David Garcia, head of the Institute for Architecture and Technology at the Royal Danish Arts Academy in Denmark, says we should fully integrate technology into building design. He calls out the Media TIC building in Barcelona by Cloud 9. "The building uses new technology not as a gimmick, but as a new way to mitigate environmental challenges," he says. "The building fine-tunes its facades to shield itself from light and thermal heat from the sun."

Perforated steel panels provide a contrasting sense of roughness and lightness, which Oman played with throughout the home's design. The skin adds transparency and graphic energy to the exterior, though Oman did worry about people fixating on the tic-tac-toe element. "It's like calling a rectangular building the Tetris house," he says.

Tenancy-in-common (TIC)—when two or more people work together to own a percentage of the same property—is becoming increasingly popular among first-time buyers.

Engage in a life-sized game of strategy and fun with our outdoor tic-tac-toe set, perfectly placed on the deck for a blend of sunshine and playful competition.

Lasvit will unveil the Tac/Tile collection by André Fu, inspired by traditional Chinese roofs. Catch it at Palazzo Serbelloni, Corso Venezia 16.

The TIC15 watch by Piero Lissoni for Alessi comes in a handful of colors, but we're partial to the sporty green band.

Pebble salt and pepper shakers by Pigeon Toe $58 These petite porcelain tabletop accessories, also from Portland, were cast from rocks plucked from the Washougal River.

The upper cabinets were repainted with Rustoleum White Chalk paint, while new stick-on subway tile (from Tic Tac Tile) was applied to the backsplash.

Oregon. Based in Portland, Pigeon Toe Ceramics founder Lisa Jones creates sleek porcelain tabletop items, kitchen accessories, lights, and more. While the majority of the pieces are white, pops of color are scattered throughout.

What is the average run size of the products you sell? Most of our makers are individuals, with the largest having four to six employees. We focus on helping emerging businesses to grow, ultimately providing the support services they need—social marketing, branding, photography, accounting, legal—so they can focus on design and production. Probably a fourth of the products we carry are one-of-a-kind pieces that can’t be found anywhere else. Pepple Salt & Pepper Shakers, $58.

The 510 Cabin is one of Leggitt's designs, executed with the help of student apprentices.

The fundamentals of Emmanuel de Bayser’s Berlin apartment toe the line of cool, muted modern design. Yet there’s a trick at play: by adding distinct shots of color, de Bayser gives every room its own richly hued rainbow and, in doing so, creates a personal paean to the more playful side of midcentury design.

Lisa Jones, founder and CCO of Pigeon Toe Ceramics in Portland, Oregon.

The new kitchen includes walnut cabinetry, a Bertazzoni range, a Futuro Futuro range hood, a Nespresso coffee system and convection oven from Miele, and a Jenn-Air refrigerator. The faucet is by Grohe; the sink is from Ticor. “The kitchen is in the same spot as it was,” Julien says. “We kept the plumbing fixture locations, but enlarged it.”

The new appliances, hardware, and toe kick of the cabinetry are all of brushed aluminum, tying back to the home's midcentury window aluminum frames.

In Washington’s Methow Valley, a modern cabin with an outdoor living room allows views of the surrounding woodland and meadow to perforate its volume. By day, the Chechaquo Lot 6 cabin gives the impression of floating in a forest clearing; by night, its windows glow against the wooded darkness. From all vantage points, the landscape permeates this 1,000-square-foot cabin, designed for two outdoor enthusiasts and tucked at the toe of a dramatic slope in Winthrop, Washington.

The cover of Murakami Versailles.

Going with head-to-toe anodized aluminum is a bit of a risk, but when asked if I’d put one in my kitchen, I didn’t balk.

Pendant by Matthew Fairbank Design.

Clock by Ding3000 for Discipline.

The structure of the coop was inspired by the new bus shelters and newsstands in New York City.

The kitchen has ample cooking space and room for a crowd. The Ann Sacks tile backsplash softens the line of the stainless steel, while the black absolute granite countertop adds a muted counterpoint. Kohler and Grohe fixtures ensure that dishes can be tackled double-team style.

Colorado Caravan fit an abundance of storage into the renovated Airstream. All seating areas lift up for storage underneath. The bunks also have space on the floor for shoes in an extended toe kick, clothing bins, and drawers can be secured against bumpy rides.

William Lamson's Solarium.

Soft Rocks by Tanya Aguiñiga.

Walter Gropius, TAC (The Architects’ Collaborative) and Hisham A. Munir, University of Baghdad Campus, 1957-, in Baghdad, Iraq.

The Anita shelf as seen on The Blog on the Bookshelf.

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Tenancy-in-Common Tenancy-in-common (TIC)—when two or more people work together to own a percentage of the same property—is becoming increasingly popular among first-time buyers.

The cabinets were repainted and Giani countertop paint was applied to brighten up the corner sink and cabinetry. Stick-on subway tile from Tic Tact Tile was also applied as a backsplash.

"Previously, the closet was not a walk-in and was stuffed head to toe with clothes," says Wise. "We carved out space from the hallway and created a walk-in that was outfitted from top-to-bottom with functional storage." A pocket door hides the interior when needed. The shower is in the same space as before, but lengthened so that Wise could use the awkward angled wall for a shower bench.

These bespoke cabinets have a hidden toe-kick drawer! tiny home extra storage for the win. The oven is inset making room for the toe-kick storage.

Andre Dekker of Rotterdam-based Observatorium.

At 20' feet long, the cabin can fit three twin mattresses toe-to-toe on the upper level, and two on the smaller lower level to comfortably sleep five adults. Integrating ladder groves in the wall eschews the need for a movable ladder that would have cluttered up the interior space.

A silver travertine border and toe kick define the base of the kitchen cabinetry.