Architecture And Design

The Results Are In: Rebuild By Design Announces Winning Proposals for Post-Sandy Flood Protection
June 3, 2014

The Results Are In: Rebuild By Design Announces Winning Proposals for Post-Sandy Flood Protection

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Over a year after Hurricane Sandy tore through the metro New York area, destroying lives and homes, some areas are still in the process of rebuilding. In an effort to ensure New York City is never caught off guard from a natural disaster like we were in the fall of 2012, the Department of Housing and Urban Development launched Rebuild By Design, a contest to develop ways to rebuild the city’s most vulnerable areas in such a way that they’ll be better prepared for nature’s unpredictability. 140 proposals were submitted over a year ago, coming from 15 different countries. Last June, 10 finalists were chosen to refine their plans, developing protective strategies for all of the vulnerable areas that were struck, and will likely be struck again. After nearly a year, the Department of Housing and Development has just announced six winners that will receive a piece of the federal government's $4 billion disaster-recovery fund.
Take a look at the winning designs here
Lighting Designer David D’Imperio Captures Mother Nature in His Hanging Lamps
June 3, 2014

Lighting Designer David D’Imperio Captures Mother Nature in His Hanging Lamps

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A lighting artist who typically helps spruce up the homes we live in is looking to Mother Nature for inspiration. From his studio in rural Pennsylvania, award-winning designer David D'Imperio creates one-of-a-kind fixtures that pull from natural structures. Among the wild objects you may spot in his works? Moth wings, orchids and bluebirds.
There's a light for every style
The Great Outdoors: 6 Luxurious NYC Penthouses with Envy-Inducing Outdoor Spaces to Boot
May 30, 2014

The Great Outdoors: 6 Luxurious NYC Penthouses with Envy-Inducing Outdoor Spaces to Boot

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Warmer temperatures are finally here, and New Yorkers are well on their way to planning their summer trips — to the Hamptons, Berkshires, Jersey Shore, and any other location where they can relax and soak up the sun. The one problem with all of these destinations, though, is the travel. No one wants to wait in traffic on the Jersey Turnpike or sit on a crowded Jitney bus. So wouldn't it be nice if you could enjoy the nice weather without leaving home? At these six stunning penthouses you can, thanks to their beautiful outdoor spaces.
All the urban oases right this way
Green City: Eight of the Biggest Eco-Friendly Developments Happening Right Now in NYC
May 29, 2014

Green City: Eight of the Biggest Eco-Friendly Developments Happening Right Now in NYC

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While going green has more or less become the norm in most modern day construction in New York, some projects have really outdone themselves from the ingenuity of design to the sheer scale of size. This is a city where the new police academy will harness the power of re-usable rainwater, and where the Barclays Center's arena roof is being covered with 130,000 square feet of new garden space. New York is placing itself at the forefront of green design and green construction, and here are just eight of the biggest green projects happening right now.
The top green developments in the city this way
Bec Brittain’s Beautiful Maxhedron Pendant Lamp Creates Stunning Light Constellations
May 28, 2014

Bec Brittain’s Beautiful Maxhedron Pendant Lamp Creates Stunning Light Constellations

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Bec Brittain may be Brooklyn-based, but this lighting designer isn't falling into her Bushwick neighborhood's predilection for rough-edges and unfinished wood. With its calculated geometry, elegant mirrored glass, and a constellation of lights held within, Brittian's beautiful Maxhedron offers the perfect amount of luminance while creating an out of this world refraction that can transform any room.
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The Hidden City in Manhattan’s “Other” Skyline
May 28, 2014

The Hidden City in Manhattan’s “Other” Skyline

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As any fan of Spiderman knows, the “corridors” created by Manhattan’s tall buildings are a perfect way to beat traffic through a little web-swinging. But look more closely and Spiderman’s transportation of choice reveals a secret city like none other. One of the most famous and ubiquitous skylines in the world has seen its share of changes — most recently the rise of the Freedom Tower in place of the twin towers of the original World Trade Center — but has remained one of the most recognizable. Yet hidden among New York's tallest buildings is another skyline as unique as the city itself created by the negative air space formed between the granite and steel structures reaching for the sky on each side of the street.
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Giza: Itai Bar-On’s Unique Modern Lighting Solution Using Industrial Materials
May 27, 2014

