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Because of its irregular, otherworldly form, and how it seems to be suspended in midair, the cabin was named "Ufogel," which is a melding of the acronym UFO and "vogel," meaning bird in German.
Because of its irregular, otherworldly form, and how it seems to be suspended in midair, the cabin was named "Ufogel," which is a melding of the acronym UFO and "vogel," meaning bird in German.
In a recent home makeover, Dan Brunn Architecture based out of Los Angeles, California, gave this midcentury-modern home a playful yet elegant upgrade. Brunn added a skylight, which offers more natural light that enhances the blue tones throughout the dining room. When it comes to style, adding quirky design and color gives this dining room a personality—especially with the intriguing dining set with a curvy tabletop and warm-hued chairs.
In a recent home makeover, Dan Brunn Architecture based out of Los Angeles, California, gave this midcentury-modern home a playful yet elegant upgrade. Brunn added a skylight, which offers more natural light that enhances the blue tones throughout the dining room. When it comes to style, adding quirky design and color gives this dining room a personality—especially with the intriguing dining set with a curvy tabletop and warm-hued chairs.
The world’s most popular doll, with a hot-pink blueprint tube and a hard hat: friend or foe to a profession already suffering from a pronounced gender gap?
The world’s most popular doll, with a hot-pink blueprint tube and a hard hat: friend or foe to a profession already suffering from a pronounced gender gap?
Sherman chats with his neighbor Sakhawat Ullah, the mason who built his front stoop.
Sherman chats with his neighbor Sakhawat Ullah, the mason who built his front stoop.
Using a specialized app, passengers can control the lighting, entertainment system, and window blinds, plus get information about their flight and destination.
Using a specialized app, passengers can control the lighting, entertainment system, and window blinds, plus get information about their flight and destination.
Belongings can be stashed in leather pockets on the walls.
Belongings can be stashed in leather pockets on the walls.
Three rings embedded with LED lights illuminate the cabin; users can choose which color light they prefer.
Three rings embedded with LED lights illuminate the cabin; users can choose which color light they prefer.
Small Talk print by One Must Dash, $56–$88. The Swedish design duo draws from a rich Scandinavian tradition of simple, powerful graphics in this poster inspired by the art of small talk.
Small Talk print by One Must Dash, $56–$88. The Swedish design duo draws from a rich Scandinavian tradition of simple, powerful graphics in this poster inspired by the art of small talk.
Benjamin Pardo and Jeffrey Osborne talk onstage while Nasir Kassamali listens from the the first row.
Benjamin Pardo and Jeffrey Osborne talk onstage while Nasir Kassamali listens from the the first row.
This VIP interior for the AW169 helicopter can accommodate up to five passengers in cocoon-like leather seats. The cabin is done up in a neutral palette, placing emphasis on the passing scenery.
This VIP interior for the AW169 helicopter can accommodate up to five passengers in cocoon-like leather seats. The cabin is done up in a neutral palette, placing emphasis on the passing scenery.
The staircase, which runs from the lower level to the third floor, is lined by a single 32-foot-tall pane of glass.
The staircase, which runs from the lower level to the third floor, is lined by a single 32-foot-tall pane of glass.
The seats are pivot-mounted, so passergers can turn to face each other in conversation. Each seat contains outlets for charging devices.
The seats are pivot-mounted, so passergers can turn to face each other in conversation. Each seat contains outlets for charging devices.
Every evening, the residents climb the 32 flights of steel stairs to retreat in their “nest”.
Every evening, the residents climb the 32 flights of steel stairs to retreat in their “nest”.
Lung Hagem Arkitekter said: "The roof is executed in 270mm thick reinforced concrete with 20mm VIP insulation underneath. The concrete itself is water resistant, thus no additional roofing materials are required. As a result, the roof is a smooth white surface creating a dialogue with the rocky landscape, and giving the cabin its distinctive character."
Lung Hagem Arkitekter said: "The roof is executed in 270mm thick reinforced concrete with 20mm VIP insulation underneath. The concrete itself is water resistant, thus no additional roofing materials are required. As a result, the roof is a smooth white surface creating a dialogue with the rocky landscape, and giving the cabin its distinctive character."
Education was a key focus of designer Bruce Mau's talk. Photo courtesy Compostmodern.
Education was a key focus of designer Bruce Mau's talk. Photo courtesy Compostmodern.
The house was fully assembled in just 32 working days.
The house was fully assembled in just 32 working days.
Clayden and Sam Cutler, both former tour managers for rock bands, talk music in the spacious, uncluttered living room that opens onto the balcony.
