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Marmol Radziner Los Angeles Urban Pre-Fab

Had the chance to tour Marmol Radziner’s newest pre-fab house (Flickr slideshow) this weekend in the Palms neighborhood in West Los Angeles. Lots of glass, high ceilings, and great design of outdoor living spaces incorporated throughout the house.  The lot…

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Decor

A Kid's Room Sanctuary by London's Studiomama

Kids love their own spaces.  So here’s one kid’s room that’s part treehouse and part playhouse.  What I love is the staircase that serves as an architectural transition between the bigger room and more intimate "this is my space" sanctuary. …

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Design News

Houses of the Year – World Edition

Take a peek into the nominees for World Architecture News House of the Year that includes projects from around the world.  Some of the more interesting ones are the Nautilus House in Mexico where kids will think more amusement…

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Design News

A Modern Architectural Gem is Born in Kansas City

Time Magazine says that the new Bloch addition "at the Nelson-Atkins could make Steven Holl an architectural superstar", and from these photos they may have a case.  If you happen to be in Kansas City, as a resident or tourist,…

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Toys

The Modern Playshed: pre-fab trend hits the children's market

If pre-fab housing is the rage for the Dwell Magazine crowd, then it was only a matter of time that it migrated to the children's market.  Architect Ryan Gray Smith (also a parent) has collaborated with Velocity Art and Design…

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