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Janet Echelman’s “She Changes” One of Echleman’s previous pieces, located in Porto, Portugal, it has inspired people to gather underneath, even though it’s located across from a four-lane highway. Credit: Enrique Diaz
Janet Echelman’s “She Changes” One of Echleman’s previous pieces, located in Porto, Portugal, it has inspired people to gather underneath, even though it’s located across from a four-lane highway. Credit: Enrique Diaz
The ever-changing daylight, plus the use of curtains and lighting options, means that Ahlgren and Lökaas enjoy a variety of different atmospheres.
The ever-changing daylight, plus the use of curtains and lighting options, means that Ahlgren and Lökaas enjoy a variety of different atmospheres.
The ever-changing daylight, plus the use of curtains and lighting options, means that Ahlgren and Lökaas enjoy a variety of different atmospheres.
The ever-changing daylight, plus the use of curtains and lighting options, means that Ahlgren and Lökaas enjoy a variety of different atmospheres.
The ever-changing daylight, plus the use of curtains and lighting options, means that Ahlgren and Lökaas enjoy a variety of different atmospheres.
The ever-changing daylight, plus the use of curtains and lighting options, means that Ahlgren and Lökaas enjoy a variety of different atmospheres.
A true piece of art made from an oval stainless steel sheet, folded and polished by hand, the Anamorphosis Mirror creates a silver disc in an angle of the room, like an eyelet opening onto a new moving space. Up close, Anamorphosis is an ideal mirror for make-up, because it shows the three dimensions of the face: the front and both sides. As you move away from it, the oval is distorted and displays moving and fluid images of its environment, until visible from only one place in the room, when the mirror itself becomes a perfect disc.
A true piece of art made from an oval stainless steel sheet, folded and polished by hand, the Anamorphosis Mirror creates a silver disc in an angle of the room, like an eyelet opening onto a new moving space. Up close, Anamorphosis is an ideal mirror for make-up, because it shows the three dimensions of the face: the front and both sides. As you move away from it, the oval is distorted and displays moving and fluid images of its environment, until visible from only one place in the room, when the mirror itself becomes a perfect disc.
Other programming for Design Live You Give a Damn: LIVE! will include panels on the post-Hurricane Sandy reconstruction process, the Sports for Change program in Africa, and the Pillars of Sustainable Education program. Additionally, be sure to catch Architecture for Humanity’s Executive Director, Eric Cesal, who will be participating in a conversation on building for resiliency on October 9.
Other programming for Design Live You Give a Damn: LIVE! will include panels on the post-Hurricane Sandy reconstruction process, the Sports for Change program in Africa, and the Pillars of Sustainable Education program. Additionally, be sure to catch Architecture for Humanity’s Executive Director, Eric Cesal, who will be participating in a conversation on building for resiliency on October 9.
The Highbridge Center was built in 1936 by the Works Progress Administration and is a popular public swimming destination in the summer. Photo by Michael Moran.
The Highbridge Center was built in 1936 by the Works Progress Administration and is a popular public swimming destination in the summer. Photo by Michael Moran.
In a narrow residual area between the breezeway and the house's northern elevation, Cohen created a so-called "skinny space," with a changing area accessible to the outdoor shower.
In a narrow residual area between the breezeway and the house's northern elevation, Cohen created a so-called "skinny space," with a changing area accessible to the outdoor shower.
Built-in shelves and a changing table by Ducduc in Hawk’s room offer ample storage.
Built-in shelves and a changing table by Ducduc in Hawk’s room offer ample storage.
Covered lockers for swimmers are situated right by the pool. Photo by Michael Moran.
Covered lockers for swimmers are situated right by the pool. Photo by Michael Moran.
The ever-changing daylight, plus the use of curtains and lighting options, means that Ahlgren and Lökaas enjoy a variety of different atmospheres.
The ever-changing daylight, plus the use of curtains and lighting options, means that Ahlgren and Lökaas enjoy a variety of different atmospheres.
Denver’s ever-changing skyline showcases an eclectic mix of architectural styles.
