Leo Marmol and Alisa Becket enjoy one of their home’s many outdoor spaces.

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One of Clinton's many screenprints.

Works on so many levels.

An elongated BoConcept sofa in many colors and fabrics.

The W.W. Stool by Philippe Starck.

The Weiners sit in one of the many large window bays, showing how the reused truck bodies look from within.

In Italia, the horned cows say ‘MU!’ This strange—and strangely enthusiastic—beast was my favorite bit of street art in Venice, caught along one of the many (many many many) canals.

The courtyard is a secure space with a double-height window that offers seamless interior-exterior connection. “It gives a nice sense of containment and peace, while still engaging interior spaces,” says Cashman.

Steel strips form a security screen on the street side of the scullery. One can also hang pots and pans from them. A skylight filters illumination through glass block flooring to the basement below.

The kitchen is accessible from a raised courtyard across from the main living space. “The double exhaust hood looks like an old industrial gantry,” remarks Cashman. Sandblasted brick and sandstone from the original warehouse dialogue with floating white and grey cabinetry.

“The biggest design challenge was the facade,” says architect Mark Cashman. “It had to step back from the street and recede to give prominence to the heritage status warehouse facade.” Above the translucent bedroom level, a balcony with a herb garden steps back further. From the rooftop garden, downtown Sydney comes into full view.

The living area features a Le Bombole ’07 sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, a Chieftan chair by Finn Juhl, and a rotating hanging stove by FireOrb. The poufs are by Tazi Designs.

Simultaneously sculptural and pragmatic, the undulating form of the W Magazine Stand’s molded plywood is both pleasing and useful. It’s compact enough for small spaces, though you may be loath to cover up the figurative grain pattern of the walnut with your magazines.

The master bedroom features wallpaper by Erika Wakerly. The glass tables next to the Croft House bed were gifts.

The kitchen has many custom touches, like this inset knife holder built into the countertop.

One of the many House Cafes designed by Autoban.

Available in the Dwell store, Avoca Mill's handwoven wool and mohair Ombre Throw for Avoca draws its shade from the purple tones of Irish heather.

A secondary bedroom meant for a child has a partially translucent, curved glass wall.

The square fountain at the courtyard's center is a modern rendition of a very traditional feature in many Middle Eastern homes.

A pivoting Gyrofocus fireplace, staircase, and elevator shaft organize the social space. Lighting throughout the house is mostly ambient, supplemented by task-oriented lighting.

Based in New York, photographer Brian W. Ferry regularly shoots portraits, travel, interiors, and design stories for international clients and publications including Condé Nast Traveler and WSJ Magazine. For this issue, he captured “Outside Providence,” a story about a coastal Rhode Island getaway. “I was blown away by the skylights throughout the home,” he says. “Watching the light and colors change slowly over the course of the two-day shoot was a real treat—it was like a private James Turrell exhibition.” What’s your favorite city to visit in the USA? “I frequently travel to Los Angeles for work and pleasure, and I enjoy every visit. There’s a wonderful art scene, great food, and the ability to spend time outdoors year-round.”

A New York–based photographer who shoots for clients including Condé Nast Traveler and the Wall Street Journal Magazine, Brian W. Ferry loves the perks of Dwell assignments. In one week, he shared lunch alfresco with the owners of the Stanfordville, New York, outbuilding and pizza and wine in São Paulo with the owner and architect of the Jardins apartment.

Tucked away in a corner of Makati, W-17 is an elegant warehouse space showcasing luxe home wares from the Philippines and beyond. Catch Carabao (Philippine water buffalo) horn salad servers, elegant wood serving bowls trimmed in gold, locally crafted dinner ware, and antique Chinese furniture, along with rugs from New York-based Filipino designer Inigo Elizalde.

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From the transitional space between the living area and courtyard, the TV room is visible.

In many an alley I found walls and walls of graffiti.

The men's clothing gallery had many dapper duds.

Pre-chill the mug by leaving it in the freezer until you need to use it. Pour in a hot fresh-brewed pot, and the lining outside the stainless steel interior efficiently transfers the cold it stored up in the freezer to the hot beverage. If you’ve ever poured hot coffee over ice to try and achieve a similar effect, you can understand the value of avoiding dilution in the process.

With its unique shape and color, Benjamin Hubert's Spinning BH2 Pendant Light for & Tradition available in the Dwell store is head-turning. The whimsical curves of the lacquered aluminum and silicone lamp are bound to add levity to any room's palette.

At 5 inches tall and 6 inches in diameter, Ed and Kate Coleman's Freke Bowls are made for function as well as display. With their shape and bright colors, they add an unusual twist to everyday activities.

Available to rent on Airbnb, the two-bedroom prefab house as a prototype for their pre-engineered IT House series and made an appearance in Dwell Magazine’s November 2008 issue.

Though the house is a mostly wooden affair, a sense of transparency pervades, thanks to many windows and the glass front door.

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