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A new exhibit at San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum tells the story of how two midcentury masters met, and how their shared obsessions produced a lasting midcentury aesthetic. At its core, Changing and Unchanging Things: Noguchi and Hasegawa in Postwar…

George & Willy’s signs and display systems are minimalist, functional, and playful. Same goes for their new offices in a revamped warehouse. Will McCallum and George Wilkins weren’t having much luck at outdoor craft marketplaces. They liked the items they’d…

At one point or another, all of us wish to escape the constant urban rush and create a few moments of tranquility and calm. A holiday home can definitely offer all that and a whole lot more. But not all…

Designed for a young couple, the 5,000 sf home and 1,700 sf back house sit on a flat 21,000 sf lot in a 1920's Palo Alto neighborhood (a few blocks away from Steve Jobs’ residence). The architecture is a study…

This steel-framed midcentury gem just hit the market. Located in Los Feliz, the Steel House was built by architect Neil M. Johnson in 1960. Inspired by the Case Study program, the home features a low, rectangular roofline with cantilevered eaves,…

It is not every day that you come across a home like Meia Casa designed by mf+arquitetos in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. This is a house where contemporary design embraces dark stone finishes and polished surfaces are cleverly and seamlessly integrated…

The dream of every urbanite is to have that lovely holiday home that is far away from the constant rush and bright lights of big city. It is a dream that is often constrained by lack of resources. But this…

From the Maison Verre in Paris to Philip Johnson’s Connecticut icon, the glass house is a hallmark of 20th-century Modernism. But radical transparency isn’t for everyone. Everyone wants a great view, but are there any particular ways you’re thinking about…

It is not very often that you come across a modern home that has an imposing street façade made of magnificent stone walls on all sides. This not only provides complete privacy, but gives the home an entrance that is…

How would you like a second home in the backyard that was once a busy barn and is currently in a forgotten, old state? It might sound like a hectic task, but it is one that La Firme pulled off…

Hexagonal rooms and interior shingles are just part of the charm—and challenge—in this rare home originally designed by architects George Nelson and Gordon Chadwick. Completed in 1962 for Rudolph and Ethel Johnson, this impressive Modernist home was one of only…

In Southampton, architect Nina Edwards Anker builds a LEED-certified cottage where curved shingles meet prismatic glass walls. After earning her doctorate at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design and working in Norway’s capital as a teacher and research fellow,…

This 7,000 sf house is nestled on a heavily wooded hilltop site in Ross, CA with breathtaking views of Mt. Tam and the San Francisco Bay over native California Oaks in one direction and the town of Ross through majestic…

Transform your living room into a dreamy assortment of plush chairs, shimmery light fixtures, and pastel colorways with these divine creations. Photo: Industry West Shop the Look Speck Chair Read another article:Design Trends for Creating a Vacation Vibe at HomeMinaret…

A cabin-style home that feels modern and elegant, the Hewn House designed by Matt Fajkus Architecture in Austin combines the best of both worlds. The home on the outside has a warm wooden exterior with gable roof while the interior…

We are so accustomed to use of color when it comes to home design that very few among us can even contemplate the idea of an interior in black, white and shades of gray. But that is exactly what you…

The last time we at Decoist explored the terrazzo trend, it was definitely gaining popularity. Yet terrazzo decor was mostly offered by artists and design houses. Now that more time has passed, the look has gone mainstream, which has its…

Set amidst a volcanic boulder field in a pine and fir forest, Creek House is a family retreat that inhabits an existing outcrop clearing at the edge of the spring fed Martis Creek. Near the base of Lookout Mountain at…