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Join Dwell as we hand out the Dwell Vision Award at 82Mercer on the evening of Saturday, October 11, starting at 5:30 p.m., honoring progressive design that contributes to the betterment of our world. The evening includes wine tasting, live auction, music and hors d' oeuvres. RSVP to whitney@dwell.com.
Join Dwell as we hand out the Dwell Vision Award at 82Mercer on the evening of Saturday, October 11, starting at 5:30 p.m., honoring progressive design that contributes to the betterment of our world. The evening includes wine tasting, live auction, music and hors d' oeuvres. RSVP to whitney@dwell.com.
The 82-foot-long pool gets quite a lot of use by Jeff and Millie, and especially by the kids, who are both on the local swim team.
The 82-foot-long pool gets quite a lot of use by Jeff and Millie, and especially by the kids, who are both on the local swim team.
Settled on a picturesque hillside in Orinda, California, the Connect 8+2 has a warm, welcoming energy with a clean, modern edge.
Settled on a picturesque hillside in Orinda, California, the Connect 8+2 has a warm, welcoming energy with a clean, modern edge.
The interior is enclosed in pine plywood with black, perforated leather accents. Wall insulation maxes out at 8.2 inches in order to maintain a comfortable interior temperature.
The interior is enclosed in pine plywood with black, perforated leather accents. Wall insulation maxes out at 8.2 inches in order to maintain a comfortable interior temperature.
This bi-level bungalow's building envelope was increased by only 82 square feet, but now showcases an open-plan kitchen-living-dining area and loads of natural light.
This bi-level bungalow's building envelope was increased by only 82 square feet, but now showcases an open-plan kitchen-living-dining area and loads of natural light.
Lexikon 82 typewriter designed in 1975 by Mario Bellini, A. Macchi Cassia, G. Pasini, and S. Pasqui for Olivetti.
Lexikon 82 typewriter designed in 1975 by Mario Bellini, A. Macchi Cassia, G. Pasini, and S. Pasqui for Olivetti.
Stefanie sits on a Resource Furniture Murphy bed. It conserves space and 82-year-old Irmhild Liang finds it easy to open. “Building the ADU made sense because we wanted to be closer to my mother. You don’t realize how lonely your parents can be—and how much more they might be doing,” she notes.
Stefanie sits on a Resource Furniture Murphy bed. It conserves space and 82-year-old Irmhild Liang finds it easy to open. “Building the ADU made sense because we wanted to be closer to my mother. You don’t realize how lonely your parents can be—and how much more they might be doing,” she notes.
Inspirational spaces
Inspirational spaces
An ornate, main-level hallway stretches 82 feet.
An ornate, main-level hallway stretches 82 feet.
Paseo 82 in México by Sobrado + Ugalde Arquitectos
Paseo 82 in México by Sobrado + Ugalde Arquitectos
Paseo 82 in México by Sobrado + Ugalde Arquitectos
Paseo 82 in México by Sobrado + Ugalde Arquitectos
Paseo 82 in México by Sobrado + Ugalde Arquitectos
Paseo 82 in México by Sobrado + Ugalde Arquitectos
Paseo 82 in México by Sobrado + Ugalde Arquitectos
Paseo 82 in México by Sobrado + Ugalde Arquitectos
Paseo 82 in México by Sobrado + Ugalde Arquitectos
Paseo 82 in México by Sobrado + Ugalde Arquitectos
Paseo 82 in México by Sobrado + Ugalde Arquitectos
Paseo 82 in México by Sobrado + Ugalde Arquitectos
Paseo 82 in México by Sobrado + Ugalde Arquitectos
Paseo 82 in México by Sobrado + Ugalde Arquitectos
Paseo 82 in México by Sobrado + Ugalde Arquitectos
Paseo 82 in México by Sobrado + Ugalde Arquitectos
Paseo 82 in México by Sobrado + Ugalde Arquitectos
Paseo 82 in México by Sobrado + Ugalde Arquitectos
Paseo 82 in México by Sobrado + Ugalde Arquitectos
Paseo 82 in México by Sobrado + Ugalde Arquitectos
Paseo 82 in México by Sobrado + Ugalde Arquitectos
Paseo 82 in México by Sobrado + Ugalde Arquitectos
Paseo 82 in México by Sobrado + Ugalde Arquitectos
Paseo 82 in México by Sobrado + Ugalde Arquitectos
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.
An L-shaped living, dining, and kitchen area overlook the backyard via full-height, triple-paned units from European Architectural Supply. "These high-performing European windows have substantial frames that are designed to not conduct cold and are also very well-sealed," the architects add. They used Schuco AWS75 Aluminium for the large first-floor units and Schuco SI82 uPVC for the smaller second-floor units. The striking drapery is from The Shade Store.
