Play’s the ThingWith ingenuity and plenty of elbow grease, architect John Tong turned an old Toronto dairy into the ultimate family clubhouse.
Play: Electric SlideA group of Columbia University students have a good time reinventing the playground as a place to harness all that youthful...
Play Design HotelDaft Punk Could Play at This HouseA DJ booth is just one amenity packed into this modern surf shack.
This Whimsical Home in Japan Encourages Play and ExplorationExposed wooden trusses and polycarbonate walls are just some of the features of this playful, Kobe residence.
An Architect Couple Play With Texture in Their Handcrafted London HomeThe husband-and-wife team behind Liddicoat & Goldhill use diverse materials for their house in Hackney, which is angled to...
A Multifamily Getaway in Portugal Plays With Indoor/Outdoor SpacesEstúdio Amatam creates a bright, geometric holiday home for two families in a coastal village near Lisbon.
SF House-Tech-Art-PlayArtistic PlayChild’s Play: Designing a Polished, All-Ages PlayscapeCan a home that encourages creativity, exploration, and fun still look grown-up?
This Light-Filled Industrial Renovation Plays Host to Live MusicIn Portland, Oregon, a renovated warehouse fuses engineering and artistry, much like its owners.
Rough and Refined Details Play Nice in This Reimagined Melbourne VictorianBehind a traditional facade, textured concrete ceilings combine with svelte surfaces for a deliciously moody effect.
This Chinese Kindergarten Takes Play Seriously With an Outdoor Climbing WallFormerly a musty warehouse, Lion International Kindergarten in Guangzhou boosts creativity with airy, inviting interiors.
Toy Designer Cas Holman Is Obliterating Old Notions of PlayWe chat with designer Cas Holman, whose gender-neutral toys encourage new ways of thinking and collaborating, about the...
This Architect’s Houston Home Promotes Play With a Clever Entry CourtyardArchitect Shawn Gottschalk’s midcentury-inspired Pavilion Haus is an ode to childhood summer adventures.
Sunlight Plays a Starring Role in an Architect’s Family Home in L.A.Walls of glass allow the unique light of the Upper Santa Monica Canyon to warm architect David Montalba’s boxy, concrete...
A Green City in China That Will Play a Major Role in Fighting Air PollutionLiuzhou Forest City will be the first urban settlement in China that will be able to generate its own renewable energy, increase...
What Role Do iBuyers Play in a Volatile Real Estate Market?The growth of tech-driven “instant buyers” speaks to their potential, but Zillow’s recent exit reveals the algorithms’...
Structured PlayTwo of the country’s most creative and thoughtful playground designers—architect Richard Dattner and landscape architect M. Paul...
A Net-Zero Building in Silicon Valley Gracefully Encompasses Both Work and Play636 Waverley’s “ribbon” of concrete defines bright, pleasant spaces while providing weather protection.
Screen PlayWalls of windows from Kolbe Windows & Doors create a layered, light-filled home.
B&O Play Beoplay H8iHay Play, ChessHow to Play FlatPakIntelligent, appealing, and affordable, Charlie Lazor’s user-friendly FlatPak just might be the project that revolutionizes the...
Leveling the Playing FieldFrom wearable sensors to accessibility apps, smart technology is transforming the lives of seniors and people with disabilities.
Pink Seesaws Let Kids Play Together Across the U.S.–Mexico Border WallAn art installation by Rael San Fratello turns the border wall into a playground for children and their families.
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