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The coffee table is from Baxter & Liebchen and the custom felt rug is by Karkula; built-in daybeds by woodworker Rick Bradbury feature cushions by Chelsea Workroom upholstered in vintage Maharam fabric and leather.
The coffee table is from Baxter & Liebchen and the custom felt rug is by Karkula; built-in daybeds by woodworker Rick Bradbury feature cushions by Chelsea Workroom upholstered in vintage Maharam fabric and leather.
Throughout the cabin, custom built-ins, like a folding table by Bar Harbor woodworker Rick Bradbury, pack maximum utility into a streamlined package.
Throughout the cabin, custom built-ins, like a folding table by Bar Harbor woodworker Rick Bradbury, pack maximum utility into a streamlined package.
From its locally quarried stone foundation to its zinc-coated copper roof, the cottage was inspired by its surroundings. “We talked a lot with our client about what the materiality would be,” says architect Karen Stonely, who, citing the organic style of Bar Harbor architect Robert Patterson, designed the structure with wood rather than drywall.
From its locally quarried stone foundation to its zinc-coated copper roof, the cottage was inspired by its surroundings. “We talked a lot with our client about what the materiality would be,” says architect Karen Stonely, who, citing the organic style of Bar Harbor architect Robert Patterson, designed the structure with wood rather than drywall.
Tech enthusiasts will recognize August Smart Lock as the DIY security device that allows homeowners to create virtual keys for guests to come and go. Design seekers will notice the second-generation lock, soon to ship, has a more tactile, intuitive form profile that resembles a traditional knob. The latest model is also Apple Homekit enabled.
Tech enthusiasts will recognize August Smart Lock as the DIY security device that allows homeowners to create virtual keys for guests to come and go. Design seekers will notice the second-generation lock, soon to ship, has a more tactile, intuitive form profile that resembles a traditional knob. The latest model is also Apple Homekit enabled.
Douglas fir-framed windows by Dynamic Architectural Windows & Doors offer layered indoor-outdoor views.
Douglas fir-framed windows by Dynamic Architectural Windows & Doors offer layered indoor-outdoor views.
Apple announced the August would be among the first devices to work with their forthcoming iOS 8 HomeKit system. That means the stakes are high enough for the designers and programmers to deliver something that’s seamlessly functional and actually pretty.
Apple announced the August would be among the first devices to work with their forthcoming iOS 8 HomeKit system. That means the stakes are high enough for the designers and programmers to deliver something that’s seamlessly functional and actually pretty.
“We talked a lot about the idea of being on a campsite. Everything is very functional; everything can be made into something else.”—Karen Stonely, architect
“We talked a lot about the idea of being on a campsite. Everything is very functional; everything can be made into something else.”—Karen Stonely, architect
The lock system works by using a device like an iPhone as a malleable and remote key. As the owner of the August, for example, you can be miles from home and unlock the front door for a repairman. Proximity sensors inside the device can also unlock the door for you as you approach.
The lock system works by using a device like an iPhone as a malleable and remote key. As the owner of the August, for example, you can be miles from home and unlock the front door for a repairman. Proximity sensors inside the device can also unlock the door for you as you approach.
Why consider the August over competitors like Lockitron or Goji? Yves Behar, the man behind the Jawbone Jambox speaker and the Jawbone UP, designed the August. The result is something that looks like the future, but is subtle enough not to distract from a door’s wood grain.
Why consider the August over competitors like Lockitron or Goji? Yves Behar, the man behind the Jawbone Jambox speaker and the Jawbone UP, designed the August. The result is something that looks like the future, but is subtle enough not to distract from a door’s wood grain.