An L-shaped living, dining, and kitchen area overlook the backyard via full-height, triple-paned units from European Architectural Supply. "These high-performing European windows have substantial frames that are designed to not conduct cold and are also very well-sealed," the architects add. They used Schuco AWS75 Aluminium for the large first-floor units and Schuco SI82 uPVC for the smaller second-floor units. The striking drapery is from The Shade Store.
The innovative skyscraper, which is 82 stories tall, features an undulating shape designed to capture views of Chicago landmarks.
The innovative skyscraper, which is 82 stories tall, features an undulating shape designed to capture views of Chicago landmarks.
Measuring 23 feet long and 8.2 feet wide, the historic trailer features an open, light-filled layout, with the main living spaces located toward the front.
Measuring 23 feet long and 8.2 feet wide, the historic trailer features an open, light-filled layout, with the main living spaces located toward the front.
Square No. 82 & No. 83, Diptych, 2007, Masking tape, acrylic on panel, 48 x 48 inches
Square No. 82 & No. 83, Diptych, 2007, Masking tape, acrylic on panel, 48 x 48 inches
Here's a look at all four colors in the line of Planter Boxes. They sell for $48 each or $82 for a pair. They come in white, cobalt, salmon, or gray.
Here's a look at all four colors in the line of Planter Boxes. They sell for $48 each or $82 for a pair. They come in white, cobalt, salmon, or gray.
With over 18 new escalators installed, the design has no shortage of potential viewpoints. The design is 82 feet tall, uses 140 tons of steel, and soars through the atrium thanks to its double-curved parabolic shape.
With over 18 new escalators installed, the design has no shortage of potential viewpoints. The design is 82 feet tall, uses 140 tons of steel, and soars through the atrium thanks to its double-curved parabolic shape.
Jeanne Gang, of the firm Studio Gang, gets the Publique treatment here as her newly-completed Aqua Tower in Chicago is represented by it's undulating facade. At 82 floors, it's the tallest skyscraper ever designed by a woman.
Jeanne Gang, of the firm Studio Gang, gets the Publique treatment here as her newly-completed Aqua Tower in Chicago is represented by it's undulating facade. At 82 floors, it's the tallest skyscraper ever designed by a woman.
The glass-and-steel Taghkanic House is set far back from Old Route 82, making it invisible from the street. The main pavilion—which is only a section of the full structure—is about 1,800 square feet and looks out to incredible views of the Catskill Mountains.
The glass-and-steel Taghkanic House is set far back from Old Route 82, making it invisible from the street. The main pavilion—which is only a section of the full structure—is about 1,800 square feet and looks out to incredible views of the Catskill Mountains.
Completed in 2008, the Mountain Dwellings is the second of BIG’s three projects in Ørestad, a new neighborhood in Copenhagen where development is attracting many new inhabitants. The result does looks like a mountain—hence the building’s name and the inspiration for the mural of Mount Everest that adorns the 82-foot-high facade.
Completed in 2008, the Mountain Dwellings is the second of BIG’s three projects in Ørestad, a new neighborhood in Copenhagen where development is attracting many new inhabitants. The result does looks like a mountain—hence the building’s name and the inspiration for the mural of Mount Everest that adorns the 82-foot-high facade.
My first view of BedZED, located in the southern London suburbs. This 82 unit mixed office/townhome community continues to impact my thinking about where our communities need to evolve to this day. It is beautiful, livable, durable, and uses nearly zero energy on a net annual basis.
My first view of BedZED, located in the southern London suburbs. This 82 unit mixed office/townhome community continues to impact my thinking about where our communities need to evolve to this day. It is beautiful, livable, durable, and uses nearly zero energy on a net annual basis.
Japanese architect Kosaku Matsumoto revamped the ground floor of a narrow Tokyo residence, replacing a window that frames a dull view of the opposite house with a 6.6 by 8.2 feet mirror that would enlarge the space with a reflection of the interiors. “The idea was to abandon the use of this window that had no view, and instead reflect views of the interior space,” says Matsumoto
Japanese architect Kosaku Matsumoto revamped the ground floor of a narrow Tokyo residence, replacing a window that frames a dull view of the opposite house with a 6.6 by 8.2 feet mirror that would enlarge the space with a reflection of the interiors. “The idea was to abandon the use of this window that had no view, and instead reflect views of the interior space,” says Matsumoto
Illustration via drawastickman.com.
Illustration via drawastickman.com.
One of the witticisms found on livethesheendream.com.
One of the witticisms found on livethesheendream.com.

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