The dining room table is often used for rousing games of cribbage, but cleans up nicely when it's time to eat. The small balcony outside is home to a collection of plants (which get watered more often than the succulents inside).

Design Prize Switzerland, which has a booth on the show floor, joins Dwell on Design for an onstage talk about how technology drives design innovation. Design Prize curator Michel Hueter and Swissnex’s Sophie Lamparter will moderate the conversation with Beat Karrer (FluidSolids), Lukas Scherrer, and Ahrens Ranae (eLumino “E-Broidery” by Création Baumann). Memory Rug for Ruckstuhl by Lukas Scherrer. Photo courtesy of Shibuleru.

Created by one of the most influential designers of the 20th century, Renzo Piano, the Piano collection of cutlery is ergonomically designed to fit comfortably every hand. Each piece is crafted from stainless steel and is characterized by smooth lines and gentle curves that make the place setting an elegant addition to a tabletop. With a mirror finish, the Piano set gives a sophisticated look to a meal, but the simply designed utensils make the flatware and serving set a fine choice for everyday dining.

MU Flatware Place Setting, $90 at the Dwell Store Created by award-winning Japanese architect and designer Toyo Ito for Alessi, this distinctive cutlery set draws on the tactile sensation and minimalist look of chopsticks.

Southern California-based brand Cerno won best Lighting exhibitor.

Arpa, which designs and manufactures Fenix nanotechnology-matte laminate material—distributed by Willis—won the award for best Design Materials.

Don't miss presentations on the Dekton by Cosentino main stage, including a talk about architecture and acoustics and another on living large in small spaces.

Onstage, an impressive lineup of over 200 speakers, including sustainability experts, innovative designers, and more will join Dwell editors for thoughtful conversations. Green design expert Lance Hosey will discus the aesthetics of sustainability, architect Peter Williams will share his architecture initiatives in developing countries (including Haiti, pictured), and designer and remodeling guruTy Pennington will weigh in on improving our quality of life with good design.

"I'm the kind of person who is easily bored, so for me it is super essential to go into new territories." World-renowned designer @marcelwanders on stage for the #DODLA keynote.

Alessi MU Flatware Place Setting Created by award-winning Japanese architect and designer Toyo Ito, this distinctive cutlery set draws on the tactile sensation of chopsticks. Its sleek, linear lines are softened with an organic quality inspired by plants. The result is an elegant harmony. Composed of one table spoon, one table fork, one table knife and one dessert fork in 18/10 mirror polished stainless steel. Find this item at the Dwell Store.

Brian and Katrina Manzo of Sprouting Sprocket Studio won the top honor for Dwell Outdoor for their Hütte Hut trailer.

The stages of the Fab Tree Hab are shown.

All weekend, Dwell editors hosted celebrated architects and designers on three stages in conversations on our built environment.

Anthony Pellecchia and Kathy Wesselman's careful site planning garnered a waterfront view at little cost to the trees.

Russel Wright’s iconic Residential Collection is a great dining option for a summer party. Crafted from melamine, this Full Place Setting can be used indoors and outdoors. The inviting palette adds a cheery pop of color on and outdoor table.

As an established mega-company with volumes of proprietary technology to its name, Honeywell’s Lyric will be particularly competitive with the Nest because it is the first in what will likely be a wide range of Honeywell-brand smart home products. On its own, too, the Lyric is capable because of its geofencing capabilities and attention to the functional design traits—carried over from the brand’s rich appliance history.

@rachquiz: "A sea of colorful seating at the Kohler stage at #dod2014"

When it has “easy” in the name, you know it’s going to be a comfortable chair. The H55 Easy Chair is crafted in teak, fabric, and stainless steel. The chair features an adjustable frame that can be raised or lowered to create your desired level of lounging.

Altius miniHome offers a hybrid system of architect-designed modular prefabricated homes. Compact, high quality, and energy-efficient, these contemporary residences are fit for urban or vacation properties.

Tacoma, Washington–based architect Ko Wibowo of Architecture for Everyone will discuss his Stevens Addition, which he designed for Ken Stevens, an active, vibrant man who’d been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Wibowo's clean-lined project is featured in the July/August 2014 issue. Photo by Coral Von Zumwalt.

SUNAO - 5 PIECE FLATWARE PLACE SETTING $70.00 The Sunao flatware setting from Saikai is designed with nature and function in mind. The delicate curves soften the straightness of each piece, recalling a soft breeze or a ripple of water. Each slim and stretched form was designed to link the characteristics of forks and chopsticks, creating a symmetry between the different types of utensils.

Although at its start Topo Designs was located in a Fort Collins, Colorado basement making one bag at a time, the brand began gaining significant traction in 2011, breaking into the outdoor industry with refreshed aesthetics. Part of Topo’s success is due to its innovation in a field that wasn’t changing much. By making its bags more accessible and less technical, the company was able to successfully create outdoor gear that overlaps into everyday life. More than a technical backpacking company, Topo Designs has positioned itself as a traveling brand, with products that work both in the city and outdoors, providing a versatile overlap with everyday life. In 2012, the company launched its line of apparel, creating a head-to-toe model for the Topo Designs customer.

As Topo’s founders are from Wyoming and Colorado, the brand keeps the Mountain West as a touchstone, and strives to present the West to the rest of the world. The founders grew up using classic mountain gear with their families, and many of the brand’s designs hark back to timeless styles from the 1970s. The brand also cites Japanese design as an influence, which is evident in the use of color and minimalist details. Although the company has throwback inspiration, Topo Designs prides itself on being a twenty-first century enterprise. The company’s Instagram account is a huge part of its branding, acknowledging the impact of the medium on site traffic. For Topo, imagery is a great way to present a lifestyle, and social media platforms help with outreach. The company also has a Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, and Flickr presence.

Sophie and Colin enjoy their new pool, the only non-solar-powered portion of their home in Venice, California, created by their father, architect David Hertz. Read the full article here.

Bobs Your Uncle Russel Wright Full Place Setting Mid-century industrial designer Russel Wright believed that the table was the center of the home. First designed over 60 years ago, the Russel Wright Residential Collection is available once again, crafted from durable, shatterproof melamine. Winner of the Good Design Award from the Museum of Modern Art (1953, 1954), the Residential Collection remains an icon of the 20th century––and now 21st century––home. BPA Free. Dishwasher safe. Find this item at the Dwell Store.

Midcentury industrial designer Russel Wright believed that the table was the center of the home. First designed over 60 years ago, the Russel Wright Residential Collection is available once again, crafted from durable, shatterproof melamine. It features this bright place setting.

Some of the "Stage 2" pieces on display at Matter's booth at Qubique.

Bill's parents walking around the house at the end of the setting day.

The open-tread stair leading from the garage to the second-floor living room sets the stage for a Star Wars–style duel.

The AIA/LA Restaurant Design Awards will happen onstage during Dwell on Design, with finalists from Guatemala City to Los Angeles—including the Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles lounge, pictured--and a lineup of judges that includes Los Angeles Times food critic Jonathan Gold. Finalists and judges will also gather onstage for a conversation about their design motivations and inspirations. Photo by Adrian Gaut.

The original Arena Stage complex, designed by Harry Weese, included the 680-seat Fichandler Stage (1961)—the country’s first permanent theater-in-the-round facility—and, a decade later, the thrust-stage 500-seat Kreeger Theatre, both now listed as historic structures.

The minimalist design approach allows the materials to take center stage.

A floating fireplace by FireOrb takes center stage in the living area.

The 510 Cabin is one of Leggitt's designs, executed with the help of student apprentices.

Staged shelves by Vera & Kyte.