Architecture + Design

Sultans of Style: Isamu Noguchi

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In Styleture’s Sultans of Style series, we profile game-changing artists who have pioneered their way into the history books of design. Isamu Noguchi, born in 1904, was an American architect, designer, sculptor and all-around craftsman who continuously struggled in his work to modify and recreate the elements of nature. An artist who deeply infused his th[...]

Modern Masters Series: Alvar Aalto

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Among the visionaries who pioneered modern architecture and design, Alvar Aalto set himself apart from many of his contemporaries by not relying on industrialized processes, but rather forging a style based on a wide array of interests and concerns. Born in Finland and a pioneer of the Scandinavian modern movement, Aalto came to prominence in the early 20[...]

Modern Masters Series: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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Widely regarded as the “father of modern architecture,” Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was an original thinker, a passionate worker and not only designed impressive and groundbreaking structures, but also dabbled in interiors and furniture. A German-American, Mies came to prominence during the first half of the 20th century and brought clarity and simplicity to[...]

Modern Masters Series: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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Widely regarded as the “father of modern architecture,” Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was an original thinker, a passionate worker and not only designed impressive and groundbreaking structures, but also dabbled in interiors and furniture. A German-American, Mies came to prominence during the first half of the 20th century and brought clarity and simplicity to[...]

Floor It! An Accelerated & Exciting History of Tiles

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Men have assembled armies, waged wars, and attempted conquests and lost their lives, all for the sake of tiling – it’s true. Sort of. In actuality, wars and conquests across the globe have influenced tile making and resulted in the epic rises and colossal downfalls of entire tile industries and dynasties. While “mud men” – masons, actually – were crafting m[...]

What to Look For at Greenbuild 2010

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The Greenbuild International Conference and Expo-- taking place November 16-19, 2010--is the world’s largest expo dedicated to green building. Each year thousands of building professionals from all over the world come together for a  few days to take part in networking events, green building tours, educational sessions, listen to renowned speakers and to se[...]

Leisurama: Modern Homes Sold in Department Store

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We've discussed our affinity for Mid-Century Modern homes in the past (see: here and here), so we were quite surprised when we discovered the existence of a fantastic looking documentary called Leisurama. The film tells the story of a 1960's department store that featured full-scale models of Mid-Century Modern homes that were part of a housing developmen[...]

Leisurama: Modern Homes Sold in Department Store

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We've discussed our affinity for Mid-Century Modern homes in the past (see: here and here), so we were quite surprised when we discovered the existence of a fantastic looking documentary called Leisurama. The film tells the story of a 1960's department store that featured full-scale models of Mid-Century Modern homes that were part of a housing developmen[...]

Mid-Century Modern “James Bond” Home on Bainbridge Island

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On the surface it is just another 50’s waterfront home on Bainbridge Island, Washington with views of Seattle, but this isn’t just your average 1950’s home. The owners call it the “James Bond” house because of its fantastic hidden doorways and high-tech features. It could be straight out of a James Bond movie. The owners were very progressive in the materi[...]

Contemporary Cottage on Bainbridge Island

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Bainbridge Island is an island city located in Puget Sound, Washington, off the coast of Seattle.  It was named by Money magazine as the second-best place to live in the United States. Occasionally we will get sent information on homes for sale on this lovely island. We wanted to pass along one particular contemporary cottage redesign that caught our eye. T[...]