Author: Atrace

Layout Calendar: March 2–22

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Whether architecture, film or books are something, this roundup of upcoming events throughout the country has something to you. Continue reading for our 5 top picks.

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FILM FESTIVAL — March 1–11, 2012
Cinequest Film Festival
Unfinished Spaces, directed by Alysa Nahmias and Benjamin Murray
Showings: March 2, 1:45 p.m.; March 7, 6:30 p.m.; March 10, 4:15 p.m.
Camera 12, 201 S. Second St., San Jose, CA

As part of the Cinequest Film Festival, watch a documentary film telling the story of three visionary architects revealing a different kind of Cuban revolution. Back in 1961, Fidel Castro and Che Guevara commissioned three visionary architects, Roberto Gottardi, Ricardo Porro and Vittorio Garatti, to design an advanced artwork school campus on the grounds of a Havana golf program. Construction started for the National Art Schools, but as Castro’s political motives altered, the project was brought to a halt, and dancers, musicians, and musicians were forced to master in half-completed classrooms. The architectural miracle was neglected and almost forgotten in the aftermath of Castro’s revolution. Four years later, the exiled architects were invited by Castro to complete their unrealized architectural dreams, and Unfinished Spaces records their passionate journey.
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TOUR — March 18, 2012, 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Millard Sheets: A Legacy of Art and Architecture
Pomona, Claremont, CA

Combine the Los Angeles Conservancy and its Modern Committee since they take you on a one-time-only docent-led tour exploring the architecture and art of Millard Sheets. You will visit the next six sites: the prior Millard Sheets design and mosaic studioin Claremont (photograph); Garrison Theatre, Scripps College, where Sheets directed the artwork section for 19 years; Pomona First Federal, now the American Museum of Ceramic Art; Pomona First Federal, now U.S. Bank; Pomona Mall,the first pedestrian mall in America west of the Mississippi; andHome Savings Tower, currently Chase Bank.

From 5:00 to 6:15 p.m., participate in a panel discussion with artists Betty Davenport Ford and John Svenson, mosaicist Brian Worley, architect Rufus Turner and Millard’s daughter, Carolyn Sheets Owen-Towle. Read more information here.

Sheets was a nationally famous and extremely influential artist with the California School of painting who helped found the Otis Art Institute. Though he was never a licensed architect, Sheets’ work endures today, marking the Southern California architectural landscape. This tour is part of Pacific Standard Time, a collaboration of ethnic associations.

Price: $30 general public, $25 L.A. Conservancy members, $15 students, $10 kids 12 and younger. Purchase tickets here.

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DISCUSSION — March 8, 2012, 7 p.m.
Of the book Project Japan: Metabolism Talks
New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Celeste Bartos Forum
Fifth Ave. at 42nd St., New York, NY

Hear from architect Rem Koolhaas, curator Hans Ulrich Obrist and New York Public Library Director of Public Programs Paul Holdengraber since they discuss Koolhaas and Obrist’s brand new book, Project Japan. Part oral history and part instruction, the book captures Japan’s radical postwar manner of nation building, researching the comradery among architects that are unthinkable among today’s competitive professionals.

Some of those topics Koolhaas, Obrist and Holdengraber will cover include the way the activist state mobilized its best abilities and meticulously planned the future of its cities, the way the press adopted the architect as a serious agent of social influence (think anti-“starchitect”), and also the way the areas of architecture, art, sociology and engineering collaborated to generate something fresh.

Price: $25 general admission, $15 Friends of the New York Public Library. Purchase tickets here.

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LECTURE — March 9, 2012, 1–2 p.m.
Depending on the book Landscaping for Privacy, by Marty Wingate
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd., Linnaeus Room, Glencoe, IL

Combine backyard and travel author Marty Wingate as she discusses her Most Recent book, Landscaping for Privacy, at the Chicago Botanic Garden. She’ll discuss how to design a calm retreat even in the urban environment. She’ll share practical tips on plant choices, hedges, purchasing displays and methods for creating the most visually satisfying use of distance. The lecture will be accompanied by a book signing.

