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24 photos of the most beautifully designed homes ever built

Drake BaerOct 16, 2015, 19:12 IST

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Shelter is one of the basic human needs.

The best homes turn that need into art, whether it's an opulent French palace or a minimalist Midwestern country home.

Here are a selection of the most beautiful homes ever built by some of the most masterful architects who have ever worked.