Denver’s ever-changing skyline showcases an eclectic mix of architectural styles.
Despite their fidelity to the original structure, the residents made small changes, notably in the kitchen: The wood-veneered island was moved to create more circulation space behind it and finished in white lacquer and stainless steel. Wood cabinetry above the island was exchanged for a steel ventilation unit.
Despite their fidelity to the original structure, the residents made small changes, notably in the kitchen: The wood-veneered island was moved to create more circulation space behind it and finished in white lacquer and stainless steel. Wood cabinetry above the island was exchanged for a steel ventilation unit.
The Golden Steer shows that for all the change, some things just stay the same.
The Golden Steer shows that for all the change, some things just stay the same.
The residence at 1111 Williams Boulevard in Springfield, Illinois, was designed by late architect and Illinois School of Architecture professor Jack Sherman Baker in 1968.
The residence at 1111 Williams Boulevard in Springfield, Illinois, was designed by late architect and Illinois School of Architecture professor Jack Sherman Baker in 1968.
For the duo of young architects behind the firm Atherton Keener, the harsh, ever-changing light of Phoenix, Arizona, desert served as inspiration for their minimal and malleable home.
For the duo of young architects behind the firm Atherton Keener, the harsh, ever-changing light of Phoenix, Arizona, desert served as inspiration for their minimal and malleable home.
A view across the kitchen counter to the living room reveals different shades of changing light.
A view across the kitchen counter to the living room reveals different shades of changing light.
"We hope that in time the house will make the client's lifestyle better by providing spaces that can change as they progress in life, much like how an outdoor space constantly changes with the environment," say the architects.
"We hope that in time the house will make the client's lifestyle better by providing spaces that can change as they progress in life, much like how an outdoor space constantly changes with the environment," say the architects.
Oppenheim teamed up with Dwell to create a virtual forest in Herzog & de Meuron's 1111 Lincoln Road parking structure in Miami Beach.
Oppenheim teamed up with Dwell to create a virtual forest in Herzog & de Meuron's 1111 Lincoln Road parking structure in Miami Beach.
Here, two versions of the modern, clean-lined baby's changing table and dresser. On the left, Ducduc's hardwood Austin 3-Drawer Changer ($1595) and on the right, the Skip Changer Dresser by Babyletto, which combines New Zealand hardwood and MDF ($399). Both come with antitip hardware and removable changing trays. The price difference can be attributed to Ducduc's made-in-the-USA hardwood construction with rabbited joints and hand craftsmanship.
Here, two versions of the modern, clean-lined baby's changing table and dresser. On the left, Ducduc's hardwood Austin 3-Drawer Changer ($1595) and on the right, the Skip Changer Dresser by Babyletto, which combines New Zealand hardwood and MDF ($399). Both come with antitip hardware and removable changing trays. The price difference can be attributed to Ducduc's made-in-the-USA hardwood construction with rabbited joints and hand craftsmanship.
“This exhibition is a glimpse into Charles and Ray’s daily lives,” says Sussman. “They were changing the world, and the way that is expressed in this exhibit is a part of how they changed the world that is not known to everybody.” The quotes interact with everyday objects such as scissors, a rebus drawn by Charles and a re-creation of Ray’s table, flanked by new Eames LCM chairs. “There’s no vintage furniture in the exhibition,” notes Demetrios. “Charles and Ray were continually designing for tomorrow.”
“This exhibition is a glimpse into Charles and Ray’s daily lives,” says Sussman. “They were changing the world, and the way that is expressed in this exhibit is a part of how they changed the world that is not known to everybody.” The quotes interact with everyday objects such as scissors, a rebus drawn by Charles and a re-creation of Ray’s table, flanked by new Eames LCM chairs. “There’s no vintage furniture in the exhibition,” notes Demetrios. “Charles and Ray were continually designing for tomorrow.”
Curtis completely overhauled the shelving, changing the shapes of the niches and covering them in micro-cement.
Curtis completely overhauled the shelving, changing the shapes of the niches and covering them in micro-cement.