Price: $10

CONFERENCE — March 19–22, 2012
2012 Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) annual conference
Hyatt Regency Baltimore, 300 Light St., Baltimore, MD

With the theme “Celebrating Our Past, Shaping our Future,” this seminar celebrates the Interior Design Educators Council’s 50th year since the top organization for interior design educators. The seminar comprises programming and keynotes that reflect on past achievements and look to the future of the profession, and provides an engaging forum for interior design educators at each level. Keynotes will be by Jo Heinz, interior designer and managing principle of Staffelbach; and Rosalyn Cama, president and principal interior designer of CAMA.

More 2012 design events: Feb. 6–March 2, 2012, Feb. 17–March 9, 2012

What is in your calendar? Let us know in the Remarks.

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French Colonial Mansion in India

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Only a hundred miles in the bustling town of Chennai in South India, the former French colony of Pondicherry rolls into view using expansive cashew plantations, little fishing villages and palm-fringed beaches. This French colonial beach home on the Bay of Bengal is famous for its hospitality in hosting international businesspeople and diplomats amidst acres of coconut groves and inside rooms full of Indian artifacts.

Dr. S. Devendra, known as “Doc,” has been opening the doors into the five-bedroom estate mansion as 1991, as a shore retreat for friends and partners of Shasun Pharmaceuticals, the family business and one of the world’s largest suppliers of aspirin.

in a Glance
Location: Pondicherry, India, near the Bay of Bengal
Size: 10,000 square feet; 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, multiple sunrooms, multimedia conference room
That is intriguing: A stone that is raised platform to the grounds functions as a stage for musical performances from local groups.

Wendy K. Leigh

The primary entry door has been reclaimed from a historical abandoned temple at the Tamilnadu region of South India. A classic wood carving accents the entrance from above, while hand-formed vintage pottery pieces flank the entryway.

Wendy K. Leigh

The French colonial structure spreads elegantly across manicured grounds in the end of a long, winding driveway curving toward the sea. Windows line the front, sides and back, affording expansive views of the estate landscaping and shore. Ivy-covered stucco and stone form exterior walls, with curved balconies extending from bedrooms, living spaces and sunrooms.

Wendy K. Leigh

Antique furniture in the Chettinadu and Pondicherry areas in Tamilnadu provide an authentic air to the inside spaces. Working with Anita Goubert, a regional antiques dealer and close friend in Pondicherry, Doc has selected each slice carefully to signify a variety of phases of history in South India. This wood-carved divan and encompassing seats are decorated with vibrant cushions crafted from formerly worn vintage saris.

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A second-floor covered sunroom is available from all five bedrooms in the home, using a wooden swing extended from rafters in the grand ceiling.

Wendy K. Leigh

Bedrooms have a minimalist style with white bed coverings, mosaic tile floors and black custom-designed solid wood window shutters. Individual baths are attached to every bedroom, with modern showers installed. Doc himself makes the journey from Chennai several times a week and intends to retire here, near the sea and the quaint, French-inspired village.

Wendy K. Leigh

Ceramic inlays are a surprise feature inside the railings of one of those dozens of beds in this home. Designed to accommodate the numerous guests who are welcome here, some of the larger bedrooms have around six beds.

Wendy K. Leigh

A guest bathroom on the bottom floor is available from the estate grounds and swimming pool. It’s three sinks, a separate changing room and an enclosed sauna.

Wendy K. Leigh

Pottery features greatly in the décor. This lamp was fashioned from early earthenware and sits atop one of those numerous reclaimed paintings which are tucked into each nook.

Wendy K. Leigh

A specially designed multimedia room permits the owner to host business conferences on a dedicated floor of the home. Outside of working hours, Doc frequently arranges for guests to relax by meditating at the world-famousMatrimandir,an enormous marble and gold ashram in the countryside less than five miles from the shore house.

Wendy K. Leigh

Sunrooms are sprinkled throughout the home, linking outdoors to indoors, many with views of the beach and water.

Wendy K. Leigh

Family, friends and business partners can relax in the intricately tiled outside aquatic place, which comprises two pools and a spa, with the bay shimmering in the background.

Wendy K. Leigh

Breezy walkways connect the entire home on both floors and overlook the Bay of Bengal. Benches afford views of the sunset and sunrise from several positions on each floor.

Wendy K. Leigh

Kudapah stone floors from Kerala adorns outdoor spaces, with natural cultivated bamboo overlooking a stone water container.

