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Inspirational spaces
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Linear Stool by Eric Trine, $69 each We're big fans of the Long Beach, California–based industrial designer's geometric steel planters and Rod and Weave lounge chairs—now he's designed a collection of these Linear stools, available in five colors.
Linear Stool by Eric Trine, $69 each We're big fans of the Long Beach, California–based industrial designer's geometric steel planters and Rod and Weave lounge chairs—now he's designed a collection of these Linear stools, available in five colors.
British artist Hannah Sawtell and technologist Avi Flombaum created sawbaum.com, where users can create visual collages using multiple vine streams. "We wanted it to look like a visual comic book, with overlapping panels," said Flombaum. "And we wanted it to be fun!" Photo courtesy Rhizome.
British artist Hannah Sawtell and technologist Avi Flombaum created sawbaum.com, where users can create visual collages using multiple vine streams. "We wanted it to look like a visual comic book, with overlapping panels," said Flombaum. "And we wanted it to be fun!" Photo courtesy Rhizome.
This portrait of furniture maker Sophia Lithell's Malmö studio captures a work in progress, the Näver stool, which is a piece created with birch bark using traditional weaving techniques.
This portrait of furniture maker Sophia Lithell's Malmö studio captures a work in progress, the Näver stool, which is a piece created with birch bark using traditional weaving techniques.
"Los Angeles 69" by Bo Lundberg
"Los Angeles 69" by Bo Lundberg
The bathroom features an Astra Walker A69.10.V2.A shower arm.
The bathroom features an Astra Walker A69.10.V2.A shower arm.
The nave contains the living and studio space. Taking full advantage of the height and scale of the original structure, the main area allows for adaptation over the lifetime of the building.
The nave contains the living and studio space. Taking full advantage of the height and scale of the original structure, the main area allows for adaptation over the lifetime of the building.
Another bathroom features an Astra Walker A69.48 Icon shower fixture in aged brass.
Another bathroom features an Astra Walker A69.48 Icon shower fixture in aged brass.
The former gallery was enclosed in order to create space for two guest bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. An elevated walkway stretches over the former nave and leads to a master suite opposite, separated from the other bedrooms for privacy.
The former gallery was enclosed in order to create space for two guest bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. An elevated walkway stretches over the former nave and leads to a master suite opposite, separated from the other bedrooms for privacy.
Illustration via drawastickman.com.
Illustration via drawastickman.com.
One of the witticisms found on livethesheendream.com.
One of the witticisms found on livethesheendream.com.
The Nave
The Nave
The husband’s home office is furnished by a Toot lounge chair by Piero Lissoni for Cassina, a vintage Desk BO69 by Finn Juhl, and a Swivel chair by Hans Wegner. A custom picture rail, filled with family photos, is made of bands of wood that keep contents in place.
The husband’s home office is furnished by a Toot lounge chair by Piero Lissoni for Cassina, a vintage Desk BO69 by Finn Juhl, and a Swivel chair by Hans Wegner. A custom picture rail, filled with family photos, is made of bands of wood that keep contents in place.
Ulysses word cloud poster from beautifulwordsbeautifulart.com.
Ulysses word cloud poster from beautifulwordsbeautifulart.com.
Mississippi QueenThe sustainability-minded Mississippi home of architect Brett Nave, a dwell.com exclusive, is our pick for the best home featured in August. In building his house, Nave took extra care to conserve mature trees on his lot. In addition to the shade from the nearby trees, the house stays cool with the help of Zero VOC closed cell foam in the floors, open cell foam in the roof deck and Knaupf ECO Batts in the walls. A 16 seer heat pump circulates the air when it's too humid for the open windows. Marvin Low E windows and Simpson Mastermark insulated French doors can be opened up to the screened-in porch on the backside of the house, which Nave says helps create a mood that is his favorite element of the house.
Mississippi QueenThe sustainability-minded Mississippi home of architect Brett Nave, a dwell.com exclusive, is our pick for the best home featured in August. In building his house, Nave took extra care to conserve mature trees on his lot. In addition to the shade from the nearby trees, the house stays cool with the help of Zero VOC closed cell foam in the floors, open cell foam in the roof deck and Knaupf ECO Batts in the walls. A 16 seer heat pump circulates the air when it's too humid for the open windows. Marvin Low E windows and Simpson Mastermark insulated French doors can be opened up to the screened-in porch on the backside of the house, which Nave says helps create a mood that is his favorite element of the house.
Spanish firm Gon Architects and designer Ana Torres renovated this 69-foot-long Madrid flat to include a yellow-tiled bathroom, salmon-hued bedroom reading nook, and bright-blue kitchen stand. The home’s colorful corners are tied together by white passages and subtle wood floors.
Spanish firm Gon Architects and designer Ana Torres renovated this 69-foot-long Madrid flat to include a yellow-tiled bathroom, salmon-hued bedroom reading nook, and bright-blue kitchen stand. The home’s colorful corners are tied together by white passages and subtle wood floors.
Before: Another view of the nave.
Before: Another view of the nave.
interior of the main Nave, 1996
interior of the main Nave, 1996
Elfa by the Container Store / containerstore.com
Elfa by the Container Store / containerstore.com
Zebra-print cushion covers from H&M Home and a pair of tables by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia provide a colorful counterpoint to the neutral palette of the living area’s B&B Italia sofa and Pernilla 69 armchairs by Bruno Mathsson for Dux. A Lotta Döbling painting from Domeij Gallery hangs on the wall.
