in Leh](https://www.architecturaldigest.in/story/a-contemporary-art-exhibition-comes-to-life-in-a-17th-century-structure-in-leh/) _2026-08-19 · Kriti Saraswat-Satpathy · Architectural Digest India_ ‘The Time is Never Ripe’ showcased at the UNESCO-recognised Ladakh Arts and Media Organisation centre, juxtaposes the old and new in a poignant manner. ## [Indian homes and their obsession with Kota flooring: 7 homes AD editors love](https://www.architecturaldigest.in/story/indian-homes-and-their-obsession-with-kota-flooring-homes-ad-editors-love/) _2026-08-19 · AD Staff · Architectural Digest India_ From a colonial home in Lutyens to an ode to regional excellence in Karnataka's Kundpur, here is our selection of Indian homes that showcase the beauty of Kota flooring. ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/JwmtXsz486lW) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [How to create a moon garden that comes alive after dark](https://www.architecturaldigest.in/story/how-to-create-a-moon-garden-that-comes-alive-after-dark/) _2026-08-19 · Cherisha Sonawala · Architectural Digest India_ Grow a garden that luminesces and glows under the moonlight. ## [Noho parking lot to become 200 apartments after Landmarks approves revised design](https://www.6sqft.com/noho-parking-lot-to-become-200-apartments-after-landmarks-approves-revised-design/) _2026-08-18 · Aaron Ginsburg · 6sqft_ A corner parking lot in Noho will become a pair of apartment buildings with over 200 apartments after the Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday approved the project. Developed by Minskoff Equities and designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), the development includes two high-rise rental buildings, with up to 210 homes, including up to 65 \[...\] The post Noho parking lot to become 200… ## [Broadway Week is back with discounted tickets for 25 shows](https://www.6sqft.com/broadway-week-is-back-with-discounted-tickets-for-25-shows/) _2026-08-18 · Devin Gannon · 6sqft_ With summer about to take its curtain call, New Yorkers can start planning for fall. Tickets for the semi-annual Broadway Week are now on sale, offering 2-for-1 deals on select shows, New York City Tourism + Conventions announced. Running from September 8 through September 20, this year’s event includes 25 shows, from longtime favorites like \[...\] The post Broadway Week is back with discounted… ## [In Fort Greene, 240 Willoughby combines green space, community, and culture](https://www.6sqft.com/fort-greene-240-willoughby-combines-green-space-community-culture/) _2026-08-18 · Devin Gannon · 6sqft_ New Yorkers are used to dealing with trade-offs when it comes to finding an apartment, weighing a prime location against views or amenities against outdoor space. A new rental in Fort Greene aims to make the decision a little easier. Located directly on Fort Greene Park, 240 Willoughby offers easy access to not only one \[...\] The post In Fort Greene, 240 Willoughby combines green space, community,… ## [Indian homes and their obsession with arches: 8 homes AD editors love](https://www.architecturaldigest.in/story/indian-homes-and-their-obsession-with-arches-homes-ad-editors-love/) _2026-08-18 · Khushee Sunda · Architectural Digest India_ Discover how the humble arch design is making its mark across Indian homes. ## [9 most beautiful airports in India where the landing is the destination](https://www.architecturaldigest.in/story/most-beautiful-airports-in-india-where-the-landing-is-the-destination/) _2026-08-18 · Ria Gupta · Architectural Digest India_ With views of the desert mountains, blue lagoons and Himalayan valleys, these airports are worth planning a trip for. ## [10 most beautiful homes that belong to India’s top fashion designers](https://www.architecturaldigest.in/story/10-most-beautiful-homes-that-belong-to-indias-top-fashion-designers/) _2026-08-17 · AD Staff · Architectural Digest India_ Fashionable addresses, naturally.