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GreenSpur and McAllister Architects imagined a cabin sided with Cor-Ten steel, glass, and shou sugi ban–treated cedar for a wooded property outside of Washington, DC.
GreenSpur and McAllister Architects imagined a cabin sided with Cor-Ten steel, glass, and shou sugi ban–treated cedar for a wooded property outside of Washington, DC.
Inspirational spaces
Inspirational spaces
The colorful concept shop that faces Rue Yves Saint Laurent is the third piece of 33 Rue Majorelle’s tripartite design experience.
The colorful concept shop that faces Rue Yves Saint Laurent is the third piece of 33 Rue Majorelle’s tripartite design experience.
The steel fireplace in the dining area is framed with rescued stones from the dismantled garage during the original remodeling of the home.
The steel fireplace in the dining area is framed with rescued stones from the dismantled garage during the original remodeling of the home.
British artist Hannah Sawtell and technologist Avi Flombaum created sawbaum.com, where users can create visual collages using multiple vine streams. "We wanted it to look like a visual comic book, with overlapping panels," said Flombaum. "And we wanted it to be fun!" Photo courtesy Rhizome.
British artist Hannah Sawtell and technologist Avi Flombaum created sawbaum.com, where users can create visual collages using multiple vine streams. "We wanted it to look like a visual comic book, with overlapping panels," said Flombaum. "And we wanted it to be fun!" Photo courtesy Rhizome.
The shop’s co-owners Yehia Abdelnour and Monique Bresson.
The shop’s co-owners Yehia Abdelnour and Monique Bresson.
Designer Lucia DeRespinis at age 33. The photo was taken by George Nelson’s son while they were working in Moscow on the American Exhibition.
Designer Lucia DeRespinis at age 33. The photo was taken by George Nelson’s son while they were working in Moscow on the American Exhibition.
This 2'5" by 3'3" rug is an improvised interpretation of crazy quilt designs.
This 2'5" by 3'3" rug is an improvised interpretation of crazy quilt designs.
A "raked roof" promotes daylighting, while a 6Kw photovoltaic solar array with 4.8Kw battery storage generates clean energy. The front porch encourages socializing with the neighbors.
A "raked roof" promotes daylighting, while a 6Kw photovoltaic solar array with 4.8Kw battery storage generates clean energy. The front porch encourages socializing with the neighbors.
The house has under floor hydronic heating and cooling sustained by a 23 KW solar PV system.
The house has under floor hydronic heating and cooling sustained by a 23 KW solar PV system.
Located in Germany’s Upper Bavarian Inn Valley this holiday home by architects Christine Arnhard and Markus Eck is only 3.3 foot wide. Half-offset, interconnected stacked rooms are spread over the interior volume, and doors to the property’s two floating terraces can be opened to connect the interiors with the outdoors.
Located in Germany’s Upper Bavarian Inn Valley this holiday home by architects Christine Arnhard and Markus Eck is only 3.3 foot wide. Half-offset, interconnected stacked rooms are spread over the interior volume, and doors to the property’s two floating terraces can be opened to connect the interiors with the outdoors.
Illustration via drawastickman.com.
Illustration via drawastickman.com.
The home resides in Villamil, a satellite city of Guayaquil with a population of 33,560.
The home resides in Villamil, a satellite city of Guayaquil with a population of 33,560.
A sculptural bench from the Future Perfect and a circa-1950s vintage blown-glass, brass, and enameled metal Kalmar Tulipan chandelier invite guests through the entry. The space flows into the kitchen, where meals unfold on a built-in banquette upholstered in SH Frank leather by Geremia Design, or CH33T chairs underneath an Atelier Rich Tegelaar Open Meshmatics pendant.
A sculptural bench from the Future Perfect and a circa-1950s vintage blown-glass, brass, and enameled metal Kalmar Tulipan chandelier invite guests through the entry. The space flows into the kitchen, where meals unfold on a built-in banquette upholstered in SH Frank leather by Geremia Design, or CH33T chairs underneath an Atelier Rich Tegelaar Open Meshmatics pendant.
A 1.4-kW solar array by Sharp and propane-powered in-floor radiant heating from Radiantec obviate any need to connect to municipal power.
A 1.4-kW solar array by Sharp and propane-powered in-floor radiant heating from Radiantec obviate any need to connect to municipal power.
One of the witticisms found on livethesheendream.com.
One of the witticisms found on livethesheendream.com.
A 1.4-kW solar array by Sharp and propane-powered in-floor radiant heating from Radiantec obviate any need to connect to municipal power.
