The Bulls Eye Rug is a 190cm x 160cm hand-selected piece and is part of the Curator's Collection, which composed of re-used and recycled materials.

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Fully realized during the last few years of his life, these "autonomous dwellings" were the culmination of all his learning and experience, according to Fuller. The "fly’s eye" holes can be used as doors or outfitted with wind or solar power to create off-the-grid housing. The largest model, a 50-foot-high dome, debuted in LA in 1981 and was out-of-sight for decades before being restored and shown at the Toulouse International Art Festival last year.

Patches of sod amid white gravel keep water needs low.

Built in 18 months on a budget of $105,000, this charming A-frame saves on costs with an interior lined with exposed plywood.

Banks of windows and translucent panels help keep Casa Tuscania nice and airy.

George Nelson worked with Vitra to create a variety of wall clocks, including the Eye Clock, rendered here in luxe brass and rich walnut. Now considered an icon of midcentury design, the Eye Clock is a distinct departure from traditional clocks—it is shaped like an abstract eye, including lash ticks to mark the time instead of a conventionally numbered face.

“I really liked the idea of rug you can lean against; it makes the room into more a landscape.” Pictured here is an eye rug in both a 2-D and 3-D version.

A perfectly composed bird's-eye view of a boxing match.

The sculpted eyeballs ornamenting the wheelthrown porcelain Giant Gilded Eye planter by Helen Levi are covered in a lustrous overlay with particles of real gold in it. This planter looks expensive in an entirely unique way.

The Tinbeerwah house and studio keep a low profile among the site’s eucalyptus trees.

"The importance of this outdoor connection was a very high priority for the clients," O'Brien explains. "They wanted the boys to be free, but wanted to keep an eye on them without them feeling like they’re being monitored."

A folding glass NanaWall system "allows the clients to keep an eye on their kids while working in the kitchen," says Blaine, who dubbed the space the 'NanAtrium.' "It helps keep the kids safe and contained, and helps the family get back to enjoying life." A swing door provides easy in-and-out access when the glass wall isn't fully opened.

Wardell's office boasts a rectangular cutout the couple calls the "dinner's ready slot" for its bird's-eye perspective on the kitchen.

Wearing rubber gloves, apply the oil, starting from the corner of the room farthest from the door. Apply an even layer of oil all over the floor, using a wide floor brush or paintbrush. Use a small paintbrush for edges.

The bar side also offers a couple of handy drawers to keep your spare slices of lime and that bottle opener.

Organization is key: Blum storage systems in the Henrybuilt drawers keep the whisks from ensnaring the spatulas.

Images from Like a One Eyed Cat: Photographs by Lee Friedlander 1965-1987 (H.N. Abrams), which was published in 1989 on the occasion of a retrospective exhibition at the Seattle Art Museum. Images copyright Lee Friedlander/Fraenkel Gallery. Click on the image to see the entire page in the book.

Image from Like a One Eyed Cat: Photographs by Lee Friedlander. Images copyright Lee Friedlander/Fraenkel Gallery. Click on the image to see the entire page in the book.

Not only do built-in appliances keep kitchens tidy, but they also improve coherence between it and the rest of your home, creating a more fluid experience.

Dan Garness used paint and well-placed windows to keep Duane’s office bright and airy.

Homeowner and surfer Christopher Hansen envisions a secluded oceanfront retreat that lets him keep an eye on the waves.

Direct connections from the interior to the courtyard allow the parents to keep and eye on their children as they peacefully play.

"Typhoon winds are unpredictable and can change direction anytime, as it was in the case of Haiyan. Realizing this affected our design decision to give our building its curved form that is aerodynamic in all directions," says designer Christin To. "Both the aerodynamic form of the roof and the internal organization of the spaces were derived from the concept of resilient geometries found in nature, such as the morphogenesis of biological cell structures and self-organizing patterns of atoms."

She also designed the 1957 Eye Clock for George Nelson.

Using medium-grade sandpaper, sand down the front and edges of wooden, painted, or varnished doors or drawer fronts with power sander (2A) or sanding block (2B).

Olafur Eliasson's "Your Rainbow Panorama."

Open stair treads keep the interior feeling light. A print of "Lady From The Orient" by Vladimir Tretchikoff catches the eye.

From his bed, Viçent can keep an eye on the animals in the corral. The cable lamps are by Sombras Iluminación and the windows are from Cortizo.

If you frequently entertain guests in your home, or love holding long leisurely dinner parties on the weekends, it’s a good idea to keep these points in mind when designing or remodeling your kitchen. Here are some tips on how to turn this functional area into a space that's fit and fun for gatherings.

Strategically placed plastic snakes are meant to keep seagulls at bay.

Chip magnetic paper clip holder, by Rodrigo Torres for Alessi. Give Chip some metal feathers and keep your desk tidy.

Artificial white marble by Panasonic lines the backsplash and countertops in the kitchen. The open-plan layout lets the wife keep an eye on her children at all times.

Here's a bird's eye view of the living area from the loft.