August Smart Lock Yves Behar, renowned designer of Fuseproject, has dipped his hands in the smart home space with the August Smart Lock. It's an electronic lock that recognizes when you're at the door, thanks to a Bluetooth connection with your phone, and unlocks. You can manage digital keys for friends and family, and track who is entering and leaving your house. The lock also has an auto-lock feature, so you never have to worry about accidentally leaving you home open to unwanted guests. Photo by: August
August Smart Lock Yves Behar, renowned designer of Fuseproject, has dipped his hands in the smart home space with the August Smart Lock. It's an electronic lock that recognizes when you're at the door, thanks to a Bluetooth connection with your phone, and unlocks. You can manage digital keys for friends and family, and track who is entering and leaving your house. The lock also has an auto-lock feature, so you never have to worry about accidentally leaving you home open to unwanted guests. Photo by: August
Our July/August issue is on newsstands now!
Our July/August issue is on newsstands now!
Besides iOS 8 and iPhone integration, August is compatible with Android devices, as well. They have just started taking orders, with the first round of shipments coming in October 2014. You can buy it now for $199, or wait until then for the $249 retail price.
Besides iOS 8 and iPhone integration, August is compatible with Android devices, as well. They have just started taking orders, with the first round of shipments coming in October 2014. You can buy it now for $199, or wait until then for the $249 retail price.
Behar sums it up: "Locking and unlocking your door from anywhere is just another way that August is transforming the way you experience your home [via] packaging, software, and hardware." August Connect is on sale now for delivery in mid‐February 2015 for $49.95; visit August.com, Amazon.com, or an Apple store for more information.
Behar sums it up: "Locking and unlocking your door from anywhere is just another way that August is transforming the way you experience your home [via] packaging, software, and hardware." August Connect is on sale now for delivery in mid‐February 2015 for $49.95; visit August.com, Amazon.com, or an Apple store for more information.
- Taos, New Mexico Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017
- Taos, New Mexico Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017
Without WiFI assistance, the Bluetooth-compatible August Smart Lock relies on digital "keys" to unlock the front door, enabled only when the keyholder is within immediate range. The new Connect device taps into internet service to allow locking and unlocking from anywhere and to keep an eye on any door activity remotely.
Without WiFI assistance, the Bluetooth-compatible August Smart Lock relies on digital "keys" to unlock the front door, enabled only when the keyholder is within immediate range. The new Connect device taps into internet service to allow locking and unlocking from anywhere and to keep an eye on any door activity remotely.
The cover of Garden and Gun magazine's August/September 2010 issue.
The cover of Garden and Gun magazine's August/September 2010 issue.
Renowned industrial designer and August co-founder Yves Béhar says, "To keep with the August belief in discreet and elegantly integrated designs, the August Connect is small and plugs into any wall outlet within fifteen feet of the lock. The box, like the original August Smart Lock, is a clean geometry with a distinct chamfered edge. A single LED light on the front subtly notifies you that the device is working, but otherwise the product remains hidden."
Renowned industrial designer and August co-founder Yves Béhar says, "To keep with the August belief in discreet and elegantly integrated designs, the August Connect is small and plugs into any wall outlet within fifteen feet of the lock. The box, like the original August Smart Lock, is a clean geometry with a distinct chamfered edge. A single LED light on the front subtly notifies you that the device is working, but otherwise the product remains hidden."
The red wall cabinet was designed by August. The floors throughout the home were replaced with wide, salvaged heart pine floorboards with radiant heat.
The red wall cabinet was designed by August. The floors throughout the home were replaced with wide, salvaged heart pine floorboards with radiant heat.
LAMAS designed a quartet of bunkbeds large enough for adults. - North Hatley, Quebec Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017
LAMAS designed a quartet of bunkbeds large enough for adults. - North Hatley, Quebec Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017
Verona chairs from Structube surround a vintage dining table. - North Hatley, Quebec Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017
Verona chairs from Structube surround a vintage dining table. - North Hatley, Quebec Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017
The living room is defined by a large birch plywood television console, designed by architect, Miguel Marcelino. - Lisbon, Portugal Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017
The living room is defined by a large birch plywood television console, designed by architect, Miguel Marcelino. - Lisbon, Portugal Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017
Davor (with his wife, Abbe, and son, August) designed the main living and dining pavilion as a double-height space to increase its perceived volume, and added high cubbies for extra storage.
Davor (with his wife, Abbe, and son, August) designed the main living and dining pavilion as a double-height space to increase its perceived volume, and added high cubbies for extra storage.