Zebra-print cushion covers from H&M Home and a pair of tables by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia provide a colorful counterpoint to the neutral palette of the living area’s B&B Italia sofa and Pernilla 69 armchairs by Bruno Mathsson for Dux. A Lotta Döbling painting from Domeij Gallery hangs on the wall.
Nave's firm, Studio.BNA Architects didn't just design this beautiful home, he and his team built it, as well. “We actually pound the nails. I put the bags on and go out there and pound nails and break my ankle,” joked Nave. This hands-on approach is a key component to how Nave and his team prefer to work. “Our goal is to teach architects how to build because we think it makes you a better architect to know how the pieces go together and understand the role of the trades.” Asked if it was especially rewarding to live in a home he himself had built, Nave replied with a laugh, “It is, but it is also permanent torture because there's always those little gaps here and there and when you live in the place you see it all the time, so it's a little like a permanent reminder we can always improve!” Having heard Nave describe the beauty and serenity of A3 and the whole Heron Park neighborhood, one gets the feeling that this “torture” is the type Nave will be happy to enjoy for many years to come.
Nave's firm, Studio.BNA Architects didn't just design this beautiful home, he and his team built it, as well. “We actually pound the nails. I put the bags on and go out there and pound nails and break my ankle,” joked Nave. This hands-on approach is a key component to how Nave and his team prefer to work. “Our goal is to teach architects how to build because we think it makes you a better architect to know how the pieces go together and understand the role of the trades.” Asked if it was especially rewarding to live in a home he himself had built, Nave replied with a laugh, “It is, but it is also permanent torture because there's always those little gaps here and there and when you live in the place you see it all the time, so it's a little like a permanent reminder we can always improve!” Having heard Nave describe the beauty and serenity of A3 and the whole Heron Park neighborhood, one gets the feeling that this “torture” is the type Nave will be happy to enjoy for many years to come.
Illustration Play 2 goes on sale September 6. For more information, visit victionary.com or gingkopress.com.
Illustration Play 2 goes on sale September 6. For more information, visit victionary.com or gingkopress.com.
TheMonkeysYouOrdered.com runs their own caption contests for the New Yorker's cartoons
TheMonkeysYouOrdered.com runs their own caption contests for the New Yorker's cartoons
Tote Bag, $69
Tote Bag, $69
69 Lawton Blvd.
69 Lawton Blvd.
The book cover. Courtesy of Princeton Architectural Press (papress.com).
The book cover. Courtesy of Princeton Architectural Press (papress.com).
Nave recalls potential buyers remarking on how most homes for sale in Ocean Springs are either historic homes—often damaged by hurricanes—or are standard tract models that lack character. Rather than a straight line of cookie-cutter homes, Nave's Heron Park is set amidst woods and three and a half acres of open park.
Nave recalls potential buyers remarking on how most homes for sale in Ocean Springs are either historic homes—often damaged by hurricanes—or are standard tract models that lack character. Rather than a straight line of cookie-cutter homes, Nave's Heron Park is set amidst woods and three and a half acres of open park.
Robertson--with the help of developers Katie Nichols and John Walker, who were heavily involved in the design process--finished the guest bathroom with Modwalls tiles and a sink they found on eBay. They used a piece of marine plywood, leftover from building the front-porch steps, to create a counter on which the sink could sit--and where the family can rest their toothbrushes. To the right of the sink is a Toto dual-flush toilet, which is great for conserving water but has proven problematic for toilet training, as American potty seats aren't designed to fit these Japanese basins.
Robertson--with the help of developers Katie Nichols and John Walker, who were heavily involved in the design process--finished the guest bathroom with Modwalls tiles and a sink they found on eBay. They used a piece of marine plywood, leftover from building the front-porch steps, to create a counter on which the sink could sit--and where the family can rest their toothbrushes. To the right of the sink is a Toto dual-flush toilet, which is great for conserving water but has proven problematic for toilet training, as American potty seats aren't designed to fit these Japanese basins.
Mmm... the final results, ready for enjoying. Photo courtesy amyskitchentable.com.
Mmm... the final results, ready for enjoying. Photo courtesy amyskitchentable.com.
Sagrada Família Basílica & Temple / Detail of the roof in the nave. Gaudí designed the columns to mirror trees and branches.
Sagrada Família Basílica & Temple / Detail of the roof in the nave. Gaudí designed the columns to mirror trees and branches.
Method Homes website design by Autograph
Method Homes website design by Autograph
Method Homes website design by Autograph
Method Homes website design by Autograph
To perserve the foundation of the original church, modern necessities, such as bathrooms and storage, are located away from the main chapel and nave.
To perserve the foundation of the original church, modern necessities, such as bathrooms and storage, are located away from the main chapel and nave.
Spotted Rug in black, $69 someware.com Give some seriously laidback vibes with this 19.5"x3-" rug that was handwoven and dyed by artisans in Santander, Colombia. The accent carpet is made from fique, a plant fiber that, similar to agave sisal, is native to South America.
Spotted Rug in black, $69 someware.com Give some seriously laidback vibes with this 19.5"x3-" rug that was handwoven and dyed by artisans in Santander, Colombia. The accent carpet is made from fique, a plant fiber that, similar to agave sisal, is native to South America.

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