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 Try 'Architecture' and 'Dwell' Instead | ||||||
| 'Architectural Digest' has changed over the years to become fussier and more lifestyle oriented than substantial architecture and design commentary. I still have a subscription, but intend to allow it to lapse when it expires for three primary reasons: 1) The magazine is huge and cumbersome, largely due to the massive quantity of advertisements; I don't like clutter, and I don't like being ornate to make a house look rich. That's why I no longer think this is a magazine that I really need. For me I will read 'Architecture' for serious architectural commentary, and 'Dwell' for reasonable (and financially attainable) interior design commentary. Thanks, but no thanks. | ||||||
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| I always enjoy flipping through Architectural Digest, even though I am by no means one who is in the know when it comes to architecture or interior design. The pictures are high quality and range from the ultra modern to Old World classical to American traditional. The celebrity features are always interesting to take a look at, and I especially enjoyed the March 2004 one on George Lucas's Skywalker ranch. | ||||||
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| I used to love Architectural Digest. I got to admire and be inspired by incredible homes, and I couldn't wait to get my issue every month. However, lately, I have seen less Architecture than Interior Design, and more ads than ever. I've even let my subscription lapse. Every now and again, I'll pick it up on the magazine rack, but only if the issue is architecture heavy, or covers a particularly interesting project in depth. Architectural Digest used to be the pinnacle in the field, but now it is just a mixed bag. | ||||||
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