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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 -
A Measured Approach
Utterly dynamic, this house on an urban peninsula in Sydney is rich with inventive and thoughtfully considered spaces. Walls become windows and screens slide shut to repel (or ...
written by: Marcus Trimblephotos by: Roger D'Souza02.28.09 -
Bach to Basics
On New Zealand’s Great Barrier Island, two architects designed a petite holiday home that takes care of its own water, electricity, and sewage needs.
written by: Jeremy Hansenphotos by: Patrick Reynolds02.28.09 -
Site Unseen
An unvisited ocean-facing plot of land, a couple of architect neighbors, and one giant leap of faith have netted a pair of erstwhile Londoners a dream home of their own in northeast Australia.
written by: Jaime Gillinphotos by: Richard Powers02.28.09 -
iT House, Joshua Tree
The iT House brings together raw industrial aesthetics with the tactics of green design to forge a new home in the sunbaked wilds of California’s east.
written by: Frances Andertonphotos by: Gregg Segal02.28.09 -
Beyond Terradome
Influenced by city dwellers whose windows open to concrete vistas or brick walls, San Francisco native Ric López decided to shift the view inward and back to nature.
written by: Chelsea Holden Bakerphotos by: Peter Belanger02.27.09 -
Bellemo & Cat's Cradle
Architect-sculptor double act Cat Macleod and Michael Bellemo first came to our attention with their Cocoon weekender, a steel-clad blimp suspended in a canopy on the Australian coastline.
written by: Karen Pakulaphotos by: Prue Ruscoe02.27.09 -
Tools of the Trade
Design-build practices invest considerable time in setting up shop and tremendous capital in tools. Three basic categories of shop work dominate almost every project: cutting, assembly, and...
written by: Virginia Gardiner02.27.09 -
Design-Build Explained
How does design-build affect the project? the process? the client? Here, the principals of five thriving design-build firms weigh in
written by: Virginia Gardiner02.27.09 -
Design, Build, and Beyond
An increasing number of contributors to our ever-expanding built world are referring to their practices as design-build. That means that the same minds and hands do both the designing and the...
written by: Virginia Gardiner02.27.09 -
101 Design-Build
Demystifying design-build: Where does design stop and building begin? Plus, tools of the trade.
written by: Virginia Gardiner02.27.09 -
The Ungreening of America
We asked Charles Birnbaum to point us to five unique landscapes that we can still take a peek at. He explains: “I’ve chosen places that are either at risk or lesser known. They don’t resemble...
written by: Deborah Bishop02.27.09 -
The People's Park
An amorphous profession, landscape architecture embraces everything from civic plazas, highways, and landfill reclamations to the front lawn. Here we profile two practitioners, Walter Hood and...
written by: Deborah Bishop02.27.09 -
Yard Works
“Mother Nature is too powerful to try and mimic,” says Shane Coen, whose firm is known for its minimalist approach to the residential landscape.
written by: Deborah Bishop02.27.09 -
101 Landscape Architecture
A brief history of landscape architecture, from Birnbaum to Walter to Coen.
written by: Deborah Bishop02.27.09 -
Leo Marmol, Marmol Radziner + Associates
Los Angeles–based Marmol Radziner is renowned not just for its skillful rehabilitation of run-down architectural icons like Neutra’s Kaufmann House in Palm Springs but also for stunning...
written by: Virginia Gardiner02.27.09 -
Danita Rooyakkers, BUILD
Danita Rooyakkers is one-third of Montreal-based BUILD, along with partners Michael Carroll and Attila Tolnai. The firm, which was founded in 1995, received Canada’s Professional Prix de Rome...
written by: Virginia Gardiner02.27.09 -
Chris Krager, Krager & Associates Design/Build (KRDB)
This Austin, Texas–based studio built its profile by designing and building some notable houses on spec. Chris Krager cofounded KRDB in 2001 with the goal of creating extraordinary buildings...
written by: Virginia Gardiner02.27.09
