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Makeshift Metropolis, published in November 2010.
Makeshift Metropolis, published in November 2010.
Daniel Burnham's Plan of Chicago made the river an integral part of the city. Image courtesy Makeshift Metropolis
Daniel Burnham's Plan of Chicago made the river an integral part of the city. Image courtesy Makeshift Metropolis
Le Corbusier's 1925 Plan Voisin remade Paris in a new image. Image courtesy Makeshift Metropolis
Le Corbusier's 1925 Plan Voisin remade Paris in a new image. Image courtesy Makeshift Metropolis
New development restores old buildings, adds new ones and creates waterside public parks at the Yards in Washington, D.C. Image courtesy Makeshift Metropolis
New development restores old buildings, adds new ones and creates waterside public parks at the Yards in Washington, D.C. Image courtesy Makeshift Metropolis
Metropolis Pots: Hand-built porcelain planters with a glazed interior and bisque exterior.
Metropolis Pots: Hand-built porcelain planters with a glazed interior and bisque exterior.
Urban activist Jane Jacobs (1916-2006), author of the groundbreaking 1961 work "The Death and Life of Great American CIties." Image courtesy Makeshift Metropolis
Urban activist Jane Jacobs (1916-2006), author of the groundbreaking 1961 work "The Death and Life of Great American CIties." Image courtesy Makeshift Metropolis
Makeshift Society is opening a Brooklyn outpost in early 2014, which will feature co-working spaces for creatives.
Makeshift Society is opening a Brooklyn outpost in early 2014, which will feature co-working spaces for creatives.
A floor plan shows an example of the space's configuration.
A floor plan shows an example of the space's configuration.
Here's a snapshot of the 1,000-square-foot San Francisco location.
Here's a snapshot of the 1,000-square-foot San Francisco location.
"King Kong has taken over #paperpunk #dod2014"
"King Kong has taken over #paperpunk #dod2014"
David Baird designed the custom sliding doors with materials and hardware from Home Depot. The doors also act as a makeshift critique wall for Bo and Sky’s artwork.
David Baird designed the custom sliding doors with materials and hardware from Home Depot. The doors also act as a makeshift critique wall for Bo and Sky’s artwork.
A painting by Yael hangs near the Murphy bed in the make-shift guest sleeping quarters.
A painting by Yael hangs near the Murphy bed in the make-shift guest sleeping quarters.
Julius Shulman Los Angeles: The Birth of a Modern Metropolis by Sam Lubell and Douglas Woods (Rizzoli, 2011). An in-depth look at Julius Shulman, who captured the spirit of Californian architecture for over 70 years.
Julius Shulman Los Angeles: The Birth of a Modern Metropolis by Sam Lubell and Douglas Woods (Rizzoli, 2011). An in-depth look at Julius Shulman, who captured the spirit of Californian architecture for over 70 years.
An Ilse Crawford bench acts as a makeshift bookshelf next to an Azucena floor lamp. The scenic wallpaper is by Marthe Armitage.
An Ilse Crawford bench acts as a makeshift bookshelf next to an Azucena floor lamp. The scenic wallpaper is by Marthe Armitage.
Also part of the Ollie collection, this lounge chair features extra-wide arms for additional seating or a makeshift table.
Also part of the Ollie collection, this lounge chair features extra-wide arms for additional seating or a makeshift table.
The wetbar area features custom steel cabinets by Metropolis Metalworks, and the burled redwood paneling and slab, sourced via Aborica and fabricated by Artistic Veneers.
The wetbar area features custom steel cabinets by Metropolis Metalworks, and the burled redwood paneling and slab, sourced via Aborica and fabricated by Artistic Veneers.
Metropolis II is a large-scale kinetic sculpture inspired by a Los Angeles of the future, with traffic moving at frenetic speeds.
Metropolis II is a large-scale kinetic sculpture inspired by a Los Angeles of the future, with traffic moving at frenetic speeds.
"Paradise and Paradox" is the overriding theme of Miami Modern Metropolis, one examined from dozens of design and urbanistic lenses.
"Paradise and Paradox" is the overriding theme of Miami Modern Metropolis, one examined from dozens of design and urbanistic lenses.
Upon closer inspection, my fellow tour attendee, Metropolis editor Avinash Rajogapal, declared the work "very meta".
Upon closer inspection, my fellow tour attendee, Metropolis editor Avinash Rajogapal, declared the work "very meta".
Salvaged and reclaimed pieces are the calling of The Junction and one shop that caught my eye was Metropolis Living. The store was closed but you can peruse images of the inside at metropolis-living.com.
