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Luke channels Jimi on the concrete floor of the open living and dining room.
Luke channels Jimi on the concrete floor of the open living and dining room.
Marmoreal by Max Lamb for DzekIt almost felt like the 1980s during the 2014 Milan Design Week as references to Memphis abounded. In a Shiro Kuramata-esque move, British-based practitioner Max Lamb created his own material called Marmoreal—an engineered material created by binding pieces of marble with a polyester resin. Unlike Kuramata's delicate terrazzo, the scale of Lamb's aggregates is super sized to create a grand visual effect. But similarly, the composite of Rosso Verona, Giallo Mori, Verde Alpi and Bianco Verona marbles can be deployed as a surface and material for furniture.
Marmoreal by Max Lamb for DzekIt almost felt like the 1980s during the 2014 Milan Design Week as references to Memphis abounded. In a Shiro Kuramata-esque move, British-based practitioner Max Lamb created his own material called Marmoreal—an engineered material created by binding pieces of marble with a polyester resin. Unlike Kuramata's delicate terrazzo, the scale of Lamb's aggregates is super sized to create a grand visual effect. But similarly, the composite of Rosso Verona, Giallo Mori, Verde Alpi and Bianco Verona marbles can be deployed as a surface and material for furniture.
A handsome duo of chairs also by Channels.
A handsome duo of chairs also by Channels.
A Treeline Terrace Channelling Philip Johnson (Atlanta, Georgia) The brainchild of a local architect and designer who financed the construction themselves, the Berne Street Treehouse, located on Atlanta’s BeltLine system of parks and trails, provides a literal bird’s-eye-view of the forests surrounding downtown. The upper room (pictured), bathed in sunshine from the skylight, opens to a series out outdoor terraces. Listing at Both Floors Modern Glass Tree House
A Treeline Terrace Channelling Philip Johnson (Atlanta, Georgia) The brainchild of a local architect and designer who financed the construction themselves, the Berne Street Treehouse, located on Atlanta’s BeltLine system of parks and trails, provides a literal bird’s-eye-view of the forests surrounding downtown. The upper room (pictured), bathed in sunshine from the skylight, opens to a series out outdoor terraces. Listing at Both Floors Modern Glass Tree House
The kitchen, located behind the stairs and underneath Max’s bedroom, is all electric, with two burners, a rice cooker, a slow cooker, and a toaster oven. Max added industrial shelving and a butcher block. “Vertical storage,” he notes, “is very important.”
The kitchen, located behind the stairs and underneath Max’s bedroom, is all electric, with two burners, a rice cooker, a slow cooker, and a toaster oven. Max added industrial shelving and a butcher block. “Vertical storage,” he notes, “is very important.”
Whirlpool worked with Isauro Huizar and Tomás Güereña of the Mexican art collective Los Contratistas on the colorful exteriors of these microwave ovens from the Max Art collection. Photo by William Lamb.
Whirlpool worked with Isauro Huizar and Tomás Güereña of the Mexican art collective Los Contratistas on the colorful exteriors of these microwave ovens from the Max Art collection. Photo by William Lamb.
We love this lamp for its brilliant design features, including an etched lens that gently diffuses the light of its LED bulbs for comfortable task work. A single wooden dowel and metal base combine to create a clean and simple modern style statement.
We love this lamp for its brilliant design features, including an etched lens that gently diffuses the light of its LED bulbs for comfortable task work. A single wooden dowel and metal base combine to create a clean and simple modern style statement.
Max Berg's Centennial Hall in Wrocław, during the Centennial Exhibition in 1913.
Max Berg's Centennial Hall in Wrocław, during the Centennial Exhibition in 1913.
Lightweight and powerful, the low-energy, high-output Channel series is the epitome of sleek modern styling. The floor lamp brings clean lines to any room and looks spectacular next to contemporary low-slung sofas and mid-century modern classics alike.
Lightweight and powerful, the low-energy, high-output Channel series is the epitome of sleek modern styling. The floor lamp brings clean lines to any room and looks spectacular next to contemporary low-slung sofas and mid-century modern classics alike.
Nendo envisions that designers and manufacturers who acquire the licenses for these designs can develop multiple variations with the objects.
Nendo envisions that designers and manufacturers who acquire the licenses for these designs can develop multiple variations with the objects.
The sectional is from Dellarobbia, and the leather chair is the Toro Lounge Chair from Blu Dot. Annie Wise sourced the rugs and accent pillows.
The sectional is from Dellarobbia, and the leather chair is the Toro Lounge Chair from Blu Dot. Annie Wise sourced the rugs and accent pillows.
Environmental engineer Max Fordham outfitted his sustainable home with experimental insulated shutters.
Environmental engineer Max Fordham outfitted his sustainable home with experimental insulated shutters.
Channel is a minimal take on lighting, a line in space. Working back from the light source, high efficiency LEDs in a linear configuration, the lamp is named after the aluminum channel that houses the bulbs. An etched lens diffuses the light and a vertical wood dowel mounted to a circular metal base complete the simple geometric structure.
Channel is a minimal take on lighting, a line in space. Working back from the light source, high efficiency LEDs in a linear configuration, the lamp is named after the aluminum channel that houses the bulbs. An etched lens diffuses the light and a vertical wood dowel mounted to a circular metal base complete the simple geometric structure.
