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@wework: Our cofounder @miguelmckelvey shared his thoughts on the future of coworking and design at @dwellmagazine's #dodny this afternoon.
@wework: Our cofounder @miguelmckelvey shared his thoughts on the future of coworking and design at @dwellmagazine's #dodny this afternoon.
At the Humanscale discussion area, filled with the company's signature ergonomic seating options, we'll explore affordable housing and lessons learned from Hurricane Sandy disaster relief.
At the Humanscale discussion area, filled with the company's signature ergonomic seating options, we'll explore affordable housing and lessons learned from Hurricane Sandy disaster relief.
At the characteristically bright Marimekko discussion area, conversations including a discussion on the future of coworking and another on micro-housing for developers will take place.
At the characteristically bright Marimekko discussion area, conversations including a discussion on the future of coworking and another on micro-housing for developers will take place.
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 05: (L-R) Architects Dominic Leong, Mark Kroeckel, Dror Benshetrit and moderator Kelsey Keith, Senior Editor Dwell speak during the Designing for Retail Spaces Panel Discussion hosted by New York Magazine and Dwell on October 5, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for New York Magazine)
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 05: (L-R) Architects Dominic Leong, Mark Kroeckel, Dror Benshetrit and moderator Kelsey Keith, Senior Editor Dwell speak during the Designing for Retail Spaces Panel Discussion hosted by New York Magazine and Dwell on October 5, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for New York Magazine)
Dwell Editor-in-Chief Amanda Dameron (center) chats with, from left, Seleta Reynolds, Cynthia Hirschhorn, Jeanine Centuori, and Håkan Samuelsson.
Dwell Editor-in-Chief Amanda Dameron (center) chats with, from left, Seleta Reynolds, Cynthia Hirschhorn, Jeanine Centuori, and Håkan Samuelsson.
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 05: (L-R) Architects Dominic Leong, Mark Kroeckel, Dror Benshetrit and moderator Kelsey Keith, Senior Editor Dwell speak during the Designing for Retail Spaces Panel Discussion hosted by New York Magazine and Dwell on October 5, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for New York Magazine)
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 05: (L-R) Architects Dominic Leong, Mark Kroeckel, Dror Benshetrit and moderator Kelsey Keith, Senior Editor Dwell speak during the Designing for Retail Spaces Panel Discussion hosted by New York Magazine and Dwell on October 5, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for New York Magazine)
A guest tests out Volvo Reality, which consists of an app that allows users to take a virtual test drive using their smart phones.
A guest tests out Volvo Reality, which consists of an app that allows users to take a virtual test drive using their smart phones.
The City of Tomorrow was held at the Lot in the heart of Hollywood, the location for many movies and television shows.
The City of Tomorrow was held at the Lot in the heart of Hollywood, the location for many movies and television shows.
An engaged audience listened to the discussion on the ways in which good design allows us to live better lives.
An engaged audience listened to the discussion on the ways in which good design allows us to live better lives.
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 05: A general view of atmosphere during the Designing for Retail Spaces Panel Discussion hosted by New York Magazine and Dwell on October 5, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for New York Magazine)
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 05: A general view of atmosphere during the Designing for Retail Spaces Panel Discussion hosted by New York Magazine and Dwell on October 5, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for New York Magazine)
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 05: (L-R) Architects Dominic Leong, Mark Kroeckel, Dror Benshetrit and moderator Kelsey Keith, Senior Editor Dwell speak during the Designing for Retail Spaces Panel Discussion hosted by New York Magazine and Dwell on October 5, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for New York Magazine)
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 05: (L-R) Architects Dominic Leong, Mark Kroeckel, Dror Benshetrit and moderator Kelsey Keith, Senior Editor Dwell speak during the Designing for Retail Spaces Panel Discussion hosted by New York Magazine and Dwell on October 5, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for New York Magazine)
Beneath electric indigo light, scenes of Sweden were draped and projected onto the walls.
Beneath electric indigo light, scenes of Sweden were draped and projected onto the walls.
The sound stage became a venue for the discussion on what's driving civic design and a display area for the new Volvo XC90. "When you utilize technology, it changes you," said Reynolds of L.A.'s Department of Transportation.
