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Explore - Design Ideas
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A Note on Our Expert: John Sencion
John Sencion is “cocaptain” of Flight 001, the travel store that is every frequent flyer’s jet dream.
02.26.09 -
Not Just Skating By
For years, professional skateboarder Rob Dyrdek has ranted about wanting to build a skate plaza: a skate park integrated into the urban environment as a landscaped, multi-use public space. When he...
written by: Alissa Walkerphotos by: Amanda Marsalis02.26.09 -
Future Building
Resembling in form and function ancestors such as Jean Prouvé’s prefab Tropical House, Architect Fred Friedmeyer’s prefab structures harmonize, as much as possible, with Ethiopia...
written by: Donovan Finn02.26.09 -
The Power of Paint
Students are redesigning their environment under the guidance of Publicolor, a nonprofit organization founded in 1996 by industrial designer Ruth Lande Shuman.
written by: Shonquis Morenophotos by: Adam Friedberg02.26.09 -
A Mama's Touch
Nina Tolstrup, the Danish furniture and product designer, who works under the name Studiomama, has been carving herself an enviable reputation in the UK.
written by: Grant Gibsonphotos by: Ben Anders02.26.09 -
How Soon Is Now?
From the traditional with a twist to completely conceptual, these timely wall clocks will tell the hour, impress the guests, and earn you the design-savvy stamp of approval.
written by: Amber Bravophotos by: Peter Belanger02.26.09 -
J. Abbott Miller and Ellen Lupton
"We thought design was this incredible discovery as a field, and yet no one was making it interesting. There was so much work to be done."
written by: Shonquis Morenophotos by: Julian Broad02.26.09 -
Coastal Commissions
Taking cues from the flora, fauna, and rocky cliffs of Big Sur, California, Mickey Muennig's brand of organic architecture doesn't stop with the terrain.
written by: Keshni Kashyap02.26.09 -
Byoung Cho
Agricultural buildings aren't really designed, someone just made them. I try to design like that—so it looks like it's not designed at all, it's just there."
photos by: Julian Broad02.26.09 -
Shear Talent
In the small village of Spannum, in the Dutch province of Friesland, Claudy Jongstra heads a felt-design studio whose modesty in process and material belie its overwhelming commercial appeal and...
written by: Amber Bravophotos by: Oliver Chanarin02.26.09 -
101 Solar
Dare we say "enlightening"? Be it passive or aggressive, find out what solar energy can do for you.
written by: James Nestor02.25.09 -
Meet Your Maker
Ever wanted to be a designer? One of the biggest parts of the job is working with your manufacturer to turn a concept into a real product. Dwell asked several designers to share their favorite...
written by: Virginia Gardiner02.25.09 -
101 Manufacturing
Manufacturing from conception to production and reproduction.
written by: Virginia Gardiner02.25.09 -
Modernica's 20th Anniversary Eames Chair
In honor of Modernica's 20th anniversary, the company is releasing a new iteration on the classic mid-century fiberglass shell chair originally designed by the Eameses.
written by: Laure Joliet02.25.09 -
Teach Your Parents Well
In May 2005, Susan Bodnar and David Schatsky asked architects Normal Projects to green their prewar apartment and their contemporary lives.
written by: Shonquis Morenophotos by: Martien Mulder02.25.09 -
Camp Counsel
Architecture professor Laura Terry and her students spent a summer designing and creating new facilities for young campers with physical and developmental disabilities.
written by: William Lamb02.25.09 -
101 Alternative Energy
From the Aquastar to zero-energy homes, we present an A-to-Z guide of green power tips and home energy savings.
written by: Sarah Rich02.25.09 -
Public Defender
Zoe Ryan has written art and design articles and books, helped curate shows at the MoMA and the Victoria and Albert Museum, and, most spectacularly, brought new life to the Van Alen Institute, New...
written by: Shonquis Morenophotos by: Adam Friedberg02.25.09 -
From Commune to Commonplace
Tired of carting supplies back and forth from Ukiah to the commune where he lived in Northern California, John Schaeffer decided to start selling environmentally friendly wares himself.
written by: Christopher Brightphotos by: Gabriela Hasbun02.25.09 -
Pooling Our Resources
After disappearing almost 70 years ago, the New York floating pool is making a comeback.
written by: Tim McKeough02.25.09