Wendy K. Leigh

The bounty of the farm grounds is on display on any given day, with mounds of coconuts heaped up outside the pantry and kitchen. Palm trees sway in the sea breezes, which are relished — temperatures in Pondicherry frequently reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Wendy K. Leigh

Coconuts are left to dry in sunlight prior to being turned into desserts by the numerous servants.

Wendy K. Leigh

Stone walkways on the estate grounds cause outbuildings sheltered by coconut palms.

Wendy K. Leigh

Statues and fountains of carved stone blend into the landscaping and fit the property’s exterior and interior style.

Wendy K. Leigh

A traditional outdoor bowl of drifting new flower petals offers “namaste,” an expression of welcome and warmth.

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Complex Family-Friendly Flat

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When a San Francisco couple with a new baby purchased their flat in the Marina district, they understood they weren’t in it for the long haul. They planned to stay about three to five years while their loved ones grew and then to move on. “Because the customers knew this was not going to be their house forever, we decorated with pieces they would have the ability to take with them to their next home,” explains Ali Davin of Jute Interiors. Following is a glance at how she designed for the customers’ future with innovative design, family friendliness and versatility.

in a Glance
Who lives here: Two and two kids
Location: San Francisco
Size: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

Jute Interior Design

Blue, brown, gray-green and tan make a wonderful palette for the playroom, and the dark color of the sofa helps hide stains. “Everything in this apartment is quite childproof,” Davin states. She utilized sturdy exterior fabrics where possible.

The painted wall stripes incorporate Davin’s signature shade, Benjamin Moore’s Texas Leather. The picture over the sofa, of neighboring Ocean Beach, was a present from the client’s mother.

Zebra Shade: Jonathan Adler
Side Effects: Roost
Sofa: Crate and Barrel

Jute Interior Design

The kitchen, dining room and living room are all open to one another. “My customers inherited this kitchen,” she states. “While they wouldn’t always have picked these countertops and cabinets, it was not worth changing themso we brought in the tile backsplash, pendant lights and Bertoia stools to bring some design,” Davin states.

Berlin pendant lighting: Roost
Bertoia counter stools: Design Within Reach
Backsplash tile: Ann Sacks
Counters: Caesarstone

Jute Interior Design

“My client’s preferred color was gray, and she brought me that the problem of Domino featuring Jenna Lyons’ townhouse because her inspiration since she loved the way they used lots of gray with these pops of yellow,” states Davin. This soft color palette carries through all the open area and retains the dining room and living areas sophisticated, light and cheerful.

Drape cloth: Charcoal Ribbons by Hable Construction

Jute Interior Design

The dining room incorporates an interesting and flexible mixture of materials, textures and eras; it includes a custom-made dining settee, reupholstered seats in the 1950s, a metal and wood table and a pendant light. The outcome is a comfortable, beautiful and practical space.

Pendant light: Design Within Reach; dining table: Hickory Chair

Jute Interior Design

A comfortable sectional sofa holds a mixture of pillows that are muted. A leather ottoman can be utilized as a coffee table or extra seating. The painting, by artist Nancy Christensen of Charleston, South Carolina (a friend of the client), picks up the lavender color of the Scottish throw.

Sectional sofa: Room and Board; pillow cloth: Osborne and Little; zebra carpet: Williams-Sonoma Home

Jute Interior Design

This office was created with a possible future transformation in your mind. The gray walls and vibrant blue window remedies could be incorporated into a nursery, and the Parsons desk could take on many functions in just about any room.

Parsons desk: West Elm; Eames Eiffel Base Shell Chair: Design Within Reach; roman shade cloth: Quadrille Veneto Collection

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If their second child came along, it was easy to transform the workplace into a nursery school, swapping out the desk for a crib as well as the Maintain Calm and Carry On posters for flags with all the letters of the baby’s name. Pops of pink have been added to the gray, blue and white color scheme.

Jute Interior Design

The couple used this room as a nursery (as shown) if they moved in. Now their son is older, they’ve swapped the crib for a twin mattress, a very easy transformation from baby to larger boy bedroom.

Background: Porter’s Paints; crib: Nurseryworks

Jute Interior Design

Future transitions drove the design of the master bedroom as well. “My customer knew this furniture would be for the guest room in their second home, so we stuck with serene, gray and gender neutral,” Davin clarifies. “She also wanted a mattress which resembled Cameron Diaz’s character’s mattress in the film The Holiday.”

