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Architect William Carpenter, glimpsed in his second-floor design studio, built Lightroom 2.0 to sit unobtrusively among its 1920s neighbors in Decatur.
Architect William Carpenter, glimpsed in his second-floor design studio, built Lightroom 2.0 to sit unobtrusively among its 1920s neighbors in Decatur.
Every weekend away needs a deck of cards. Designed by graphic designer Clara von Zweigbergk, the CVZ Playing Cards are recast in a minimalist, design-focused style. With new graphic icons, these cards also feature a bold red backing that will add rich color to a tabletop.
Every weekend away needs a deck of cards. Designed by graphic designer Clara von Zweigbergk, the CVZ Playing Cards are recast in a minimalist, design-focused style. With new graphic icons, these cards also feature a bold red backing that will add rich color to a tabletop.
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.
William Lamson's Solarium.
William Lamson's Solarium.
Krisel was also known for his boldly modern approach to landscape. The Menrad residence, shown here, features a distinct geometric design. The architect, working in the harsh Palm Springs climate, relied on hardscape elements—setting a precedent for drought-tolerant landscape design.
Krisel was also known for his boldly modern approach to landscape. The Menrad residence, shown here, features a distinct geometric design. The architect, working in the harsh Palm Springs climate, relied on hardscape elements—setting a precedent for drought-tolerant landscape design.
The unifying elements of walnut and steel—with a little marble and concrete thrown in—continue downstairs in the bathroom and bedroom.
The unifying elements of walnut and steel—with a little marble and concrete thrown in—continue downstairs in the bathroom and bedroom.
Original elements such as the curved glass windows, added in the 1930s, remain, as does the original parquet floor.
Original elements such as the curved glass windows, added in the 1930s, remain, as does the original parquet floor.
Note Design Studio incorporates Kvadrat fabric into a series of lighting for Zero. The Elements collection draws on the quality of "soft and gentle" light in Nordic mountains and includes a floor, wall, table, and pendant version.
Note Design Studio incorporates Kvadrat fabric into a series of lighting for Zero. The Elements collection draws on the quality of "soft and gentle" light in Nordic mountains and includes a floor, wall, table, and pendant version.
The Elements collection by Scholten & Baijings for J.Hill's Standard. Photo by Tom Brown.
The Elements collection by Scholten & Baijings for J.Hill's Standard. Photo by Tom Brown.
The Scotland Street School, built in 1903, utilized warm pink sandstone and decorative elements geared specifically towards children to create a dignified space for students. This gave the structure context and relatability for its primary users. In this building, Mackintosh relies once again on the Scottish schema of the stairtower, but modernizes it through large glass windows that filter light and bold, modern interior staircases. Photo courtesy Mackintosh Architecture, University of Glasgow.
The Scotland Street School, built in 1903, utilized warm pink sandstone and decorative elements geared specifically towards children to create a dignified space for students. This gave the structure context and relatability for its primary users. In this building, Mackintosh relies once again on the Scottish schema of the stairtower, but modernizes it through large glass windows that filter light and bold, modern interior staircases. Photo courtesy Mackintosh Architecture, University of Glasgow.
Line Depping's Elements, a bent ash coat rack, was shown in the Danish Mindcraft exhibition curated by Nina Tolstrup in 2014. A similar product, a series of bent ash wall hooks, has been picked up by Wrong for Hay.
Line Depping's Elements, a bent ash coat rack, was shown in the Danish Mindcraft exhibition curated by Nina Tolstrup in 2014. A similar product, a series of bent ash wall hooks, has been picked up by Wrong for Hay.
William Krisel designed the Ocotillo Lodge, a hotel that features a number of his signature design moves: post-and-beam construction, walls of glass, and seamless indoor/outdoor connections. Pictured here is one of the hotel’s bungalows.
William Krisel designed the Ocotillo Lodge, a hotel that features a number of his signature design moves: post-and-beam construction, walls of glass, and seamless indoor/outdoor connections. Pictured here is one of the hotel’s bungalows.
