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Without altering its turn-of-the-20th-century facade, architect Christopher Polly transformed the rear of this Newtown, Australia, home from bleak to bright.
Without altering its turn-of-the-20th-century facade, architect Christopher Polly transformed the rear of this Newtown, Australia, home from bleak to bright.
A group of Woolly Pocket planters can be put up in an afternoon. Each planter's hook requires one screw to hang.
A group of Woolly Pocket planters can be put up in an afternoon. Each planter's hook requires one screw to hang.
Project: College Road Architect: Thompson + Baroni architects in collaboration with Stephen Marshall Architects
Project: College Road Architect: Thompson + Baroni architects in collaboration with Stephen Marshall Architects
To maximize the limited square footage, there are few swinging doors in the house; instead, each bedroom has a pocket door that slides into the wall.
To maximize the limited square footage, there are few swinging doors in the house; instead, each bedroom has a pocket door that slides into the wall.
Atlanta Design Economy Credits Architect: Bork Design, Inc. Interior Design: Homeowners/Bork Design Contractor: Earth Sky Builders Landscape Designer: Rain Garden by Solidago Design Solutions / Hardscape by Bork Design
Atlanta Design Economy Credits Architect: Bork Design, Inc. Interior Design: Homeowners/Bork Design Contractor: Earth Sky Builders Landscape Designer: Rain Garden by Solidago Design Solutions / Hardscape by Bork Design
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Project: College Road Architect: Thompson + Baroni architects in collaboration with Stephen Marshall Architects
Project: College Road Architect: Thompson + Baroni architects in collaboration with Stephen Marshall Architects
Project: College Road Architect: Thompson + Baroni architects in collaboration with Stephen Marshall Architects
Project: College Road Architect: Thompson + Baroni architects in collaboration with Stephen Marshall Architects
Atlanta Design Economy Credits Architecture: J. A. Coutinho + M. P. Landry Architecture General Contractor: M. P. Landry Architecture
Atlanta Design Economy Credits Architecture: J. A. Coutinho + M. P. Landry Architecture General Contractor: M. P. Landry Architecture
Mini Lumio+ by Max Gunawan for Lumio, $125 at hellolumio.com An extra lightweight companion to the original Lumio, a literal book light created by architect Max Gunawan, the mini Lumio+ achieves the same spellbinding LED effect as its predecessor, while also providing a portable means to charge electronics.
Mini Lumio+ by Max Gunawan for Lumio, $125 at hellolumio.com An extra lightweight companion to the original Lumio, a literal book light created by architect Max Gunawan, the mini Lumio+ achieves the same spellbinding LED effect as its predecessor, while also providing a portable means to charge electronics.
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Unobtrusive and easily mounted, the Leaning Wall Pocket, a simple but sturdy storage pouch, is made in Belgium from plywood and comes in 12 different colors of felt.
Unobtrusive and easily mounted, the Leaning Wall Pocket, a simple but sturdy storage pouch, is made in Belgium from plywood and comes in 12 different colors of felt.
The orange his-and-hers lamps in the bedroom came from Högner's sister's childhood bedroom. "My sister prefers new things," said Högner. "But my dad can't throw anything out.
The orange his-and-hers lamps in the bedroom came from Högner's sister's childhood bedroom. "My sister prefers new things," said Högner. "But my dad can't throw anything out.
The past can be intimidating for architects working in older cities with limited examples of contemporary design, but Adam Sokol has managed to push a new look forward in Buffalo, New York, with his Birdhouse. Completed in 2011, the residence replaces a vacant lot on Bird Avenue—a rare opportunity for new construction in a healthy neighborhood defined by its collection of century-old infrastructure.
The past can be intimidating for architects working in older cities with limited examples of contemporary design, but Adam Sokol has managed to push a new look forward in Buffalo, New York, with his Birdhouse. Completed in 2011, the residence replaces a vacant lot on Bird Avenue—a rare opportunity for new construction in a healthy neighborhood defined by its collection of century-old infrastructure.
Greiner Hall at University of Buffalo, designed by Cannon Design, boasts floor tiling made from recycled soda bottles, man-made ponds for recycling greywater, electrical outlets that are wheelchair-height accessible, and lounge-style classrooms and meeting areas.
Greiner Hall at University of Buffalo, designed by Cannon Design, boasts floor tiling made from recycled soda bottles, man-made ponds for recycling greywater, electrical outlets that are wheelchair-height accessible, and lounge-style classrooms and meeting areas.
Kelsey: 1890 Spindrift Drive One of Dwell's go-to bloggers, Diana Moss, stumbled upon these great old photographs in the LIFE magazine archive. They depict a house in La Jolla, California, designed by architect William Kesling in 1946-47. The house was built for "retired bachelor Walton MacConnell," who, LIFE wrote, "settled down in the elegant, sunny little town… As a setting for this life he has built himself a dramatic, glossy, $40,000 home which hugs the edge of a 50-foot seaside cliff." It's very mod, and accented by more than one bathing beauties.
Kelsey: 1890 Spindrift Drive One of Dwell's go-to bloggers, Diana Moss, stumbled upon these great old photographs in the LIFE magazine archive. They depict a house in La Jolla, California, designed by architect William Kesling in 1946-47. The house was built for "retired bachelor Walton MacConnell," who, LIFE wrote, "settled down in the elegant, sunny little town… As a setting for this life he has built himself a dramatic, glossy, $40,000 home which hugs the edge of a 50-foot seaside cliff." It's very mod, and accented by more than one bathing beauties.