The background has an enjoyable Art Deco floral print that does not overwhelm the space. Swing-arm reading lamps make it feasible to put a tufted occasional seat where a nightstand would normally go. Like the remainder of the home’s furnishings, those in the master bedroom work nicely for this phase of the family’s life and will continue to do so in the next.

Velvet headboard cloth: Schumacher; background: Cole & Son

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Wild Triangular House at Boulder

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For many people, this odd, many-sided house in Boulder, Colo., could introduce a design conundrum. For Judi Lesta,”It is the love of my life, a dream space where nothing is out of bounds”

A aerial view of the modernist architect’s design on Boulder’s architecturally traditional University Hill reveals two limbs made up of 16 identical triangles, each culminating in a steepled skylight. Its designer, Charles Haertling, was a civic-minded architect with powerful Frank Lloyd Wright influences, and his signature style was to make organic, natural components. In cases like this, that the rooftop triangles have dual representation: They are thought to be leaves of nature, together with all the huge ceiling beams posing as veins, and additionally to represent the Flatiron peaks that serve as a backdrop to the city of Boulder.

Unaware of Haertling or his designs, Lesta purchased the home in 1989. “I was really lucky to have stumbled upon it,” she says.

in a Glance
Who lives here: Judi Lesta, owner of The Amazing Garage Sale
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Size: 2,200 square feet, 3 bedroom, two baths, with loft

Leslie Bentson

Upon arrival at the front door, one gets hauled to a Seussian, topsy-turvy frame of mind. The home, known as The Noble House, was first commissioned and built from the Noble family in 1958. It is one of over 40 buildings made by Haertling in Boulder from 1953 to 1983.

The home was known as the Space Craft Home, the Pyramid, the Teepee and the Umbrella. Haertling himself dubbed it a wigwam structure. Over time, it has grown into the neighborhood landscape while maintaining unique standing and continuing to catch the interest of passersby. The city of Boulder has designated the home as a historic landmark.

Leslie Bentson

Much of Lesta’s décor, like the black Herman Miller chair, is first to the age of her”triangle palace” A gold and purple color scheme is carried throughout the home. When asked the number of chandeliers she has (both inside and out), she says,”Too many to count dust”

Leslie Bentson

Looking down from the attic, the dining area gives great visual of this geometrically shaped doors and windows.

Leslie Bentson

A sizable trianglular window lets in light and also a cinch to the corner of their living space.

Leslie Bentson

One of the two steepled skylights provides a perfect view of the eight triangles making this up wing.

Leslie Bentson

The house sits in an above-ground, concrete base. Indoors, the four cutout triangles are windows that also serve as shelves.

Leslie Bentson

Each area has four triangular windows. The top hinged bit lifts up to a screen and see to the outside ground. A number of Lesta’s pictures of Grace Jones and the Bee Gees adorns this neon window.

Leslie Bentson

Lesta uses one of the bedrooms as a hangout and memorabilia space in the days as a freelance photographer in Los Angeles. Lesta’s photography portfolio comprises DEVO, Bob Marley, Blondie, President Ford and Donna Summer.

Leslie Bentson

A bit by Austrian artist Egon Shiele hangs alongside the customized fireplace. The angles on the hood and chimney mimic the roofline and mountain peaks.

Leslie Bentson

When Lesta moved to the Noble House, all the walls were whitened and the décor antique. Since then, she has painted partitions, floors and stairwells, and adorned each corner of room using trinkets and collectibles. “It is a very freeing home,” she says.

Leslie Bentson

One of the few rounded items in the residence is the violet, metal spiral staircase leading to the attic.

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Judi Lesta in her front door.

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5 Ways to Make a Better Entrance

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The entryway is the first observable part of a home’s interior, so it’s important to keep it tidy and trendy. But it also has the inevitable tendency to develop into a catch-all for everybody’s junk collected through the day. The crucial thing is to keep both functions in your mind when establishing your entrance. This is 1 space guaranteed for use each and every single day, so treat it as an area instead of just an awkward transitional area. These 5 tips should help you produce a functional and tidy and welcome to your residence.

