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A prefab pool- and guesthouse designed by LABhaus frames views of a Massachusetts property’s original structure, a Dillman model Sears, Roebuck kit house from 1928.
A prefab pool- and guesthouse designed by LABhaus frames views of a Massachusetts property’s original structure, a Dillman model Sears, Roebuck kit house from 1928.
Inspired by the very first SAAB—Sixten Sason's prototype 92001, the SAAB Roadster designed by Ulf Hanses for Playsam is perfect for miniature drivers-in-training. (Pin).
Inspired by the very first SAAB—Sixten Sason's prototype 92001, the SAAB Roadster designed by Ulf Hanses for Playsam is perfect for miniature drivers-in-training. (Pin).
A Woodchuck-made loft bed anchors Sam's room. The dark green playmat is by Alex Playmats.
A Woodchuck-made loft bed anchors Sam's room. The dark green playmat is by Alex Playmats.
In the open-plan living area, a wall covered in Calico’s Lunaris Midnight—inspired by moonscapes and outer space—sets the tone for a vignette of darker furnishings, including a vintage credenza that doubles as an entertainment center, equipped with a Sonos Playbar.
In the open-plan living area, a wall covered in Calico’s Lunaris Midnight—inspired by moonscapes and outer space—sets the tone for a vignette of darker furnishings, including a vintage credenza that doubles as an entertainment center, equipped with a Sonos Playbar.
The home is located on a plateau in the area's rolling, hilly landscape.
The home is located on a plateau in the area's rolling, hilly landscape.
Ulef Hanses for Playsam Streamliner Car, $45 at the Dwell Store.
Ulef Hanses for Playsam Streamliner Car, $45 at the Dwell Store.
The Plateau trays by Bjørn van den Berg overlap when grouped together to form a striking tablescape.
The Plateau trays by Bjørn van den Berg overlap when grouped together to form a striking tablescape.
The Playa, 2014
The Playa, 2014
For the backsplash, the homeowner chose ceramic tiles in a honeycomb pattern by Portland-based Clayhaus to compliment the walnut-faced cabinetry.
For the backsplash, the homeowner chose ceramic tiles in a honeycomb pattern by Portland-based Clayhaus to compliment the walnut-faced cabinetry.
Surrounded by wheat fields on a high-altitude plateau stands a small glass house and a solid, traditional barn. The owners, inspired by Philip Johnson’s Glass House, wanted a refuge that opens up to the prairie and mountains.
Surrounded by wheat fields on a high-altitude plateau stands a small glass house and a solid, traditional barn. The owners, inspired by Philip Johnson’s Glass House, wanted a refuge that opens up to the prairie and mountains.
Teague's bedroom.
Teague's bedroom.
Babin debuted the Plateau table lamp in 2013.
Babin debuted the Plateau table lamp in 2013.
The Plateau table light with warm LED lights.
The Plateau table light with warm LED lights.
Minneapolis–based firm ALTUS Architecture + Design have designed a unique 2,850-square-foot residence in Woodland, Minnesota, by marrying glass-house architecture with a reflective "shiny" shed. The single-story property is primed for tranquility, as it sits on a peaceful woodland plateau and overlooks a lush wetland, as well as a calming lake in the distance.
Minneapolis–based firm ALTUS Architecture + Design have designed a unique 2,850-square-foot residence in Woodland, Minnesota, by marrying glass-house architecture with a reflective "shiny" shed. The single-story property is primed for tranquility, as it sits on a peaceful woodland plateau and overlooks a lush wetland, as well as a calming lake in the distance.
Living Room view with hidden projector and Sonos Playbar
Living Room view with hidden projector and Sonos Playbar
The house is sited on wooded plateau overlooking a wetland and lake beyond.
The house is sited on wooded plateau overlooking a wetland and lake beyond.
Launching a floating pool isn't as easy as constructing it and sending it out to sea, of course. The +Pool founders have spent the better part of three years meeting with city and federal agencies in order to navigate permitting and meet environmental standards. At this point, the founders hope to get it up and running by the summer of 2016, and are presently assessing five sites in and around New York's waterways for the swimming pool.
Launching a floating pool isn't as easy as constructing it and sending it out to sea, of course. The +Pool founders have spent the better part of three years meeting with city and federal agencies in order to navigate permitting and meet environmental standards. At this point, the founders hope to get it up and running by the summer of 2016, and are presently assessing five sites in and around New York's waterways for the swimming pool.
