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Vitra Fire Station, Weil am Rhein, Germany, 1993
Vitra Fire Station, Weil am Rhein, Germany, 1993
Builder Ross Percival helped finesse the finely tuned detailing that separates the internal slope from the rock outside (opposite). The Pedro wire stool is by Craig Bond for Candywhistle.
Builder Ross Percival helped finesse the finely tuned detailing that separates the internal slope from the rock outside (opposite). The Pedro wire stool is by Craig Bond for Candywhistle.
"The King Abdullah Financial District Conference Center is designed as an extension of the angular desert landscape of Riyadh. Now under construction, the building’s organic profile and faceted skin integrates the structure into its adjacent terrain. A distinctive steel mega-roof, consisting of 165 triangles and 98 nodes, covers program spaces, minimizes solar gain, and harbors indigenous plant life."
"The King Abdullah Financial District Conference Center is designed as an extension of the angular desert landscape of Riyadh. Now under construction, the building’s organic profile and faceted skin integrates the structure into its adjacent terrain. A distinctive steel mega-roof, consisting of 165 triangles and 98 nodes, covers program spaces, minimizes solar gain, and harbors indigenous plant life."
A sweeping terrace area is home to the hotel's restaurant, run by Chef Jose Enrique.
A sweeping terrace area is home to the hotel's restaurant, run by Chef Jose Enrique.
Originally meant as a Pakistani government building, Kahn's monumental design became the seat of the government of Bangladesh when the country split in two. It's as bold and commanding a symbol of young democracy as the world has ever seen; eight concrete modules envelop a center space cloaked in white marble, while the surrounding artificial lake provides natural cooling and a dramatic backdrop.
Originally meant as a Pakistani government building, Kahn's monumental design became the seat of the government of Bangladesh when the country split in two. It's as bold and commanding a symbol of young democracy as the world has ever seen; eight concrete modules envelop a center space cloaked in white marble, while the surrounding artificial lake provides natural cooling and a dramatic backdrop.
Yurika Ninomiya says good morning to busy central Nagoya from her third-floor bedroom while husband Takuya opens up the shop and gallery that they run below.
Yurika Ninomiya says good morning to busy central Nagoya from her third-floor bedroom while husband Takuya opens up the shop and gallery that they run below.
Nosigner used castor aralia wood for the design and comissioned a carpenter in Yokohama who specialized in large-scale furniture to build the shelf.
Nosigner used castor aralia wood for the design and comissioned a carpenter in Yokohama who specialized in large-scale furniture to build the shelf.
Most of the furniture is custom by ASH NYC. The chairs feature deep rose Foglizzo leather backs and white oak seats. The tabletops are Carrara marble.
Most of the furniture is custom by ASH NYC. The chairs feature deep rose Foglizzo leather backs and white oak seats. The tabletops are Carrara marble.
Nestled in the private residential estate of Les Parcs de Saint Tropez, this contemporary home was created by the London-based minimalist designer, John Pawson. Clean lines and bright white walls frame the freestanding fireplace, making for a dynamic open living space where the fireplace acts as the heart of the room.
Nestled in the private residential estate of Les Parcs de Saint Tropez, this contemporary home was created by the London-based minimalist designer, John Pawson. Clean lines and bright white walls frame the freestanding fireplace, making for a dynamic open living space where the fireplace acts as the heart of the room.
Persistence paid off for this California couple who worked overtime for two years to tackle their all-in-one loft renovation.
Persistence paid off for this California couple who worked overtime for two years to tackle their all-in-one loft renovation.
Three-year-old Ran Sugiura peers out the front door of her Tokyo home, a concept-driven yet surprisingly livable piece of architecture that her parents describe as uniquely well suited to the family’s flexible “futon lifestyle."
Three-year-old Ran Sugiura peers out the front door of her Tokyo home, a concept-driven yet surprisingly livable piece of architecture that her parents describe as uniquely well suited to the family’s flexible “futon lifestyle."
Pavers and succulents in a yard in Malibu, California, help save water.
Pavers and succulents in a yard in Malibu, California, help save water.
Lockyer added native desert plants to a courtyard near the garage.
Lockyer added native desert plants to a courtyard near the garage.
Sedums seem to encroach on white Napa Cast Stone pavers. As one moves from the poolside courtyard to the secluded deck below, the landscape transitions to larger succulents and then to sculptural South African euphorbias and podia.
Sedums seem to encroach on white Napa Cast Stone pavers. As one moves from the poolside courtyard to the secluded deck below, the landscape transitions to larger succulents and then to sculptural South African euphorbias and podia.
The master bathroom has a bamboo screen and a Deauville tub by Victoria + Albert. A vintage enameled metal sign from the London Underground is framed by the screen and a cactus that sits atop an African stool. Read more about the eclectic South Minneapolis residence here.
The master bathroom has a bamboo screen and a Deauville tub by Victoria + Albert. A vintage enameled metal sign from the London Underground is framed by the screen and a cactus that sits atop an African stool. Read more about the eclectic South Minneapolis residence here.
The collection of succulents offers a lush transition into the store and an oasis for reading away from the busy city.
The collection of succulents offers a lush transition into the store and an oasis for reading away from the busy city.
An architectural designer and an artist harnessed the collective power of their design firm to remake a dilapidated mid-century gem into a hillside perch for their family.
An architectural designer and an artist harnessed the collective power of their design firm to remake a dilapidated mid-century gem into a hillside perch for their family.
A floor-to-ceiling window frames the dining area.
A floor-to-ceiling window frames the dining area.
Architect Andrew Heid created a home for his parents, Ted and Andrea Heid, in Aurora, Oregon, that is all about easy access and innovative organization: rooms serve as living space during the day and double as private sleeping spaces at night. The three will talk onstage about creating a livable, modern home that will accommodate needs in the years to come. Photo by Michael Weber.
Architect Andrew Heid created a home for his parents, Ted and Andrea Heid, in Aurora, Oregon, that is all about easy access and innovative organization: rooms serve as living space during the day and double as private sleeping spaces at night. The three will talk onstage about creating a livable, modern home that will accommodate needs in the years to come. Photo by Michael Weber.
According to Gaultier, "My imagination comes from the cinema...I love the idea that nature is capable of trumping concrete."
According to Gaultier, "My imagination comes from the cinema...I love the idea that nature is capable of trumping concrete."
A Closed System To make doubly sure that those high-performance windows are well covered, Archer designed and manufactured (with help from Fred) a system of electronic sliding shutters. Drawn, the shutters keep things cool when the sun is strong and hold in the heat on winter nights.
A Closed System To make doubly sure that those high-performance windows are well covered, Archer designed and manufactured (with help from Fred) a system of electronic sliding shutters. Drawn, the shutters keep things cool when the sun is strong and hold in the heat on winter nights.

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