1. Clean out everything but the requirements. Do away with miscellaneous papers and piles and hone it down to the essentials. As soon as you determine what’s a necessity in this space, you’ll have an easier time figuring out just how to keep it organized.

A built-in like this is excellent, since it doesn’t allow for any extraneous items. There is a definite spot for coats, hats and other staples — everything else makes its way into the rest of the house.

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You don’t require a good deal of space (or a built in of any kind) to make a wonderful entryway. A sliver of wallspace beside your front door is everything you want. The smaller the space, the more important it’s to keep it clutter-free. This entryway just has a small shelf for knickknacks, a mirror, and a place to carry important reminders.

2. Create a communication centre. Your entryway is the 1 spot in your house where you’re guaranteed to catch a family member’s interest. Everyone has to pass by it on their way in and out of the home, so use this by putting a bulletin board, calendar, chalkboard or whiteboard nearby.

Alter Your Control Center

Jennifer Weiss Architecture

Possessing a room for your household’s electronic accessories is another great addition to the entrance. Today, almost everybody has a mobile, computer, music player or other chargeable device, and it can be difficult to keep things right. Setting up a spot for each one these necessities close to the entrance signifies that items will not get lost, and your daughter will never forget her iPod again. This magnificent charging console was custom-made, however you can make the same appearance with a charging station set on top of a small table or console.

Green Apple Design

3. Establish zones by owner or item. The best way to keep things arranged within an entryway would be to encourage your family and visitors to divide things up by type of item, or from owner. Set up baskets or bins and tag them by family member, or organize them by sneakers, gloves, hats and other ordinary items which clog up the entryway. Even the cubbies in this photo are great, but if you don’t have the option of building them in, get big bins and tag them with your family members’ names.

Produce a Makeshift Mudroom

Tim Cuppett Architects

Another option is installing basic coat hooks, and labeling each person with another name. If you’re living in a multi-person household, having a zone for every person can be unbelievably helpful. Additionally, it is very important to organize things in a means which makes it comfortable and easy to keep them. Shoes should move on the floor so they can be kicked off fast, while jackets and hats must hang at eye level.

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4. Make business clear. Let us face it: No one in your family is going to keep things tidy and clean unless you make it ridiculously easy. Be sure that it’s clear where everything goes in the entryway so that there’s no confusion. Put out shelves for scarves and bags, little bowls for change and a rack to keep shoes tidy. Look for open containers to the smaller but significant items — like keys or cellphones — so that they’re easily visible and accessible on your way out the door. Hooks, bins and baskets should all be tagged.

Fill out a shallow tray with pebbles to keep dirty sneakers confined. Additionally, it indicates to guests and to take off their shoes here before coming indoors.

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5. Keep it cheerful. Tour entryway sets the tone for the rest of your house, thus make a welcoming location. Put a bench, seat, small stool or other location for visitors to sit and take off their shoes.

Lauren Liess Interiors

Make certain there’s something fun or pretty in your entryway for visitors to enjoy. A pop of color, artwork, a fun pillow, plants or cute wall hooks can all bring a smile to visitors’ faces.

Placing down a rug at the entryway can make a massive difference also — it separates the space a little so that it seems like its living room — and certainly will catch dirt monitored in. Mirrors are a great idea also, which means you can have a last look in your outfit or cosmetics before you depart for your day.

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Sensible Style for Your Holiday Powder Room

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Your powder area is a great area to express your imagination and pleasure your customers, particularly at holiday time. As it is likely to be modest, you’ll get more bang for your bathroom design buck here than anywhere else in your residence. By way of example, you just need one fantastic sink and faucet and no expensive tub or shower fittings. Take the opportunity to luxe out! Paint it a vibrant color. Add a decorative lighting fixture and drape it with holiday greenery. Below are a few sensible style tips for creating your powder room fun and functional this season.

Webber + Studio, Architects

If you’re contemplating freshening up your powder room this season, consider painting it at a holiday bright color like red or green. You will add a strong punch to your area that will carry you well into the new year.

Bed Bath & Beyond

Winthrop Guest Towel Holder – Bed Bath & Beyond – $19.99

Be sure your powder room has a guest towel holder. There’s definitely one available on your style and complete! This is a superb time of year to fill them with guest towels in holiday colours for a fun accent.

