The smooth, raven-hued island in this kitchen is made of oak with a thin stone countertop. A Foscarini Gregg Pendant hangs overhead.
The smooth, raven-hued island in this kitchen is made of oak with a thin stone countertop. A Foscarini Gregg Pendant hangs overhead.
The hexagonal backyard studio that Marlin and Ryan Hanson designed and built in British Columbia, Canada, is clad with western red cedar shakes and a metal roof.
The hexagonal backyard studio that Marlin and Ryan Hanson designed and built in British Columbia, Canada, is clad with western red cedar shakes and a metal roof.
The hexagonal backyard studio that Marlin and Ryan Hanson, of Hanson Land & Sea, designed and built in British Columbia, Canada, is clad with western red cedar shakes and a metal roof.
The hexagonal backyard studio that Marlin and Ryan Hanson, of Hanson Land & Sea, designed and built in British Columbia, Canada, is clad with western red cedar shakes and a metal roof.
The focus of the renovation was the kitchen, where the textures of tiles and brickwork play backdrop to considered, bespoke carpentry.
The focus of the renovation was the kitchen, where the textures of tiles and brickwork play backdrop to considered, bespoke carpentry.
Inspirational spaces
Inspirational spaces
Architect: Paul Rudolph

Location: New York, NY

Price: $28 million

If you had any doubt about the marketability of super-modern, verging on urbane 1970s maximalism, look no further than Paul Rudolph's fantastic 3,000-square-foot penthouse unit that he designed for himself at 23 Beekman Place. Jared Della Valle and Andrew Bernheimer (formerly of Della Valle Bernheimer) undertook a light renovation to update the spread.
Architect: Paul Rudolph Location: New York, NY Price: $28 million If you had any doubt about the marketability of super-modern, verging on urbane 1970s maximalism, look no further than Paul Rudolph's fantastic 3,000-square-foot penthouse unit that he designed for himself at 23 Beekman Place. Jared Della Valle and Andrew Bernheimer (formerly of Della Valle Bernheimer) undertook a light renovation to update the spread.
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.
A monumental German climate map enlivens the dining area, which also sports CH 23 & CH 30 chairs by Hans Wegner.
A monumental German climate map enlivens the dining area, which also sports CH 23 & CH 30 chairs by Hans Wegner.
Natural wood with original brickwork and microcement to create a minimalist yet warm kitchen area.
Natural wood with original brickwork and microcement to create a minimalist yet warm kitchen area.
The main aim of the project was to create a functional and beautiful kitchen that would let the parents keep an eye on their children's activities while they were cooking.
The main aim of the project was to create a functional and beautiful kitchen that would let the parents keep an eye on their children's activities while they were cooking.
An exterior Cot-Ten staircase leads to the couple's rooftop patio, designed to "gain view planes above the single-story neighboring cottages,
An exterior Cot-Ten staircase leads to the couple's rooftop patio, designed to "gain view planes above the single-story neighboring cottages,
Section C
Section C
Dark terrazzo finishes in the wet areas create a cooling calmness
Dark terrazzo finishes in the wet areas create a cooling calmness
LIVE. LOVE. LOFT.
LIVE. LOVE. LOFT.
Gravasoni Gray 23 dining chairs and a Flos Smithfield black pendant in the dining area.
Gravasoni Gray 23 dining chairs and a Flos Smithfield black pendant in the dining area.
The renovation and two-story extension of this 1880 Adelaide bungalow includes a 23-foot rear lot with a pool.
The renovation and two-story extension of this 1880 Adelaide bungalow includes a 23-foot rear lot with a pool.
23 Beekman has been featured in fashion shoots, TV shows, and movies—including a memorable fire drill scene from director Wes Anderson's 2001 cult favorite, "The Royal Tenenbaums."
23 Beekman has been featured in fashion shoots, TV shows, and movies—including a memorable fire drill scene from director Wes Anderson's 2001 cult favorite, "The Royal Tenenbaums."
Here's terrace that extends from the kitchen.
Here's terrace that extends from the kitchen.
The rock pattern on the steps to the bunk bed in the kids' room comes from small pieces of carpet.
The rock pattern on the steps to the bunk bed in the kids' room comes from small pieces of carpet.
Arbel’s projects—both products and architectural commissions—follow a chronological numbering system. The house itself is his 23rd design, while the one-of-a-kind glass pendants that accent nearly every room like a starscape are called “28.”
Arbel’s projects—both products and architectural commissions—follow a chronological numbering system. The house itself is his 23rd design, while the one-of-a-kind glass pendants that accent nearly every room like a starscape are called “28.”
Illustration via drawastickman.com.
Illustration via drawastickman.com.
The living and dining room look out to the central courtyard, promoting indoor/outdoor living. Here, five doors slide into a pocket in the wall to create a nearly 23-foot-wide opening on one side looking into the garden. Another set on the opposite side enhances cross ventilation.
The living and dining room look out to the central courtyard, promoting indoor/outdoor living. Here, five doors slide into a pocket in the wall to create a nearly 23-foot-wide opening on one side looking into the garden. Another set on the opposite side enhances cross ventilation.
The rear opens up 23 feet, and the glass doors pocket into the wall.
The rear opens up 23 feet, and the glass doors pocket into the wall.
One of the witticisms found on livethesheendream.com.
One of the witticisms found on livethesheendream.com.
23' x 13' Detached Garage
23' x 13' Detached Garage
23 San Marino Court's flat top, post-and-beam facade.
23 San Marino Court's flat top, post-and-beam facade.
The new shower is wrapped in 12" x 23" Calacata Gold porcelain tiles from Porcelanosa.
The new shower is wrapped in 12" x 23" Calacata Gold porcelain tiles from Porcelanosa.
Operable walnut shutters shed dappled light from windows throughout 23.2.
Operable walnut shutters shed dappled light from windows throughout 23.2.
Surrounded on all sides by a sweeping Canadian hayfield, the 23.2 House is an angular ode to rural life.
Surrounded on all sides by a sweeping Canadian hayfield, the 23.2 House is an angular ode to rural life.
The 700-square-foot cabin features a steeply pitched roof that is nearly 23 feet in height.
The 700-square-foot cabin features a steeply pitched roof that is nearly 23 feet in height.
A tulip table with a honed marble Carrara top (from DWR) is surrounded by Carl Hansen ch23 Hans Wagner chairs.
A tulip table with a honed marble Carrara top (from DWR) is surrounded by Carl Hansen ch23 Hans Wagner chairs.
At 23 years old, self-taught designer Mariah Hoffman set out to craft her own 156-square-foot sanctuary.
At 23 years old, self-taught designer Mariah Hoffman set out to craft her own 156-square-foot sanctuary.
The top floor can also be used as a meditation space or yoga room, and has a ceiling height of nearly 23 feet.
The top floor can also be used as a meditation space or yoga room, and has a ceiling height of nearly 23 feet.
The house has under floor hydronic heating and cooling sustained by a 23 KW solar PV system.
The house has under floor hydronic heating and cooling sustained by a 23 KW solar PV system.

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