Barnraising

More than 50 experts from every imaginable area of green construction worked on this Northern California property – suffice it to say that the house is made of reclaimed and FSC-certified wood,…

Book Nook: Spring Reading

CALIFORNIA CAPTURED Mid-Century Modern Architecture Marvin Rand Eds. by Emily Bills, Sam Lubell, Pierluigi Serraino Phaidon • $59.95 LA photographer Marvin Rand created iconic images of the most celebrated architectural creations of…

Bad Table: Unadulterated Fun

BAD TABLE | 2004 Designed by Judson Beaumont, founder of Straight Line Designs, Inc. Jud began creating hard-edged, geometrical, straight pieces; after five years of that, Jud got really bored. He decided…

Modern Lexicon

A tablescape on the round wooden Starr table by French contemporary designer India Mahdavi includes a lamp and ceramics by French midcentury ceramicist Georges Jouve, and a small wooden sculpture (far right)…

Vanessa Deleon at The Glass House

The Glass House townhome is New Jersey sophistication at its finest. I had the pleasure of designing one of the two-bedroom, three- bath homes. To complement the spectacular views of Manhattan and…

Curated Content from the Home of an Art Curator

A few of Peter’s favorite things: back copies of 1970s Vogue, a floral combination – ‘my favorite medley: a playful mixture of fake anemones and real foliage’– adorned by photographs, backed by…

A Moving Garden Amidst English Romanticism

Held outdoor for the first time, Euroflora, the international flower show in Genoa, Italy, moved into the gardens of the Parks of Nervi and invited architects, naturalists and garden designers in an…

What’s New in Morocco

Morocco offers the intrepid traveler a dazzling array of experiences, from ancient cities and medinas to mountain ranges and the desert. Here’s what’s new: Want to explore the country in rugged style?…

James Coviello: Body Electric

In the dining room, an ochre-colored wall sets off a faux fireplace with a mantle from the 19th century. Assembled on top are some of the prized accessories Coviello has collected in…

Labics at Fuorisalone 2018 in Milan Presents Visionair

Labics at Fuorisalone 2018 in Milan presents Visionair, an installation that insists on reversing the point of view. Conceived as a prototype, this work continues the research of the architecture studio on…

ASPIRESIDE Chat: Revitalization

Sara Story Design Aspen House Project ASPIRE DESIGN AND HOME asked designers to share their nighttime routines that prepare them for a restful night sleep. Tara Benet | I will watch TV…

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