Architectural Digest

Join AD just north of Barcelona to tour Semienterrada with architect Javier Barba and current owner Ezequiel Pini. Designed in the 1980s by Barba, this home’s name translates to ‘half-buried’ and is a pioneering example of sustainable and bioclimatic architecture in Spain. Blending seamlessly into the landscape, Semienterrada was ahead of its time in using natural insulation, passive solar design, and organic materials to create a harmonious and energy-efficient living space. Discover how its innovative design continues to inspire a new generation of architects and environmentalists today.

Today, Architectural Digest is challenging the ‘Squid Game’ season 3 cast to test their housekeeping skills. Who is the best at folding sheets? Who can build flatpack furniture the fastest? Watch to see which cast member will be crowned the winner of the housekeeping Squid Games.

Today, AD visits Gabrielle Caunesil and Riccardo Pozzoli at their family home on Lake Maggiore. Inspired by a blend of Parisian elegance and Italian charm, Gabrielle and Riccardo designed their space with an emphasis on conviviality. Featuring historic frescoes, vintage furnishings, and nods to the surrounding water, their home was created as a warm, welcoming place to gather with loved ones and make lasting memories.

Today, AD steps behind the scenes with Bobby Carter to tour the NPR Tiny Desk Concert set. What began in 2008 as a humble, stripped-back performance series for NPR’s blog has grown into a global phenomenon, with unforgettable sets from stars like Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Dua Lipa, and more. Despite its viral fame, the heart of Tiny Desk remains the same: a real desk in a real office, surrounded by shelves packed with priceless mementos left by artists–from Adele’s water bottle to Sabrina Carpenter’s martini glass and even Chappell Roan’s wig. Meet the team behind the production, and discover how Tiny Desk became such a beloved series.

Today, AD travels to the woodlands of Oregon to tour the breathtaking Newberg Residence, a remarkable home designed to exist in harmony with the nature surrounding it. Perched over an old logging pond, this one-of-a-kind home is the work of Jim Cutler of Cutler Anderson Architects, who envisioned a structure not imposed on the land, but integrated with it. Built like a bridge over water, the residence is a testament to Cutler’s philosophy: to never harm natural life through his work, but instead to foster and encourage it. In the decade since its construction, the surrounding landscape has flourished, with wildlife, water, and woodland thriving around the home.

Today, AD is welcomed by Mexican singer Alejandro Fernández and his partner Karla Laveaga to tour their home. The house, located in Guadalajara, was designed by architect Andrés Casillas, a disciple and friend of legendary Mexican architect Luis Barragán. Out of deep respect for its architectural legacy, the couple chose to preserve the original structure, instead infusing the space with warmth and character through thoughtful interiors and personal touches.

Today, AD is welcomed by actor Michael Shannon to tour his cozy Brooklyn home inside a converted church. Instantly drawn to its warmth and intimate size, Shannon knew it was the perfect space for him and his two daughters. With the help of interior designer Colleen Newell of The Inbtwn Studios, he created a cozy home inspired by his grandmother’s antique collection amassed during her years in Turkey. A ceiling mural echoing her rugs envelops the primary bedroom, while a vintage Indian window panel repurposed as shelving displays her silver goblets. Shannon’s family history is woven throughout, creating the soulful, meditative retreat he envisioned.

Today on Architectural Digest, we’re joined by AD100 landscape designer Carlos Campos Morera of Geoponika to tackle your top plant and garden questions. Does talking to your plants actually do anything? How do you know which plants are safe for kids and pets? Morera shares his expertise to help solve your burning garden and landscaping problems.