Chip Drive by Pantone, from $14 at pantone.com An inexpensive stocking-stuffer that lets you organize your digital files according to year and color, the Pantone USB flash drive (seen here in 2015 Color of the Year, Marsala) comes in 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB sizes. Keep an eye peeled for Pantone's 2016 color announcement soon.
Chip Drive by Pantone, from $14 at pantone.com An inexpensive stocking-stuffer that lets you organize your digital files according to year and color, the Pantone USB flash drive (seen here in 2015 Color of the Year, Marsala) comes in 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB sizes. Keep an eye peeled for Pantone's 2016 color announcement soon.
80 years In 1934, Piero Boffi left his job with aircraft manufacturer Caproni and established Boffi, a kitchen and bathroom company dedicated to craft-like quality. Joe Colombo's 1963 Minikitchen, a large multi-functional trolley, remains one of Boffi's most popular products. Photo courtesy of Boffi.
80 years In 1934, Piero Boffi left his job with aircraft manufacturer Caproni and established Boffi, a kitchen and bathroom company dedicated to craft-like quality. Joe Colombo's 1963 Minikitchen, a large multi-functional trolley, remains one of Boffi's most popular products. Photo courtesy of Boffi.
Seattle-based studio Ample's Hip Pocket table is a side table with a bonus: an elegantly integrated sling that gobbles up your magazines, tablet, e-reader, or whatever else is cluttering up your living room.
Seattle-based studio Ample's Hip Pocket table is a side table with a bonus: an elegantly integrated sling that gobbles up your magazines, tablet, e-reader, or whatever else is cluttering up your living room.
Wine Pocket: Money Tree, $18 (Item no longer available)
Wine Pocket: Money Tree, $18 (Item no longer available)
Just outside the lobby is a drive-through for Spiekermann’s Audi.
Just outside the lobby is a drive-through for Spiekermann’s Audi.
External shot of building showing TPO flat roof which doubles as a huge Rooftop deck and outdoor living space.
External shot of building showing TPO flat roof which doubles as a huge Rooftop deck and outdoor living space.
An extension was added to the existing property
An extension was added to the existing property
Blade Runner by LaCie, $299 Philippe Starck took a break from designing motorcycles and furniture to create this four-terabyte hard drive. Besides the cool geometry, the blades dissipate the heat built up by the spinning disks.
Blade Runner by LaCie, $299 Philippe Starck took a break from designing motorcycles and furniture to create this four-terabyte hard drive. Besides the cool geometry, the blades dissipate the heat built up by the spinning disks.
Drive (2011) For Ryan Gosling's nameless anti-hero in Drive, the River is less a site for mayhem, than a place for quiet contemplation in fast cars.
Drive (2011) For Ryan Gosling's nameless anti-hero in Drive, the River is less a site for mayhem, than a place for quiet contemplation in fast cars.
A Woolly Pocket wall installed by a professional designer groups together a variety of plantings.
A Woolly Pocket wall installed by a professional designer groups together a variety of plantings.
"This is the Mini-Library in Baltic birch, it's really practical and the scale is good for kids." -Sophie Demenge
"This is the Mini-Library in Baltic birch, it's really practical and the scale is good for kids." -Sophie Demenge
Bovee uses the small desk at the foot of the couple's bed for freelance writing projects.
Bovee uses the small desk at the foot of the couple's bed for freelance writing projects.
For a subtler statement, the Mini Single sconce consists of a single drum style luminaire that hangs from a wall-mounted power feed. Throughout the collection, the LED luminaires are available in eleven different styles, so you’re sure to find the perfect configuration for your home.
For a subtler statement, the Mini Single sconce consists of a single drum style luminaire that hangs from a wall-mounted power feed. Throughout the collection, the LED luminaires are available in eleven different styles, so you’re sure to find the perfect configuration for your home.
Mini Stacked by JDS Architects, from $99
Mini Stacked by JDS Architects, from $99
The new Living Wall Planter 2 can be watered once in as long as two weeks' time, during which it "self waters" via a vessel in the back.
The new Living Wall Planter 2 can be watered once in as long as two weeks' time, during which it "self waters" via a vessel in the back.
Once hung, the planter can "self water" by pulling from the reservoir at bottom, and aerates the plants through the holes in the BPA-free plastic shell.
Once hung, the planter can "self water" by pulling from the reservoir at bottom, and aerates the plants through the holes in the BPA-free plastic shell.
A thoughtful gift for someone who packs their lunch for work or school, the Marlowe Lunch Bag from Peg and Awl has a charming, retro look. The bag also includes a small pocket for sharing a note, which makes a great place to include a holiday message.
A thoughtful gift for someone who packs their lunch for work or school, the Marlowe Lunch Bag from Peg and Awl has a charming, retro look. The bag also includes a small pocket for sharing a note, which makes a great place to include a holiday message.
Beth Davis' Transia system is a transportable divider that can be carried between workspaces by a simple shoulder sling.
Beth Davis' Transia system is a transportable divider that can be carried between workspaces by a simple shoulder sling.

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