The compact living area is just off the kids’ room.
The compact living area is just off the kids’ room.
Estacionamiento Televisa -  Eskema Arquitectos
Estacionamiento Televisa - Eskema Arquitectos
Cubic bookshelves do double duty as a dividing wall and as a sliding door.
Cubic bookshelves do double duty as a dividing wall and as a sliding door.
Estacionamiento Televisa -  Eskema Arquitectos
Estacionamiento Televisa - Eskema Arquitectos
Estacionamiento Televisa -  Eskema Arquitectos
Estacionamiento Televisa - Eskema Arquitectos
When she’s not at the treehouse of her Hawaii home, Jackson hangs out in the kids’ room.
When she’s not at the treehouse of her Hawaii home, Jackson hangs out in the kids’ room.
Road to Road by William Wegman
Road to Road by William Wegman
Screened by the sliding door, Rosa cozies up with a book in the bedroom, while across the apartment Robert uses the hydraulic kitchen table as a work desk. “We wanted to explore the power of custom design by creating integrated furniture to maximize both efficiency and aesthetics,” says Rosa.
Screened by the sliding door, Rosa cozies up with a book in the bedroom, while across the apartment Robert uses the hydraulic kitchen table as a work desk. “We wanted to explore the power of custom design by creating integrated furniture to maximize both efficiency and aesthetics,” says Rosa.
A vintage console and a Noguchi floor lamp sit in front of an oxidized metal partition.
A vintage console and a Noguchi floor lamp sit in front of an oxidized metal partition.
Now UC It

In the kids’ rooms, the couple has made fine use of UC Santa Cruz dorm furniture—beds, armoires, and desks have gotten a second life off-campus, and Tershy and Zavaleta report that after enduring years of freshmen, the pieces ably stand up to their kids. Outside the upstairs office, an old couch holds court on a small balcony with great views to the south.
Now UC It In the kids’ rooms, the couple has made fine use of UC Santa Cruz dorm furniture—beds, armoires, and desks have gotten a second life off-campus, and Tershy and Zavaleta report that after enduring years of freshmen, the pieces ably stand up to their kids. Outside the upstairs office, an old couch holds court on a small balcony with great views to the south.
Another view Magnes's aluminum screen divider.
Another view Magnes's aluminum screen divider.
Milman Road Renovation

The Syte Architecture team referenced the past while assembling the two-story addition, cladding the exterior in zinc and reused brick from the original wall so it blended with the express chimneys and surrounding structures.

Photos by Syte Achitecture
Milman Road Renovation The Syte Architecture team referenced the past while assembling the two-story addition, cladding the exterior in zinc and reused brick from the original wall so it blended with the express chimneys and surrounding structures. Photos by Syte Achitecture
Milman Road Renovation: Rear window view

“What struck us as funny was the corner bay window,” says architect Oliver Barsoum. “It’s almost like you’re surrounded by glass on all sides. That’s where the project began.”

The vision involved playing with and pushing that window into three dimensions. 

Photos by Syte Achitecture
Milman Road Renovation: Rear window view “What struck us as funny was the corner bay window,” says architect Oliver Barsoum. “It’s almost like you’re surrounded by glass on all sides. That’s where the project began.” The vision involved playing with and pushing that window into three dimensions. Photos by Syte Achitecture
AKKA Architects' fold-out Yurt divider allows for an easily configurable space with varying degrees of privacy.
AKKA Architects' fold-out Yurt divider allows for an easily configurable space with varying degrees of privacy.
Serenity now

Designed to suit all the needs of a Korean family of four, the interior takes what 

