RD Bi-Weekly NL | | | Pro-File Design: ORAA while back, architect Oonagh (pronounced “Oona”) Ryan arrived at her clients’ Santa Monica bungalow to discuss plans for their new home in Los Angeles. As she was walking up to the house, she noticed a bush with a profusion of bright red berries. She picked one and brought it to the meeting, suggesting that it could be incorporated into the palette of... |
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| | | Case Study: Overbrook Overlook by BNIMSituated near the state line between Missouri and Kansas, this 78-acre farm has been in architect Steve McDowell’s family since 1960. He and his wife and son visited it only occasionally until the pandemic arrived, when their son started camping out there with friends. As the pandemic wore on, Steve and his wife… |
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| | | Last Call: Register for The 2025 RD Architecture AwardsThere's still time to register for the 2025 Residential Design Architecture Awards! We invite you to enter your best residential work in the sixth annual competition.
The late deadline to register your entry is next Thursday, January 23. A $50 late fee is required. |
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| | | Dark hinges can elevate cabinetry Our range of hinges in onyx black is the perfect combination of form and function. This sleek finish adds depth and sophistication to cabinetry, making it an ideal choice for stylish spaces. These hinges allow you to create a bold monochromatic look or a striking contrast with light cabinetry.
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| | | Benjamin Moore's color trends paletteRich, earthy hues characterize Benjamin Moore’s color trends palette for 2025. Chief among them is the company’s color of the year, Cinnamon Slate 2113-40—a luxurious blend of “heathered plum and velvety brown” that strikes a reassuring tone for uncertain times. |
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| | | Wool acoustic pendant lightingDesigned with commercial applications in mind, Luxxbox’s Kurtain acoustic pendants offer opportunies for open plan residential spaces as well. Made in 77 colors of Camira wool and in various shapes and patterns, the units include dimmable LED lights and optional Bluetooth operations. |
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| | | 1. Two Gables by Wheeler KearnsThe aptly named Two Gables residence in Glencoe, Illinois, might appear premeditated, but its symmetrical form emerged organically to serve its homeowners, a couple who had recently become empty nesters. The challenge, says Laura Cochran, a project lead at Chicago-based Wheeler Kearns Architects (WKA), was to “create spaces that felt intimate when it… |
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| | | 2. Tribeca Penthouse by Min DesignThe penthouse apartment in the converted 1874 warehouse in New York had soaring ceiling heights, an abundance of daylight, and a serviceable layout, but something was missing for its owners. “They didn’t like the finishes and the look of the apartment,” says E.B. Min, AIA, principal and founder of San Francisco‑based architecture firm… |
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| | | 3. Bahamas Cottage by Max Levy ArchitectHarbour Island in the Bahamas is an enviable place to design a getaway house, and Max Levy, FAIA, is uniquely qualified to do the setting justice. Just a half mile wide and about 3 miles long, the golf cart-only island is known for its clear light, purple-and-turquoise waters, and pink sand beaches. In… |
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| | | 4. The Narrows by Whitten ArchitectsLike many retirees, Whitten Architects’ clients came to Downeast Maine looking for an escape from their full-time life near Boston, where they inhabit a traditional brick house with white trim. The couple had been coming here for years and are deeply involved in conserving coastal land. This site, adjoining family land on the… |
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| | | 5. House for a New Beginning by Nielsen:SchuhBuilding in California’s wine country is a risky proposition and has been for the last decade. Given the predictable occurrence of widespread, devastating wildfires, many homeowners are rightly reevaluating their dwellings. That was certainly true for Amy Nielsen and Richard Schuh’s clients, whose previous home burned to the ground in the 2017 Tubbs… |
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