Simplicity textile design for Material Change

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Marc fell for the graphic painting by Korean-American artist Jen Pak, who is also a childhood friend, at a pop-up gallery show on the Lower East Side.

While very modern for the neighborhood, the home still fits and pays respect to the landscape.

The exterior of the home is clad in charred wood siding, which pays homage to summertime bonfires on the beach.

Lookofsky painted the exterior of the house a bright red tone that pays tribute to the other red, more traditional, houses in the area.

252 Bay Walk by Horace Gifford (1972-75). This house owes certain elements, like its "disembodied facade reminiscent of the oversized shading devices" to Paul Rudolph's work.

In the new living room, the floors are covered in pine wood with a Bona Craft Oil finish in Frost, and the walls and ceiling are coated in lime plaster, Mortex by Beal. The handmade hanging chair, made of plaster, is a favorite spot for the couple’s cat, Paka.

Madison points out that the pod concept would make it easy to add an extension if necessary. “We see it as a house that can grow with us—and that we can pay for as we go along.”

To pay homage to the home’s era, the couple chose a midcentury-inspired Pacific Green Starburst III tile from the Cement Tile Shop to go behind the Moreno Bath MOB rosewood vanity. Hudson Valley Lighting fixtures and CB2 mirrors add some retro bling to the bath.

The front bedroom reveals how the design creates through-flow of light and air in what had previously been a poky set of spaces.

When tapped to redesign a darling cottage in Brisbane's Little Italy, the team at Cavill Architects was inspired by "architecture with veneration for the past." As a result, the newly remodeled dwelling now pays homage to the Italian migrant workers' housing that was a crucial part of the Australian city's post-war settlement. The open kitchen has a warm Mediterranean-like feel and overlooks the central garden.

Josh Greene takes it upon himself to pay it forward—whether you leave a 20 percent tip or not.

The U-shaped plan of Music Box Residence by Scott Edwards Architecture has large volumes on both sides with a glassy two-story entry space in the middle. A long bridge, with a bamboo forest below, leads from the sidewalk to the main entry. The exterior is clad in black stained siding reminiscent of sho-sugi ban in order to pay homage to the family's Japanese ancestry.

The bouquet canyon stone pays tribute to the midcentury-modern era when the home was built.

Heath Ceramics tiles in grapefruit pay homage to the original pink bathroom tile.

The spotted gum veneer pays homage to the variety of local gum tree species.

The deconstructed globe pendants pay homage to the Sphere's dome shape.

The original facade was transformed into a contemporary profile that pays homage to the home's humble roots.

The renovated Copper House by Charles Rose Architects charmingly pays homage to midcentury sensibilities.

Exposed brick and stone near the dining area pay homage to the building's remarkable history.

The metal legs of the Axiome Sofa pay subtle homage to Jean Prouvé. Designed by M. Tapinassi and M. Manzoni, 2009.

The home pays homage to the area's rural character, rich heritage, and building typology.

The weathering steel exterior pays homage to the owner’s youth, which was spent welding oil tanks.

Paying homage to the husband's family's tile business, employing distinct tile was one way the couple added a special touch to their vacation home.

Located on a 19-acre working farm, CLT House pays homage to typical agricultural language with its pitched roof.

Located in the protected countryside of Marden, the nearly 2,500-square-foot Bumpers Oast house pays homage to the Kentish vernacular.

Costa Nativa designed and executed the surrounding landscaping, paying respect to the topography and integrating only native flora.

Homeowners Keith Conway and Chris Klein converted a former hayloft into a sleek, modern space that pays homage to its roots.

A view into the airy, light-filled kitchen of 51 Nebraska by Todd Davis Architecture. The updated midcentury home pays homage to its roots.

Geometric abstracts by Jen Pak complement portraits that include Herb Ritts' Batman Back and Terry Richardson's Batman and Robin.

Paying homage to local chapels and traditional religious architecture, "Saint" Julie is memorialized on the exterior in these bold green tiles.

Featuring a neutral color palette of white, beige, black and olive green, the interiors at August pay homage to history, yet still feel modern.

Node founder Anil Khera says “The style pays homage to early L.A. architecture, and will further the unique sense of community amongst residents.”

The 4,198-square-foot home features rustic wooden beams that pay homage to the heritage of the buildings. These are set across the soaring 22-foot high ceilings.

Beside one of the building's original stained-glass windows, a handmade "church banner" by Shelby Rodeffer pays homage to Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, and Tammy Wynette.