The home's small size allows it to be easily transportable. "You can rapidly respond to changing circumstances and environments,
The home's small size allows it to be easily transportable. "You can rapidly respond to changing circumstances and environments,
The skylights are constantly changing the home's interiors. It's "not just day/night, or dark/light," says Bernheimer, "but the quality of light...changes at any given hour, depending on where clouds are, where the sun is, whether the moon is full or not, all dependent on the time of day, time of year, and so forth."
The skylights are constantly changing the home's interiors. It's "not just day/night, or dark/light," says Bernheimer, "but the quality of light...changes at any given hour, depending on where clouds are, where the sun is, whether the moon is full or not, all dependent on the time of day, time of year, and so forth."
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.
Despite the drastic changes within, the exterior of Martin’s home has remained intact throughout the years.
Despite the drastic changes within, the exterior of Martin’s home has remained intact throughout the years.
Relocating the kitchen door and changing the windows to high, small units created much more space for storage.
Relocating the kitchen door and changing the windows to high, small units created much more space for storage.
Upscale finishes and appointments in the Ivy’s residences include 9’ to 11’11” ceilings, luxury plank flooring, and designer kitchens with Quartz countertops, polished tile backsplashes, stainless-steel appliances, wine refrigerators, and gas ranges.
Upscale finishes and appointments in the Ivy’s residences include 9’ to 11’11” ceilings, luxury plank flooring, and designer kitchens with Quartz countertops, polished tile backsplashes, stainless-steel appliances, wine refrigerators, and gas ranges.
Thanks to an existing functional layout and adequate size, there wasn't much need to change the plan of the kitchen and the placement of appliances and plumbing.
Thanks to an existing functional layout and adequate size, there wasn't much need to change the plan of the kitchen and the placement of appliances and plumbing.
The 1968 house’s shape—a rounded triangle topped with a sweeping concrete roofline that suggests a helmet as it rises above huge banks of windows—lends itself totally to Kukkapuro’s philosophy. “It is a structure in waiting, prone to change as the landscape around it—not yet a form, rather a possibility,” he says. “It changes in harmony with the seasons and the moods of its inhabitants.”
The 1968 house’s shape—a rounded triangle topped with a sweeping concrete roofline that suggests a helmet as it rises above huge banks of windows—lends itself totally to Kukkapuro’s philosophy. “It is a structure in waiting, prone to change as the landscape around it—not yet a form, rather a possibility,” he says. “It changes in harmony with the seasons and the moods of its inhabitants.”
The Alerce shingles change color when it rains, moving from red to grey. “It’s alive,” says Marambio.
The Alerce shingles change color when it rains, moving from red to grey. “It’s alive,” says Marambio.
The staircase was moved to the other side of the room and is now a sculptural focal point, thanks to a striking material change from wood to concrete.
The staircase was moved to the other side of the room and is now a sculptural focal point, thanks to a striking material change from wood to concrete.
“During summer there is so much greenery, and it grows and changes every day. It’s very different in the autumn and winter—even the acoustics are different,
“During summer there is so much greenery, and it grows and changes every day. It’s very different in the autumn and winter—even the acoustics are different,
The sunken living room is just one of many grade changes inside the structure. “We were adamant that we didn’t want something domestic,” says Andrew. “We wanted something surprising, that was hyper-animated, and that, when you moved through it, changed all the time.” The sofa, designed by the couple and Levenbetts, is upholstered in cotton velvet. The Habibi side tables are by Philipp Mainzer for e15, the fireplace tools by Fort Standard, and the doors by Fleetwood.
The sunken living room is just one of many grade changes inside the structure. “We were adamant that we didn’t want something domestic,” says Andrew. “We wanted something surprising, that was hyper-animated, and that, when you moved through it, changed all the time.” The sofa, designed by the couple and Levenbetts, is upholstered in cotton velvet. The Habibi side tables are by Philipp Mainzer for e15, the fireplace tools by Fort Standard, and the doors by Fleetwood.

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