Expert Ease: Ngala Trading

We didn’t choose Africa,” say Ngala Trading co-founders Nick Geimer and Lawson Ricketts. “It chose us.” These two men had been following a circuitous path – from similar boyhoods in small-town America;…

Modern Screens

Staging a big comeback are handcrafted wood screens used to visually separate a space. Lighting up the modern screen: whimsical patterns or blocks of color which rightfully claim the spotlight. Whether they…

Wine Country Retreat

The house was built around the natural surroundings. The owner and architect, San Francisco’s Pfau Long Architecture thoughtfully considered every element and even enlisted the help of a rock whisperer to perfectly…

Seasonal Home Collections: Winter Rules

Huang Sideboard by Brabbu ‘Philip Gorrivan Fabric Collection for Baker: Calhoun Sofa and Empire Chair in Preble Blue’ Deeper tones. Softer lines. Richer textures. Winter heralds a new elegance as the cool…

Hendera by Kenneth Cobonpue

Kenneth Cobonpue is joining a cluster of super distinguished names like Philip Johnson, Alan Ritchie Architects, Zaha Hadid, Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, David Salle, and Daniel Libeskind who were tapped to design…

Goodwill: Bungalows to Assist PTSD Recovery

TASK | Versatile New York-based architect Nicole Migeon was tasked with designing short-term housing for first responders encountering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). With acuity and application, Migeon put pen to paper…

A Room with a View: Canada’s Glacier Skywalk

It’s hard to believe Jeremy Sturgess is intimidated by mountains. But the renowned Canadian architect of one of the most innovative glacier viewing platforms in the world was once a little apprehensive…

The Amenities Tenants Want in 2018

Landlords don’t have to put in the most expensive refrigerators and the most expensive washer and dryer sets to attract good tenants, but reasonably nice amenities will go a long way in…

Nine on the Hudson

K. Hovnanian at Port Imperial Urban Renewal VI, LLC has introduced its $8 million dollar penthouse at its Nine on the Hudson development, which is located in the Port Imperial neighborhood of…

Nourishment: Soups

On a cold blustery night, there’s nothing like the comfort of a crackling fire and the anticipation of a steaming pot of soup to warm your soul. Winter is the ideal time…

Bloom Ranch Sun Valley

This Frederick Fisher designed modern architectural estate situated on 18 acres on the Bigwood River is a dream home for collectors with dedicated gallery and dramatic art spaces. Privately tucked in Aspen…

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