Giza: Itai Bar-On’s Unique Modern Lighting Solution Using Industrial Materials

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Israeli industrial designer Itai Bar-On's favorite material is concrete — a love that stems from his family’s multi-generational construction business. But when the designer decided to test the limits of aluminum, he managed to create a stunning lighting fixture that emphasizes the natural qualities of a material that's often blasted to a sheen or bathed in a candy-colored powder paint finish.
Check out this sweet lamp here
Your Art and Design Events Agenda, For the Week of May 27, 2014
May 27, 2014

Your Art and Design Events Agenda, For the Week of May 27, 2014

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Boo! The long Memorial Day weekend and its endless picnics are over. But you can still celebrate the short work week with all things arty! Indulge in your love of film — from the silent era to tomorrow's documentary stars — or channel your inner entrepreneur at a panel on how to price your own designs. Also be sure to rest up for the weekend as artist studios open up across Brooklyn with Bushwick Open Studios and NARS Foundation. Just be sure to leave some time on your schedule to check out Bushwick's first art fair, the NEWD Art Fair!
All the best events here
See New Renderings of Fortis’s Waterfront Residential and Hotel Development at 151 Maiden Lane
May 27, 2014

See New Renderings of Fortis’s Waterfront Residential and Hotel Development at 151 Maiden Lane

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New renderings of Fortis Property Group’s mixed-use development at 151 Maiden Lane have been revealed! As reported by New York YIMBY, permits were filed last week for the new tower which will sit upon a 281,000-square-foot waterfront development site that the company purchased back in August of last year. Fortis’s new residential project will boast a 161,000-square-foot, 52-story luxury condominium with […]

Take a Tour of the Only House in the United States Designed by Ai Weiwei
May 26, 2014

Take a Tour of the Only House in the United States Designed by Ai Weiwei

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China's most provocative artist can add architect to his already extensive resume. Known around the world for his contemporary artwork and political activism, Ai Weiwei has also had a hand in designing this sprawling compound in upstate New York. Located in bucolic Ancram — just a two-hour drive from New York City — the Tsai Residence was originally commissioned by a pair of Upper East Side art collectors. The 2,800-square-foot structure was completed in 2006 and put back on the market a few years later in 2013 for a whopping $4.25 million. But the hefty price tag comes with a unique distinction — it's the only house in the United States that Ai has ever designed.
Take a tour of the pricey, one-of-a-kind property here
Make Muzz’s Beautiful Spin Cast Bowls Your Dinnertime Centerpiece
May 23, 2014

Make Muzz’s Beautiful Spin Cast Bowls Your Dinnertime Centerpiece

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You don't always need fancy machines and high-tech systems to create a jaw-dropping product. Just look at these beautiful, cobalt-streaked bowls from Muzz Design. By using the simple act of spinning, co-founders Erin Turkoglu and Melodi Bozkurt were able to turn otherwise boring dishes into exquisite works of art brimming with history.
Details on the unique timepiece here
The Most Gorgeous New York City Hotel Interiors
May 23, 2014

The Most Gorgeous New York City Hotel Interiors

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Design is on display in New York's luxury hotels, where the interior look and feel is as important as where it's located. From the lobbies that welcome guests on their first steps into the building to the bars and dining areas later at night, some of a hotel's best design work lays outside the guests' rooms. Here are just a few of our favorite hotel interiors.
See more amazing hotel lobbies here
Seaport City: Neighborhood Built on Landfill May Be Coming to the East River
May 23, 2014

Seaport City: Neighborhood Built on Landfill May Be Coming to the East River

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Though bearing little resemblance to its quaint East River neighbor, “Seaport City” could become a reality based on a new study released yesterday by the New York City Economic Development Corporation. But don’t bank on a new set of sought after residential and commercial river views just yet. Seaport City is only one of a number of options presented to the city as part of former mayor Michael Bloomberg's 257-point, post-Hurricane Sandy resiliency plan – and it’s the most challenging on the list.
Find out more about the plan to protect the lower east side
Chadhaus’s Sustainable, Handcrafted Furniture Will Last for Generations
May 21, 2014

