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Michelle Lord’s model of “The Immortal,” a story filled with “dead-end corridors, high unattainable windows, portentous doors which led to a cell or pit, incredible inverted stairways whose steps and balustrades hung downwards.”
Michelle Lord’s model of “The Immortal,” a story filled with “dead-end corridors, high unattainable windows, portentous doors which led to a cell or pit, incredible inverted stairways whose steps and balustrades hung downwards.”
Van Dijk's framed pictures stacked on the floor form an impromptu point of visual interest.
Van Dijk's framed pictures stacked on the floor form an impromptu point of visual interest.
The ModuLayer magnetic wallcoverings from Visual Magnetics Dynamic Spaces allow endless personalization, as the designs can be moved freely without any special adhesives or glue.
The ModuLayer magnetic wallcoverings from Visual Magnetics Dynamic Spaces allow endless personalization, as the designs can be moved freely without any special adhesives or glue.
A discreet master bathroom eliminates visual clutter.
A discreet master bathroom eliminates visual clutter.
A shot of the visual intrigue shown on the Graphic Novel Tumblr.
A shot of the visual intrigue shown on the Graphic Novel Tumblr.
An outdoor shower is made from one complete concrete module—a visual demonstration of how the entire house was built.
An outdoor shower is made from one complete concrete module—a visual demonstration of how the entire house was built.
Across from the craft area we built a custom 30" deep desk with stained pecan top, central trash bin pull out, file storage on either side, and concealed wire storage cabinet with an easy access panel. An accent wall of Serena & Lily wallpaper and chandelier by Aerin really bring an elegant touch to this home office.
Across from the craft area we built a custom 30" deep desk with stained pecan top, central trash bin pull out, file storage on either side, and concealed wire storage cabinet with an easy access panel. An accent wall of Serena & Lily wallpaper and chandelier by Aerin really bring an elegant touch to this home office.
Metal buckets of wooden spoons on the counter don’t amount to visual chaos; rather, they’re evidence of a hands-on existence.
Metal buckets of wooden spoons on the counter don’t amount to visual chaos; rather, they’re evidence of a hands-on existence.
The headboard of the bed by Peter Marigold shows his flowery visual signature.
The headboard of the bed by Peter Marigold shows his flowery visual signature.
Across from the craft area we built a custom 30" deep desk with stained pecan top, central trash bin pull out, file storage on either side, and concealed wire storage cabinet with an easy access panel. An accent wall of Serena & Lily wallpaper and chandelier by Aerin really bring an elegant touch to this home office.
Across from the craft area we built a custom 30" deep desk with stained pecan top, central trash bin pull out, file storage on either side, and concealed wire storage cabinet with an easy access panel. An accent wall of Serena & Lily wallpaper and chandelier by Aerin really bring an elegant touch to this home office.
There's a sense of organization amidst the madness. A collection of scissors hang from nails hammered into a shelf packed with books seemingly arranged in no particular order — that is, until Van Dusen hardly glances when she pulls one, The Penguin Dictionary of Curious and Interesting Geometry, within seconds of referencing it.
There's a sense of organization amidst the madness. A collection of scissors hang from nails hammered into a shelf packed with books seemingly arranged in no particular order — that is, until Van Dusen hardly glances when she pulls one, The Penguin Dictionary of Curious and Interesting Geometry, within seconds of referencing it.
Expansive glazing provides continuous visual connections to the outdoors.
Expansive glazing provides continuous visual connections to the outdoors.
A courtyard creates visual separation between the main house and the addition.
A courtyard creates visual separation between the main house and the addition.
These massive sculptures are situated throughout the fair, adding an otherworldly feel to an already overwhelming visual feast.
These massive sculptures are situated throughout the fair, adding an otherworldly feel to an already overwhelming visual feast.
The architect with his daughters. The redwood strips on the new house were purposely cut to the same width as the horizontal wood siding on the old house to create visual harmony between the two.
The architect with his daughters. The redwood strips on the new house were purposely cut to the same width as the horizontal wood siding on the old house to create visual harmony between the two.
The gallery includes a built-in bookcase painted in Farrow & Ball’s Hay, which complements the white oak flooring. A sculptural light, chosen in white to match the ceiling and walls, adds visual interests.
The gallery includes a built-in bookcase painted in Farrow & Ball’s Hay, which complements the white oak flooring. A sculptural light, chosen in white to match the ceiling and walls, adds visual interests.
The six-burner La Cornue stove provided visual inspiration for the eclectic, vintage finishes throughout the rest of the home.
The six-burner La Cornue stove provided visual inspiration for the eclectic, vintage finishes throughout the rest of the home.
Inspired by a haystack, Chalet Jelovac was designed to have a “good visual, spiritual, and physical connection” with its natural surroundings.
Inspired by a haystack, Chalet Jelovac was designed to have a “good visual, spiritual, and physical connection” with its natural surroundings.
The split provides abundant natural light and a subtle pause, as well as a physical and visual connection down to the kitchen.
The split provides abundant natural light and a subtle pause, as well as a physical and visual connection down to the kitchen.
