An Open Letter To Dwell  

30 June 2009

An Open Letter to Dwell Magazine
By Jeff Speck
Monday, June 22, 2009 11:02 am

Dear Dwell:
Love the magazine. As a favor, I have rewritten the Table of Contents of your July/August issue:
Cover House with Horizontal Wood Slats

Page 43 House with Vertical Wood Slats

Page 52 House with Horizontal Wood Slats

Page 58 Ice Cream Makers

Page 66 Pavilion with Horizontal Wood Slats

Page 70 Philadelphia

Page 80 House with Horizontal Wood Slats

Page 88 House with Horizontal Wood Slats

Page 96 House with Vertical Wood Slats

I hope you find this useful.
Fondly,
Jeff Speck, AICP

Washington, DC

via Metropolis

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Temple to Catch the Forest  

29 June 2009

I've always had a bit of a protestant mindset when it comes to places of worship... The simpler the structure, the better for communing with a higher being. This temple to catch the forest by Tezuka Architecture is a really lovely example of ecclesiastical architecture. Simple forms and materials allow you to be at peace. Without overstimulating your eye, your mind is allowed to venture beyond.

This is a lovely simple project... it also reminds me of John Ronan's Chapel in the Woods.

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Collect  

26 June 2009

I really like the simplicity of the form and playfulness of the colors in this cabinet by A2.

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Evil  

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Leaps and Bounds  

25 June 2009

The Fusion Solar System by Custom Bilt Metals is leaps and bounds ahead of the old fashioned solar panel systems. I don't want to hear anyone talk about how ugly the panels are on your roof anymore! The film can cover all or part of your roof... so you could even avoid the two-tone affect that we see in the photo!

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Planning my escape  

24 June 2009

For some reason, I've had Paris on the brain for the last month... I keep planning my escape to Paris, even knowing that it won't happen for quite some time!

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I just can't stop thinking about it!

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Photos by Rita Crane
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Not to Code - but really sexy  

23 June 2009

Clearly the owners never got a permit for this project... I can't see any way that this stair is up to code. Still, its a fantastic solution, and combined with the bookcase railing above provides a lovely space. The entire renovation is nice, but the stair and bookcases are by far my favorite part.

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Form Kimura  

22 June 2009

I quite like the design of this hair salon by Form Kimura... The simple materials and forms offer a relaxing space for the users. But, I have to admit that what originally drew me to this project is the way the building is lifted off of the ground. I like that the building appears to be floating, making the entry into it all that much more intentional.

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A Dog's Life  

21 June 2009

This is a pretty fantastic interior design for a dog spa! over,under is a multi-disciplinary firm that designed not just the space, but the identity and graphics too. The result is a lovely and completely cohesive design that the dogs, their owners, and the spa workers can all enjoy!

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Oh... and sorry for the lack of posting. My parents were in town for the last few weeks!

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Bubble Wrap  

09 June 2009

This space, by Davidson Rafailidis was designed to help insulate a small space, rather than an entire home, which would have been cost prohibitive. A simple wooden framework was wrapped in two-ply bubble wrap, which gives a really nice light to the space.

For more info... see Dezeen

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Peru/France  

06 June 2009

I think my love of mixed age architecture is well documented... so its no surprise that I love this project. This interweaving of modern and historic sensibilities is quite lovely... Although this Epinay Town Hall looks more like a hotel lobby than town hall. How French! I'm ready to pack up and move right now!

The equis house by Barclay & Crousse has really been giving them a lot of press lately.... and its easy to see why! The pool itself is amazing, but the interconnectedness of the materials and colors is really what makes the project special. The materials and textures are simple, with a redundant use of color giving it more impact.

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Stephanie Brooks  

03 June 2009

See Stephanie Brooks' website

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