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"Alexander Girard: An Uncommon Vision" showcases textiles, furniture, and other objects that Girard designed as head of Herman Miller's textiles division, and for private clients like Braniff International Airways. Photo courtesy of Herman Miller.
"Alexander Girard: An Uncommon Vision" showcases textiles, furniture, and other objects that Girard designed as head of Herman Miller's textiles division, and for private clients like Braniff International Airways. Photo courtesy of Herman Miller.
FULL CIRCLE VISION GLOBE Tecnodidattica Ligure has been producing some of the world’s finest globes for more than half a century. Among them is its collection of Atmosphere globes, conceived by revered Danish designers Claus Jensen and Henrik Holbaek. Each meticulously detailed globe is blown much like glass and assembled by gifted craftsmen in Italy.
FULL CIRCLE VISION GLOBE Tecnodidattica Ligure has been producing some of the world’s finest globes for more than half a century. Among them is its collection of Atmosphere globes, conceived by revered Danish designers Claus Jensen and Henrik Holbaek. Each meticulously detailed globe is blown much like glass and assembled by gifted craftsmen in Italy.
The Vision of Paolo Soleri: Prophet in the DesertDirector Lisa Scafuro documents the life of visionary architect Paolo Soleri, the subject of the recent Rewind story appearing in our September 2013 issue. Here's a clip:
The Vision of Paolo Soleri: Prophet in the DesertDirector Lisa Scafuro documents the life of visionary architect Paolo Soleri, the subject of the recent Rewind story appearing in our September 2013 issue. Here's a clip:
A large-scale photo of Girard greets visitors to the exhibition space. At left is a display case devoted to the short-lived Textiles & Objects store that Girard opened in New York City in 1961. Photo courtesy of Herman Miller.
A large-scale photo of Girard greets visitors to the exhibition space. At left is a display case devoted to the short-lived Textiles & Objects store that Girard opened in New York City in 1961. Photo courtesy of Herman Miller.
The exterior of the exhibition space at 446 West 14th Street. Image courtesy of Herman Miller.
The exterior of the exhibition space at 446 West 14th Street. Image courtesy of Herman Miller.
Attendees including David and Jane Walentes (of Jane's Carousel, right) attended the award ceremony. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Attendees including David and Jane Walentes (of Jane's Carousel, right) attended the award ceremony. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
A wonderful mix of designers, architects and press listened in as the Dwell Vision Award winner was announced. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
A wonderful mix of designers, architects and press listened in as the Dwell Vision Award winner was announced. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Young designers from Egg Collective listened in as Dwell President Michela O'Connor Abrams gave an inspiring speech to kick off the evening. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Young designers from Egg Collective listened in as Dwell President Michela O'Connor Abrams gave an inspiring speech to kick off the evening. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Dwell President Michela O'Connor Abrams with Dwell Vision Award Finalist Paul Appleton of Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects with Dwell Editor-in-Chief Amanda Dameron and Carey Smith, CEO of Big Ass Fans (corporate sponsor). Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Dwell President Michela O'Connor Abrams with Dwell Vision Award Finalist Paul Appleton of Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects with Dwell Editor-in-Chief Amanda Dameron and Carey Smith, CEO of Big Ass Fans (corporate sponsor). Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Girard designed the Color Wheel ottomans, shown here, for Braniff International Airways as part of a top-to-bottom rebranding effort in 1965. A reproduction of a poster that Girard designed for his Textiles & Objects store, hangs on the wall at right. Photo courtesy of Herman Miller.
Girard designed the Color Wheel ottomans, shown here, for Braniff International Airways as part of a top-to-bottom rebranding effort in 1965. A reproduction of a poster that Girard designed for his Textiles & Objects store, hangs on the wall at right. Photo courtesy of Herman Miller.
A sitting room in the back is outfitted with marble-topped Splayed Leg tables (foreground), one of the Girard pieces that Herman Miller is reintroducing. Three of Girard's screen-printed environmental enrichment panels—from left, "Knot," "Eyes," and "Black and White"—hang on the wall above the couch. Photo courtesy of Herman Miller.
A sitting room in the back is outfitted with marble-topped Splayed Leg tables (foreground), one of the Girard pieces that Herman Miller is reintroducing. Three of Girard's screen-printed environmental enrichment panels—from left, "Knot," "Eyes," and "Black and White"—hang on the wall above the couch. Photo courtesy of Herman Miller.
