Inspirational spaces

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.

Meg Czaja's Subtle Play series of furniture injects childlike wonder into everyday forms, as in the Oblio stool.

Thijske Noordhoek relaxes in her study-cum-bedroom.

Because the apartment occupies an "ochava" (a corner of the building), the architects sheathed the curved exterior of the balcony to become a translucent, wave-like structure.

Local flora is brought indoors to inject life into the atrium. The Chaca tree serves as a major focal point.

Along one side of the home, Chaya relaxes on a Isabbo sofa From La Redoute and enjoys a sunken pool deck.

TUMBONA DEDO by Cuchara Diseño México 2015 www.cucharadiseno.com

TUMBONA DEDO by Cuchara Diseño México 2015 www.cucharadiseno.com

TUMBONA DEDO by Cuchara Diseño México 2015 www.cucharadiseno.com

Giant curved concrete windows are a telling detail in the supposed history of a home in the French countryside. Owner Marc Chaya tapped architect Julien Pilon to revamp the interior of the striking home.

Un, Dos, Cha Cha Cha“A modern house design with a touch of Tiki, and, of course, a glowing lightbox sign,” Murphy says. “My wife who is from Spain was singing ‘Un, dos, cha cha cha’ one day and I though it was the perfect fit for the house.”

Horska chata Tereza | Moooi.com Heracleum by Bertjan Pot: www.moooi.com/...... Horska chata Tereza - Czech Republic, Horni Mala Upa, Design by: ADR s.r.o. Petr Kolar, Ales Lapka, Photograoher: Iveta Kopicova 2y

Illustration via drawastickman.com.

Photo from blackandwtf.tumblr.com

One of the witticisms found on livethesheendream.com.

The DEDO COLLECTION by CUCHARA

Balcony, Chajja View

Stuart Piercy, Guan Lee, and Karim Chaya’s tiles celebrate the beauty of imperfections.

bookcases from the DEDO COLLECTION by CUCHARA

Coat Hanger DEDO from DEDO COLLECTION by CUCHARA

Tumbona and Mesa Circuito, from DEDO COLLECTION by CUCHARA

Tumbona DEDO from Cuchara Diseño

Tumbona DEDO from Cuchara Diseño

Tumbona DEDO from Cuchara Diseño

DEDO Bench from DEDO COLLECTION by CUCHARA

Sillón DEDO from DEDO COLLECTION by CUCHARA

CONSOLA DEDO from DEDO COLLECTION by CUCHARA

Sillón DEDO from DEDO COLLECTION by CUCHARA

Mesa Circuito from DEDO COLLECTION by CUCHARA

DEDO Bench from DEDO COLLECTION by CUCHARA

Rocking Chair DEDO from DEDO COLLECTION by CUCHARA

Bookcase B2 from DEDO COLLECTION by CUCHARA

Tumbona and Table "circuito" from DEDO collection by Cuchara

Birgitte Ginge and Madeline Williamson imagined their golden years in a loft that mirrored their urbane sensibilities and professions in music and academia. So when they fell in love with a piece of land in the breathtaking Rio Chama watershed of northern New Mexico, the couple sought an architect who could harmonize their interests with the environment. Ginge takes us through the union of landscape, architects, clients, and contractors.

Ulysses word cloud poster from beautifulwordsbeautifulart.com.