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Four distinct structures make up the house. Their design echoes the shape of an older, gabled-roof building already on site. “We considered the neighboring construction quite interesting in terms of scale and layout,” de Carvalho says. “Due to the proximity, we felt the necessity to integrate it in the design.”
Four distinct structures make up the house. Their design echoes the shape of an older, gabled-roof building already on site. “We considered the neighboring construction quite interesting in terms of scale and layout,” de Carvalho says. “Due to the proximity, we felt the necessity to integrate it in the design.”
Falcon Enamelware Tumbler, $8 at the Dwell Store A best seller from the Dwell Store, this enamelware tumbler is an iconic gift at an accessible price point. Durable and designed for indoor and outdoor use, the tumbler can be mixed and matched with other colors in the series, used individually, or made into a set.
Falcon Enamelware Tumbler, $8 at the Dwell Store A best seller from the Dwell Store, this enamelware tumbler is an iconic gift at an accessible price point. Durable and designed for indoor and outdoor use, the tumbler can be mixed and matched with other colors in the series, used individually, or made into a set.
The guest room cleverly shoehorns four bunks into a small footprint.
The guest room cleverly shoehorns four bunks into a small footprint.
Four-year-old Ian plays in the courtyard, which is the center of family life in warmer months.
Four-year-old Ian plays in the courtyard, which is the center of family life in warmer months.
The 1,668-square-foot three-bedroom home is made of four colorful, crisscrossed containers equipped with a simple ventilation system that facilitates a constant breeze.
The 1,668-square-foot three-bedroom home is made of four colorful, crisscrossed containers equipped with a simple ventilation system that facilitates a constant breeze.
Carpenter describes the FSC-certified cypress structure as part sculpture, part architecture, and part landscape.
Carpenter describes the FSC-certified cypress structure as part sculpture, part architecture, and part landscape.
The 1,292-square-foot split-level apartment occupies the top two floors of a building in central Athens that was completed in 1995. The apartment’s configuration allows for four balconies and panoramic views of the city and its tallest natural feature, Mount Lycabettus.
The 1,292-square-foot split-level apartment occupies the top two floors of a building in central Athens that was completed in 1995. The apartment’s configuration allows for four balconies and panoramic views of the city and its tallest natural feature, Mount Lycabettus.
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Four 85-watt Kyocera panels supply enough energy to run the appliances as well as the water pump.
Four 85-watt Kyocera panels supply enough energy to run the appliances as well as the water pump.
Entirely off the grid, the house is powered by four photovoltaic panels that supply electricity to lights, small appliances, and water pumps.
Entirely off the grid, the house is powered by four photovoltaic panels that supply electricity to lights, small appliances, and water pumps.
It’s available in four colors: a black called Ebony, gun-metal Graphite, white Moonstone, and Natural, which is the reflective metallic exterior you’ll recognize from conventional scoops. They are available for pre-order now at $50, and will ship at the end of December 2014.
It’s available in four colors: a black called Ebony, gun-metal Graphite, white Moonstone, and Natural, which is the reflective metallic exterior you’ll recognize from conventional scoops. They are available for pre-order now at $50, and will ship at the end of December 2014.
Schenk, Kim, and Kaewlai chat outside of X-Small, standing on the reclaimed wood used to build the boardwalks that connect all four properties. The translucent corridor connecting Small and Medium illuminates the common space throughout the evening.
Schenk, Kim, and Kaewlai chat outside of X-Small, standing on the reclaimed wood used to build the boardwalks that connect all four properties. The translucent corridor connecting Small and Medium illuminates the common space throughout the evening.
Tag Front designed a rectangular mahogany table with four ottomans nestling underneath, creating a simple brown block when not in use. When guests arrive, the ottomans slide out and there’s plenty of room for four. “I like to have people over and entertain,” Mandi says, “so it was important to have a dinner table that doesn’t take up much space.”
Tag Front designed a rectangular mahogany table with four ottomans nestling underneath, creating a simple brown block when not in use. When guests arrive, the ottomans slide out and there’s plenty of room for four. “I like to have people over and entertain,” Mandi says, “so it was important to have a dinner table that doesn’t take up much space.”
The bathroom, which along with the laundry room is part of Siegel's renovated master bedroom.
The bathroom, which along with the laundry room is part of Siegel's renovated master bedroom.
This is Shady. (on the left part of the window)
This is Shady. (on the left part of the window)
A modern reproduction of a 1926 set of tables, these nesting tables show Josef Albers’s mastery of color. The set was originally built for the Moellenhoff family in Berlin, Germany. Although their home was destroyed in the war, this piece, along with many others, was saved and brought to the United States prior to the outbreak of World War II.
A modern reproduction of a 1926 set of tables, these nesting tables show Josef Albers’s mastery of color. The set was originally built for the Moellenhoff family in Berlin, Germany. Although their home was destroyed in the war, this piece, along with many others, was saved and brought to the United States prior to the outbreak of World War II.
The Cayenne’s primary design lines now run outward, rather than toward the middle. The result is a vehicle with a more robust road presence. Of course, most of the Cayenne's performance evolutions are under the hood. Upgraded and optimized, the new Cayenne engine was developed to spare drivers' wallets at the pump.
The Cayenne’s primary design lines now run outward, rather than toward the middle. The result is a vehicle with a more robust road presence. Of course, most of the Cayenne's performance evolutions are under the hood. Upgraded and optimized, the new Cayenne engine was developed to spare drivers' wallets at the pump.
