The magic starts in the artwork studio. Studio members, many of them trained as designers, interpret drawings from contributing designers and artists and convert them into patterns.

The Copenhague Series from HAY was designed in collaboration with Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for the new buildings at the University of Copenhagen. The series includes furniture for dormitory rooms, classrooms, and common spaces, and is characterized by its functionality and warmth. The Copenhague Desk has a distinctive silhouette—the tabletop appears to fold out of the trestle style legs, which gives the desk a sense of mobility and lightness despite its sturdy nature. The backrest of the desk similarly appears to fold out from the legs, and provides a functional rest for books and notepads, as well as a visually interesting detail.

The design of "Computations" is a take on computer pixels, and was originally released in the 1970s.

Over the years, McIntosh has added computer-controlled machines to its assembly line, like this one, which churns out about 5,000 circuit boards per month.

The eleven-foot-high ceilings are punctuated and pierced with skylights that are computer-generated forms.

The rooftop garden planters were developed using computer software that eliminated the need for screws or glue. They hold an array of local plants and also funnel rainwater into a collection tank below.

"A partial view into the shop. Work moves between the computers and machines freely," says Ribic.

Past the computer nook is this curved wall of pamphlets, books, and literature about cancer, coping, and surviving.

Italian prefab company LEAPfactory built this alpine shelter off-site and had it flown in via helicopter. Cantilevered off the edge of a mountain, the structure features a living room, a dine-in kitchen, bunk beds, storage closets, and an integrated computer to keep mountaineers and climbers up-to-date on the weather conditions.

Detail of computer-cut facade

Harold Cohen wrote the computer program that produced "AARON." 2003, from Digital Pioneers.

A computer nook is tucked beneath the open-tread steel staircase.

Interactive stations equipped with computers and iPads introduced guests to Sonata's Facebook and YouTube social media platforms.

The plywood pieces are fed into the factory's computer controlled machine (CCN, where they are cut into the signature Series 7 silhouette.

Apolo's bedroom is unmistakably that of a young boy, as the old-school computer font and clear debt to NASA suggest.

The building frame was digitally prefabricated by Tri-State Components using a computer model developed by the architects, Marie and Keith Zawistowski.

Apolo's bedroom is unmistakably that of a young boy, as the old-school computer font and clear debt to NASA suggest.

The exposed infrastructure at each computer station—cables spiraling down from the ceiling—gives the place a surprisingly industrial feel.

A small office area provides storage space for paperwork, computers, and electronic devices—including control panels for the solar panels, water tank level, and electrical system.

Unsightly wires, electrical plugs, and chargers that accompany computers and entertainment systems can make your bedroom feel more like an office than a soothing snooze zone.

This 450-square-foot apartment includes an origami-like desktop that unfolds to reveal a perforated-steel divider that allows the passage of computer cables hidden inside the office compartment. This transformer-like cabinet helps maximize limited square footage.

"The client wanted nook for the speakers and a desk," explains Gerlier. Adding that in order to use the computer nook as a desk, it is necessary to open the set of doors underneath. Gerlier also added an additional oversized nook that serves as a comfortable reading nook.

The garage is an exercise in “hide and reveal.” The Corian shelf features an outlet in a converted book, a detail that brings delight to a mundane task. “We wanted to make the experience of plugging in a phone or computer joyful,” Grizzle says.

Using computer modeling of sunlight and shadow, Gibson developed a series of canopies of various heights, and designed extensions in a way that would allow them to house an external, stainless-steel mesh curtain.

A third floor walk-up, sized at only 376 square feet, has been renovated into the home for Jack Chen of Tsai Design. A multifunctional built-in conceals this TV screen, and a pull-out work station and computer monitor are hidden in the adjacent cabinet.

The computer-designed kitchen area has the feel of a ship's galley, with everything neatly stowed, yet visible and instantly at hand: It's much the definition of "ship-shape." For dinner parties, well-worn Eames shell chairs are pulled down by David, with the help of a footstool. "I have nearly an eight-foot reach," says the 6'3'' David. ("It gets a little tough if I have to spend a weekend or so alone," says Im.)

With input from her clients, Barensfeld used a computer to generate the circular patterns that were carved into a pair of Cor-Ten steel screens with a water-jet cutter. The perforations allow light and the green of the surrounding Koi bamboo to filter into the space while preserving privacy.

The team employed sun-tracking computer modeling to calibrate the roof planes to protect the interior spaces from direct sun in summer and provide passive heating in winter. - Austin, Texas Dwell Magazine : November / December 2017

The Loft features private offices for Drew and Tarah, allowing them to effectively "work from home" separately to their main residence. Drew's office features an extensive computer and camera setup, while Tarah's office is a simple place to sit and work away from the noise of normal life.

A media storage unit is made from a steel pivot welded to a heavy-duty tractor bearing by Sierra Metal Fabricators. The massive, smooth-spinning unit also serves as a room divider, to screen a desk and computer station from the main living area.

Once you pass the kitchen area the circulation curves around back toward the living room space. Along the way there's this little computer nook.

It’s one thing to design an apparently random pattern on a computer and print it out; it’s another to turn streaming lines into layers of plywood.

"Why have we yet to see a house built around a computer, rather than a few computers put into a house?"

One Laptop Per Child XO Laptop designed in 2005 by Yves Behar. Made of PC/ABS plastic, rubber, and other materials. Manufactured by Quanta Computer in Taiwan.

One qualm I had was that a large-screened laptop wouldn't fit in the appointed sleeve, meaning that this bag is a better bet for those of you with more compact computers.

A computer model maps the