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Painter Claudio Tschopp.
Painter Claudio Tschopp.
The bed linens are from Luuna and the pendants were designed by Claudio Sodi.
The bed linens are from Luuna and the pendants were designed by Claudio Sodi.
The design has been reproduced in black, white, and crystal-clear plastic in the same proportions as Colombo’s original, a process that Kartell treated with reverence, according to CEO Claudio Luti: “We have been reluctant to approach re-editions because they may not be respectful of the original. This new chair is just the right balance between celebrating the past and making it topical in today’s world.”
The design has been reproduced in black, white, and crystal-clear plastic in the same proportions as Colombo’s original, a process that Kartell treated with reverence, according to CEO Claudio Luti: “We have been reluctant to approach re-editions because they may not be respectful of the original. This new chair is just the right balance between celebrating the past and making it topical in today’s world.”
Designed in 1972 by local architect Edgar Waehrer, this home was renovated by creative director Ben Watson and his partner, painter Claudio Tschopp. As a later example of Northwest modernism, the home combined the clean lines and open plans of mid-century modernism with an emphasis on natural local materials and natural light. However, while the 16-foot ceilings in the home gave a sense of airiness, the plentiful wood paneling on the walls kept it dark and feeling damp, and so the couple bleached the walls to better reflect natural light.
Designed in 1972 by local architect Edgar Waehrer, this home was renovated by creative director Ben Watson and his partner, painter Claudio Tschopp. As a later example of Northwest modernism, the home combined the clean lines and open plans of mid-century modernism with an emphasis on natural local materials and natural light. However, while the 16-foot ceilings in the home gave a sense of airiness, the plentiful wood paneling on the walls kept it dark and feeling damp, and so the couple bleached the walls to better reflect natural light.
“We proposed a rule in the beginning that the architects would have complete liberty in their design,” says resident Claudio Sodi.
“We proposed a rule in the beginning that the architects would have complete liberty in their design,” says resident Claudio Sodi.
For the dining room, Claudio asked local artisans to create an homage to Donald Judd’s Library chairs using Oaxacan materials.
For the dining room, Claudio asked local artisans to create an homage to Donald Judd’s Library chairs using Oaxacan materials.
Aranza de Ariño and Claudio Sodi gave the architects at S-AR carte blanche to design their 850-square-foot beach retreat.
Aranza de Ariño and Claudio Sodi gave the architects at S-AR carte blanche to design their 850-square-foot beach retreat.
Lettino sun loungers by Claudio Dondoli and Marco Pocci for Ligne Roset are arranged along another side of the pool deck.
Lettino sun loungers by Claudio Dondoli and Marco Pocci for Ligne Roset are arranged along another side of the pool deck.
The kitchen has only the essentials. “It’s not a house in which you’re supposed to live 365 days a year—it’s set up as a place to get away and relax,” says Claudio.
The kitchen has only the essentials. “It’s not a house in which you’re supposed to live 365 days a year—it’s set up as a place to get away and relax,” says Claudio.
Aranza de Ariño and Claudio Sodi gave the architects at S-AR carte blanche to design they 850-square-foot beach retreat. The studio delivered an open structure that frames its natural surroundings.
Aranza de Ariño and Claudio Sodi gave the architects at S-AR carte blanche to design they 850-square-foot beach retreat. The studio delivered an open structure that frames its natural surroundings.
On the roof, Claudio and Aranza sit on salvaged blocks of wood around a “water mirror” that reflects the sky. On clear nights, you can gaze both up and down at the stars, an activity that gives Casa Cosmos its name.
On the roof, Claudio and Aranza sit on salvaged blocks of wood around a “water mirror” that reflects the sky. On clear nights, you can gaze both up and down at the stars, an activity that gives Casa Cosmos its name.
Local woodworkers made the chairs in the living room. Claudio and Aranza lined up nine blocks of wood from nearby construction sites to create an ad hoc coffee table. The enclosed portions of the house have massive louvered sliders, also built by local carpenters.
