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Rich, dark concrete panels and colorfully dispersed windows wrap the exterior in varying permutations.
Rich, dark concrete panels and colorfully dispersed windows wrap the exterior in varying permutations.
The master bedroom; the painting is by Radcliffe Bailey.
The master bedroom; the painting is by Radcliffe Bailey.
The top container contains Wardell's office—and a "napping nook" above that.
The top container contains Wardell's office—and a "napping nook" above that.
Windows transcend floor levels to discretely frame views of the surrounding neighborhood, offering slices of the vistas beyond.
Windows transcend floor levels to discretely frame views of the surrounding neighborhood, offering slices of the vistas beyond.
The sofa and lights in the open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area are vintage.
The sofa and lights in the open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area are vintage.
The hallway’s matte-white paint is a crisp backdrop to refurbished details like the balustrade.
The hallway’s matte-white paint is a crisp backdrop to refurbished details like the balustrade.
Pork Chop, the dog, has plenty of comfortable places to nap between meals.
Pork Chop, the dog, has plenty of comfortable places to nap between meals.
The Inside Out residence has narrow, sheltered ledges along its perimeter where cats can nap in the sun.
The Inside Out residence has narrow, sheltered ledges along its perimeter where cats can nap in the sun.
In the master bedroom, a removable window provides egress, as required by code.
In the master bedroom, a removable window provides egress, as required by code.
The wooden floor and pink Pandomo surfaces were selected for their scratch-proof qualities, and to give the “cats' room” a sense of warmth. The wall coating absorbs smells and helps regulate humidity levels.
The wooden floor and pink Pandomo surfaces were selected for their scratch-proof qualities, and to give the “cats' room” a sense of warmth. The wall coating absorbs smells and helps regulate humidity levels.
The master bedroom is shaded by exterior slats in cumaru, a sustainable tropical wood. Alazraki designed the custom bed frame.
The master bedroom is shaded by exterior slats in cumaru, a sustainable tropical wood. Alazraki designed the custom bed frame.
The restrained 820-square-foot interior is defined by the angular ceiling. Garlick left the prefabricated structural panels unfinished to save on material costs. A True North wood stove from Pacific Energy heats the house. Max, the family’s cat, naps on a vintage rug purchased on eBay.
The restrained 820-square-foot interior is defined by the angular ceiling. Garlick left the prefabricated structural panels unfinished to save on material costs. A True North wood stove from Pacific Energy heats the house. Max, the family’s cat, naps on a vintage rug purchased on eBay.
The family’s two cats, Baron and Jula.
The family’s two cats, Baron and Jula.
"Under The Sea" by i.S. Design, Raleigh.
"Under The Sea" by i.S. Design, Raleigh.
The pentagonal profile that is a recurring motif in HOK's cat shelter references traditional housing shapes. The idea was to create a design that could be replicated and built with a kit-of-parts-style of assembly.
The pentagonal profile that is a recurring motif in HOK's cat shelter references traditional housing shapes. The idea was to create a design that could be replicated and built with a kit-of-parts-style of assembly.
A multi-use Cat Play Tower by Arielle Condoret Schechter, AIA, of Chapel Hill, NC. It doubles as a bar cart.
A multi-use Cat Play Tower by Arielle Condoret Schechter, AIA, of Chapel Hill, NC. It doubles as a bar cart.
A simple place for perching, pouncing, and napping by Little Associates' Durham, NC, office.
A simple place for perching, pouncing, and napping by Little Associates' Durham, NC, office.
The "O" House by Bret Page Architecture, Raleigh. The big "O" is part of an old sign and actually lights up. Shown here in use by its new inhabitant.
The "O" House by Bret Page Architecture, Raleigh. The big "O" is part of an old sign and actually lights up. Shown here in use by its new inhabitant.
The Cat Cave by architecture intern Corey Baughman, Raleigh. It doubles as a modern end table.
The Cat Cave by architecture intern Corey Baughman, Raleigh. It doubles as a modern end table.
Vigilant Floral wallpaper by Flavor Paper, Jesse Hlebo, and Carlos Benaim "Carlos created a new scent that was [meant to embody] the 'scent of 100 makers’ creativity,'" Yuzna says. "It builds up layers as you walk up the stairwells of the museum. [Artist] Jesse then used these layers as inspiration to recognize the creative communities that make NYC so special."
Vigilant Floral wallpaper by Flavor Paper, Jesse Hlebo, and Carlos Benaim "Carlos created a new scent that was [meant to embody] the 'scent of 100 makers’ creativity,'" Yuzna says. "It builds up layers as you walk up the stairwells of the museum. [Artist] Jesse then used these layers as inspiration to recognize the creative communities that make NYC so special."
A sunny moment on a small-but-mighty patio.
A sunny moment on a small-but-mighty patio.