A tract house with a butterfly roof designed in 1956 for Joe Dunas.
A tract house with a butterfly roof designed in 1956 for Joe Dunas.
The owners of this updated Tudor-style abode in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Eagle Rock, Amanda and William Hunter, are the design duo behind the William Hunter Collective, which rehabs homes. Handmade tile, soapstone counters, walnut wood, and steel make up the artfully styled kitchen.
The owners of this updated Tudor-style abode in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Eagle Rock, Amanda and William Hunter, are the design duo behind the William Hunter Collective, which rehabs homes. Handmade tile, soapstone counters, walnut wood, and steel make up the artfully styled kitchen.
Another 1956 tract house with a flat roof designed by Krisel.
Another 1956 tract house with a flat roof designed by Krisel.
In the original design, steel structural elements were meant to support a distinctive fabric roof but the material was not weather-resistant.
In the original design, steel structural elements were meant to support a distinctive fabric roof but the material was not weather-resistant.
Twin Palms by William Krisel.
Twin Palms by William Krisel.
Twin Palms by William Krisel.
Twin Palms by William Krisel.
Twin Palms by William Krisel.
Twin Palms by William Krisel.
Road to Road by William Wegman
Road to Road by William Wegman
William Krisel circa 1970.
William Krisel circa 1970.
Twin Palms by William Krisel.
Twin Palms by William Krisel.
Corbin Palms by William Krisel.
Corbin Palms by William Krisel.
Placed Places by William Wegman
Placed Places by William Wegman
Campaign Table by William Earle “William’s piece has three legs, and there’s just a way the components interact with each other. It’s very unique. I like a piece that can do something a little bit differently, but maintain an integrity and accessibility.”
Campaign Table by William Earle “William’s piece has three legs, and there’s just a way the components interact with each other. It’s very unique. I like a piece that can do something a little bit differently, but maintain an integrity and accessibility.”
Elements series by Scholten & Baijings for J.Hill's Standard. See it at Rossana Orlandi, Via Matteo Bandello 14-16.
Elements series by Scholten & Baijings for J.Hill's Standard. See it at Rossana Orlandi, Via Matteo Bandello 14-16.
Now that all the elements are in harmony, we can finally relax.
Now that all the elements are in harmony, we can finally relax.
Rather than concealing the barn frame in the private rooms, Cohen created an interplay between modern and historic elements in the master bathroom.
Rather than concealing the barn frame in the private rooms, Cohen created an interplay between modern and historic elements in the master bathroom.
One of the home's most luxurious elements, old-growth pine and red oak flooring, was salvaged from local tear-downs.
One of the home's most luxurious elements, old-growth pine and red oak flooring, was salvaged from local tear-downs.
Another room is done up in shades of green.
Another room is done up in shades of green.
The 510 Cabin is one of Leggitt's designs, executed with the help of student apprentices.
The 510 Cabin is one of Leggitt's designs, executed with the help of student apprentices.
Developed by Bing Crosby, and designed by William F. Cody, the streets of Blue Skies Trailer Village were named after the movie stars who invested in the development—including Lauren Bacall. This particular trailer has many original elements, including the Cody-designed ramada.
Developed by Bing Crosby, and designed by William F. Cody, the streets of Blue Skies Trailer Village were named after the movie stars who invested in the development—including Lauren Bacall. This particular trailer has many original elements, including the Cody-designed ramada.
Home Show House by William Krisel.
Home Show House by William Krisel.
La Jolla Pacifica by William Krisel.
La Jolla Pacifica by William Krisel.
The interior of the Menrad residence, with a raised ceiling and glass walls. "The house felt like the ultimate expression of what postwar residential architecture in California was all about," resident Chris Menrad writes in the book.
The interior of the Menrad residence, with a raised ceiling and glass walls. "The house felt like the ultimate expression of what postwar residential architecture in California was all about," resident Chris Menrad writes in the book.

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