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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Architecture + Design
20 Frank Lloyd Wright Houses That Changed America
Throughout the architect’s 70-year career, he created new blueprints for living that are still relevant to this day
News
Goldin Finance 117, the World’s Tallest Abandoned Skyscraper, Will Resume Construction After a Decade Pause
Located in China, the unfinished 1,959-foot-tall tower has long symbolized country’s broader real estate problems
AD It Yourself
61 Retaining Wall Ideas That Will Elevate Your Landscaping
These AD-approved options include inspiration for stone, wood, DIY retaining walls, and more
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News
Josh Shapiro’s Home—a Famous Pennsylvania Landmark—Burns in Arson Attack
Photos show extensive damage to the home’s south wing
AD It Yourself
How to Clean an Oven With Simple Supplies You Already Have
These expert-approved methods will make oven cleaning a cake walk
On the Market
The Burj Khalifa Penthouse, One of the Tallest Homes in the World, Is for Sale for $51 Million
The unit is nearly as high as the tip of the Empire State Building
Architecture + Design
The 64 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America
Did your alma mater make the list?
Architecture + Design
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Earliest Design Collaborator Was a Woman—Here’s Her Story
A trailblazing architect and artist, Marion Mahony was among the first employees hired in Wright’s Chicago office and helped shape the Prairie style
Architecture + Design
7 Underrated Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings You’ve Probably Never Heard of—but Should
With over 500 built designs, it’s no surprise some get lost in the architect’s legacy
Architecture + Design
Designers Are Saying “I Do” to the Bachelorette Aesthetic
Found all over short-term rental sites, a burgeoning, soon-to-be billion dollar industry is behind the vibrant style
Room Receipts
I Spent $3,600 to Furnish My Dream Nancy Meyers-Inspired Living Room—Here’s How I Used My Budget
As a passionate homebody, Kenzie Elizabeth knew she needed a cozy space to read, work, and host
AD It Yourself
DIY Sauna 101: How to Build Your Steamy Retreat in 5 Simple Steps
Regardless of where you live, do as the Finnish do with our guide to designing a DIY sauna
On the Market
See Inside One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Earliest Commissions
The home recently sold for the first time in nearly 50 years, offering a rare glimpse inside a residence that’s been largely private for decades
Architecture + Design
A Frank Lloyd Wright Home Lands on a List of the Most Endangered Historic Buildings
Located in Chicago, the monumental Prairie-style residence has been unoccupied for six years
Real Estate
How Much Does It Cost to Build a House?
From factors that influence price to ways to save money, learn everything you need to know about the home building process
Real Estate
Their Listings Went Viral—But Did It Actually Help Them Sell a Home?
Three realtors talk the pros and cons of unexpected publicity bumps from popular social media posts
News
A Multimillion Dollar Frank Lloyd Wright Home Was Just Donated to a Worthy Cause
Known as the Emil Bach House, the residence is located on the shores of Lake Michigan in Chicago
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