Channel is a minimal take on lighting, a line in space. Working back from the light source, high efficiency LEDs in a linear configuration, the lamp is named after the aluminum channel that houses the bulbs. An etched lens diffuses the light and a vertical wood dowel mounted to a circular metal base complete the simple geometric structure.
Channel is a minimal take on lighting, a line in space. Working back from the light source, high efficiency LEDs in a linear configuration, the lamp is named after the aluminum channel that houses the bulbs. An etched lens diffuses the light and a vertical wood dowel mounted to a circular metal base complete the simple geometric structure.
The glass-topped channel runs the entire perimeter of the piazza.
The glass-topped channel runs the entire perimeter of the piazza.
To bring sunlight into the lakeside home, Max-A set a giant skylight in one of its roof facets.
To bring sunlight into the lakeside home, Max-A set a giant skylight in one of its roof facets.
American-born, Netherlands-based designer Max Lipsey recently released his Acciaio collection of furniture made with steel bicycle tubing and saddle leather. This is his take on a coffee table; the triangular panels fold in to obscure the contents of the attached cabinet.
American-born, Netherlands-based designer Max Lipsey recently released his Acciaio collection of furniture made with steel bicycle tubing and saddle leather. This is his take on a coffee table; the triangular panels fold in to obscure the contents of the attached cabinet.
The Max-A studio is also built with a pine frame, though it has pine panelling on the ceiling, while the main house ceiling is painted a warm white.
The Max-A studio is also built with a pine frame, though it has pine panelling on the ceiling, while the main house ceiling is painted a warm white.
While modern in style, Heva channels the beauty of nature.
While modern in style, Heva channels the beauty of nature.
She removed the original light-blocking redwood stairway from the center of the house and replaced it with channel and bar grate treads.
She removed the original light-blocking redwood stairway from the center of the house and replaced it with channel and bar grate treads.
Max_Hetzler, Gallery at Art Basel Miami.From the Series "Art Fares"
Max_Hetzler, Gallery at Art Basel Miami.From the Series "Art Fares"
A closer look at the cabinet reveals the fine craftsmanship and bicycle-inspired detailing.
A closer look at the cabinet reveals the fine craftsmanship and bicycle-inspired detailing.
Last Stool Splatter is a design by Max Lamb that's formed from a single metal sheet. It's one of Hem's new releases, which will be showcased at Accapiù (H+), Via Varese 12.
Last Stool Splatter is a design by Max Lamb that's formed from a single metal sheet. It's one of Hem's new releases, which will be showcased at Accapiù (H+), Via Varese 12.
Fraser's guide to London is an essential tome for the design-minded traveler.
Fraser's guide to London is an essential tome for the design-minded traveler.
Wise maintained the footprint of the kitchen, which is roughly 125 square feet, then maxed out the storage. "Our goal here was to create a sleek and minimal kitchen respectful to the era of the home that was hyper-functional in a small space," says Wise. The black stools are from IKEA.
Wise maintained the footprint of the kitchen, which is roughly 125 square feet, then maxed out the storage. "Our goal here was to create a sleek and minimal kitchen respectful to the era of the home that was hyper-functional in a small space," says Wise. The black stools are from IKEA.
Named for the triangular shape formed by its hanging wires, the Tri Pendant is comprised of three intersecting aluminum channels that hold an LED strip. The light reflects off the panels, further adding to the warmth of the diffused white light.
Named for the triangular shape formed by its hanging wires, the Tri Pendant is comprised of three intersecting aluminum channels that hold an LED strip. The light reflects off the panels, further adding to the warmth of the diffused white light.
An up-close look at the metalwork. Cut into a pattern that channels nature, it casts dynamic shadows.
An up-close look at the metalwork. Cut into a pattern that channels nature, it casts dynamic shadows.
In reference to the dense aggregation of New England’s farm complexes, the architects placed the studio and the house barns close together, creating an outdoor space between the two structures that one approaches before arriving at the entrance to the house.
In reference to the dense aggregation of New England’s farm complexes, the architects placed the studio and the house barns close together, creating an outdoor space between the two structures that one approaches before arriving at the entrance to the house.
The dining area feels like an extension of the pool, with water channels on two sides.
The dining area feels like an extension of the pool, with water channels on two sides.
The exterior is clad in stained cedar and painted channel siding; the Turmeric shade was selected to complement the hue of the ginkgo trees in the front yard.
The exterior is clad in stained cedar and painted channel siding; the Turmeric shade was selected to complement the hue of the ginkgo trees in the front yard.
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.
Acciaio lounge by Max Lipsey for Cappellini Instead of an overstuffed upholstered armchair, consider Eindhoven-based American designer Max Lipsey’s riff on a racing bicycle frame: a seat in perforated leather and metal.
Acciaio lounge by Max Lipsey for Cappellini Instead of an overstuffed upholstered armchair, consider Eindhoven-based American designer Max Lipsey’s riff on a racing bicycle frame: a seat in perforated leather and metal.
Max Lamb designed his Flinstones-esque line of Fine Bone China for 1882, and the whole line of crockery is available via Giftlab. Shown here, the Max Lamp jug ($100).
Max Lamb designed his Flinstones-esque line of Fine Bone China for 1882, and the whole line of crockery is available via Giftlab. Shown here, the Max Lamp jug ($100).

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