The steps and exterior are lined with Finnish brick; a mix of vertical and horizontal patterns add visual interest.
The steps and exterior are lined with Finnish brick; a mix of vertical and horizontal patterns add visual interest.
The mix of plywood helped save on costs, adds visual interest to the space, and serves as an example for Tim’s clients.
The mix of plywood helped save on costs, adds visual interest to the space, and serves as an example for Tim’s clients.
Study for Polytope de Montr�al, c. 1967 Ink on paper 9 1/2 x 12 1/ 2 inches Iannis Xenakis Archives, Biblioth�que nationale de France, Paris
Study for Polytope de Montr�al, c. 1967 Ink on paper 9 1/2 x 12 1/ 2 inches Iannis Xenakis Archives, Biblioth�que nationale de France, Paris
Planted with silver birch trees, a light-filled courtyard creates a visual and physical separation between the old building and new addition.
Planted with silver birch trees, a light-filled courtyard creates a visual and physical separation between the old building and new addition.
Bil’ak collaborated with Mark Thomson, art director at HarperCollins, on a new set of dictionaries that exclusively employ the Bil’ak-designed font Fedra.
Bil’ak collaborated with Mark Thomson, art director at HarperCollins, on a new set of dictionaries that exclusively employ the Bil’ak-designed font Fedra.
Blackbutt veneer cabinetry inject warmth into the kitchen and match the blackbutt ceiling planks seen throughout. Granite and concrete countertops create visual breaks in the timber surfaces.
Blackbutt veneer cabinetry inject warmth into the kitchen and match the blackbutt ceiling planks seen throughout. Granite and concrete countertops create visual breaks in the timber surfaces.
See Arch removed a wall to create a more spacious kitchen with a stronger visual connection to the dining area. The updated kitchen is outfitted with quartz countertops and Viking, Fisher Paykel, and Asko appliances.
See Arch removed a wall to create a more spacious kitchen with a stronger visual connection to the dining area. The updated kitchen is outfitted with quartz countertops and Viking, Fisher Paykel, and Asko appliances.
A rear view of the home looking toward the a broad expanse of Pacific Ocean and horizon views. The design aimed to minimize the visual differentiation between the structure and its wild surroundings.
A rear view of the home looking toward the a broad expanse of Pacific Ocean and horizon views. The design aimed to minimize the visual differentiation between the structure and its wild surroundings.
After: The soaring new living and dining space benefits from an abundance of natural light from every side, and they spent a lot of time trying to find the best lighting for the kitchen. The final choice: long, narrow copper pendants from Denmark suspended by ultra thin wires to not disrupt the visual flow of the room.
After: The soaring new living and dining space benefits from an abundance of natural light from every side, and they spent a lot of time trying to find the best lighting for the kitchen. The final choice: long, narrow copper pendants from Denmark suspended by ultra thin wires to not disrupt the visual flow of the room.
The extension creates a new visual midpoint for the home. While the modern addition sits in stark contrast to the original home, vertical slatting and other design elements establish harmony between the two.
The extension creates a new visual midpoint for the home. While the modern addition sits in stark contrast to the original home, vertical slatting and other design elements establish harmony between the two.
“By using a hybrid model that includes both prefab and site-built construction, we were able to push the architectural vocabulary of prefab construction beyond the expected, with a bold, new visual vocabulary,” Denton says.
“By using a hybrid model that includes both prefab and site-built construction, we were able to push the architectural vocabulary of prefab construction beyond the expected, with a bold, new visual vocabulary,” Denton says.
Here's Otto's favorite book in the shop: The ISSC-NBS Method of Designating Colors and a Dictionary of Color Names. It's a pre-Pantone color family from 1964.
Here's Otto's favorite book in the shop: The ISSC-NBS Method of Designating Colors and a Dictionary of Color Names. It's a pre-Pantone color family from 1964.
When glass dominates a home, the result is a borderless residence that syncs with its environs, creating a stunning, new visual and psychological sense of space. See how these glass homes use the versatile material to create ambiance and connect with the outdoors.
When glass dominates a home, the result is a borderless residence that syncs with its environs, creating a stunning, new visual and psychological sense of space. See how these glass homes use the versatile material to create ambiance and connect with the outdoors.
Mobee toy for children with cerebral palsy/visual impairments by Eddie Chiu, on display in the Design Revolution Road Show exhibition.
Mobee toy for children with cerebral palsy/visual impairments by Eddie Chiu, on display in the Design Revolution Road Show exhibition.
The 6'7'' x 9'10'' Chain rug (in Heather) creates a visual anchor against the dark flooring inside the apartment.
The 6'7'' x 9'10'' Chain rug (in Heather) creates a visual anchor against the dark flooring inside the apartment.
The project's title comes from the longest palindrome in the dictionary, a term for a knock on a door coined by James Joyce in his 1922 tome Ulysses. Nicolas Grospierre, TATTARRATTAT, 2010.
The project's title comes from the longest palindrome in the dictionary, a term for a knock on a door coined by James Joyce in his 1922 tome Ulysses. Nicolas Grospierre, TATTARRATTAT, 2010.

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