The sound stage became a venue for the discussion on what's driving civic design and a display area for the new Volvo XC90. "When you utilize technology, it changes you," said Reynolds of L.A.'s Department of Transportation.
On the subject of autonomous driving and parking technology, which Samuelsson, right, explained is being explored in Volvo's home city of Gothenburg, Sweden, "It all starts with parking," said Centuori, left. "We need to take dead zones [in our cities] and make them useful." Samuelsson also cited research in the area of deliveries made directly to one's car.
On the subject of autonomous driving and parking technology, which Samuelsson, right, explained is being explored in Volvo's home city of Gothenburg, Sweden, "It all starts with parking," said Centuori, left. "We need to take dead zones [in our cities] and make them useful." Samuelsson also cited research in the area of deliveries made directly to one's car.
The College for Creative Studies hosts a discussion area with conversations on Danish design and more. On Saturday, this area will host Architecture for Humanity's Design Open Mic from 12-5 p.m.
The College for Creative Studies hosts a discussion area with conversations on Danish design and more. On Saturday, this area will host Architecture for Humanity's Design Open Mic from 12-5 p.m.
Dwell Editor-in-Chief Amanda Dameron shares a moment with siblings, Amy and Jonathan Adler during the Creativity and Constraint lecture. Photo Credit Stephen Lovekin and Don Bowers.
Dwell Editor-in-Chief Amanda Dameron shares a moment with siblings, Amy and Jonathan Adler during the Creativity and Constraint lecture. Photo Credit Stephen Lovekin and Don Bowers.
Emerging designer, Fahmida Lam displays her newly-created chair that she had the opportunity to design and bring to life at the Thos. Moser headquarters in Maine during a week this past September. Photo Courtesy Stephen Lovekin and Don Bowers.
Emerging designer, Fahmida Lam displays her newly-created chair that she had the opportunity to design and bring to life at the Thos. Moser headquarters in Maine during a week this past September. Photo Courtesy Stephen Lovekin and Don Bowers.
Meet the Architects night included presentations by James Clearly of James Clearly Architecture, Ben Hansen of Ben Hansen Architect, Clay Miller of Bergen Street Studio, Peter Guzy of Asfour Guzy Architects, David Hotson of David Hotson Architect, interior designer Ghislaine Vinas, Joe Tanney of Resolution: 4 Architecture, Matthew Bremer of Architecture in Formation, Jen and Roy Leone of Leone Design Group, Christian Hubert of Christian Hubert Studio and Jeff Kovel of Skylab Architecture (not pictured). Photo Courtesy Stephen Lovekin and Don Bowers.
Meet the Architects night included presentations by James Clearly of James Clearly Architecture, Ben Hansen of Ben Hansen Architect, Clay Miller of Bergen Street Studio, Peter Guzy of Asfour Guzy Architects, David Hotson of David Hotson Architect, interior designer Ghislaine Vinas, Joe Tanney of Resolution: 4 Architecture, Matthew Bremer of Architecture in Formation, Jen and Roy Leone of Leone Design Group, Christian Hubert of Christian Hubert Studio and Jeff Kovel of Skylab Architecture (not pictured). Photo Courtesy Stephen Lovekin and Don Bowers.
Guests listen in on the intersection between design authorship and inspiration with designer Jonathan Adler and his sister, art law specialist Amy Adler. Photo Courtesy Stephen Lovekin and Don Bowers.
Guests listen in on the intersection between design authorship and inspiration with designer Jonathan Adler and his sister, art law specialist Amy Adler. Photo Courtesy Stephen Lovekin and Don Bowers.
Manhattan Home Tour ticket holders enjoyed seeing the new collection of Axor products. Photo Courtesy Stephen Lovekin and Don Bowers.
Manhattan Home Tour ticket holders enjoyed seeing the new collection of Axor products. Photo Courtesy Stephen Lovekin and Don Bowers.
Anna Karlin’s LED Light Ring lit up the opening night at Atelier Courbet. Photo Courtesy Stephen Lovekin and Don Bowers.
