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F5: Nicki Gitlin Talks Iced Coffee, Her Daily Planner, a Tailored Pant + More

When Nicki Gitlin was an intern at Snarkitecture she explored objects and spaces at all scales, setting the foundation for her own work. With an emphasis on materiality and the interplay of light, Gitlin was fascinated by the way in…
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The Apartment With a Lizard Is a Bold, Surrealist Home in Kyiv

Perched high above Kyiv’s right bank of the Dnipro River, this 1,141-square-foot, one-bedroom apartment is anything but ordinary. Designed by Ukrainian studio metric bureau for a creative couple and their cat, the Apartment with a Lizard is a fearless exploration…
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Circle Dome Square by Henrik Vibskov Pays Homage to Panton

Danish designer Henrik Vibskov is known across the globe for his work in fashion, art, and design. Circle Dome Square, his newest work, debuted at 3daysofdesign this year, in collaboration with Louis Poulsen. Located outside Vibskov’s studio in Copenhagen, the…
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Andrew Ashey on Accidental Design, Empty Spaces, Plants + More

By the time Andrew Ashey was seven years old he knew he wanted to be in the world of design. His interest was sparked while going on long drives with his family through the Upper Valley, a region that straddles…
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Take 5: A Grand Armchair, Quiet Town, Fire Island + More

Why paint the peacock? I love seeing classic pieces, from fashion to home furnishings, pulled from the archives and revived in a way that remains true to the original vision. The Pavone Armchair marks a reintroduction of now-iconic seating by…
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Tyler Kobick Talks Critical Regionalism, a Trowel, Cemetery + More

Even when architect Tyler Kobick was in daycare he was already a skilled creative. Taking cues from his mother, who painted watercolors, he loved to tap into his imagination and draw animals of all shapes and sizes. Kobick was raised…
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F5: Leta Sobierajski Talks Giant Pandas, Sculptural Clothing + More

When Leta Sobierajski enrolled in college, she already knew what she was meant to do, and she didn’t settle for anything less. “When I went to school for graphic design, I really didn’t have a backup plan – it was…
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Leta Sobierajski Talks Giant Pandas, Sculptural Clothing + More

When Leta Sobierajski enrolled in college, she already knew what she was meant to do, and she didn’t settle for anything less. “When I went to school for graphic design, I really didn’t have a backup plan – it was…
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A Mid-Century Gem Reimagined as Experimental Boutique Rental

In the heart of Palm Desert, one of California’s celebrated architectural landmarks has been reborn with renewed vibrancy and purpose. The Miles C. Bates “Wave House,” famed for its signature sweeping roofline and avant-garde design, gives nod to the past…
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F5: Joya Nandurdikar Talks a Goddess, Fave Installation, Pipe Organ + More

Joya Nandurdikar has plenty in her home country to inspire her, especially the objects and forgotten techniques that are centuries old. She believes that design is not only a form of expression, but also a tool for cultural preservation that…
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F5: Jun Aizaki on his Motorcycle, Yunomi, Knives, Plants + More

When Jun Aizaki was a child he loved to build houses out of LEGO bricks and sketch imaginary spaces. Travels with his father, who was a journalist, left a lasting impression on the young creative. “Seeing the food, the architecture,…
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Leo Marmol Talks a Desert Getaway, Saltwater Fly Fishing + More

When architect and painter Leo Marmol was a student, he was an awkward and shy boy. His sixth-grade teacher, Mr. Laurie, had him give presentations to the class until he was more comfortable. His instructor not only helped young Leo…
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A Small Minsk Apartment Balances Bold Colors and Aesthetics

Situated in the heart of Minsk, Belarus, Apartment Ann proves how compact living spaces can be transformed into a stylish and highly functional homes. Designed by Natasha Kukresh, an interior architect based in Brittany, France, this 533-square-foot studio apartment masterfully…
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F5: Elizabeth Graziolo Talks Door Knockers, Sunsets + More

A career path to architecture unfolded for Elizabeth Graziolo when she was accepted into the architecture program at Cooper Union in New York City. At the time, she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do, yet within a few months…
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F5: Karim El-Ishmawi on Boston City Hall, Art Installations + More

When Karim El-Ishmawi was a child he often visited a home located in a small town in Bavaria, Germany. The memorable residence, integrated into the mountainside, was designed by Hans Ziegler. Spacious and multilayered on the inside, the structure is…
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F5: Amanda Gunawan Talks Running, Artist Chidy Wayne + More

Born in Indonesia and raised in Singapore, Amanda Gunawan knew that she wanted to be an architect by the time she was 10 years old, and she carefully mapped out her journey from then on. Travel was a key element…
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Get in the Know: Does Sound Define Space?

Can sound define space? If brooks can babble and the wind can whistle, who’s to say walls can’t talk? Curious co-hosts Faraz Shah and Ella Hazard pose this question in the fifth episode of their podcast Sense of Space where…
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Inside ‘SNL’ Star Heidi Gardner’s Midcentury Kansas City Home | Open Door | Architectural Digest

Today, AD is welcomed by SNL star Heidi Gardner to tour her midcentury home in Kansas City. When she’s not making us laugh on ‘Saturday Night Live’, Gardner leaves NYC behind, heading back to the Midwest for a slower pace…