“I made a very conscious decision, when I realized that the house with nothing in it was such a fantastic work of art,” says Greg Wooten, “to go out of my way to pull back and only select pieces that complemented the architecture and would allow both the house and the furniture to breathe.” The place is furnished minimally with vintage finds he chose for the rooms over time.

The kitchen is done up in Gaggenau and Bulthaup.

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Aaron and Yuka Ruell transformed a 1950s Portland ranch house into a retro-inspired family home with plenty of spaces for their four children to roam. In the kitchen, interior designer Emily Knudsen Leland replaced purple laminate cabinets with flat-sawn eastern walnut, and added PentalQuartz countertops in polished Super White for contrast. The kitchen island is clad with original red tiles, and hanging cabinets above it were removed to maximize light and family-room views.

The courtyard offers a glimpse of nature from nearly every angle, including up.

A close-up of the corner.

Engineers envision Roombots evolving over time to create larger and more complex structures—for example, joining stools together to become a bench or table. Each module is also self-improving, and can learn to increase its speed by analyzing and optimizing oscillation patterns.

Diane finishes up some paperwork at the kitchen countertop.

The bedroom takes up the small second floor of the house.

The triple-glazed windows provide plenty of natural light.

010-020 returned this year to Ventura Lambrate to present work by up-and-coming designers like Studio WM, Lex Pott, Earnest Studio, and Mae Engelgeer.

An enthusiastic cook, Miller says she can easily work in the galley-style kitchen. The reclaimed-wood surround echoes the exterior cladding.

Opening the kitchen to outdoor spaces, a new window with floating shelves for storage looks out into the front yard. New appliances, stainless steel countertops and an integral sink add utility. Photo by Whit Preston.

The sleek 320-square-foot MEKA home, designed by Jason Halter and Christos Marcopoulous, when it was set up in New York. The home is made of cedar paneling, set over a steel shipping container.

The bedroom and bathroom make up the private zones on the top floor.

Spiekermann and Dulkinys agree that their house—the first they’ve built from the ground up—is definitely different.

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A closer look at "Power Up."

Cube by Electrolux (Various Cities: 2012) With the wealth of product placement available to a cooking equipment company, it’s commendable that Electrolux found a way to advertise its products experientially. The Cube, a pop-up restaurant that took root in a number of European cities, was a huge draw, booked solid through its residencies and raved about due to its retractable dining table (which made more room for post-dinner mingling). A cadre of Michelin-starred chefs made sure the dining experience matched the views. Photos by Electrolux Appliances

The Dwell Store offered scores of modern products, with designers on hand to discuss their creations.

When viewed up close.

Here's a close up of the installation.

Essentially the same as the trestle desk, here the QuaDror joints are blown up to a massive scale and used to support a bridge.

Up close of those buttons.

Maelle paints up a storm.

House of Marley’s new Get Up Stand Up audio system is made from FSC-certified birch wood and recycled plastic; it is iPhone and iPad compatible with an auxiliary input to connect other devices. $349

López insisted on a concrete pathway that winds through the trees, so visitors don’t have to enter through the driveway.

A detail shot of the stair, which spirals up and down throughout the house.

A close-up of the resulting pendant, as seen in Dezeen's pop-up gallery in London.

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“Each tool can have its own character, and that isn’t just dependent on different types of wood. I have four or five different types of spoon shapes, but my work is very subconscious and organic, it all depends on how the spoons feel to me while I make them,” explains Vogel.

"Cleaning Up," Bangkok, Thailand. (2010)

Here's a close-up of the unraveling in action.

Eenmall (Amsterdam, Netherlands: 2013) Marina van Goor’s solo culinary experiment Eenmall is table-for-one testing ground. The idea is made appealing here with a minimal backdrop, carefully placed tables, and no wi-fi, features that reduce distraction and allow for a more focused, meditative dining experience. And other perk: no split checks. Photo by Joep Niesink

Here's a close-up of the musical sculpture.

A close-up of the gigantic porcelain snail.