“At the end of the cabinet, one finds a small compartment for their beloved dog, Lucky, to eat her meals," Choe shares. "The client told me their cat also likes to nap in this nook. This wasn't the intent, but I'm delighted that the cat has found a way to make a room out of it.”
“At the end of the cabinet, one finds a small compartment for their beloved dog, Lucky, to eat her meals," Choe shares. "The client told me their cat also likes to nap in this nook. This wasn't the intent, but I'm delighted that the cat has found a way to make a room out of it.”
The MEOW cat house by RTKL was inspired by classic modernist typography. The large-scale letters provide nooks and crannies for cats to explore.
The MEOW cat house by RTKL was inspired by classic modernist typography. The large-scale letters provide nooks and crannies for cats to explore.
DSH Architecture used five aluminum Hula Hoops, woven with a spiral cat's cradle of rayon webbing, to create a playful perch for cats.
DSH Architecture used five aluminum Hula Hoops, woven with a spiral cat's cradle of rayon webbing, to create a playful perch for cats.
Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP used 87 translucent bricks to reframe a family’s connection to nature and the city.
Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP used 87 translucent bricks to reframe a family’s connection to nature and the city.
The family dog, Bruno, "loves to nap by the fireplace,
The family dog, Bruno, "loves to nap by the fireplace,
The restrained 820-square-foot interior is defined by the angular ceiling. Garlick left the prefabricated structural panels unfinished to save on material costs. A True North wood stove from Pacific Energy heats the house. Max, the family’s cat, naps on a vintage rug purchased on eBay.
The restrained 820-square-foot interior is defined by the angular ceiling. Garlick left the prefabricated structural panels unfinished to save on material costs. A True North wood stove from Pacific Energy heats the house. Max, the family’s cat, naps on a vintage rug purchased on eBay.
Douglas Teiger, managing principal at Abramson Teiger Architects of Culver City, designed and built this cat house with his 11-year-old son, Jared, using leftover cedar siding and an old plastic box. The total cost: under $20.
Douglas Teiger, managing principal at Abramson Teiger Architects of Culver City, designed and built this cat house with his 11-year-old son, Jared, using leftover cedar siding and an old plastic box. The total cost: under $20.
The Cat Chalet by Space Int'l has a plush interior furnished with recycled carpet remnants. The vertical supports are wrapped in sisal rope.
The Cat Chalet by Space Int'l has a plush interior furnished with recycled carpet remnants. The vertical supports are wrapped in sisal rope.
A nook between two walls or two closets can be the perfect spot to squeeze in an office cubby. Look for a small-sized desk or have one custom-built to fit the exact measurements of your space.
A nook between two walls or two closets can be the perfect spot to squeeze in an office cubby. Look for a small-sized desk or have one custom-built to fit the exact measurements of your space.
Inspired by a Julius Schulman shot of the Los Angeles Case Study House, the upstairs seeks to embody a sense of expansiveness. Another second-hand piece, a red Gispen chair, is a classic 1930s Dutch piece bought by the homeowners from a flea market in Amsterdam.
Inspired by a Julius Schulman shot of the Los Angeles Case Study House, the upstairs seeks to embody a sense of expansiveness. Another second-hand piece, a red Gispen chair, is a classic 1930s Dutch piece bought by the homeowners from a flea market in Amsterdam.
Two-year-old Annika and five-year-old Soren make music on the "nap swing," a popular hangout spot for kids and adults alike.
Two-year-old Annika and five-year-old Soren make music on the "nap swing," a popular hangout spot for kids and adults alike.
Romain André and Michael Savona, The Way of the Shovel Scratch-off Poster On display at CHGO DSGN Images courtesy MCA Chicago. Mark Dion, Shovel illustration on the top layer, and Tony Tasset, uncovered photograph.
Romain André and Michael Savona, The Way of the Shovel Scratch-off Poster On display at CHGO DSGN Images courtesy MCA Chicago. Mark Dion, Shovel illustration on the top layer, and Tony Tasset, uncovered photograph.
The kitchen countertops are covered in a thicker version of the same mild steel that clads the house and coated with beeswax to protect from scratches and stains.
The kitchen countertops are covered in a thicker version of the same mild steel that clads the house and coated with beeswax to protect from scratches and stains.
The Gadanho family apartment in Lisbon (where they lived until the appointment at MoMA) is a renovated flat in a 20th-century building whose typology is a “late example of post-earthquake, 17th-century downtown architecture.”
The Gadanho family apartment in Lisbon (where they lived until the appointment at MoMA) is a renovated flat in a 20th-century building whose typology is a “late example of post-earthquake, 17th-century downtown architecture.”
The Cat Cube by Standard Architecture | Design of Los Angeles has two openings and is made with reclaimed wood and concrete. The concrete heats up during the day to provide strays with a source of warmth at night.
The Cat Cube by Standard Architecture | Design of Los Angeles has two openings and is made with reclaimed wood and concrete. The concrete heats up during the day to provide strays with a source of warmth at night.

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