Clayden and Sam Cutler, both former tour managers for rock bands, talk music in the spacious, uncluttered living room that opens onto the balcony.
The north facade is bordered by a longitudinal planter that’s more than 32 feet long.
The north facade is bordered by a longitudinal planter that’s more than 32 feet long.
Linda Taalman and Alan Koch built a home by Joshua Tree National Park, where temperatures can span from 32 degrees to over 100. The two opted for a glass enclosure with raw industrial style and green design that allowed them to live lightly on the land. iT House has floor-to-ceiling windows to take in the landscape, a suspended fireplace by Fire Orb for cold nights, and an abundance of spaces that open up to the outdoors.
Linda Taalman and Alan Koch built a home by Joshua Tree National Park, where temperatures can span from 32 degrees to over 100. The two opted for a glass enclosure with raw industrial style and green design that allowed them to live lightly on the land. iT House has floor-to-ceiling windows to take in the landscape, a suspended fireplace by Fire Orb for cold nights, and an abundance of spaces that open up to the outdoors.
The house was fully assembled in just 32 working days. “It was a wonderful, emotional thing to be able to put ourselves in the shoes of our clients,” describes Meelena.
The house was fully assembled in just 32 working days. “It was a wonderful, emotional thing to be able to put ourselves in the shoes of our clients,” describes Meelena.
The spa-style bathroom includes a 32" x 36" wet-dry shower with a rainfall shower head and a skylight above.
The spa-style bathroom includes a 32" x 36" wet-dry shower with a rainfall shower head and a skylight above.
Professor Rebecca Ginsburg will talk on February 16th at the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs.
Professor Rebecca Ginsburg will talk on February 16th at the Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs.
Part of the goal of the take-out window is to get people talking about political and social issues.
Part of the goal of the take-out window is to get people talking about political and social issues.
Mexico City–based architecture firm PPAA designed a 624-square-foot, modular concrete dwelling with a dusty pink finish as one of 32 housing proposals—each representing one of Mexico’s 32 states—designed for Laboratorio de Vivienda, a showcase of easily replicable, affordable, and environmentally friendly homes in Apan, Hidalgo. At a cost of just $18,000 to build, it employs locally sourced, cost-effective materials to keep within its tight budget.
Mexico City–based architecture firm PPAA designed a 624-square-foot, modular concrete dwelling with a dusty pink finish as one of 32 housing proposals—each representing one of Mexico’s 32 states—designed for Laboratorio de Vivienda, a showcase of easily replicable, affordable, and environmentally friendly homes in Apan, Hidalgo. At a cost of just $18,000 to build, it employs locally sourced, cost-effective materials to keep within its tight budget.
Lee Buchanan of Lee Build created a screen of white ash slats beside the kitchen as well as the entry. "The stairs are beautifully integrated into the kitchen so the kids and I are always talking and someone is always sitting on the bottom steps,
Lee Buchanan of Lee Build created a screen of white ash slats beside the kitchen as well as the entry. "The stairs are beautifully integrated into the kitchen so the kids and I are always talking and someone is always sitting on the bottom steps,
The Jaffa Hotel has a total of 120 hotel rooms and suites, along with a new six-story wing that features 32 private residences.
The Jaffa Hotel has a total of 120 hotel rooms and suites, along with a new six-story wing that features 32 private residences.
Greg Lynn designed a massive, color-changing installation for Swarovski that sat between the VIP lounge and the bathrooms.
Greg Lynn designed a massive, color-changing installation for Swarovski that sat between the VIP lounge and the bathrooms.
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The faceted corrugated metal ceiling opens up over the staircase, soaring to a height of 32 feet above the ground floor. Like much of the metalwork, the steel staircase and railing were fabricated by Tutto Ferro.
The faceted corrugated metal ceiling opens up over the staircase, soaring to a height of 32 feet above the ground floor. Like much of the metalwork, the steel staircase and railing were fabricated by Tutto Ferro.
This uber-green dwelling not only walks the walk, it talks the talk.
This uber-green dwelling not only walks the walk, it talks the talk.
The town of Vail has enlisted 359 Design's help to produce 32 affordable housing units in the Chamonix Vail project. The modular homes come in five different types and are fabricated in Idaho before being shipped to the site.
The town of Vail has enlisted 359 Design's help to produce 32 affordable housing units in the Chamonix Vail project. The modular homes come in five different types and are fabricated in Idaho before being shipped to the site.
Utopia VIP Club
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