Architecture + Design

Ready to Dive into the Olympics?

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In preparation for the 2012 Summer Olympics, major new facilities and buildings and are being constructed throughout London, preparing for the onslaught of tens of thousands of spectators and dozens of high profile athletic events. One such project which has been garnering strong reaction from architecture observers and critics is the London Aquatics Centre [...]

Life Edited

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In 2009, TreeHugger.com-founder Graham Hill initiated a competition to come up with a design for his 450 square foot New York City studio that would maximize space while emphasizing good design and environmental responsibility. Over three hundred entries from around the world were sent in, and from those Hill selected an entry from architecture students Cat[...]

Dwell on Design 2012 in Review

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This past weekend was intense for much of the design industry as leaders in modern furnishings, fixtures, materials, and lifestyle products flocked to the seventh annual Dwell on Design expo in Los Angeles. Over three days, exhibitors displayed the best and newest of their product collections and visitors were able to participate in demonstrations, seminars,[...]

Booths to Visit at Dwell

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Today marks the official start of the Dwell on Design 2012 modern design conference held in downtown Los Angeles. We’ll be there today through Sunday looking for eye-catching design and up-and-coming designers who are shaping the direction of modern design. Here are a few booths that we will be seeking out – look for us here: GRAFF Faucets will be exhibiting[...]

LA Design Festival 2012

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Los Angeles Design Festival June 15-30 This week design aficionados and trend-spotters are in for a treat because the Los Angeles Design Festival kicked off on Wednesday the 13th! Beginning with a poolside reception on the rooftop of the oh-so-trendy downtown hotel, The Standard – people were treated to a preview of what has become the West Coast’s answer[...]

LA Design Festival 2012

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Los Angeles Design Festival June 15-30 This week design aficionados and trend-spotters are in for a treat because the Los Angeles Design Festival kicked off on Wednesday the 13th! Beginning with a poolside reception on the rooftop of the oh-so-trendy downtown hotel, The Standard – people were treated to a preview of what has become the West Coast’s answer[...]

The Works of Architect Luis Barragan

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Luis Barragan Many who are familiar with Luis Barragan will know him for his striking work as one of Mexico’s most famous and revolutionary architects. His buildings and landscapes are notable for their minimalist-inspired flat surfaces and clean lines, bright colors, beautiful use of light, and water features. While traveling in Europe, he attended Le Corbu[...]

The Works of Architect Luis Barragan

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Luis Barragan Many who are familiar with Luis Barragan will know him for his striking work as one of Mexico’s most famous and revolutionary architects. His buildings and landscapes are notable for their minimalist-inspired flat surfaces and clean lines, bright colors, beautiful use of light, and water features. While traveling in Europe, he attended Le Corbu[...]

Smokin’ Design: Chimney House by Marcio Kogan & Studio MK27

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If you’ve ever been to Sao Paulo, Brazil, you know it’s a city that is already infused with plenty of “cool” character. Now, the decidedly chill Chimney House by Marcio Kogan and Studio MK27 has elevated the city’s cool once again. Oozing with architectural harmony, the Chimney House features slatted decking, lined concrete ceilings and patched hardwood[...]

Hot Architecture: Bay of Fires Lodge

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Tasmania, an island and Australian state situated about 150 miles south of the continent, is one of those rare destinations that even many seasoned world travelers never get to experience. But for those who do make it there, a stay at the Bay Fires Lodge is an opportunity to experience one of the great architectural masterpieces of the entire region. Si[...]