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F5: Benjamin Aranda Talks His Kids’ Art, Chairs, Pigeons + More

Every architect has a particular process, and for Benjamin Aranda, a blend of basic and intricate aspects shape his projects. “At the studio, we relish the challenge of breaking complex systems down into simple automated logics and then using these…
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The Landscape Becomes a Tool for Learning at This School in India

School design often centers on a series of basic classrooms placed together to support study and extracurricular activities for young learners. Yet these facilities can be more institutional than imaginative, and often have little connection to the outdoors, whether in…
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F5: Amanda Martocchio Talks the Rockies, a Risom Stool + More

When Amanda Martocchio was 11 years old, and on a family outing to a museum, she began to sketch a work by Spanish Baroque painter Murillo when a crowd quickly gathered to watch her. “It was then that I realized…
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This Clothing Boutique in Poland Embraces Understated Elegance

Clothing retailers feature decor that appeals to the senses, but this can often be excessive and ultimately detract from the apparel on offer. So when the Raw07 team was tapped to design Solmé, a new boutique, the clothes were the…
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Norm Architects Design the Hygge-Inspired 1 Hotel Copenhagen

A model for future living and sustainable urban life, Copenhagen is an increasingly popular destination. The compact Danish capital is home to a growing crop of distinct hotels that, contrary to the perception of Scandinavian design as sober and restrained,…
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F5: Xiao Lin Talks a Stone Seal, Mala Bracelet, Incense + More

Xiao Lin spent her formative years in the United States and China, and some of her most cherished memories are those rooted in place, from the front door of the family home to the rooms inside. “I remember the kitchen…
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This Restaurant in Atlanta Celebrates Italian Cuisine and Culture

Italian food is unlike any other, and when it’s shared with others, it is savored even more. The cuisine is so special that UNESCO designated it as an intangible cultural heritage, recognizing not only the cuisine but also the conviviality…
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Breaking Bread is an Artful Experience at This New Dallas Bakery

To savor a fresh baguette from a bakery in Paris is truly a feast for the senses, and often a highlight for foodies on holiday abroad. Few offerings stateside compare, though, with grab-and-go bakeries that all too often imitate the…
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Paloma Elsesser’s Closet is Built to Prevent Fashion Meltdowns

Paloma Elsesser gives us a peek inside her dream closet– a space designed for calm…even during meltdowns. #ArchitecturalDigest #PalomaElsesser #OpenDoor #ClosetTour Read another article:Botany as an Artistic Practice: Anna Atkins’ BlueprintsFeeling inspired? Subscribe to AD and get a free tote…
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F5: Tryggvi Thorsteinsson on His Family, Moss on Lava Fields, Natural Light + More

As a young man in Iceland Tryggvi Thorsteinsson worked in construction, which shaped his view of his eventual profession. “Everything had to be imported so nothing was wasted, and that mindset stayed with me,” he says. “Architecture became an extension…
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Church House

Church House Church House is a minimalist home located in South Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, designed by Neil Dusheiko Architects. Few architectural commissions carry the weight of a Grade II* listed church directly across the road, and fewer still find a…
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Basic Space: Designed for Calm, Built for Community

For some, the idea of entering a yoga studio can be fraught with feelings of intimidation and anxiety. What is meant to be a calm and meditative space can often be perceived by the inexperienced as exclusive, judgemental and unwelcoming;…
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F5: Peter Pelsinski Talks Shadows and Light, Color, Play + More

As a child, Peter Pelsinski was convinced that astronauts and garbage collectors had the coolest vehicles, and as a science fan, he figured that space travel could well be in his future. When he arrived at college though, he hadn’t…
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An Asian Restaurant with a Contemporary Twist in Seoul

Gastronomes with discerning palates appreciate settings that make dining out as memorable as the food on offer. Yet a modern aesthetic in an eatery can appear cold and uninviting. Design2tone’s vision for a new spot was all about the balance…
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F5: Barry Ginder on a Finn Juhl Chair, Sean Scully, His Son’s Hands + More

When Pennsylvanian Barry Ginder was an architecture student at Temple University his art professor, Larry Spaid, influenced how he would eventually approach his own pieces. “He taught me a method of working the full surface repeatedly, and then refining the…
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Lulla House

Lulla House is a minimalist residence located in Kamakura, Japan, designed by I IN. Positioned directly on the beachfront in Kamakura, this three-storey weekend house doubles as both a private retreat and the home of its owner’s fashion brand. I…
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Reused Shipping Containers Form A Flexible Workplace in Spain

An agricultural business has different requirements than a typical corporation centered in an urban setting. This can present a unique set of challenges to designers when they envision an alignment of operations and staff in headquarters that support a range…
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The Municipal Grand Hotel Opens in Savannah

When one thinks of Savannah, they picture cobblestone streets enveloped in draping Spanish moss and lined with Antebellum-era, Georgian-style row houses. What they might not realize is that this compact, historically significant, and undeniably haunted port town is also home…