Architecture: Four Freedoms Park, New YorkDesigned by Louis Kahn in the late 1960s to transform Roosevelt Island (then called Welfare Island) into a vibrant, residential pocket in the city, FOur Freedoms park was just opened to visitors in 2012. Photo by Paul Warchol.
Architecture: Four Freedoms Park, New YorkDesigned by Louis Kahn in the late 1960s to transform Roosevelt Island (then called Welfare Island) into a vibrant, residential pocket in the city, FOur Freedoms park was just opened to visitors in 2012. Photo by Paul Warchol.
If you’re not a fan of sparkling water, this carbonated water dispensing refrigerator may not be for you. But if you are, this will save many a glass bottle from hitting the recycling bin!
If you’re not a fan of sparkling water, this carbonated water dispensing refrigerator may not be for you. But if you are, this will save many a glass bottle from hitting the recycling bin!
Metal surfaces are left exposed in certain places, like the passageway, to reinforce the structure's simplicity.
Metal surfaces are left exposed in certain places, like the passageway, to reinforce the structure's simplicity.
Featuring white-on-white geometric patterns with gilded flourishes, this four-piece dinner set from artist and designer Alyson Fox brings playful style to your homemade meal. Make some noise with this dish set!
Featuring white-on-white geometric patterns with gilded flourishes, this four-piece dinner set from artist and designer Alyson Fox brings playful style to your homemade meal. Make some noise with this dish set!
Though the design is radical and modern, the Furtif knives are made by a family company that has been in the business for five generations.
Though the design is radical and modern, the Furtif knives are made by a family company that has been in the business for five generations.
A best seller at the Dwell Store since its beginning, these tumblers from Falcon Enamelware are a summer staple. Durable and versatile, the tumblers can be used both indoors and out. Expertly crafted, the tumblers are easily stackable.
A best seller at the Dwell Store since its beginning, these tumblers from Falcon Enamelware are a summer staple. Durable and versatile, the tumblers can be used both indoors and out. Expertly crafted, the tumblers are easily stackable.
The four-blade Ball Ceiling Fan will enhance airflow in an interior, and features an ultra-quiet motor. The fan is constructed from die-cast aluminum with plywood laminate blades, and meets the EPA’s Energy Star Guidelines for air movement efficiency. Available in brushed aluminum and gloss white.
The four-blade Ball Ceiling Fan will enhance airflow in an interior, and features an ultra-quiet motor. The fan is constructed from die-cast aluminum with plywood laminate blades, and meets the EPA’s Energy Star Guidelines for air movement efficiency. Available in brushed aluminum and gloss white.
Four-year-old Seamus relaxes in the living room, whose plywood walls are covered with family photographs.
Four-year-old Seamus relaxes in the living room, whose plywood walls are covered with family photographs.
FDR's uplifting wartime speech was translated into a sublime space for reflection by Kahn's design, which features simple planes of granite forming a walkway that seemingly leads above the fray of New York. Completed posthumously, the park's focus is "the room," an open-air chamber surrounded by 12-foot-high walls of granite that stands as one of Kahn's most transformative monuments.
FDR's uplifting wartime speech was translated into a sublime space for reflection by Kahn's design, which features simple planes of granite forming a walkway that seemingly leads above the fray of New York. Completed posthumously, the park's focus is "the room," an open-air chamber surrounded by 12-foot-high walls of granite that stands as one of Kahn's most transformative monuments.
One of the four pieces of furniture that will be shown at Dwell on Design.
One of the four pieces of furniture that will be shown at Dwell on Design.
Set of four coasters, mixed apples, by Lotta Kühlhorn, Available at fromSthlm.com
Set of four coasters, mixed apples, by Lotta Kühlhorn, Available at fromSthlm.com
Set of four coasters, mixed apples, by Lotta Kühlhorn, Available at fromSthlm.com
Set of four coasters, mixed apples, by Lotta Kühlhorn, Available at fromSthlm.com
Our pot rack, espresso machine, cookbooks and jarred ingredients make the kitchen part lab, part library.
Our pot rack, espresso machine, cookbooks and jarred ingredients make the kitchen part lab, part library.
An exploded view of the three-part system. © SOM.
An exploded view of the three-part system. © SOM.
Příhoda thought that the highly trafficked courtyard in Prague would in a way replicate the ocean setting; the upper window faces passing crowds (or 'waves' of people), whereas the lower portion is more quiet and solitary.
Příhoda thought that the highly trafficked courtyard in Prague would in a way replicate the ocean setting; the upper window faces passing crowds (or 'waves' of people), whereas the lower portion is more quiet and solitary.
The lower portion of the structure contains a glass-clad sleeping area, while the upper portion contains a study. A staircase and small passageway connect the two parts.
The lower portion of the structure contains a glass-clad sleeping area, while the upper portion contains a study. A staircase and small passageway connect the two parts.
A stack of Tio chairs, part of Massproductions' first collection.
A stack of Tio chairs, part of Massproductions' first collection.
The first module (part of the master bedroom) is lowered into place.
The first module (part of the master bedroom) is lowered into place.
Part haberdasher, part kitsch emporium, Pass the Baton Omotesando in Harajuku, Tokyo is a fine example of Wonderwall's clean maximalism.
Part haberdasher, part kitsch emporium, Pass the Baton Omotesando in Harajuku, Tokyo is a fine example of Wonderwall's clean maximalism.

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