Built-ins reduce the need for furniture.
Built-ins reduce the need for furniture.
Designer Christiane Hogner, Bruxelles
Designer Christiane Hogner, Bruxelles
The LV Series homes by Chilean-American designer Rocio Romero are simple, modern, and environmentally conscious. These homes are meant to connect their owners to the outdoors through steel load-bearing posts that create large openings for glass windows. Specific designs can be tailored to the location and lifestyle of the customers. Although flat-packed and easily shipped, the LV series requires a contractor for construction.
The LV Series homes by Chilean-American designer Rocio Romero are simple, modern, and environmentally conscious. These homes are meant to connect their owners to the outdoors through steel load-bearing posts that create large openings for glass windows. Specific designs can be tailored to the location and lifestyle of the customers. Although flat-packed and easily shipped, the LV series requires a contractor for construction.
Though most of the home's interior comes without a splashy designer's name attached, the bathroom is kitted out with a toilet, sink, and bath/shower from Jasper Morrison's line for Ideal Standard. The cabinets are from an Ikea kitchen system.
Though most of the home's interior comes without a splashy designer's name attached, the bathroom is kitted out with a toilet, sink, and bath/shower from Jasper Morrison's line for Ideal Standard. The cabinets are from an Ikea kitchen system.
The master bedroom is furnished with a queen bed and a cool-touch 10-inch memory foam mattress beneath a large skylight. Compared to last year’s model, the 2020 Living Vehicle offers two feet of extra space.
The master bedroom is furnished with a queen bed and a cool-touch 10-inch memory foam mattress beneath a large skylight. Compared to last year’s model, the 2020 Living Vehicle offers two feet of extra space.
The thrill of a home renovation can quickly be diminished by unforeseen circumstances, stretched budgets, and other unexpected issues. The good news is that most of the time these problems can be mitigated, if not avoided entirely, by keeping an eye out for warning signals. Read on as we go through essential home renovation tips to consider before kicking off your own revamp.
The thrill of a home renovation can quickly be diminished by unforeseen circumstances, stretched budgets, and other unexpected issues. The good news is that most of the time these problems can be mitigated, if not avoided entirely, by keeping an eye out for warning signals. Read on as we go through essential home renovation tips to consider before kicking off your own revamp.
This postcard by French artist Francis Vareddes tells you all you need to know about the thrilling promise of the automobile.
This postcard by French artist Francis Vareddes tells you all you need to know about the thrilling promise of the automobile.
A flat roof and all-white interior unifies the home's three volumes.
A flat roof and all-white interior unifies the home's three volumes.
The Lais designed their house to be theirs forever. As such, they were able to make design moves that made sense for themselves but that wouldn't have high resale value, like the Japanese-style master bathroom in the middle of the second floor instead of off of the master bedroom. The traditional setup features bath stools from Muji for washing off.
The Lais designed their house to be theirs forever. As such, they were able to make design moves that made sense for themselves but that wouldn't have high resale value, like the Japanese-style master bathroom in the middle of the second floor instead of off of the master bedroom. The traditional setup features bath stools from Muji for washing off.
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Lassen designed all the furniture with the exception of a few items, like the vintage Chairman armchair by Henrik Tengler and white IKEA sofas. “To keep it simple, we only used natural colors from wood inside, with everything else being white,” Lassen says.
Lassen designed all the furniture with the exception of a few items, like the vintage Chairman armchair by Henrik Tengler and white IKEA sofas. “To keep it simple, we only used natural colors from wood inside, with everything else being white,” Lassen says.
Turin designed the bed, console, and side tables in the master bedroom. The room gets plenty of illumination through the windows, which she had remade to match the 1925 detailing and covered in translucent Trevira fabric curtains by Rogers and Goffigon. “They provide privacy but lots of light comes through.”
Turin designed the bed, console, and side tables in the master bedroom. The room gets plenty of illumination through the windows, which she had remade to match the 1925 detailing and covered in translucent Trevira fabric curtains by Rogers and Goffigon. “They provide privacy but lots of light comes through.”
Konishi and Gaffney's bedroom is fairly austere, though a pair of dormers let in lovely natural light.
