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Originally designed by Alvar Aalto 1935, the Aalto Chair 66 ($446-456) for Artek is a classic example of Scandinavian simplicity.
Originally designed by Alvar Aalto 1935, the Aalto Chair 66 ($446-456) for Artek is a classic example of Scandinavian simplicity.
Deluxe Bird Blue Mobile, $66.
Deluxe Bird Blue Mobile, $66.
Deluxe Red Elephant Mobile, $66.
Deluxe Red Elephant Mobile, $66.
A Seattle family tasked Atmosphere Design Build with creating a sustainable dwelling in Nevada City, California, the matriarch's hometown and a historic mining community. The firm's material-driven approach channels the pioneer spirit of the gold rush, without compromising comfort or high-efficiency standards.
A Seattle family tasked Atmosphere Design Build with creating a sustainable dwelling in Nevada City, California, the matriarch's hometown and a historic mining community. The firm's material-driven approach channels the pioneer spirit of the gold rush, without compromising comfort or high-efficiency standards.
The 73,195-square-foot prefab building hosts 66 new apartments.
The 73,195-square-foot prefab building hosts 66 new apartments.
Sleeping nooks that look like the grooves in a block of cheese.
Sleeping nooks that look like the grooves in a block of cheese.
Simpatico Homes founder Seth Krubiner has lived in the prefab company’s nearly net-zero prototype since it was customized and lifted onsite in 2011.
Simpatico Homes founder Seth Krubiner has lived in the prefab company’s nearly net-zero prototype since it was customized and lifted onsite in 2011.
Components for low-cost prefab homes designed by Habitat for Humanity and the firm Minarc for South Central Los Angeles were trucked in and assembled over three days. Photos by Art Gray.
Components for low-cost prefab homes designed by Habitat for Humanity and the firm Minarc for South Central Los Angeles were trucked in and assembled over three days. Photos by Art Gray.
A passage between the walls for hide and seek.
A passage between the walls for hide and seek.
Rice surfs the net at the built-in desk.
Rice surfs the net at the built-in desk.
A corner Carter arranged with a leather-upholstered chair on casters from Dot & Bo and a Buffalo 66 movie poster.
A corner Carter arranged with a leather-upholstered chair on casters from Dot & Bo and a Buffalo 66 movie poster.
The plumbing fixtures are from Rubinet.
The plumbing fixtures are from Rubinet.
Architect Hank Louis worked with Navajo tribe elders to secure a 66-year lease on a half-acre lot in the middle of Bluf, Utah, for Rosie Joe and her children.
Architect Hank Louis worked with Navajo tribe elders to secure a 66-year lease on a half-acre lot in the middle of Bluf, Utah, for Rosie Joe and her children.
Most impressive of all, a solar array on the roof empowers the residents to produce more energy than they consume on-site.
Most impressive of all, a solar array on the roof empowers the residents to produce more energy than they consume on-site.
Love the tile, and great solution for a small space - put the tub in the shower !
Love the tile, and great solution for a small space - put the tub in the shower !
Units of 360-square-feet in size or less in size can be ordered as ANSI-certified mobile models for an additional $5K to $10k.
Units of 360-square-feet in size or less in size can be ordered as ANSI-certified mobile models for an additional $5K to $10k.
A view of the installation at the House for Contemporary Art in Belgium.
A view of the installation at the House for Contemporary Art in Belgium.
Numen's Net, occupied by gallery attendees.
Numen's Net, occupied by gallery attendees.
Architect Hank Louis worked with Navajo tribe elders to secure a 66-year lease on a half-acre lot in the middle of Bluf, Utah, for Rosie Joe and her children. The facade of their off the grid house is made up of exposed wood, red rammed earth, and glass.
Architect Hank Louis worked with Navajo tribe elders to secure a 66-year lease on a half-acre lot in the middle of Bluf, Utah, for Rosie Joe and her children. The facade of their off the grid house is made up of exposed wood, red rammed earth, and glass.
The flooring includes much of the original oak wood, with few replacements that blend in well and glass corners create a seamless connection between the wooded landscape and interior living spaces.
The flooring includes much of the original oak wood, with few replacements that blend in well and glass corners create a seamless connection between the wooded landscape and interior living spaces.
Clerestory windows surround all rooms, providing the spaces with plentiful daylight.
Clerestory windows surround all rooms, providing the spaces with plentiful daylight.
The renovated kitchen features quartz counters and natural maple cabinets, and it flows easily with the rest of the renovated open plan.
The renovated kitchen features quartz counters and natural maple cabinets, and it flows easily with the rest of the renovated open plan.
The first step was to tear out the existing wall-to-wall carpeting and replace it with cabin-grade, oak flooring to give the house a classic feel and to help anchor the more modern walls and trim. They ordered the flooring from a large company and despite it being the cheapest option offered, the total expense came to $2,300 for materials, making the wood floors—according to Anderson—their biggest splurge.
The first step was to tear out the existing wall-to-wall carpeting and replace it with cabin-grade, oak flooring to give the house a classic feel and to help anchor the more modern walls and trim. They ordered the flooring from a large company and despite it being the cheapest option offered, the total expense came to $2,300 for materials, making the wood floors—according to Anderson—their biggest splurge.
Livning room through slide away glass doors to patio. Indoor/Outdoor living at its best.
Livning room through slide away glass doors to patio. Indoor/Outdoor living at its best.
Front entry with peekaboo door and walnut slat screen.
Front entry with peekaboo door and walnut slat screen.
Newly relined pool, and original cement lined patio with Schultz Patio pieces
Newly relined pool, and original cement lined patio with Schultz Patio pieces
al Fresco dining 60's style
al Fresco dining 60's style

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