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What’s It Like to Live in a Grocery Store? Surprisingly Comfortable.

When two artists bought the vacant building, it was ‘grim and creepy.’ Now it’s not only a home — it’s a communal arts space.

By Tim McKeough

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In Cairo, a Mansion Where the Layers of History Show Through

A couple has restored and reimagined a nearly decimated building as a home and a cultural hub, revealing the complexity of the city’s past.

By Hussein Omar and Simon Watson

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Eboni K. Williams and Her ‘Harlem Jewel Box’

The broadcaster and author’s brief to her designer was simple: ‘Imagine if Josephine Baker lived in Harlem today. That’s what I want this apartment to look like.’

By Joanne Kaufman

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What Can a 1970s Magazine Teach Us Today?

The cluttered, lively ethos of Apartment Life offers an antidote to the chilly perfectionism of Instagram — and creative ideas that still feel relevant.

By Julie Lasky