Konishi and Gaffney's bedroom is fairly austere, though a pair of dormers let in lovely natural light.
The interior showcases the roof's laminated wood beams. A Panton chair takes the seat of honor at the dining table.
The interior showcases the roof's laminated wood beams. A Panton chair takes the seat of honor at the dining table.
The LV can be opened to the elements when the weather cooperates, allowing for generous cross-ventilation.
The LV can be opened to the elements when the weather cooperates, allowing for generous cross-ventilation.
The sculpture ""Balancing Tools" by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen consists of all you need to put together an Eames shell chair.
The sculpture ""Balancing Tools" by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen consists of all you need to put together an Eames shell chair.
This Nordic kitchen shows why white spaces aren't all the same. Frosted glass and veiny marble offset the milky Eames shell chairs in this photo from @tinashome.
This Nordic kitchen shows why white spaces aren't all the same. Frosted glass and veiny marble offset the milky Eames shell chairs in this photo from @tinashome.
In the kitchen, glossy white MDF and quartz countertops allow for maximum light reflection, as do the white walls and ceilings. The stools are from Zone Maison.
In the kitchen, glossy white MDF and quartz countertops allow for maximum light reflection, as do the white walls and ceilings. The stools are from Zone Maison.
Although the two apartments were stacked vertically, their individual systems and layout were quite different. The limited horizontal overlap meant that the owners and design team had to give careful thought to the connective elements, and how the family would ultimately circulate through the home. One of the key pieces to the puzzle was finding a place for the interior stairs. Says Bangia Agostinho principal Anshu Bangia, “There was a challenge to find an appropriate location to cut a new stair opening between the apartments, and then have the new stair coordinate with the existing one to form a logical sequence of circulation between the three levels.”
Although the two apartments were stacked vertically, their individual systems and layout were quite different. The limited horizontal overlap meant that the owners and design team had to give careful thought to the connective elements, and how the family would ultimately circulate through the home. One of the key pieces to the puzzle was finding a place for the interior stairs. Says Bangia Agostinho principal Anshu Bangia, “There was a challenge to find an appropriate location to cut a new stair opening between the apartments, and then have the new stair coordinate with the existing one to form a logical sequence of circulation between the three levels.”
Starting at $199,995, the 2020 Living Vehicle CORE model provides 8.7 kWh of solar energy stored in nickel manganese cobalt battery packs.
Starting at $199,995, the 2020 Living Vehicle CORE model provides 8.7 kWh of solar energy stored in nickel manganese cobalt battery packs.
Living Vehicle 2020 floor plan
Living Vehicle 2020 floor plan
Two Black Sheds incorporates all the conventional aspects of a weekend retreat in a rather unconventional way.
Two Black Sheds incorporates all the conventional aspects of a weekend retreat in a rather unconventional way.
The LV prototype’s bathroom shows how buyers can vary finish levels according to budget.
The LV prototype’s bathroom shows how buyers can vary finish levels according to budget.
Teacher and resident Eric Schneider’s 450-square-foot space needed to be able to accommodate individual areas for cooking, storage, sleeping, entertaining, and, of course, working—without filling the diminutive abode with furniture, or eliciting claustrophobia by chopping it into tiny spaces. The simple and elegant solution was to knock down most of the apartment’s walls, and concentrate all of the living space’s functionality—kitchen storage, closet, bar, bed, lighting, and office—into a single, transformer-like cabinetry unit.
Teacher and resident Eric Schneider’s 450-square-foot space needed to be able to accommodate individual areas for cooking, storage, sleeping, entertaining, and, of course, working—without filling the diminutive abode with furniture, or eliciting claustrophobia by chopping it into tiny spaces. The simple and elegant solution was to knock down most of the apartment’s walls, and concentrate all of the living space’s functionality—kitchen storage, closet, bar, bed, lighting, and office—into a single, transformer-like cabinetry unit.
Starting at $274,995, the MAX Living Vehicle has nearly 300% more solar energy capacity than the CORE model with a 24 kWh battery pack.
Starting at $274,995, the MAX Living Vehicle has nearly 300% more solar energy capacity than the CORE model with a 24 kWh battery pack.
