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Their design took four months to construct. And much like their later project on the same property, the Nest, the EDGE cabin features a protective, movable screen: when not in use, these white oak panels slide inwards to sheild the cabin windows and doors.
Their design took four months to construct. And much like their later project on the same property, the Nest, the EDGE cabin features a protective, movable screen: when not in use, these white oak panels slide inwards to sheild the cabin windows and doors.
"Beauty," Olafur Eliasson, 1993. In this work, a spotlight shines through a layer of mist to create a rainbow that's only visible from certain angles.
"Beauty," Olafur Eliasson, 1993. In this work, a spotlight shines through a layer of mist to create a rainbow that's only visible from certain angles.
1993, Pierluigi Cerri.
1993, Pierluigi Cerri.
A photo of Verner Panton from 1993. © Panton Design, Basel
A photo of Verner Panton from 1993. © Panton Design, Basel
Vitra Fire Station, Weil am Rhein, Germany, 1993
Vitra Fire Station, Weil am Rhein, Germany, 1993
The protective silicone covering slips on and off of the bottle and is dishwasher-safe.
The protective silicone covering slips on and off of the bottle and is dishwasher-safe.
This giant Styrofoam sculpture lives in Mundi along with the ready-to-wear fashions.
This giant Styrofoam sculpture lives in Mundi along with the ready-to-wear fashions.
This home was moved into almost two years ago, but shows little wear.
This home was moved into almost two years ago, but shows little wear.
The Waterloo International Terminal, 1993, in London. Image courtesy Jo Reid/John Peck.
The Waterloo International Terminal, 1993, in London. Image courtesy Jo Reid/John Peck.
This Southern Californian home by architect Sebastian Mariscal has a wabi-sabi spirit, and is built with shou sugi ban timber, has a koi pond, wand a protective overhang, and a tertiary space known in in traditional Japanese homes as the
This Southern Californian home by architect Sebastian Mariscal has a wabi-sabi spirit, and is built with shou sugi ban timber, has a koi pond, wand a protective overhang, and a tertiary space known in in traditional Japanese homes as the
The kitchen is the only zone of the house without protective shutters, so the glazing was toughened to the highest standard.
The kitchen is the only zone of the house without protective shutters, so the glazing was toughened to the highest standard.
Kellogg spent five years working on the house, and the structure was completed in 1993.
Kellogg spent five years working on the house, and the structure was completed in 1993.
Casey Brown Architecture designed the Hart House, a modern update to the one-room Australian beach shack that overlooks Great Mackerel Beach. The contemporary home mimics the shack vernacular with its simple, boxy construction that’s wrapped in a protective shell of corrugated metal.
Casey Brown Architecture designed the Hart House, a modern update to the one-room Australian beach shack that overlooks Great Mackerel Beach. The contemporary home mimics the shack vernacular with its simple, boxy construction that’s wrapped in a protective shell of corrugated metal.
A wall of burnished concrete block protectively isolates their indoor and outdoor living areas from the busy road.
A wall of burnished concrete block protectively isolates their indoor and outdoor living areas from the busy road.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s AgeLab developed the Age Gain Now Empathy System (AGNES), a wearable device that enables the user to experience the diminished faculties and dexterity that can come with age.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s AgeLab developed the Age Gain Now Empathy System (AGNES), a wearable device that enables the user to experience the diminished faculties and dexterity that can come with age.
10. Add the Protective Coating: Giovanni’s son Carlo Piccinelli dips the nearly finished pendant in a protective coating that repels stains and fingerprints. The Aplomb is then sent to an assembly factory in Pordenone, Italy, where it is wired.
10. Add the Protective Coating: Giovanni’s son Carlo Piccinelli dips the nearly finished pendant in a protective coating that repels stains and fingerprints. The Aplomb is then sent to an assembly factory in Pordenone, Italy, where it is wired.
A brick-clad wall in the principal bathroom is topped with a protective coat of tiny, glossy beads.
A brick-clad wall in the principal bathroom is topped with a protective coat of tiny, glossy beads.
The pressroom is full of sights, sounds, and taste. Each team member wears protective eyewear, ear plugs, and quickly grows accustomed to the taste ink and paper lend to the air (not at all unpleasant!)
The pressroom is full of sights, sounds, and taste. Each team member wears protective eyewear, ear plugs, and quickly grows accustomed to the taste ink and paper lend to the air (not at all unpleasant!)
The "hooded" roof, originally designed as a protective feature against the risk of avalanches, shields the front and rear facades.
The "hooded" roof, originally designed as a protective feature against the risk of avalanches, shields the front and rear facades.
“On a bright day, you have to wear sunglasses in here,” Mandolene says. A freestanding travertine-and-steel fireplace, open on all four sides, divides the living and dining areas.