Local woodworkers made the chairs in the living room. Claudio and Aranza lined up nine blocks of wood from nearby construction sites to create an ad hoc coffee table. The enclosed portions of the house have massive louvered sliders, also built by local carpenters.
Designed by visionary architect Harry Gesner and updated by Griffin Enright, this breezy post-and-beam residence boasts upscale amenities.
Designed by visionary architect Harry Gesner and updated by Griffin Enright, this breezy post-and-beam residence boasts upscale amenities.
With bright, spacious, interiors, the home is a testament to the visionary creativity of one of America’s most renowned modernist architects.
With bright, spacious, interiors, the home is a testament to the visionary creativity of one of America’s most renowned modernist architects.
The Dacor Modernist Pro Dual-Fuel Steam Range turns up the heat with its winning combination of refined looks and visionary performance.
The Dacor Modernist Pro Dual-Fuel Steam Range turns up the heat with its winning combination of refined looks and visionary performance.
Pino Pizzigoni - House for artist Claudio Nani
Pino Pizzigoni - House for artist Claudio Nani
Lorenza Luti, director of marketing and retail for Kartell. We had a nice chat about her creative contributions at the company, growing up in Milan, and some exciting projects that she has in store. Look for a more in-depth interview, coming soon!
Lorenza Luti, director of marketing and retail for Kartell. We had a nice chat about her creative contributions at the company, growing up in Milan, and some exciting projects that she has in store. Look for a more in-depth interview, coming soon!
A Visionary Triumph of Contemporary Design and Sustainability
A Visionary Triumph of Contemporary Design and Sustainability
A Visionary Triumph of Contemporary Design and Sustainability
A Visionary Triumph of Contemporary Design and Sustainability
A Visionary Triumph of Contemporary Design and Sustainability
A Visionary Triumph of Contemporary Design and Sustainability
A Visionary Triumph of Contemporary Design and Sustainability
A Visionary Triumph of Contemporary Design and Sustainability
VISIONARY DREAM HOUSES
VISIONARY DREAM HOUSES
When Rob and Mary Lubera started pulling threads to uncover the origins of their new home—the lone midcentury house amid rows of Tudor Revivals in suburban Detroit—not even architecture scholars could have anticipated what they would find. Theirs is the last surviving residence by Alexander Girard (1907–1993), a modernist visionary who made his name in textiles but tried his hand at virtually everything, architecture included. The shoji-like laminate screens, seen in the entryway, are characteristic of his Japanese-influenced work.
When Rob and Mary Lubera started pulling threads to uncover the origins of their new home—the lone midcentury house amid rows of Tudor Revivals in suburban Detroit—not even architecture scholars could have anticipated what they would find. Theirs is the last surviving residence by Alexander Girard (1907–1993), a modernist visionary who made his name in textiles but tried his hand at virtually everything, architecture included. The shoji-like laminate screens, seen in the entryway, are characteristic of his Japanese-influenced work.
Bivacco Claudio Brédy, opened in 2021, is one of many huts in the region named after climbers who died while mountaineering. It was designed by BCW Collective and built by Chenevier, with consultation from Roberto Dini, an architecture professor and friend of Brédy’s, seen here with other friends and family. They gathered at the hut to remember Brédy’s life.
Bivacco Claudio Brédy, opened in 2021, is one of many huts in the region named after climbers who died while mountaineering. It was designed by BCW Collective and built by Chenevier, with consultation from Roberto Dini, an architecture professor and friend of Brédy’s, seen here with other friends and family. They gathered at the hut to remember Brédy’s life.
Hand-built by visionary architect (and surfer) Harry Gesner in 1974, the Sandcastle on the Malibu coast is listed for a steep $22.5M.
Hand-built by visionary architect (and surfer) Harry Gesner in 1974, the Sandcastle on the Malibu coast is listed for a steep $22.5M.