Linens ‘n Things

Christmas Central Pack of 6 Red Flameless LED Wax Christmas Battery Operated Pil – $91.99

I love candles, but just where I will continue to keep a close eye on these. Together with the traffic your powder room is likely to see during holiday season, I recommend flameless candles as a milder choice. They don’t all give you odor, but they won’t set your house on fire .

Faiella Design

Consider replacing regular flowers with seasonal selections and adding seasonal guest towels and accessories to set the tone for the holiday entertaining.

Contemporary Bathroom Faucets – $348

I like sensor taps for spaces. They decrease the spread of germs and decrease water waste. The important thing is finding one in a style and finish that works with your powder room’s overall aesthetics. Right now, there is still more option in the modern end of this spectrum, but that’s slowly changing.

Elad Gonen

Do not make your holiday guests wonder where the extra bathroom tissue are available. Add appealing lidded baskets in accessible space, like below this spacious console sink, with rolls of additional paper. If you’re so inclined, you can probably find some on your beloved holiday-themed color.

Restoration Hardware

Campaign Hook | Restoration Hardware – $36

Though your holiday guests probably won’t be disrobing on your powder room, a hook that may hold a handbag or jacket would be appreciated. Choose one in a style and finish that matches your space. If you’re tight on space, hang on the rear of a non-pocket doorway.

Pottery Barn

Kensington Pivot Mirror – $199

I like pivot mirrors for powder rooms, as they let guests of all heights have complete visibility. There are so many styles, sizes and finishes available today you’ll probably have no trouble finding one that works to your area.

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Home Design: Living La Vida Linear

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The shape of a home’s floor plan comes in many factors: the dimensions and boundaries of a website, distant views, the type(s) of inside spaces desired, etc. With this in mind, no shape is ideal or universally applicable; each is appropriate to a home’s unique circumstances. It could be a box, an L-shape, or in the instance of the following examples, linear. This sort of plan prioritizes viewpoints, solar orientation, and cross-ventilation, in addition to movement along a strong axis.

Ziger/Snead Architects

This long glass box the River House — overlooks a river. As may be seen from this view, the thickness of the house is very shallow: a single area, roughly 20 feet. Seen from the other side …

Ziger/Snead Architects

We can observe how the house acts as a bridge, spanning a valley with entry to the lower level and the river outside. This opinion clearly illustrates the switching screen-glass-screen-glass that happens on the long sides.

Ziger/Snead Architects

Here we see the willingness of the plan and the easy cross-ventilation that occurs with such a shallow depth.

Resolution: 4 Architecture

This two-story rectangular box also orients itself into a body of water. The siting also points the house towards a mature tree overlooking the water, and it extends a deck outward in the house. See inside, next.

Resolution: 4 Architecture

The shallow depth of the house is evident in this view of open living space. Cross breezes are also aided by ceiling fans. Note the wood louvers beyond of the sliding doors, for cutting down on sunlight.

Ian Moore Architects

This linear building appears quite wide from this entry approach, but the shallow depth of the plan is evident from the transparency of the space beyond the bridge. The way the house cantilevers in both ends enriches the amount of the house, which makes it appear to balance with this entry plane that slides beneath the house. See inside, next.

Ian Moore Architects

The main reason behind this plan, besides natural venting (heightened by the pitch of the roof), are the stunning views. A linear strategy makes it possible for every room to catch perspectives.

Webber + Studio, Architects

The linearity of the house is toned down by the variety of the window openings on the two floors and the cluster of trees about centered on the strategy. See inside, next.

Webber + Studio, Architects

The openness of the plan is not only from side to side; it may also be located from floor to ceiling, specifically within this generous living room.

Greico Designers/Builders Dallas

This is another house where a long plan is broken up, this time by the articulation of the outside wall. Alternating between brick, wood, and glass, the overhanging wood roofing ties the different parts together.

Hufft Projects

This previous house can be regarded as a blend of two linear plans; together they form a V-shape. Nevertheless the same considerations apply as in the previous houses, with the extra advantage of cradling outdoor area. Here we can see two long bars radiating from every other. Watch the backyard next.

