May 2007: ICFF Report

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Couldn't make the trip to New York for the International Contemporary Furniture Fair? This week on the Dwell Blog, New York Editor Michael Cannell offers up a complete recap of the show, including the greenest booth, the designers with the coolest shoes, and the abundance of Austrian techno-pop music.

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Press Play
In our Building Green in Harlem ten-part video series, a young couple renovates a brownstone in Harlem, New York. Now, in episode seven, David and Alysia realize that it's too late to turn back.

Palace Intrigue
In Europe's far east, architect Rytis Mikulionis explores multiple layers of history in a former palatial outbuilding turned Soviet army barrack turned condo.

Mississippi Turning
A 5,000-square-foot front porch is a welcome sign of community building after Katrina in De Lisle, Mississippi.

Hecho en Mexico City
Gallery owner Hilario Galguera escorts us through Mexico City, walking the line of life and death, problem and promise.

Model Home Open House Weekend
June 30-July 1, 2007, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Hillsborough, NC

Baleri Italia at Linea
June 6, 2007
Santa Monica, CA

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