Dwell Magazine - February 2012 issue 3 PDF
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_ a Fe 95-TIPS, NICKS, =e BD Oe & RESOURCES AT HOME IN THE MODERN WORLD NSP RED ig AN 18TH-CENTURY FLAT UNDERGOES A MODERN a : | Te How a Prow a : sale . Kits Out'a Kinch XD. | SPACE, CLASS AND A SENSE OF RIGHT AND WRONG. The new BMW i3 Concept has been created with megacity needs in mind. The groundbreaking vehicle architecture consists of our eDrive technology for a unique electric driving experience and the super light, super strong passenger cell made of carbon fibers. So it’s not only extremely agile, with a performance of 125 kW/170 hp, it’s exceptionally safe and light, reaching a range of 160 km. What's more, its airy, bright, interior design and sustainable natural materials define a new understanding of premium. All this, combined with intelligent driver assistance and services make the BMW i3 Concept a », Purpose- -built, all-electric car that's a susiainabie, intelligent and beautifully desi yned solution | for your city and yourself, BMW i. 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Photos by Gunnar Knechtel Dwell Self Preservation A loving update of these classic Los Angeles apartments by master Rudolph Schindler required as much research (the architects X-rayed the paint to get the color right) as it did carefulrenovatian, By Alissa Walker Photos by Jessica Haye and Clark Hsaio Barns Ennobled In Norfolk, England, Carl Turner Architects trans- formed a decrepit threshing barn into a chic getaway that's the epitome of rustic modernism. By lain Aitch ; Photos by Christoffer Rudquist al Braver’s New World Expanding the footprint of this Newton, Massachusetts, home while still preserving the yard meant exercising a bit of architectural réstraint. Going green, however, needed no such equanimity. By Aaron Britt Photo by Chang Kyun Kim 78 84 94 FEBRUARY 2012 = Paint It Black For this Hamburg, Germany, family, bringing their 1907 villa, and the minimart added onto it in the 1960s, up to snuff involved sticking to a tight budget and embracing a minimal palette. By Sally McGrane Photos by Mark Seelen Arch Support Undeterred by centuries of decay, architect Benedetta Tagliabue resurrected a former Barcelona warehouse, creating a modernist- meets-historic home for her family. By Suzanne Wales Photos by Gunnar Knechtel ~ New McDonald Recasting a family home in small-town Rhode Island was a chance for the McDonalds to realize the serene, Japanese-inspired interior they'd always craved. ie By Mare Kristal . a Photos by John Horner ri A February 2012 Start running payroll Finish running payroll t > Run Payroll Doing payroll yourself canbe much more: INTUIT wieeieewe efficient than you ever thought possible. : Payroll With Intuit® Payroll, you just enter your employees’ hours. All the complicated payroll taxes are calcu- ed automatically. Print paychecks with just a few clicks. Easily file your payroll taxes. There's even live help in case you need it. It’s no wonder more small businesses rely on Intuit Payroll than any other payroll provider" © Get a 30-day FREE trial of Intuit Online Payroll at payroll.com “Based on the Hoover's Report as af October 13, 2011 Photos by Matthew Scott (Off the Grid), Nicholas Calcott (Process), Ben Anders (Design Finder) Contents DEPARTMENTS 19 = Inthe Modern World In our monthly mélange of design musts, we examine how the many cooks at Tasting Table’s SoHo test kitchen only better the broth, assess a new Saul Bass monograph, offer a temperature check on the products that will keep you warm this winter, and give a proper report from Valencia Design Week on the latest from Spain. Othe oe Se em Sem beers Sure you love it when Saul Bass’s credits open a movie, but how would you like the man and his work on your coffee table too? Enter to win at dwell.com/tmh 38 My House Though the traditional Victorian facade of Kylie Brammy and George Kyprianou's Adelaide, Australia, home remained unchanged, Troppo Architects transformed the back end of the terrace house into a bright and breezy modern marvel. Dwell 46 = Dwell Reports Need to make an entrance? With these knobs, mats, and house numbers, you'll have the most dashing doorway on the block, 52 Offthe Grid The smart, small, sustainable decisions made during the renovation of this mid-century- modern home in Carmel, California, added up to earn it the city’s first LEED for Homes Platinum certification. 60 ‘Process The simplicity of Inga Sempé's Ruché sofa belies the effort behind it: Nearly 11 hours of labor and just as many crafts- people's hands go into making Ligne Roset's latest hit. FEBRUARY 2012 98 Design Finder Demolition sites are rife with hidden treasures for Adam Hills and Maria Speake. Retrouvius, the duo's London-based architectural salvage and design business, thrives on repurposing artifacts and raw materials sourced everywhere from homes to museums to airports. 110 Sourcing Indulge in a little retail therapy with the help of our buyers’ guide, which gives you all the goods on the designs featured in this issue. 112 Finishing Touch Levitt Goodman Architects raised the roof of this Toronto home to make room for a clerestory window, which sheds much-needed light on the second-story’s apen office. Get a full year's worth of Dwell dwell.com/subscribe Didn't catch last month's issue? See select stories at dwell.com/magazine February 2012
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