September 2007: Dwell on Design

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This month we introduce a new addition to the Dwell Blog by offering a weekly dose of design tidbits in one blog. The Design Digest Diet is a well-balanced weekly roundup of our favorite web morsels, with some sweet bytes to help the news go down. It's our kind of diet.

September also brings the Dwell on Design conference and exhibition. This year's moderator, John Hockenberry, will lead a panel to discuss building community in the modern world.

And although the votes are still being tallied, the winners of The Infinity Design Challenge: San Francisco and our open-call Blu Dot Lounge Chair Competition will be announced at Dwell on Design.

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Press Play
This month, we continue our Design Leaders video series, featuring key innovators in the fields of architecture and design. Take a look at our latest interview with Kathryn McCamant, as she talks about a lesson learned from the Danes: Bringing houses together brings people together.

Minneapolis, Minnesota
Amidst the monster house rally of big building in Minneapolis, City Desk Studio expands the Dean home while keeping peace and pace with the neighborhood.

San Juan, Puerto Rico
In San Juan, Puerto Rico, Casa Delpin conjures the spirit of Ponce de León and Le Corbusier in a modernist reincarnation of local traditions.

The Condo Generation
With the spate of multi-unit buildings on the market, and even more on the boards, Los Angeles is finally growing up.

Dwell on Design—San Francisco
The Dwell on Design conference and exhibition is an idea-driven, hands-on experience designed to ignite a creative spark within anyone who is passionate about modern design, sustainability, and smart growth.

Architects & Designers Building with Dwell
Hear Dwell editors and industry leaders address what you need to know about modern home design. Get an insider's view of the A&D Building, New York's ultimate design resource, with 36 luxury kitchen, bath, and home furnishings showrooms. Plus, enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres.

Speakers include:
Michela O'Connor Abrams, President & Publisher
Michael Cannell, Online Editorial Director
Katrina Heron, Editor-at-Large
Chelsea Holden Baker, Online Editor
Michael Sylvester, Publisher fabprefab.com
Joel Turkel, Architect

Admission: $25, space is limited.

Join Dwell Connect
Dwell enthusiasts now have a place to collaborate, network, and share expertise.

Click over to aisle seven! Browse our virtual supermarket of home accessories, lighting, and more. Or, if you know exactly what you want, search ModernMarket by category or company.

Enter to Win the Margaux Faucet from Kohler:

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The Kohler Experience on dwell.com is filled with tools and information to help you research, plan, and design a fresh and functional modern kitchen and bath. When you visit this special section of dwell.com, you will find that Kohler's products not only embrace the modern aesthetic, but also promote conservation. Educate yourself through the use of online tools, video, and special planners and you will have the dream kitchen and/or bath you always envisioned.

Results: The Infinity Design Challenge

The winning designs from The Infinity Design Challenge: San Francisco will be unveiled at the Dwell on Design exhibition on September 15. Lara Hedberg Deam will announce the winners. Entrants from across the country created designs inspired by the architecture of The Infinity—San Francisco’s newest landmark of contemporary design. We'll see you there.