Austin x Design is a month-long series of events promoting the variety of organizations and happenings that celebrate design in both the built and natural environments.
Over 14 organizations will join AIA Austin (The American Institute of Architects Austin), and come together to engage the public and demonstrate the ways that design can shape and improve daily life.
The series will begin with the 25th annual AIA Austin Homes Tour (Oct. 1-2) and continue through the month of October.
More info: AustinbyDesign.org
Event
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24th Annual AIA Austin Homes Tour
This October 2-3, AIA Austin will hold its annual AIA Austin Homes Tour, a showcase of great design by local architects. The 12 homes on the tour feature contemporary and traditional designs, as…
Articles
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Wolfe Den, Austin, Texas
Architect MJ Neal, much like his hometown of Austin, Texas, possesses a balanced combination of country cordiality and urban edge. In October 2008, we wrote about one of his projects in the rural…
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Modern Renovation in Austin
Situated in the heart of Austin,Texas, just blocks from the University of Texas campus, the Avenue G House offers a unique and abstract perspective on a thriving historic neighborhood. Kevin Alter…
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Undivided Intentions
The late architect David Boone was always one to take his work home with him—he just kept it in the home’s office. The new residents of his 1972 house embrace a more fluid approach to…
Dwell Collections
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Scandinavian Designed
Having just returned from a trip to Copenhagen, I have Scandinavian design on the brain. Though the region arguably experienced its golden era in the mid-20th century, with the work of icons like…
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Geigy's Graphic Design
Design Musem Zurich's current show Good Design, Good Business showcases the great graphic design from 1940-1970 of the Swiss chemical company Geigy.
Videos
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Dwell on Design 2011
Join us behind the scenes of Dwell on Design where 21,000 attendees gathered at the Los Angeles Convention center to discover the latest innovations in modern design.
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Ecofabulous and Reclaimed Space at Dwell on Design 2009
Reclaimed Space, an Austin–based company that manufactures portable, sustainable living spaces, and Ecofabulous.com collaborate on the design for a 400-square-foot structure set up on the floor of…
Product
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Animal Blueprints
As previously mentioned, I came across a couple of gift ideas for my gift guide that weren’t exactly gadgets, or gadget related. This is a company I discovered last year and one that I think…
Tip
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Masculine Design: Three Pitfalls
Just like in female design, going overboard can end up disastrous. If you put so many antlers up on the wall it just becomes overkill instead of an interesting and whimsical addition to a…
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