Unsangdong calls “emotional design” as seriously as energy efficiency. This tranquil ground-floor bedroom and bath were created with the help of Japanese interior designer Kondo Noriko.
Serenity now Designed to suit all the needs of a Korean family of four, the interior takes what Unsangdong calls “emotional design” as seriously as energy efficiency. This tranquil ground-floor bedroom and bath were created with the help of Japanese interior designer Kondo Noriko.
This tall hand-welded steel room divider can be used as either a room divider or bookcase. Having four fixed shelves at varying heights, this unit opens up space in any room and creates visual interest with its slim vertical supports.
This tall hand-welded steel room divider can be used as either a room divider or bookcase. Having four fixed shelves at varying heights, this unit opens up space in any room and creates visual interest with its slim vertical supports.
Aluminum lines the glass windows that divide the living spaces from the airy patio.
Aluminum lines the glass windows that divide the living spaces from the airy patio.
Garten’s husband, sculptor Cliff Reid, envisioned the vibrant wood wall separating the living room and kitchen.
Garten’s husband, sculptor Cliff Reid, envisioned the vibrant wood wall separating the living room and kitchen.
A Plyboo wall divides the interior of the house.
A Plyboo wall divides the interior of the house.
Custom built-ins were essential in defining and maximizing the 520-square-foot space. Greg Dufner designed the rift-cut white oak bookcase that separates the sleeping area from the rest of the studio.
Custom built-ins were essential in defining and maximizing the 520-square-foot space. Greg Dufner designed the rift-cut white oak bookcase that separates the sleeping area from the rest of the studio.
Cliffs of Moher.
Cliffs of Moher.
Beth Davis' Transia system is a transportable divider that can be carried between workspaces by a simple shoulder sling.
Beth Davis' Transia system is a transportable divider that can be carried between workspaces by a simple shoulder sling.
The strict geometry of the Apparel wardrobe and room divider is offset by its airy character. Photo courtesy of Vera & Kyte.
The strict geometry of the Apparel wardrobe and room divider is offset by its airy character. Photo courtesy of Vera & Kyte.
Storefronts

It seemed as if everywhere we went in Ireland, we were met with charming stores and beautifully designed signs.
Storefronts It seemed as if everywhere we went in Ireland, we were met with charming stores and beautifully designed signs.
Indoor and outdoor furniture company Grandin Road arrived with three high-design teepees in tow to give attendees a lesson in modern glamping.
Indoor and outdoor furniture company Grandin Road arrived with three high-design teepees in tow to give attendees a lesson in modern glamping.
There's no lack of craic in Galway.
There's no lack of craic in Galway.
Archives 

While searching for Candice's family records, we had the opportunity to look at some seriously old-school documents—such care and precision went into creating these artifacts.
Archives While searching for Candice's family records, we had the opportunity to look at some seriously old-school documents—such care and precision went into creating these artifacts.
The almost tropical-looking beach of lower Ballydonegan.
The almost tropical-looking beach of lower Ballydonegan.
Copper Coast

Candice strolls along a deserted beach on the Copper Coast, south of Waterford.
Copper Coast Candice strolls along a deserted beach on the Copper Coast, south of Waterford.
Allihies.
Allihies.
Lismore Castle

We actually got to spend one night in this castle. Fairly spooky, but beautiful nonetheless.
Lismore Castle We actually got to spend one night in this castle. Fairly spooky, but beautiful nonetheless.
Moody Dublin

Dublin's Temple Bar area on an atmospheric evening.
Moody Dublin Dublin's Temple Bar area on an atmospheric evening.
Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland

The President welcomes foreign journalists to Ireland a few days before St. Patrick's Day.
Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland The President welcomes foreign journalists to Ireland a few days before St. Patrick's Day.
Dingle Peninsula

The land is green, the water is green…just about the only thing not green in Ireland is the beer.
Dingle Peninsula The land is green, the water is green…just about the only thing not green in Ireland is the beer.
To make the modest space flexible, Robert built a sliding wall with QuietRock soundproofing drywall on the living-room side and rich PureBond walnut-veneer plywood on the bedroom side. When the wall is closed, the bedroom becomes private, and art books and collectibles are revealed on built-in shelves in the living room. quietrock.com
To make the modest space flexible, Robert built a sliding wall with QuietRock soundproofing drywall on the living-room side and rich PureBond walnut-veneer plywood on the bedroom side. When the wall is closed, the bedroom becomes private, and art books and collectibles are revealed on built-in shelves in the living room. quietrock.com
Even before Juilland started on the project, the homeowners tapped Ben Dagitz of DagitzFurniture to make a few items for the home. This included the "island" divider which Dagitz conceived. The chair rail around the perimeter of the room is painted in Farrow & Ball’s Purbeck Stone.
Even before Juilland started on the project, the homeowners tapped Ben Dagitz of DagitzFurniture to make a few items for the home. This included the "island" divider which Dagitz conceived. The chair rail around the perimeter of the room is painted in Farrow & Ball’s Purbeck Stone.

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