Katherine McLaughlin
Katherine McLaughlin is the 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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On the Market
The Weisblat House by Frank Lloyd Wright Lists for the Second Time Ever
Designed in 1948, the home is located in a Wright-designed neighborhood
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News
The Getty Villa, Eames House, Hollywood Sign, and More: Which Buildings Have Been Impacted by Palisades Fires, and Which Are Safe?
More than 12,000 structures have been destroyed, according to local officials
The 10 Hottest Housing Markets for 2025 Means Great News for Sellers in the Midwest, Northeast, and South
Nearly the entire western half of the United States was edged out of a spot on the list
AD It Yourself
How to Clean Stainless-Steel Appliances So They’re Shiny and Streak-Free
Say hello to sparkling kitchen appliances with our guide to the best products and techniques to banish stains and smudges
Architecture
These 24 Beautiful Places of Worship Are Built Into Nature
Hanging off the sides of mountains or suspended across a forest, these are some of the most skillful examples of sacred architecture
Real Estate
Does Your New House Come With an Instagram? It May Cost You
Homes that sell with included social media accounts can be lucrative for parties on both sides of the sale
Architecture + Design
These Were the 10 Trendiest Design Styles of 2024
Google’s annual Year in Search offers insights into the styles that captured consumers’ attention this year
On the Market
Exclusive: Brooklyn’s Most Expensive Condo Hits the Market for $19.5 Million
Located in Olympia Dumbo, the priciest building in the borough, the unit offers 360-degree views of New York City
Architecture + Design
What Makes This the World’s Most Beautiful Museum?
Located in Hiroshima, Japan, the institution was recently crowned as the most stunning at the 2024 Prix Versailles awards
Travel
The 47 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World
From stateside dunes on Lake Michigan to exotic lava sand enclaves on the Galápagos archipelago, these awe-inspiring beaches should be on your bucket list
Architecture + Design
Notre-Dame Reopening: Inside the Cathedral for the First Time Since the Fire
See its transformation in an exclusive clip from 60 Minutes
Room Receipts
How One DIY’er Dramatically Transformed Her 90-Square-Foot Bathroom With $670
Rachel Valente believes that “small, but impactful” changes are the key to a happy home, regardless of budget
Real Estate
Single Women Homeowners: 4 Buyers Share Their Experience Purchasing Property Alone
Single women have historically outpaced single men when it comes to homeownership, but they can also face unique challenges
Architecture + News
Kengo Kuma Completes a Monumental Building Clad in 3,600 Handmade Tiles
Located in Yixing, the unique exterior of the UCCA Clay Museum is designed to honor the “ceramic capital” of China
On the Market
An Opulent 109-Year-Old New York City Mansion Lists for $59 Million
The residence was built at the beginning of the 20th century for a Woolworth heiress
Celebrity Style
Marc Jacobs on Living in (and Artfully Restoring) a Frank Lloyd Wright House
“I hadn’t even stepped inside, but I could feel it—this place was different,” the fashion designer wrote of his home in Vogue’s December issue
On the Market
Casa Encantada, a Storied Bel-Air Estate, Gets a Dramatic $85 Million Price Cut
The 60-room mansion first listed for $250 million and is now down to $165 million following its second price reduction
Architecture + Design
111 West 57th Street: Everything You Need to Know About the World’s Skinniest Skyscraper
Located in midtown Manhattan and designed by SHoP Architects, the 1,428-foot-high skyscraper is the second tallest residential tower in the Western Hemisphere
Architecture + Design
How Gothic Architecture Became Spooky
When conceived, the style was meant to be heavenly and transcendent—so how did it become the vision of a haunted house?
Architecture + Design
This TikTok-Famous City Is a Multilevel Maze—Good Luck Finding Your Way Around
A viral video highlights an average commute in the Chinese city, which involves a train that goes through a residential building and a bus ride 20 stories above the ground