Davor and August check out the yard from the living room. “The bifold Vistalite doors allow us to open the house up completely and enjoy the fresh, warm air,” Davor says.
Davor and August check out the yard from the living room. “The bifold Vistalite doors allow us to open the house up completely and enjoy the fresh, warm air,” Davor says.
The 3.5 meter high glass section can be sealed by sparse magazine ports that sow the sunlight and stops gusts through the sliding glass door.
The 3.5 meter high glass section can be sealed by sparse magazine ports that sow the sunlight and stops gusts through the sliding glass door.
A combination of Alumilex and Marvin windows dot the exterior of a pitched-roof house in North Hatley, Quebec, designed by Lee and Macgillivray Architecture Studio (LAMAS). - North Hatley, Quebec Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017
A combination of Alumilex and Marvin windows dot the exterior of a pitched-roof house in North Hatley, Quebec, designed by Lee and Macgillivray Architecture Studio (LAMAS). - North Hatley, Quebec Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017
Popular planters at the shop include (from the left) the Jules, $48; the Ezra, in Sonora finish, $38; and the August, $48. Each plant comes with detailed care instructions on a magnet.
Popular planters at the shop include (from the left) the Jules, $48; the Ezra, in Sonora finish, $38; and the August, $48. Each plant comes with detailed care instructions on a magnet.
“We were researching places where we could get fake old beams, but at the last minute, the contractor found some from a barn that was coming down, - North Hatley, Quebec Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017
“We were researching places where we could get fake old beams, but at the last minute, the contractor found some from a barn that was coming down, - North Hatley, Quebec Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017
Thought these lamps by Miriam Aust and Sebastian Amelung appear to be featherweight paper, they're actually concrete!
Thought these lamps by Miriam Aust and Sebastian Amelung appear to be featherweight paper, they're actually concrete!
A USM credenza holds vinyl and booze. Music flows via a Pro-Ject Debut III turntable, a pair of Elipson Planet L speakers, and a Music Hall Audio amplifier. - Brooklyn, New York Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017
A USM credenza holds vinyl and booze. Music flows via a Pro-Ject Debut III turntable, a pair of Elipson Planet L speakers, and a Music Hall Audio amplifier. - Brooklyn, New York Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017
A collaboration between YUN Architecture and interior designer Penelope August, a renovated, 19th-century townhouse with landmark status used to be an egg and poultry distributor. Now virtually unrecognizable, the parlor floor is the home's open-plan living area. A formerly defunct fireplace was reactivated and clad with a custom-made, limestone mantle.
A collaboration between YUN Architecture and interior designer Penelope August, a renovated, 19th-century townhouse with landmark status used to be an egg and poultry distributor. Now virtually unrecognizable, the parlor floor is the home's open-plan living area. A formerly defunct fireplace was reactivated and clad with a custom-made, limestone mantle.
The placement of the windows creates sight lines across the 4,770-square-foot structure. Northern Wide Plank sourced the reclaimed hemlock for the facade; Sherma Construction picked the specific boards to create a cohesive look. - North Hatley, Quebec Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017
The placement of the windows creates sight lines across the 4,770-square-foot structure. Northern Wide Plank sourced the reclaimed hemlock for the facade; Sherma Construction picked the specific boards to create a cohesive look. - North Hatley, Quebec Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017
- Santa Monica, California Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017
- Santa Monica, California Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017
Elbow chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn surround a table of the couple’s own design. By removing walls in this space, extra storage was possible. The trio of A330S pendants are by Alvar Aalto for Artek. The painting, The Look, is by Ed Parker. - Brooklyn, New York Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017
Elbow chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn surround a table of the couple’s own design. By removing walls in this space, extra storage was possible. The trio of A330S pendants are by Alvar Aalto for Artek. The painting, The Look, is by Ed Parker. - Brooklyn, New York Dwell Magazine : July / August 2017
Treat yourself to a rejuvenating massage or a swim in the outdoor pond at the August wellness center.
Treat yourself to a rejuvenating massage or a swim in the outdoor pond at the August wellness center.

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