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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.
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.
Inspirational spaces
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.
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.
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.
The lettuce grown at Bi-Rite’s farm doesn’t travel far to reach the store. Image courtesy Bi-Rite Market.
The lettuce grown at Bi-Rite’s farm doesn’t travel far to reach the store. Image courtesy Bi-Rite Market.
A bi-fold metal door doubles as a shade canopy along the front of the home. The door easily raises and lowers, as needed, to provide additional protection and security for the interior.
A bi-fold metal door doubles as a shade canopy along the front of the home. The door easily raises and lowers, as needed, to provide additional protection and security for the interior.
The bi-level car barn, a spare, timber-clad structure with an A-frame roof, nods to traditional farmhouses, but is “sleek and contemporary in spirit,” says Geremia. Inspired by an old photo of a porcelain farmhouse sink, it features polished concrete floors.
The bi-level car barn, a spare, timber-clad structure with an A-frame roof, nods to traditional farmhouses, but is “sleek and contemporary in spirit,” says Geremia. Inspired by an old photo of a porcelain farmhouse sink, it features polished concrete floors.
The courtyard divides the "bi-nuclear" house into adult areas and children's areas, including a playroom.
The courtyard divides the "bi-nuclear" house into adult areas and children's areas, including a playroom.
Mikei calls this space the "reading nook," which is complete with six stainless steel shelves from Kiosk48th filled with colorful accessories from Bi-Rite, HAY, MoMA, and DWR. The vintage chairs sit over a rug from Mush Studios.
Mikei calls this space the "reading nook," which is complete with six stainless steel shelves from Kiosk48th filled with colorful accessories from Bi-Rite, HAY, MoMA, and DWR. The vintage chairs sit over a rug from Mush Studios.
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.
Illustration via drawastickman.com.
Illustration via drawastickman.com.
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.
The bi-fold glass wall opens up to, and celebrates, the pool house's natural setting.
The bi-fold glass wall opens up to, and celebrates, the pool house's natural setting.
A sleek NanaWall bi-fold door system opens the home to a back terrace that overlooks the lush backyard.
A sleek NanaWall bi-fold door system opens the home to a back terrace that overlooks the lush backyard.
Outdoor views fill the bedroom, which is simply furnished with the likes of matching bi-level nightstands.
Outdoor views fill the bedroom, which is simply furnished with the likes of matching bi-level nightstands.
This giant bi-fold door opens up to a covered boardwalk-style walkway and the backyard.
This giant bi-fold door opens up to a covered boardwalk-style walkway and the backyard.
One of the witticisms found on livethesheendream.com.
One of the witticisms found on livethesheendream.com.
Sitting Room with bi-fold windows and views of the Bay Area cities, bay and lovlieness
Sitting Room with bi-fold windows and views of the Bay Area cities, bay and lovlieness
Bi-fold doors on either side of the wedge-shaped patio open the dining area and living room up to the outdoors.
Bi-fold doors on either side of the wedge-shaped patio open the dining area and living room up to the outdoors.
One of the highlights of the home is the glass bi-fold doors, which emphasize the L.A. residents' embrace of indoor-outdoor living.
One of the highlights of the home is the glass bi-fold doors, which emphasize the L.A. residents' embrace of indoor-outdoor living.
The living room in the cabin melds contemporary furnishings with rustic elements like the Capital Lighting 4912BI-000 Pearson chandeliers.
The living room in the cabin melds contemporary furnishings with rustic elements like the Capital Lighting 4912BI-000 Pearson chandeliers.
Douglas fir cladding that leads into the foyer conceals the garage, which is a 24-foot-wide, top-hung, bi-fold door.
Douglas fir cladding that leads into the foyer conceals the garage, which is a 24-foot-wide, top-hung, bi-fold door.
Bi-fold sliding Marvin doors recall steel-framed factory windows, yet are actually built of black-painted wood and insulated glass.
Bi-fold sliding Marvin doors recall steel-framed factory windows, yet are actually built of black-painted wood and insulated glass.
At the opposite end of the wing is a sunlit home office, featuring distinct vertical windows and bi-fold doors which open onto the lush landscape.
At the opposite end of the wing is a sunlit home office, featuring distinct vertical windows and bi-fold doors which open onto the lush landscape.
Wood panel shutters in the style of Dutch doors allow for simultaneous privacy and sunlight in the bedroom. Antonio purchased the yellow Kartell storage pieces at Bi-Rite Studio in Brooklyn.
Wood panel shutters in the style of Dutch doors allow for simultaneous privacy and sunlight in the bedroom. Antonio purchased the yellow Kartell storage pieces at Bi-Rite Studio in Brooklyn.
Bi-fold doors connect the main residence to the backyard, which features a large swimming pool, a 200-square-foot pool house, and an outdoor kitchen.
Bi-fold doors connect the main residence to the backyard, which features a large swimming pool, a 200-square-foot pool house, and an outdoor kitchen.
Limestone used on the exterior was employed inside as well, creating material continuity on the interior and exterior. Minimalistic bi-folding doors separate the screened porch from the voluminous pine-clad family room.
Limestone used on the exterior was employed inside as well, creating material continuity on the interior and exterior. Minimalistic bi-folding doors separate the screened porch from the voluminous pine-clad family room.
In the kitchen, blue cabinets add a pop of color to the wood-clad interior. Large bi-fold doors intensify the indoor-outdoor connection, extending the living space to the adjacent decking.
In the kitchen, blue cabinets add a pop of color to the wood-clad interior. Large bi-fold doors intensify the indoor-outdoor connection, extending the living space to the adjacent decking.
Ulysses word cloud poster from beautifulwordsbeautifulart.com.
Ulysses word cloud poster from beautifulwordsbeautifulart.com.
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.
Antonio designed and made the Perspex towel rack in the bathroom when he couldn't find one that suited the space. The Polo stool by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell is from Bi-Rite Studio in Brooklyn.
Antonio designed and made the Perspex towel rack in the bathroom when he couldn't find one that suited the space. The Polo stool by Anna Castelli Ferrieri for Kartell is from Bi-Rite Studio in Brooklyn.
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.
The great room is designed for indoor/outdoor living. The floor-to-ceiling glass wall at the back of the space (which is just a slice of the all-glass rear) includes a bi-fold NanaWall door system that opens the home to an outdoor terrace and the lush surroundings.
The great room is designed for indoor/outdoor living. The floor-to-ceiling glass wall at the back of the space (which is just a slice of the all-glass rear) includes a bi-fold NanaWall door system that opens the home to an outdoor terrace and the lush surroundings.
Lastly, a rooftop deck flanks an open-air studio. Designed to mimic the post-and-beam style, the unique workshop features accordion doors on one side and a custom-built, bi-fold garage door along another.
Lastly, a rooftop deck flanks an open-air studio. Designed to mimic the post-and-beam style, the unique workshop features accordion doors on one side and a custom-built, bi-fold garage door along another.

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