As the current professional climate calls for a blending of in-person office visits with the flexibility of remote work, so too does Studio Plow, who blends commercial amenities with the small town charm of Noe Valley in their latest boutique office commission. The architecture and interior design studio, helmed by Brit Epperson, was tapped by a young couple hoping to breathe new life into the architectural bones of a property that continues to imbue the greater San Francisco, California area with a little bit of heart. The 1908 Edwardian structure shares DNA with the adjacent four-square re ..read more

Tune in to the latest episode of the Clever podcast as host Amy Devers sits down with the co-founders of House of Rolison, Amanda Leigh and Taylor Hahn, to talk about how they inject soul into every renovation project they touch. Amanda Leigh + Taylor Hahn Though they grew up on opposite coasts, both Leigh and Hahn identified themselves as angsty teens. Each had a deep love for art and architecture but took different professional paths until they met online, and their fates intertwined. The duo’s first date turned into a road trip, followed by quarantine-based cohabitation. Leigh has been b ..read more

For the vast majority of frequent fliers, traveling by air is associated with a litany of inconveniences and discomforts. We do it because we have to, not because we want to – all reflective of an industry maximizing efficiencies rather than amenities. But for those fortunate enough to travel by business or first class, those compromises aren’t left on the tarmac, with a Group 1 seat ticket promising elevated ergonomics, superior materials, thoughtful design, and entertaining technologies while in transit. Caon Design Office and Woolmark’s Modulo aircraft seat concept envisions an aesthetical ..read more

If the space in your home that you enjoy most is the bedroom and minimal design is your preference, Thuma’s The Bed couldn’t be a more perfect fit. The modern design company specializes in creating elevated furniture and home goods for easy, thoughtful living using timeless construction techniques and simple details meant to enhance your lifestyle. The Bed was Thuma’s first release, and arguably still its most popular, with headboard options and additional furniture pieces having been added as offerings since. Japanese joinery, a technique used for assembling furniture and other wooden items ..read more

Freestanding pedestal sinks and consoles aren’t nearly as popular as their vanity counterparts these days, but once upon a time it was a different story. The new Poli series by Hastings Bath Collection exudes a modern elegance derived from freestanding sinks popular in the mid-century – particularly those with lustrous chrome legs. Poli offers two models, Poli 58 and Poli 30, with one featuring a shelf below the basin for additional space. “Poli brings a slim, stylish profile, making it a statement piece that adds modern flair to any space,” said Bob Gifford, Director of Business Development ..read more

Industrial designer Khodi Feiz and his eponymous, Amsterdam-based studio Feiz Design Studio, cofounded with with graphic designer Anneko Feiz-van Dorssen, is solving two office pain points simultaneously with a new luminaire designed for Sweden-based acoustics pioneer, Abstracta. Named Vika, the adaptable lighting is based on a simple felt wing that can be configured into a sound-dampening screen that doubles as a light sculpture or pendant light. Adding a warm, diffused glow while absorbing noise pollution within the environment, Vika proves its value is two-fold for commercial spaces ..read more

Audio brands are well aware there’s been a resurgence of interest in gear among younger listeners looking to graduate to better components. Speakers have become seriously sought – and priced – design objects, with countless social media channels dedicated to spotlighting new and vintage loudspeakers alike. With this renewed interest has come an aesthetic informed by the past while designed around technology attuned to listener habits today. A prime example of this trend is German brand ELAC’s Adsum + ELAC debut Designer Series ConneX DCB41-DS Speakers. Original Debut ConneX Powered Speaker p ..read more

Andersen EV’s A2 home charger is already available in over 126 color and finish combinations, accommodating plenty of options to pair a unique charger to nearly any home’s exterior or garage space. But that didn’t stop the brand from welcoming entirely new perspectives by inviting a fresh generation of designers to take a stab at reimagining what a fascia concept could look like liberated from existing norms within the industry. Working with students from the University of Creative Arts over the span of a six-month competition, the industrial design students arrived at several solutions refle ..read more

The volume of research that goes into ergonomics, an important aspect in furniture development and design, is not always obvious when looking at the finished product. For instance, the IVY outdoor collection, designed by Objekte Unserer Tage (OUT), perfected the comfort of its powder-coated steel tube design through the use of various ergonomic studies. Mechanical tests, test subjects, and extreme material trials were all part of IVY’s development until the team was satisfied with the result. IVY has been designed to while away the hours – something that’s virtually impossible if you’re not r ..read more

Stitched into a 1910 Edwardian-era structure in the historic Shaughnessy neighborhood of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada is a series of contemporary interventions by Measured Architecture and Paul Sangha Creative landscaping. The truly laudable solutions are thoughtfully composed to consider context while adding only meritorious elements to an architectural patchwork as its quilt continues to unfurl, reflecting this current contribution to a storied historical fabric. “Although my aesthetic is modern,” admits one of the homeowners, “I have a deep appreciation for history and loved knowing ..read more