The elegantly curved shape of the open shower in the master bathroom came from the couple's desire to not have to deal with cleaning a glass door or having a curtain. The opening also allows some natural light to enter the shower. The vertically-positioned rectangular tiles are from Portland company Clayhaus Modern Tile.
The elegantly curved shape of the open shower in the master bathroom came from the couple's desire to not have to deal with cleaning a glass door or having a curtain. The opening also allows some natural light to enter the shower. The vertically-positioned rectangular tiles are from Portland company Clayhaus Modern Tile.
+Pool, a floating pool of the future that will float in New York City's waterways while filtering toxins from the water table, was designed by Dong-Ping Wong and Oana Stanescu of Family New York with Archie Lee Coates and Jeffrey Franklin of PlayLab.
+Pool, a floating pool of the future that will float in New York City's waterways while filtering toxins from the water table, was designed by Dong-Ping Wong and Oana Stanescu of Family New York with Archie Lee Coates and Jeffrey Franklin of PlayLab.
Playsam Saab Roadster by Ulf Hanses, $500 at store.dwell.com The receiver of this sleek car by Playsam will be the coolest tot on the block; the wood roadster, finished with a high-gloss lacquer, is inspired by the first Saab ever produced—Sixten Sason’s prototype 92001.
Playsam Saab Roadster by Ulf Hanses, $500 at store.dwell.com The receiver of this sleek car by Playsam will be the coolest tot on the block; the wood roadster, finished with a high-gloss lacquer, is inspired by the first Saab ever produced—Sixten Sason’s prototype 92001.
To help raise money for the "largest corwdfunded civic architecture project of all time" (and to finance the complex water filtration tests they need to make +Pool function), Family and PlayLab are selling individual tiles that will later be used to line the sides of the giant public pool. So far, 1,357 tiles have been pledged. (You can even see the complete list of backers.)
To help raise money for the "largest corwdfunded civic architecture project of all time" (and to finance the complex water filtration tests they need to make +Pool function), Family and PlayLab are selling individual tiles that will later be used to line the sides of the giant public pool. So far, 1,357 tiles have been pledged. (You can even see the complete list of backers.)
Wong, Franklin, Coates, and Oanescu celebrate a clean water rating in the tank at Float Lab. To get involved as the project scales up, follow +Pool, purchase a pool tile, bid on a swimming lesson with Olympian Conor Dwyer, or attend the first annual Swim Benefit on October 29, 2014.
Wong, Franklin, Coates, and Oanescu celebrate a clean water rating in the tank at Float Lab. To get involved as the project scales up, follow +Pool, purchase a pool tile, bid on a swimming lesson with Olympian Conor Dwyer, or attend the first annual Swim Benefit on October 29, 2014.
Summer 2014 saw the launch of Float Lab, a mini, temporary and floating science-lab version of + POOL's water filtration system at Pier 40 in Hudson River Park.
Summer 2014 saw the launch of Float Lab, a mini, temporary and floating science-lab version of + POOL's water filtration system at Pier 40 in Hudson River Park.
Located two hours from the clients' home in Santiago, the House in El Peumo is set on a sandy plateau surrounded by pines and cypresses.
Located two hours from the clients' home in Santiago, the House in El Peumo is set on a sandy plateau surrounded by pines and cypresses.
To comply with flood control laws, the home is elevated on a solid brick platform, a design inspired by Jørn Utzon’s text, "Platforms and Plateaus."
To comply with flood control laws, the home is elevated on a solid brick platform, a design inspired by Jørn Utzon’s text, "Platforms and Plateaus."
The Playa Viva tree house by ArtisTree
The Playa Viva tree house by ArtisTree
The Playa Viva tree house by ArtisTree
The Playa Viva tree house by ArtisTree
Positioned on a natural plateau, it hovers above the ground, respecting the undisturbed flow of natural systems
Positioned on a natural plateau, it hovers above the ground, respecting the undisturbed flow of natural systems
The Playa Viva tree house by ArtisTree
The Playa Viva tree house by ArtisTree
The Playa Viva tree house by ArtisTree
The Playa Viva tree house by ArtisTree
The Playa Viva tree house by ArtisTree
The Playa Viva tree house by ArtisTree
Playa Moon Dome of Camp Do More Now
Playa Moon Dome of Camp Do More Now
The Playa Bar is an open snack bar that overlooks both the pool and the Pacific Ocean.
The Playa Bar is an open snack bar that overlooks both the pool and the Pacific Ocean.

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