Utzon: Inspiration, Vision, Architecture by Richard Weston (Edition Bløndal, 2002). The first comprehensive account of the famed Danish architect’s work and ideas.

The Balancing Barn in Suffolk: On the edge of a nature reserve a few miles from the Suffolk coast, the MVRDV-designed Balancing Barn cantilevers over the surrounding meadow.

New interior finishes, furniture, and a guesthouse were part of the restoration/renovation of John Lautner's Chemosphere, a 1960s house that makes frequent cameos in film and television.

Choosing not to make a big to-do of itself, this cottage blends in with its surroundings. A wall of glass on one end allows a merger of the outdoors with the interiors, while white trim leaves the appearance of a snow-kissed façade year-round. Berlin, Germany. By Atelier st Gesellschaft von Architekten mbH from the book Rock the Shack, Copyright Gestalten 2013.

Transformer or beach hut? Positioned in a coastal erosion zone, this holiday retreat for a family of five is completely capable of being relocated. An oversized shutter allows for protection from the elements when not in use and opens to allow sun in during the winter or provide shade on hot summer days. Waikato, New Zealand. By Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects, from the book Rock the Shack, Copyright Gestalten 2013.

The ever-changing, lush wooded surroundings of Minnesota, such as those experienced at this 8,000-square-foot Type Variant House outside of Minneapolis designed by Coen and Partners, are right near the small town of New Richland.

"Alexander Girard: An Uncommon Vision" showcases textiles, furniture, and other objects that Girard designed as head of Herman Miller's textiles division, and for private clients like Braniff International Airways. Photo courtesy of Herman Miller.

FULL CIRCLE VISION GLOBE Tecnodidattica Ligure has been producing some of the world’s finest globes for more than half a century. Among them is its collection of Atmosphere globes, conceived by revered Danish designers Claus Jensen and Henrik Holbaek. Each meticulously detailed globe is blown much like glass and assembled by gifted craftsmen in Italy.

The Vision of Paolo Soleri: Prophet in the DesertDirector Lisa Scafuro documents the life of visionary architect Paolo Soleri, the subject of the recent Rewind story appearing in our September 2013 issue. Here's a clip:

A large-scale photo of Girard greets visitors to the exhibition space. At left is a display case devoted to the short-lived Textiles & Objects store that Girard opened in New York City in 1961. Photo courtesy of Herman Miller.

The exterior of the exhibition space at 446 West 14th Street. Image courtesy of Herman Miller.

Attendees including David and Jane Walentes (of Jane's Carousel, right) attended the award ceremony. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.

A wonderful mix of designers, architects and press listened in as the Dwell Vision Award winner was announced. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.

Young designers from Egg Collective listened in as Dwell President Michela O'Connor Abrams gave an inspiring speech to kick off the evening. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.

Dwell President Michela O'Connor Abrams with Dwell Vision Award Finalist Paul Appleton of Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects with Dwell Editor-in-Chief Amanda Dameron and Carey Smith, CEO of Big Ass Fans (corporate sponsor). Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.

Girard designed the Color Wheel ottomans, shown here, for Braniff International Airways as part of a top-to-bottom rebranding effort in 1965. A reproduction of a poster that Girard designed for his Textiles & Objects store, hangs on the wall at right. Photo courtesy of Herman Miller.

A sitting room in the back is outfitted with marble-topped Splayed Leg tables (foreground), one of the Girard pieces that Herman Miller is reintroducing. Three of Girard's screen-printed environmental enrichment panels—from left, "Knot," "Eyes," and "Black and White"—hang on the wall above the couch. Photo courtesy of Herman Miller.

Attendees were ferried by private water taxi to the event at the historic Jane's Carousel in DUMBO. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.

The inaugural Dwell Vision Award celebrates design innovation that is technically and artistically groundbreaking, and that shows a new method, material, or concept that is advancing modern design. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.

The Carousel is home to four Big Ass Fans, which dazzled with their special aluminum coating against the lights of the city. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.

Dark Horse, the evening's wine sponsor, was a perfect fit for the venue. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.

Friends of Dwell including architects, from Snohetta, Eva Franch from Storefront for Architecture and Melanie Courbet of Atelier Courbet joined in the fun. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.

Partygoers took in the festivities, riding the carousel, eating delicious truffled man n' cheese and pausing for an occasional photo op. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.

Bulleit Bourbon, a DVA sponsor, sent a Master of Bourbon to help craft the evening's experience. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.

DVA winners Amanda Schachter and Alexander Levi of SLO Architecture with Dwell President Michela O'Connor Abrams, Editor-in-Chief Amanda Dameron and Big Ass Fans CEO Carey Smith. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.

Dwell President Michela O'Connor Abrams with Dwell Vision Award Finalist Bundit Kanisthakhon of Tadpole Studio (who flew in from Hawaii to be honored) with Dwell Editor-in-Chief Amanda Dameron and Carey Smith, CEO of Big Ass Fans (corporate sponsor). Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.

A Chilean home’s dramatic stained-pine exterior references local vernacular architecture.

The Museum for Architectural Drawing in Berlin, designed by Russian firm SPEECH Tchoban & Kuznetsov, has a wooden door that mimics the structure's textured concrete exterior.

Shulman's shot of Pierre Koenig’s Case Study House No. 22 in 1960 became one of the most iconic photographs of modern U.S. architecture and many felt like it encapsulated Los Angeles during at that time. Shulman ultimately photographed 18 of the 26 Case Study Houses commissioned by Arts & Architecture magazine. © J. Paul Getty Trust. Used with permission. Julius Shulman Photography Archive, Research Library at the Getty Research Institute

The view from the water taxi as it approached the venue excited attendees. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.

Kartell furnished a tented lounge that housed dozens of guests as they relaxed by the water. Photo by Matteo Prandoni/BFAnyc.com.

Women in Architecture Survey: According to the results of the Architect’s Journal Women in Architecture survey, the pay in the architecture field is still unequal and discrimination is common.

The Andersen Architectural Collection’s Eagle windows and doors provide the panes and passageways of the home.