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• A Powerful, New E-Bike Aims to Make Americans Less Car-Dependent

  

  According to a 2013 study, 90% of car trips in the United States are between one and three miles long. To convince Americans to forgo their automobiles for... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 9 Transformative Renovations in Austin

  

  Austin residents Sam Shah and Anne Suttles found a dilapidated 1920s bungalow in the Travis Heights neighborhood and, with the help of Alterstudio, began a... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 7 Futuristic Homes

  

  This cutting-edge home stands out from its more traditional neighbors outside Barcelona. The house’s windowless concrete walls act as beams, enabling the... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Master Bedrooms With Picturesque Views

  

  This colorful triplex, located high above the beach of Ipanema, occupies the top three floors of a twelve-story building and offers open views of Corcovado... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 7 Quiet, Private Gardens

  

  Along with Japanese maples and built-in seating, the architecture firm Höweler + Yoon fit a cascading concrete fountain into a compact 200-square-foot garden... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Black Marble Runs Through This Refined Berlin Apartment

  

  The 1,500-square-foot apartment is a Moscow-based couple's second home. The stately dining setup features a custom table and Hans Wegner Wishbone chairs. PSLAB... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 8 Kitchens With Custom Cabinetry

  

  An architect reimagined an outdated brick garage by designing a graceful new family home atop its foundation. Marc Lithgow custom designed the American... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• How to Design With Cor-Ten Steel

  

  At a former bulb factory in Toronto, backlighting transforms a 16-foot Cor-Ten steel light fixture into an image of super-sized tulips, a nod to the... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• A Modern Portuguese Farmhouse Features Four Separate Wings

  

  Four distinct structures make up the house. Their design echoes the shape of an older, gabled-roof building already on site. “We considered... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Must-Visit Restaurant Design Awards Finalists

  

  The Water Trough (Austin, TX), designed by Rottet Studio and RTKL Associates. Image courtesy of Eric Laignel. The AIA|LA Restaurant Design Awards honor... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• House of the Week: Tiny Backyard Transformation in Boston

  

  Lyle Bradley spent years of weekends and evenings resurrecting an East Boston structure using his carpentry skills, repurposed materials, and clever space-savin... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 6 Outstanding Additions

  

  On a quiet street in Syracuse, New York, a garage was replaced with a striking three-story space for reading, writing, and contemplation. Its façade is wrapped... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 5 Modern Indoor Fireplaces

  

  A wall-mounted fireplace is a dominant feature in the living room of a midcentury modern renovation in Montreal. Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 8 Space-Saving Murphy Bed Designs

  

  A growing family in Brooklyn downsizes their living space while expanding their collective quality of life. David Friedlander, one of the residents, works... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Best of #ModernMonday: Prefab's Potential

  

  Could prefab become a viable emergency housing option? Why or why not?@Allie_Weiss: Ikea is working on a prefab refugee shelter that lasts much longer than the... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Modern Wall Art for Architecture Lovers

  

  Located in Denmark, Kristina Dam Studio is a multifaceted design studio founded by designer Kristina Dam. The studio is focused on connecting the worlds of... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Home, Made Simpler

  Streamline your home and life with Chamberlain. In today's busy world, the home should be a sanctuary: a place to relax and rejuvenate. Increasingly,... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 9 Places to Visit in Manila

  

  Nestled in an oasis-like compound of late 1940s heritage houses in Pasay is the Manila outpost of Cebu’s popular Henry Hotel. The five post-war “Liberation... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Modern Meets Rugged at This Off-the-Grid Retreat in Ontario

  

  Beside the Georgian Bay in Ontario, Toronto-based architect Charles Gane built a 2,100-square-foot getaway for himself that combines urban building practices... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• With a Bright Plywood Extension, This May Be the Least Stuffy Victorian Ever

  

  The façade of the two-story Victorian home remains unchanged, hiding the extent to which its opposite end has been transformed. NOJI Architects was tasked with... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN