Katherine McLaughlin
Katherine McLaughlin is the associate digital features editor at Architectural Digest where she covers architecture and design news, travel, and real estate, among other things. Previously, she wrote trend, lifestyle, and DIY stories for AD as a freelancer as well as contributing to other publications such as The New York Times, Insider, Real Simple, and Well + Good. She graduated from The New School and lives in Brooklyn.
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Architecture + Design
7 Hidden Earth Homes Around the World
These unique properties are like real-life Hobbit holes
News
One of NYC’s Tallest Penthouses Will Sell for More Than $100 Million
The unit is located in Central Park Tower and first hit the market last year for $175 million
On the Market
Would You Spend $700,000 to Live in this Floating Former Chapel?
The property last sold in 2021 for $400,000
Architecture + Design
29 Frank Lloyd Wright Homes You Can Actually Visit
From early Prairie style properties to Usonian icons, there’s something for every Wright fan
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On the Market
The Most Expensive House Ever Listed in the Italian Alps Is a Remote $26 Million Chalet
The property includes unforgettable views of the Matterhorn
On the Market
Dubai’s Largest Penthouse Lists for $164 Million
The massive unit is larger than the White House
News
There’s Good News for Renters in 2024
Increased supply means landlords may hold less power over the coming months
Architecture
The 7 Most Beautiful Department Stores Around the World
Did your favorite place to indulge in some retail therapy make the list?
Travel
What’s It Actually Like to Swap Houses With a Stranger?
Made popular by the film The Holiday, the low-cost vacation option is appealing to real people too
On the Market
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Final Residential Design Now Can Be Split Up by 6 Owners, Each Paying $1.5 Million
The home was originally listed in 2020 for $7.95 million
Travel
19 Best Things to Do in New York City for Design Lovers
From skyscraper tours to off-the-beaten-path recs, these places will warm an aesthete’s heart
Culture + Lifestyle
Frank Lloyd Wright, the Fashion Muse
From collaborations with Kith to partnerships with Maya Brenner, America’s favorite architect remains a steadfast source of inspiration for designers of all kinds
Architecture + Design
See the 10 Trendiest Architectural and Interior Design Styles of 2023
Google’s annual Year in Search offers insight into the aesthetics that captured American’s attention this year
On the Market
The Most Expensive Penthouse in Dubai Just Sold—And It Doesn’t Exist Yet
The record is once again set by a unit still under construction
Travel
The 11 Most Beautiful Christmas Light Decorations Around the World
From holiday façades to full-on light festivals, these striking installations are worth a visit
News
Two Early Frank Lloyd Wright Homes Have a Surprising Link That Was Just Discovered
A historian uncovered information that offers insight into how Wright built his business in his early days
Travel
A Hotel in Space Could Be Operational in Just Five Years
Voyager Station and Pioneer Station, two proposed offerings from Above: Space Development, aim to be the first commercial space hotels upon completion
Architecture
The World’s 25 Most Breathtaking Stained Glass Windows
From Gothic cathedrals to art galleries and concert halls, stained glass elevates these spaces