Attendees were ferried by private water taxi to the event at the historic Jane's Carousel in DUMBO. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Attendees were ferried by private water taxi to the event at the historic Jane's Carousel in DUMBO. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
The inaugural Dwell Vision Award celebrates design innovation that is technically and artistically groundbreaking, and that shows a new method, material, or concept that is advancing modern design. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
The inaugural Dwell Vision Award celebrates design innovation that is technically and artistically groundbreaking, and that shows a new method, material, or concept that is advancing modern design. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
The Carousel is home to four Big Ass Fans, which dazzled with their special aluminum coating against the lights of the city. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
The Carousel is home to four Big Ass Fans, which dazzled with their special aluminum coating against the lights of the city. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Dark Horse, the evening's wine sponsor, was a perfect fit for the venue. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Dark Horse, the evening's wine sponsor, was a perfect fit for the venue. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Friends of Dwell including architects, from Snohetta, Eva Franch from Storefront for Architecture and Melanie Courbet of Atelier Courbet joined in the fun. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Friends of Dwell including architects, from Snohetta, Eva Franch from Storefront for Architecture and Melanie Courbet of Atelier Courbet joined in the fun. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Partygoers took in the festivities, riding the carousel, eating delicious truffled man n' cheese and pausing for an occasional photo op. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Partygoers took in the festivities, riding the carousel, eating delicious truffled man n' cheese and pausing for an occasional photo op. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Bulleit Bourbon, a DVA sponsor, sent a Master of Bourbon to help craft the evening's experience. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Bulleit Bourbon, a DVA sponsor, sent a Master of Bourbon to help craft the evening's experience. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
DVA winners Amanda Schachter and Alexander Levi of SLO Architecture with Dwell President Michela O'Connor Abrams, Editor-in-Chief Amanda Dameron and Big Ass Fans CEO Carey Smith. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
DVA winners Amanda Schachter and Alexander Levi of SLO Architecture with Dwell President Michela O'Connor Abrams, Editor-in-Chief Amanda Dameron and Big Ass Fans CEO Carey Smith. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Dwell President Michela O'Connor Abrams with Dwell Vision Award Finalist Bundit Kanisthakhon of Tadpole Studio (who flew in from Hawaii to be honored) with Dwell Editor-in-Chief Amanda Dameron and Carey Smith, CEO of Big Ass Fans (corporate sponsor). Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Dwell President Michela O'Connor Abrams with Dwell Vision Award Finalist Bundit Kanisthakhon of Tadpole Studio (who flew in from Hawaii to be honored) with Dwell Editor-in-Chief Amanda Dameron and Carey Smith, CEO of Big Ass Fans (corporate sponsor). Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
The view from the water taxi as it approached the venue excited attendees. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
The view from the water taxi as it approached the venue excited attendees. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Kartell furnished a tented lounge that housed dozens of guests as they relaxed by the water. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Kartell furnished a tented lounge that housed dozens of guests as they relaxed by the water. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.
Utzon: Inspiration, Vision, Architecture by Richard Weston (Edition Bløndal, 2002). The first comprehensive account of the famed Danish architect’s work and ideas.
Utzon: Inspiration, Vision, Architecture by Richard Weston (Edition Bløndal, 2002). The first comprehensive account of the famed Danish architect’s work and ideas.
Architect Kengo Kuma designed the exhibition, which includes a full-scale model house by each of six architect/corporate teams, plus one 1:5 model apartment complex (not pictured here). The grids of raw lumber lining the walkways will be dismantled and shipped to Fukushima after the show ends to be reused in a factory.
Architect Kengo Kuma designed the exhibition, which includes a full-scale model house by each of six architect/corporate teams, plus one 1:5 model apartment complex (not pictured here). The grids of raw lumber lining the walkways will be dismantled and shipped to Fukushima after the show ends to be reused in a factory.
SLO Architecture’s Harvest Dome 2.0 was installed at the Inwood Hill Park inlet in northern Manhattan from July 31 to September 3, 2013.
SLO Architecture’s Harvest Dome 2.0 was installed at the Inwood Hill Park inlet in northern Manhattan from July 31 to September 3, 2013.
The architects reassembled steel umbrella frames into a cupola, 24 feet in diameter, that bobs on 128 empty two-liter soda bottles.
The architects reassembled steel umbrella frames into a cupola, 24 feet in diameter, that bobs on 128 empty two-liter soda bottles.
Joachim's vision for a domicile made of printed meat.
Joachim's vision for a domicile made of printed meat.
Though burnt toast has its proponents, most people prefer a perfectly crisp, lightly browned slice. Cue the world’s first see-through toaster, designed for peeking.
Though burnt toast has its proponents, most people prefer a perfectly crisp, lightly browned slice. Cue the world’s first see-through toaster, designed for peeking.
The intervention, according to SLO, “engages the river’s edge from the water’s perspective” and “traces new trajectories of urban life.”
The intervention, according to SLO, “engages the river’s edge from the water’s perspective” and “traces new trajectories of urban life.”
Funded by a grant from the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, the floating, diaphanous orb was built to draw attention to the city’s waterways, particularly one of Manhattan’s last remaining salt marshes.
Funded by a grant from the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, the floating, diaphanous orb was built to draw attention to the city’s waterways, particularly one of Manhattan’s last remaining salt marshes.
The firm and its team of volunteers fabricated the Buckminster Fuller–esque dome out of 450 recycled umbrellas.
The firm and its team of volunteers fabricated the Buckminster Fuller–esque dome out of 450 recycled umbrellas.
The 510 Cabin is one of Leggitt's designs, executed with the help of student apprentices.
The 510 Cabin is one of Leggitt's designs, executed with the help of student apprentices.
The main bathroom is a vision from the past and hasn't been updated with contemporary fixtures.
The main bathroom is a vision from the past and hasn't been updated with contemporary fixtures.
Parkmerced Vision Plan by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Honor Award for Urban Design
Parkmerced Vision Plan by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill Honor Award for Urban Design
The cover of Murakami Versailles.
The cover of Murakami Versailles.
1415 N Camino Centro is a dreamy vision of midcentury Palm Springs, both inside and out.
1415 N Camino Centro is a dreamy vision of midcentury Palm Springs, both inside and out.

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