Ralph Caplan was honored with the Design Mind Award, which recognizes "visionary individuals or firms that have affected a shift in design thinking or practice through writing, research, and scholarship." Photo by Judith Ramquist.
Ralph Caplan was honored with the Design Mind Award, which recognizes "visionary individuals or firms that have affected a shift in design thinking or practice through writing, research, and scholarship." Photo by Judith Ramquist.
The third edition of Caravana Americana was held from March 24 to 26 on Dr. Claudio Bernard 111 in Mexico City. The industrial space was formerly home to a working tram terminal and still holds original turbines that were in working condition until the ‘50s. The floor below holds a printing press and hosts talks, exhibits, and other events.
The third edition of Caravana Americana was held from March 24 to 26 on Dr. Claudio Bernard 111 in Mexico City. The industrial space was formerly home to a working tram terminal and still holds original turbines that were in working condition until the ‘50s. The floor below holds a printing press and hosts talks, exhibits, and other events.
Austrian Culture Minister Josef Ostermayer described Hollein as "a master architect, inspiring teacher (and) visionary."
Austrian Culture Minister Josef Ostermayer described Hollein as "a master architect, inspiring teacher (and) visionary."
A tribute to the late visionary architect Richard Buckminster Fuller, the Geodesic Installation at Premiere Vision Exhibition in Paris debuted in 2009.
A tribute to the late visionary architect Richard Buckminster Fuller, the Geodesic Installation at Premiere Vision Exhibition in Paris debuted in 2009.
Deb Longua-Zamero, DLZ | INTERIORS and Filmmaker/Visionary, Eric Steven Stahl celebrate the completion of The STAHL2 House
Deb Longua-Zamero, DLZ | INTERIORS and Filmmaker/Visionary, Eric Steven Stahl celebrate the completion of The STAHL2 House
Deb Longua-Zamero, DLZ | INTERIORS and Filmmaker/Visionary, Eric Steven Stahl celebrate the completion of The STAHL2 House
Deb Longua-Zamero, DLZ | INTERIORS and Filmmaker/Visionary, Eric Steven Stahl celebrate the completion of The STAHL2 House
Good friends, Deb Longua-Zamero, DLZ | INTERIORS Inc. & Eric Stevel Stahl, Filmmaker and Visionary, in the remodeled kitchen.
Good friends, Deb Longua-Zamero, DLZ | INTERIORS Inc. & Eric Stevel Stahl, Filmmaker and Visionary, in the remodeled kitchen.
Highly sophisticated and with custom details throughout, this masterpiece was conceived, designed, engineered, and hand-built by legendary filmmaker, artist, musician, and visionary Vincent Gallo.
Highly sophisticated and with custom details throughout, this masterpiece was conceived, designed, engineered, and hand-built by legendary filmmaker, artist, musician, and visionary Vincent Gallo.
Green Architect Nick Peckham designed a geodesic dome for his home headquarters as a nod to his mentor, world-renowned inventor and visionary Buckminster Fuller.
Green Architect Nick Peckham designed a geodesic dome for his home headquarters as a nod to his mentor, world-renowned inventor and visionary Buckminster Fuller.
"The dasMOD team felt the home had good bones, a great location and spectacular views, but just needed some visionary TLC," says Sven Simon of dasMOD.
"The dasMOD team felt the home had good bones, a great location and spectacular views, but just needed some visionary TLC," says Sven Simon of dasMOD.
Your Private Sky: R. Buckminster Fuller: Discourse by Joachim Krausse and Claude Lichtenstein (Lars Müller Publishers, 1999). Take a close look at one of the greatest visionaries of the 20th century.
Your Private Sky: R. Buckminster Fuller: Discourse by Joachim Krausse and Claude Lichtenstein (Lars Müller Publishers, 1999). Take a close look at one of the greatest visionaries of the 20th century.

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