“On a bright day, you have to wear sunglasses in here,” Mandolene says. A freestanding travertine-and-steel fireplace, open on all four sides, divides the living and dining areas.
Heat-protective polyester filling ensures that this colorful cotton mitt can protect its wearer from the oven's searing, sizzling heat. Available in the Dwell store, the Tilkkutakki Oven Mitten was designed by Maija Louekari for Marimekko.
Heat-protective polyester filling ensures that this colorful cotton mitt can protect its wearer from the oven's searing, sizzling heat. Available in the Dwell store, the Tilkkutakki Oven Mitten was designed by Maija Louekari for Marimekko.
'Umbrella Pot' by Kyouei Design (Kouichi Okamoto), Japan; 'Green is Protective Umbrella of Human' by Jingfu Wei, China
'Umbrella Pot' by Kyouei Design (Kouichi Okamoto), Japan; 'Green is Protective Umbrella of Human' by Jingfu Wei, China
The porch also has its own protective wooden shutter, which rises upwards from a recessed pocket in the floor.
The porch also has its own protective wooden shutter, which rises upwards from a recessed pocket in the floor.
Siberian larch is the primary facade material. It's finished with a silicon-based protective treatment to allow the wood to weather more evenly.
Siberian larch is the primary facade material. It's finished with a silicon-based protective treatment to allow the wood to weather more evenly.
Volunteers wear white glove during the process to keep the rope as clean as possible. Photo by Clifford Ho.
Volunteers wear white glove during the process to keep the rope as clean as possible. Photo by Clifford Ho.
Rineke Dijkstra, Long Island, N. Y., USA, July 1, 1993, 1993; chromogenic print; 66 1/8 in. x 55 11/16 in.; Courtesy the artist and Marian Goodman Gallery, New York & Paris; © Rineke Dijkstra
Rineke Dijkstra, Long Island, N. Y., USA, July 1, 1993, 1993; chromogenic print; 66 1/8 in. x 55 11/16 in.; Courtesy the artist and Marian Goodman Gallery, New York & Paris; © Rineke Dijkstra
To hold up against wear and tear, the sofa cushions are upholstered in a pet- and kid-friendly performance fabric with FibreGuard.
To hold up against wear and tear, the sofa cushions are upholstered in a pet- and kid-friendly performance fabric with FibreGuard.
The cleared site after everything has been removed. No more cottage. Note the protective fence around the pine tree in the background.
The cleared site after everything has been removed. No more cottage. Note the protective fence around the pine tree in the background.
This Southern Californian home by architect Sebastian Mariscal has a wabi-sabi spirit, and is built with shou sugi ban timber, has a koi pond, wand a protective overhang, and a tertiary space known in in traditional Japanese homes as the
This Southern Californian home by architect Sebastian Mariscal has a wabi-sabi spirit, and is built with shou sugi ban timber, has a koi pond, wand a protective overhang, and a tertiary space known in in traditional Japanese homes as the
The master bath features Everstone Parc porcelain tiles and Crossville Ready-to-Wear Porcelain Stone for the accent wall.
The master bath features Everstone Parc porcelain tiles and Crossville Ready-to-Wear Porcelain Stone for the accent wall.
The building’s natural materials will weather and wear beautifully over time, to even better blend into the surrounding area.
The building’s natural materials will weather and wear beautifully over time, to even better blend into the surrounding area.
While its exterior may look like weathering steel, the walls are actually fiber cement coated with oxidizing steel paint. This resource-saving measure means the protective rust is real but will not compromise the exterior.
While its exterior may look like weathering steel, the walls are actually fiber cement coated with oxidizing steel paint. This resource-saving measure means the protective rust is real but will not compromise the exterior.
San Diego California Temple — 7474 Charmant Dr., ldschurchtemples.com/sandiego
San Diego California Temple — 7474 Charmant Dr., ldschurchtemples.com/san...
Margarita Mileva's "RB Dress II" dress will be featured in Berlin's "Wear is Art" fashion show. Photo by Warren Chow.
Margarita Mileva's "RB Dress II" dress will be featured in Berlin's "Wear is Art" fashion show. Photo by Warren Chow.
Allen noted that the clients requested the use of VOC-free materials as an eco-friendly measure and a protective measure for a young child who has allergies. As a result, the team selected materials and finishes with a low environmental impact.
Allen noted that the clients requested the use of VOC-free materials as an eco-friendly measure and a protective measure for a young child who has allergies. As a result, the team selected materials and finishes with a low environmental impact.
The huge skylight in the bathroom floods the space with light. It's great when planning what to wear while looking up at the morning sky for weather too.
The huge skylight in the bathroom floods the space with light. It's great when planning what to wear while looking up at the morning sky for weather too.

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