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- Taos, New Mexico Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017

A garage full of cupboards can’t contain Orpilla’s toolkit.

Inspiration crowds Alexander’s studio desk.

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.

The home features a large pottery studio for the client, who is a ceramic artist. The history of ceramics informed much of the design.

In turning the second level of the garage behind their duplex into a multifunctional workspace without breaking the bank, Kyle Huberty relied on friends, family, and the community at large.

A sunny room at the back of the residence serves as Finlayson's home office.

A look at the studio, which is also home to Richard and Daniela's joint architectural venture, the Inverse Project.

Sunken double height office

A bespoke backyard studio in London was built with prefabricated plywood panels to create a cozy and cost-effective interior.

The spacious, light-filled home office can easily be converted into another bedroom.

A look at the office workstations and conference room designed by Studio Zerbey Architecture & Design.

Hidden storage and flexible living are prioritized in this modern apartment of just 500 square feet in Taipei. Clever space-saving strategies and smart style choices by Taiwanese firm KC Design Studio created a chic, multifunctional home. The pegboard wall makes it easy for client Mr. Xiao to reorganize whenever needed. Anchoring the office is a chic Paulistano lounge chair by Objekto in the corner.

While initially only Danielle occupied the office for her design and art direction work, Bryan now shares the space with her. Here's a peek of her desk.

Custom-milled built-ins provide ample storage.

Hermès wallpaper is an eye-catching backdrop to a shelf and desk system designed by Reath and constructed by woodworker Joshua West Smith.

The pastel color palette is—consciously or unconsciously—influenced by Japan’s kawaii culture. White walls and concrete floors make the colors pop.

In Edinburgh’s historic New Town, a Georgian town house had its upper floor redone with black-painted OSB that still expresses its variegated texture.

On the walls, acoustic pin-up panels aid creative thinking and discussion, and peg walls let tenants personalize their spaces.