Architecture
May 8, 2018

Architect Designs Residential Vertical Forest to Balance Nature and Urban Life in Tokyo

Like a cement tree sprouting from the urban fabric of Tokyo, architect Akihisa Hirata‘s Tree-ness house is an innovative residence in Japan's Otsuka neighborhood. Built for gallery owner Taka Ishii, the multilevel building makes full use of the narrow, deep lot that Hirata had to work with. Functioning as a series of boxes stacked on one another, some left open to create folds and voids, interior and exterior meld into one another.

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Gift Guide
May 7, 2018

30 Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gifts for New Moms

New moms are used to marking milestones. From the first giggle to the first step, first-time moms are constantly celebrating their new bundle of joy's achievements. If you know a new mom, make sure she doesn't forget another important inaugural event: her first Mother's Day. In this selection of great gift ideas for someone's first Mother's Day, you'll find a perfect pairing of practical and sentimental products.

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DIY
May 6, 2018

You Are 3 Easy Steps Away From a Stylish New Space

Sometimes your space needs a bit of an instant refresh. After staring at the same four walls for days on end (especially during those long winters) every now and then it’s normal to find yourself craving a little pick-me-up for your home. As designer Sarah Wittenbraker put it, “Day after day we can grow numb to what's around us, and it can become hard to gain fresh perspective.

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Design
May 4, 2018

Sound-Absorbing Wall Tiles Made From Colorful Hexagonal “Wood Wool”

International design studio Form Us With Love has created a series of modular wall tiles made from a sustainable material known as wood wool. Designed for Baux (a contemporary building material firm), the modular panels were made in collaboration with Träullit, the sole, family-run manufacturer of the environmentally-friendly material, which is also known as excelsior.

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My Modern Met

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