Hufft Projects

The aptly called Bent/Sliced House suggests an alteration to a long, linear strategy. In its eventual incarnation, the kink in the design goes towards shaping the outside area. Note how the outside dining terrace ends in the bend in strategy. Although this house departs in the strict linearity of the previous examples, it also acts as a transition into my next ideabook, where I look at U-shaped plans.

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5 Top Design Occasions: Nov. 11-Dec 2

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Get motivated to make a vacation tabletop with backyard locates in Australia, or go enjoy the beauty of everyday things at the Eames exhibit in Los Angeles. If you’re in London, explore the British Art Deco architecture of the past or listen to some discussion about the changing urban landscape in Africa. If you’re looking for ways to be motivated, or simply enjoy getting out amid other style lovers, here’s our listing of events from all over the world.

EXHIBIT — Nov. 11-26
Puttin’ on the Glitz: The Golden Years of Art Deco Architecture in Britain
Gallery 2, RIBA, 66 Portland Place, London, W1B 1AD

Research Art Deco design at its summit at an ongoing exhibition at RIBA. Vintage photos from the RIBA British Architectural Library Photographs Collection showcase how Art Deco was often applied to transient construction types such as restaurants and shops, showing how omnipresent a style it had been.

This exhibition seeks to redress the balance by displaying not only Art Deco classics such as Odeon cinemas but also lesser known buildings such as Conchita Supervia’s apartment in Lowndes Square, London, and a fish-and-chip shop in Sunderland. Also check out the complementary exhibition, Art Deco Triumphant.

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EXHIBIT — Nov. 11-Jan. 16, 2012
Eames Designs: The Guest Host Relationship
Architecture and Design Museum (A+D)
6032 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, LA

Charles and Ray Eames motivated us to appreciate the world by respecting “the uncommon beauty of common things.” The latest exhibit at L.A.’s A+D uses Eames’ words to concentrate on their appreciation of the worth of humble objects and tools that are useful.

For a Portion of Pacific Standard Time, at Saturday, Nov. 12, join in to get a “Swiss on Rye Brown Bag Lunch and Chat” with Deborah Sussman of Sussman/Prejza, who worked with Charles and Ray Eames.

TALK — Nov. 22
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Cities of Tomorrow — African Metropolis, by David Adjaye
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
66 Portland Place, London W1B 1AD

Attend a discussion and book signing by Tanzanian-born David Adjaye, an accomplished architect who has built many highly acclaimed buildings in the UK, USA, Russia and the Middle East. Engage in a discussion about Africa’s metropolitan architecture and changing urban experience.

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WORKSHOP — Nov. 27
Organic Christmas Workshop with Sibella Court
Glenmore House
10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Camden NSW 2570 Australia

The holidays may always be celebrated with winter weather for those people in the Northern Hemisphere, but also for our Australian friends, it’s summertime! Discover how to decorate your Christmas tabletop with fresh garden picks from Sibella Court and Mickey Robertson of this Glenmore House. Within this all-day workshop, including lunch and tea, select amongst the Glenmore backyard leafy greens, flowers, branches and much more, then learn how to translate them into table-setting ideas which can be used yearlong.

For additional information, email [email protected]. $200 per person for the entire day workshop, such as morning tea & lunch.

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WORKSHOP — Nov. 25-27
10 a.m. to 4 orgasmic
Hands-on Heritage Crafts
Van Cortlandt Manor
Croton-on-Hudson, NY

Step back in time to patriot-family living and revel in the art of the handmade. Learn how to create your own candles, then sew a medicine bag and fill it with dried botanicals, operate the blacksmith’s bellows, and participate in spinning, weaving, coopering, tinsmithing, hewing timber, quilting, open-hearth cooking, butter churning, cheese-making, and much more. Visitors of all ages are invited to get involved in the free event celebrating historical crafts and tasks.