Anna Karlin’s LED Light Ring lit up the opening night at Atelier Courbet. Photo Courtesy Stephen Lovekin and Don Bowers.
Our proud sponsor, Dell at the Creativity & Constraint presentation. Photo Courtesy Stephen Lovekin and Don Bowers.
Our proud sponsor, Dell at the Creativity & Constraint presentation. Photo Courtesy Stephen Lovekin and Don Bowers.
A cocktail party celebrating the end of City Modern and the opening of retail salon, Atelier Courbet. Photo Courtesy Stephen Lovekin and Don Bowers.
A cocktail party celebrating the end of City Modern and the opening of retail salon, Atelier Courbet. Photo Courtesy Stephen Lovekin and Don Bowers.
The Dwell October City Living Issue, including a special City Modern feature, looked great in the Thos. Moser Showroom. Photo Courtesy Stephen Lovekin and Don Bowers.
The Dwell October City Living Issue, including a special City Modern feature, looked great in the Thos. Moser Showroom. Photo Courtesy Stephen Lovekin and Don Bowers.
Global Creative director for Dell Tommy Lynn introduces the audience to their new technology for the home. Photo Courtesy Stephen Lovekin and Don Bowers.
Global Creative director for Dell Tommy Lynn introduces the audience to their new technology for the home. Photo Courtesy Stephen Lovekin and Don Bowers.
Dwell Editor-in-Chief Amanda Dameron, Thos. Moser Furniture Designer Adam Rogers and young designers, Fahmida Lam and Willy Chan pose with their pieces of furniture as part of the emerging designer program sponsored by Thomas Moser. Photo Courtesy Stephen Lovekin and Don Bowers.
Dwell Editor-in-Chief Amanda Dameron, Thos. Moser Furniture Designer Adam Rogers and young designers, Fahmida Lam and Willy Chan pose with their pieces of furniture as part of the emerging designer program sponsored by Thomas Moser. Photo Courtesy Stephen Lovekin and Don Bowers.
Resolution: 4 Architect Joe Tanney and his wife at the cocktail party at AXOR/Hansgrohe showroom after the Manhattan Home Tours. Photo Courtesy Stephen Lovekin and Don Bowers.
Resolution: 4 Architect Joe Tanney and his wife at the cocktail party at AXOR/Hansgrohe showroom after the Manhattan Home Tours. Photo Courtesy Stephen Lovekin and Don Bowers.
The mobile furniture allows impromptu presentations and discussions throughout the building.
The mobile furniture allows impromptu presentations and discussions throughout the building.
The stadium seats in the auditorium are frequently used as meeting and lunching spots. "We refer to the building as 'design education by distraction,'" Livesey says. "You can always see something going on."
The stadium seats in the auditorium are frequently used as meeting and lunching spots. "We refer to the building as 'design education by distraction,'" Livesey says. "You can always see something going on."
During pre-discussion drinks, Halbrecht chats with attendees in REBAR's studio space. Photo by Søren Schaumburg.
During pre-discussion drinks, Halbrecht chats with attendees in REBAR's studio space. Photo by Søren Schaumburg.
On the walls, acoustic pin-up panels aid creative thinking and discussion, and peg walls let tenants personalize their spaces.
On the walls, acoustic pin-up panels aid creative thinking and discussion, and peg walls let tenants personalize their spaces.
“Gatherings here can be a very rich experience, a dis-cussion around art history, music, food, and fashion.”—Kenneth Montague
“Gatherings here can be a very rich experience, a dis-cussion around art history, music, food, and fashion.”—Kenneth Montague
The team had a lot of discussions with the owner on the striped pattern of the Moroccan tile in the main bathroom, which makes the space feel larger and blends the green and cream palette used throughout the house.
The team had a lot of discussions with the owner on the striped pattern of the Moroccan tile in the main bathroom, which makes the space feel larger and blends the green and cream palette used throughout the house.
The central discussion space
The central discussion space
Founded in 2004, Slanted has grown into one of the most important design portals and discussion forums in the German-speaking area.
Founded in 2004, Slanted has grown into one of the most important design portals and discussion forums in the German-speaking area.
Hanging furniture at the central discussion area
Hanging furniture at the central discussion area

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