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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…

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F5: Richard Parr on His Favorite Bag, Inspiring Art + More

It was clear that Richard Parr was destined to be an architect, putting his visions to paper early on. In elementary school, the left side of his English lesson book was filled with his stories – and a low mark…

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Aline Asmar d’Amman Talks Beloved Bookshop, Antiques + More

Born In Lebanon, Aline Asmar d’Amman was surrounded by the restoration and reconstruction in her homeland. The dialogue between heritage and modernity struck a chord with this creative, who had already decided to become an architect when she was a…

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F5: George Smart on His Favorite Modernist Architecture

Durham, North Carolina-based George Smart spent three decades as a management consultant for Fortune 500 companies like Boeing, Microsoft, and Cisco. While he was well-compensated, it was less than fulfilling work for someone who wanted to make a difference. “There…

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Matthias Hollwich on His Favorite Mountain Bike, Nature + More

Matthias Hollwich’s time at university was seminal, marked by his natural curiosity. He often wondered what it would be like to contribute to the creation of things that people actually use. Yet it was a summer program that changed his…