Chadhaus’s Sustainable, Handcrafted Furniture Will Last for Generations

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There comes a moment in our lives when it's time to trade in our beat-up college furniture for more grown-up goods — a bean bag should only double as the couch for so long. When that point comes, consider the exquisite pieces from Chadhaus, a Seattle-based company creating sustainable furniture that will truly stand the test of time.
More pieces from Chadhaus straight ahead
Ingenious Cricket Table by Folditure Flattens to an Inch Thick in Seconds
May 21, 2014

Ingenious Cricket Table by Folditure Flattens to an Inch Thick in Seconds

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City dwellers are no strangers to folding furniture — they're true lifesavers when living in tiny, cramped apartments. But while most are functional, few are as beautiful as the fold-up tables and chairs designed by architect Alexander Gendell. His Folditure line (get it?) is not only ingeniously-designed, but each piece — like the Cricket Folding Table — resembles a work of origami art.
See Folditure's Cricket Folding Table in action
Plans Filed for the SOM-designed Apartment Tower at 401 West 31st Street
May 21, 2014

Plans Filed for the SOM-designed Apartment Tower at 401 West 31st Street

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Brookfield Office Properties filed its first plans yesterday for their SOM-designed residential tower located at 401 West 31st Street, adjacent to all the Hudson Yards hoopla. The 756,674-square-foot, 702-foot-tall tower will host 790 apartments with 3,438 square feet of retail on its ground level. The design sits within a grouping of glass towers and a low slung, tapering structure. The […]

Five Opulent and Ornate Spaces Looking for an Occupant
May 21, 2014

Five Opulent and Ornate Spaces Looking for an Occupant

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Anyone who's gone apartment hunting in Manhattan knows it can get a little monotonous — the bone-white walls, standard hardwood floors, and typical layouts. Sometimes the blank canvas just isn't enough; sometimes you need a little oomph. For those of you who enjoy ogling beautiful homes that have been carefully designed and expertly decorated, we've rounded up five opulent and ornate spaces currently looking for an occupant.
See all the stunning spaces this way!
Camp Rockaway: Queens Designer Kent Johnson Wants to Bring Luxury Camping to Far Rockaway
May 20, 2014

Camp Rockaway: Queens Designer Kent Johnson Wants to Bring Luxury Camping to Far Rockaway

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And the glamping trend continues... Designer Kent Johnson has just launched a Kickstarter campaign that aims to bring a "luxurious" tent campsite to the Rockaways. From fully furnished tents with crisp white linens, to private fire pits and hot tubs overlooking Jamaica Bay, this is not your everyday man's campsite. And if you think the idea sounds crazy, think again. It's actually an initiative inspired by the area's past, which once found incredible success!
More on Camp Rockaway this way
Clever Kangaroo Light Bends and Flexes to Brighten Up Any Type of Space
May 19, 2014

Clever Kangaroo Light Bends and Flexes to Brighten Up Any Type of Space

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The inventors of the viral Ostrich Pillow are at it again, promoting another cool new product on Kickstarter. Only this time, instead of an item that's meant to block out light, the team at kawamura-ganjavian are making it easier to see. Dubbed the Kangaroo Light, this flexible, glowing pad is meant to be a playful and practical solution to flashlights, which all too often get lost in the deep abyss of purses, bookbags and cabinets.
See the light in action
Observations: Sherpas Not Needed
May 19, 2014

Observations: Sherpas Not Needed

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Some people have great hair that never goes astray. That made me think about buildings with their new-fangled window-washer rigs. They’re not new but the recent “gold rush” of high-end residential condominiums have led some developers to design curious new building forms that would appear to be major obstacle courses for those marvelous skywalkers who brave the elements and have never experienced a tinge of acrophobia. The faint-hearted, of course, prefer sheer city cliffs, but only the bravest descend from the heights over the new often bumpy terrain.
Sherpas not needed
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