LECTURE — Nov. 16, 6:30 p.m.
Mastermind at Textile: An Evening with Dai Fujiwara
Japan Society, 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY

Dai Fujiwara, former Creative Director of Miyake Design Studio shares his experience in the design home and talks about potential projects. Fujiwara was known especially for his A-Poc (A Piece of Cloth) line at Issey Miyake. His fresh architectural venture Sun House, featured in Fiber Futures, uses cloth in roofing. Moderated by Cara McCarty from the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum. Tickets: $16/$12 Japan Society members, seniors & students

More 2011 design occasions: Nov. 4-25, Oct. 28-Nov. 18

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DIY: Watch How to Make a Rolling Vintage Storage Crate

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One downside of the toilet of the rental apartment: no medicine cabinet or vanity space. Basically, no storage. And new tile extends from floor to ceiling, so that I can not mount a cabinet or put into the walls. Since I am far from being a minimalist when it comes to lotions and creams, I needed to make some kind of storage alternative. I opted to take advantage of the distance beneath the counter. I had a few vintage wooden crates that proven to be the ideal size to stack and roll beneath the counter. Problem solved!

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One large classic wooden cage houses all the large and bulky toiletries. I really like I can finally stow away those bottles (along with my set of makeup bags) so the counter is not littered with dressing products.

I needed to add brakes to the bottom of the cage, both to protect the tile and make it easier to slide the crate from beneath the counter.

Super-easy DIY job: First, I picked up a pair of casters in my hardware shop. Then I drilled pilot holes keep the wood from splitting. Screw from the casters and you’re set!

I placed a shallow timber crate on top of the wheeled crate to act as a tray shirt and to neatly hide the toiletries below.

I maintain some small bathroom supplies within this cage (extra contacts, Q-tips) and it is the ideal place for a couple magazines.

The storage system works well for us. I discovered the vintage crates at Maine for $20 and invested $5 on the casters, which made it an inexpensive custom made solution for our toilet.

I also believe the vintage wooden crates include a little personality to the space — a nice mix of new and old.

Perhaps you have think of a fantastic DIY storage alternative? We’d really like to see it. Post a photograph for your profile and then provide us the link below!

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Background from the Kitchen: Can It Be a No or a Move?

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Bedrooms, living rooms, bathrooms; I have seen them all papered in the wildest of wallpaper designs, but kitchens with wallpaper are tough to find. It’s clear that individuals would rather have a clean, calming aesthetic in the kitchen, but that shouldn’t mean wallpaper does not stand a opportunity. In a bid to gather insight into this imposing question, I have collected the few photos of wallpapered kitchens to see how this marvel may actually work.

Let us start the discussion: Should we stick to the general custom of avoiding wallpaper in the kitchen, or step beyond the expectations and conduct to the neighborhood wallpaper retailer for a fresh and interesting new look? You decide.

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Andrea Schumacher Interiors

I don’t think people would think twice about employing a custom wallpaper design similar to this in their toilet or just a bedroom, but many would have shied away from using it at the kitchen. Yet, it truly feels original in this area, and it particularly pops when complemented by the green island. See more of this Colorado house that is colorful

Let us get our feet wet with a small accent. When done correctly, wallpaper could have as much of an impact in small doses as it could covering an entire room. This designer slowly but surely started the transition into the kitchen by wallpapering the trunk of this shelving unit. I like it; it’s fresh and unexpected.

Heather Garrett Design

Now we are moving into the authentic kitchen area. A timeless tile backsplash is juxtaposed with a picture wallpaper in neutrals. It provides dimension to the white dishware on display, making them stand outside. Note: Do not use wallpaper for an true backsplash. It will be covered in grease and food until you know it.

Ok, we are unfolding our wings a little more with a accent wall. Notice how this kitchen feels clean and calming, yet only colorful and more texturized.

elegueller arquitetos

Another fantastic wallpapered accent wall. This otherwise fairly standard kitchen receives a lot of personality from both the wallpaper and the unique rug.

Vanillawood

I love the sign of this Woods wallpaper by Cole and Son juxtaposed with a contemporary kitchen. It’s inconsistent, which makes the space feel personalized.

Dan Brown

Ok, we are becoming even more gutsy now. This could still be only one wall, but it’s broad, and undoubtedly dominates the space. And it’s covered in a really daring, unusual paper. I must say, without it this kitchen would have felt pretty stark. I believe that it needed something colorful and surprising, and this paper surely does the trick.

Chronicle Books

And, voila! My beloved wallpapered kitchen photo. This one, from the publication Decorate by Holly Becker and Joanna Copestick, pulled out all the stops. It’s surely a bold strategy, but it seems joyful to me.

Jason Ball Interiors, LLC

Should the wallpaper stop in the kitchen entrance? Tell us below!

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