Salvaged and reclaimed pieces are the calling of The Junction and one shop that caught my eye was Metropolis Living. The store was closed but you can peruse images of the inside at metropolis-living.com.
Silvia loves to sew and create in her spare time, which she does in her makeshift studio space, shown here with a desk from Ikea. Shown here is one of the cushions she made herself, which is done in the same fabric as the shower curtain in the bathroom.
Silvia loves to sew and create in her spare time, which she does in her makeshift studio space, shown here with a desk from Ikea. Shown here is one of the cushions she made herself, which is done in the same fabric as the shower curtain in the bathroom.
The burled redwood slab from Aborica serves as a dramatic portal as you descend into the lower zone of the Escape Pad. The custom partition housing the tub and powder room area lie beyond. The custom metal works was by Metropolis Metalworks.
The burled redwood slab from Aborica serves as a dramatic portal as you descend into the lower zone of the Escape Pad. The custom partition housing the tub and powder room area lie beyond. The custom metal works was by Metropolis Metalworks.
The front of the trailer features an aluminum bar laser cut with half of the word Taxa (the name of Cricket Trailer's parent company). The cutouts act as makeshift bottle openers. There is a learning curve, however; whereas Finney had no problem popping open cold Topo Chicos, I managed to spray myself with the carbonated water on more than one occasion.
The front of the trailer features an aluminum bar laser cut with half of the word Taxa (the name of Cricket Trailer's parent company). The cutouts act as makeshift bottle openers. There is a learning curve, however; whereas Finney had no problem popping open cold Topo Chicos, I managed to spray myself with the carbonated water on more than one occasion.
This watercolor from 2008 called New York looks more like a scene of sun-baked antiquity than anything in the thrumming metropolis.
This watercolor from 2008 called New York looks more like a scene of sun-baked antiquity than anything in the thrumming metropolis.
Wire stair balustrades create an airy vibe while reinforcing the linear wood detailing throughout. In the dining area, a Sputnik-style chandelier by Rewire in Los Angeles hangs above an oxidized maple table from BDDW and Clifford Pascoe chairs from Metropolis Modern.
Wire stair balustrades create an airy vibe while reinforcing the linear wood detailing throughout. In the dining area, a Sputnik-style chandelier by Rewire in Los Angeles hangs above an oxidized maple table from BDDW and Clifford Pascoe chairs from Metropolis Modern.
The first floor of this house, built in1885 and located in the McGill neighborhood of Montreal, was the perfect spot for a large kitchen and living area, which was missing from the old layout—a makeshift kitchen was previously located on the floor above. The clients, a web developer and a jewelry designer with a son, wanted a centralized space for eating and entertaining. The kitchen island contains three cabinets from IKEA, retrofitted with custom doors, as well as a dishwasher.
The first floor of this house, built in1885 and located in the McGill neighborhood of Montreal, was the perfect spot for a large kitchen and living area, which was missing from the old layout—a makeshift kitchen was previously located on the floor above. The clients, a web developer and a jewelry designer with a son, wanted a centralized space for eating and entertaining. The kitchen island contains three cabinets from IKEA, retrofitted with custom doors, as well as a dishwasher.
Bedrooms' Distribution and Office/Makeshift Bedroom
Bedrooms' Distribution and Office/Makeshift Bedroom
Bedrooms' Distribution and Office/Makeshift Bedroom
Bedrooms' Distribution and Office/Makeshift Bedroom
Bedrooms' Distribution and Office/Makeshift Bedroom
Bedrooms' Distribution and Office/Makeshift Bedroom
Bedrooms' Distribution and Office/Makeshift Bedroom
Bedrooms' Distribution and Office/Makeshift Bedroom
Bedrooms' Distribution and Office/Makeshift Bedroom
Bedrooms' Distribution and Office/Makeshift Bedroom
Before: The backyard was a makeshift dirt bike track.
Before: The backyard was a makeshift dirt bike track.
The makeshift laundry room beside the kitchen had no storage.
The makeshift laundry room beside the kitchen had no storage.
SHED Architecture principal Prentis Hale's makeshift office. He "rented
SHED Architecture principal Prentis Hale's makeshift office. He "rented
Block Shop cofounder Hopie Stockman chose her favorite room in her Montecito Heights house as the location for her makeshift home office.
Block Shop cofounder Hopie Stockman chose her favorite room in her Montecito Heights house as the location for her makeshift home office.
Pedro and Flavia in the light-filled living room, with its long concrete bench which serves as a makeshift bar or seating area.
Pedro and Flavia in the light-filled living room, with its long concrete bench which serves as a makeshift bar or seating area.

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