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The Architecture of Unhappiness
I saw the wonderful Cannes Grand Prix-winning gangster film Gomorrah directed by Matteo Garrone yesterday, and was struck at the level of decay and desecation presented. The film was set largely in...
written by: Aaron Britt03.04.09 -
Inside Job
Designing an innovative house is a rite of passage for many young architects. But building in a city doesn’t always make experimentation easy; after all, neighbors have their own ideas about...
written by: Alex Bozikovicphotos by: Juliana Sohn03.04.09 -
Nature Nurtured
On the shores of New Zealand’s Lake Wakatipu, architects Bronwen Kerr and Pete Ritchie designed a relaxed family home that reclines into its spectacular landscape.
written by: Jeremy Hansenphotos by: Stephen Oxenbury03.04.09 -
Give 1% for Good
"1% of an 8-hour work day is 4.8 minutes. Over the course of a traditional 2,080-hour work year, it amounts to just 20 hours per person."
03.04.09 -
Norwegian Wood
Designing a house for this setting was a thrilling puzzle of aesthetics and terrain for a young architect. The house they built that year suited the couple for 30 years of long summer vacations,...
written by: Margit Bisztrayphotos by: Pia Ulin03.04.09 -
Stumptown Rock
Even before construction was complete, the Stump House was turning heads. When its green-minded future owners learned of its shining environmental résumé, they knew they’d found...
written by: Brian Libbyphotos by: John Clark03.04.09 -
Just Do It
Living in a state that’s saturated with rain for much of the year, Oregonians rightly have an obsession with sunshine.
written by: Amara Holsteinphotos by: John Clark03.04.09 -
Time and Again
“I can show you what it was…and what it is,” Joe Dolce says, delineating the slight, 250-square-foot addition to his Long Island summer home.
written by: Amber Bravophotos by: Raimund Koch03.04.09 -
Design Junkie
"I guess from a young age I collected things that interested me—picked up bizarre things from the street, put them in boxes, or took them to my room."
written by: Michael Grozik03.04.09 -
Cable Organizers
Dear Dwell, I've recently renovated my home office. While I could not be happier with the results, I cannot find an elegant solution for organizing the mess of cords behind my desk. Do you have a...
written by: William Lambphotos by: Aya Brackett03.03.09 -
Trash Bins
Dear Dwell, I pride myself on recycling each week, but I'm unhappy with the unorganized mess of bottles and cans in my kitchen. Are there any attractive options for trash bins that integrate re...
written by: Christopher Brightphotos by: Hunter Freeman03.03.09 -
Drawer Organizers
Dear Dwell, My junk drawer is out of control. Can you help me find a way to get it closed? —Lisa Scofield, Palo Alto, California
written by: Christopher Brightphotos by: Peter Belanger03.03.09 -
Step Lightly
There’s trouble underfoot if you’re building a green home without considering your flooring. Take stock of these sustainable wood options that let you tread lightly on the land.
written by: Amara Holsteinphotos by: Hunter Freeman03.03.09 -
Please Be Seated
The Simpsons’ C. Montgomery Burns once said, “Sitting—the great leveler. From the mightiest pharaoh to the lowliest peasant, who doesn’t enjoy a good sit?” As we...
written by: Sam Grawephotos by: Nathan Perkel03.03.09 -
The Soft Spot
As designers embrace the idea of directing their skills toward doing good in the world, a collective of students and alumni from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco have launched an...
written by: Sarah Rich03.03.09 -
Platform 21's Repair Manifesto
Designers talk a lot about extending product lifecycles, but most often in terms of creating new objects with exceptional longevity. Extending the lifecycle of existing objects is a different...
written by: Aaron Britt03.03.09 -
Pleats-Pleats Sofa
In accordance with the old saying, March has come in like a lion from coast to coast. If we're lucky, by the end of the month, we'll be ready for lawn chairs and lemonade (or at least some spring...
written by: Laure Joliet03.03.09 -
Writer-Gardener Debra Prinzing in SF March 5
While British author Virginia Woolf heralded the benefits of “a room of one’s own,” writer, master gardener, and outdoor shed-enthusiast Debra Prinzing rallies for an entire...
written by: Miyoko Ohtake03.02.09 -
Outback Staked House
A few years ago, while working with the indigenous communities of remote Arnhem Land, in Australia’s Northern Territory, architect Sue Harper became passionate about prefab.
written by: Catherine Franklinphotos by: Patrick Bingham Hall03.01.09 -
The Placemakers
"We want to position our work outside of architecture, as a clear piece of sociology and ecology."
written by: Jane Szita03.01.09 -
Raising the Bar!
Frontways, sideways, backward, or leaning against the back. Breakfast, beers, or bitters. The versatile barstool is indeed a perfect place to perch.
written by: Miyoko Ohtakephotos by: Patricia Heal03.01.09 -
New School Architecture
The American Institute of Architects San Francisco chapter has a fascinating exhibition in their gallery right now that asks how school design can help develop our citizens of tomorrow.
written by: Miyoko Ohtake03.01.09 -
My Favorite Thing: Arik Levy
In this installment of My Favorite Thing, designer Arik Levy shares his deep appreciation for the simple beauty of a dried pomegranate. Don't forget to submit your own favorite thing and take part...
written by: Jordan Kushins03.01.09 -
101 Home Office
Work is work, but working from home is better, especially if you have the right setup.
written by: Deborah Bishopphotos by: Aya Brackett03.01.09 -
The Structure of Construction
This brilliant new table, called A New Perspective, by James Tooze of England's Batch, combines graphic design and carpentry to produce a three-dimensional diagram of itself. That is,...
written by: Geoff Manaugh03.01.09