Opening and closing the pop-up top requires the release and closure of simple latch at the front of the camper. You just need to make sure all of the tent material is tucked in before you lock it down.
Opening and closing the pop-up top requires the release and closure of simple latch at the front of the camper. You just need to make sure all of the tent material is tucked in before you lock it down.
Living small means evaluating what you really need. "Think about what you need rather than what your friends have," advises Michelle. Everyone uses their home differently and you can get rid of a lot of the excess. For example, we didn't need a walk in closet or a dining room." The 600-square-foot home is where Linden's architecture office, Atelier A+D is based, so they did need to create an office space, shown here in the background.
Living small means evaluating what you really need. "Think about what you need rather than what your friends have," advises Michelle. Everyone uses their home differently and you can get rid of a lot of the excess. For example, we didn't need a walk in closet or a dining room." The 600-square-foot home is where Linden's architecture office, Atelier A+D is based, so they did need to create an office space, shown here in the background.
A is for Architect by People will Always Need Plates (Hannah Dipper and Robin Farquhar) $191 (includes shipping)
A is for Architect by People will Always Need Plates (Hannah Dipper and Robin Farquhar) $191 (includes shipping)
The 2020 Living Vehicle PRO is the company’s most technologically advanced model (and Matthew's favorite for its ability to remain off-grid continuously in the right conditions) with a 47.66 kWh energy capacity, double the inverter power of the other models, and a 5.5 kW generator. Prices start at $349,995.
The 2020 Living Vehicle PRO is the company’s most technologically advanced model (and Matthew's favorite for its ability to remain off-grid continuously in the right conditions) with a 47.66 kWh energy capacity, double the inverter power of the other models, and a 5.5 kW generator. Prices start at $349,995.
As you ascend towards the roof, the house becomes increasingly transparent.
As you ascend towards the roof, the house becomes increasingly transparent.
Espadrilles by Industry of All Nations.
Espadrilles by Industry of All Nations.
The relatively simple construction incorporates clever sustainable design: a two-level wood roof structure keeps the sun’s heat away from the interior, and small windows at either end facilitate powerful cross-ventilation. It’s natural air-conditioning, and it works beautifully.
The relatively simple construction incorporates clever sustainable design: a two-level wood roof structure keeps the sun’s heat away from the interior, and small windows at either end facilitate powerful cross-ventilation. It’s natural air-conditioning, and it works beautifully.
The inclusion of the Lakeside Medical Center, an off-the-beaten track structure marked by its "streamlined exclamation point," in Cityscapes tells you all you need to know about King as a critic on the lookout not for icons but for the landmarks by which citizens navigate their city. Lakeside is a small neighborhood and this is certainly what you'll remember most about it. It's about time this retro tower, which King calls "a cross between a tower and a marquee," gets its due.
The inclusion of the Lakeside Medical Center, an off-the-beaten track structure marked by its "streamlined exclamation point," in Cityscapes tells you all you need to know about King as a critic on the lookout not for icons but for the landmarks by which citizens navigate their city. Lakeside is a small neighborhood and this is certainly what you'll remember most about it. It's about time this retro tower, which King calls "a cross between a tower and a marquee," gets its due.
Kitterman designed built-ins along one wall of the apartment to hide heating and  cooling equipment. The pendant light, dining table, and chairs are all vintage, sourced from Europe and Palm Springs. Herringbone oak floors throughout are by LV Wood.
Kitterman designed built-ins along one wall of the apartment to hide heating and cooling equipment. The pendant light, dining table, and chairs are all vintage, sourced from Europe and Palm Springs. Herringbone oak floors throughout are by LV Wood.
Sottsass designed much of the inside furniture, including the vintage Hawaiian Koa lounge chairs and Hyatt side tables.
Sottsass designed much of the inside furniture, including the vintage Hawaiian Koa lounge chairs and Hyatt side tables.
This outdoor sitting area shows how just a few careful moves can create an inviting space. And when you're already warmed by the Hawaiian sun and cosseted by ocean breezes, restraint is about all you need.
This outdoor sitting area shows how just a few careful moves can create an inviting space. And when you're already warmed by the Hawaiian sun and cosseted by ocean breezes, restraint is about all you need.

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