Posts by Stephanie Chang

Design
October 15, 2016

Eco-Friendly Beachside Home with a Living Green Roof Built in Just Six Weeks

Australian architecture firm ArchiBlox has created an eco-friendly home that was constructed in just six weeks' time. Known as the Avalon House, it’s a modular green-roofed home that was prefabricated off-site and then installed on a gorgeous beach side property in New South Wales. While the 106-square-meter Avalon House may be cozy in size, the designers set large sights on sustainability.

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Interview
October 3, 2016

Interview: Fantastical Photos Reveal Moments of Magic by Darja Bilyk

Born and raised in Moscow, Russia, Darja Bilyk is a self-taught photographer whose talents range across all subjects including landscapes, destinations, objects, and portraiture. What makes Bilyk’s photography style particularly unique, however, is her passion for surrealism and romanticism, with magical elements incorporated in her compositions. The landscapes seen in Bilyk’s Fairytales series are often taken in remote destinations and seem to capture timeless moments in enchanted and distant lands.

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Art
September 18, 2016

Informative Map Reveals the Geographic Creative Divide in America Between the North and South

Coastal cities are often known as innovative and creative hubs, appealing specifically to artists as thriving cultural centers. New data released by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), however, suggests that rather than the divide happening between coastal and inland cities, the divide in the US is actually between the North and South.

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Design
September 7, 2016

Untouched 1970s House Preserved as Psychedelic Time Capsule Now For Sale

For those who long for the decade of bold, clashing patterns, synthetic materials, textured walls and shag carpets, you can now travel back to the 1970s with this well preserved house that has been untouched for more than 40 years, serving as a glorious time capsule. Located in Framingham, Massachusetts, the psychedelic explosion spanning 4,133 square feet with 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and even a swimming pool, can be purchased for $624,900.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.