A 1.4-kW solar array by Sharp and propane-powered in-floor radiant heating from Radiantec obviate any need to connect to municipal power.
A mirror measuring 8.5 by 3.3 feet makes the renovated kitchen feel more expansive. Photo by: Jonas Ingerstedt
A mirror measuring 8.5 by 3.3 feet makes the renovated kitchen feel more expansive. Photo by: Jonas Ingerstedt
The house exclusively uses water harvested from the roof and stored on-site in a 33,000-gallon cistern.
The house exclusively uses water harvested from the roof and stored on-site in a 33,000-gallon cistern.
Reclaimed Glasgow Tenement tiles used on the fireplace were our clients own. The wood burner is a 4kw Salamander Hobbit in almond and black; recessed 12v LED lights from On Solar.
Reclaimed Glasgow Tenement tiles used on the fireplace were our clients own. The wood burner is a 4kw Salamander Hobbit in almond and black; recessed 12v LED lights from On Solar.
Ulysses word cloud poster from beautifulwordsbeautifulart.com.
Ulysses word cloud poster from beautifulwordsbeautifulart.com.
An 8-kW solar array powers the majority of the home's annual energy use, while a five-ton geothermal system provides mechanical heating and cooling. A 30,000-gallon rainwater collection system feeds the home with 200 gallons of purified water daily.
An 8-kW solar array powers the majority of the home's annual energy use, while a five-ton geothermal system provides mechanical heating and cooling. A 30,000-gallon rainwater collection system feeds the home with 200 gallons of purified water daily.
The apartment enjoys plenty of natural light thanks to numerous outdoor spaces—including a 33-foot-long balcony garden to the north, and two terraces to the south that are accessible via the bedroom and the dining area.
The apartment enjoys plenty of natural light thanks to numerous outdoor spaces—including a 33-foot-long balcony garden to the north, and two terraces to the south that are accessible via the bedroom and the dining area.
One of the main additions to the home was the rooftop solar hot water and 2.1 kW energy system, shown here from the rear of the house. The system is by Heliodyne.
One of the main additions to the home was the rooftop solar hot water and 2.1 kW energy system, shown here from the rear of the house. The system is by Heliodyne.
The 15.12 kW Tesla solar array that tops the reflective white roof is hidden from view on the ground. The solar panels provide enough power for the home and cars for most of the year; Tesla Powerwall batteries store excess energy. Also pictured is a vegetable garden at the top right corner.
The 15.12 kW Tesla solar array that tops the reflective white roof is hidden from view on the ground. The solar panels provide enough power for the home and cars for most of the year; Tesla Powerwall batteries store excess energy. Also pictured is a vegetable garden at the top right corner.
The sweeping, curved oak staircase with an oak balustrade leads to the first floor, which—unlike the ground floor’s polished concrete flooring—features herringbone oak parquet floors. Underfloor heating is powered by a 12kW ground-source heat pump with 600 meters of pipe buried in the garden.
The sweeping, curved oak staircase with an oak balustrade leads to the first floor, which—unlike the ground floor’s polished concrete flooring—features herringbone oak parquet floors. Underfloor heating is powered by a 12kW ground-source heat pump with 600 meters of pipe buried in the garden.
Elfa by the Container Store / containerstore.com
Elfa by the Container Store / containerstore.com
Fit by Honda from $15,425 automobiles.honda.com The compact Fit achieves 27 MPG in the city and 33 MPG on the highway.
Fit by Honda from $15,425 automobiles.honda.com The compact Fit achieves 27 MPG in the city and 33 MPG on the highway.
In Situ Design and Lilian B Interiors adapted a six-story brownstone in midtown Manhattan into a boutique hotel with 33 guest suites. Each floor received what the designers call a “visceral” color treatment using Benjamin Moore paints, including Outrageous Orange.
In Situ Design and Lilian B Interiors adapted a six-story brownstone in midtown Manhattan into a boutique hotel with 33 guest suites. Each floor received what the designers call a “visceral” color treatment using Benjamin Moore paints, including Outrageous Orange.
Cottage garden on 1.33 acres
Cottage garden on 1.33 acres
Illustration Play 2 goes on sale September 6. For more information, visit victionary.com or gingkopress.com.
Illustration Play 2 goes on sale September 6. For more information, visit victionary.com or gingkopress.com.
TheMonkeysYouOrdered.com runs their own caption contests for the New Yorker's cartoons
TheMonkeysYouOrdered.com runs their own caption contests for the New Yorker's cartoons
The book cover. Courtesy of Princeton Architectural Press (papress.com).
The book cover. Courtesy of Princeton Architectural Press (papress.com).

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