Between busy mornings, packed schedules, and trying to feed everyone, most parents are just looking for foods that their kids will actually enjoy and that will support their health. That’s why recent changes in school nutrition are noteworthy. With the recently released Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act and updated dietary guidelines, schools may now … Read more
In rare cases, architects are able to explore certain design ideas to the fullest. All you need is an empathetic client with the right tools and insight. Fortunately, Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R) had this opportunity to renovate a penthouse apartment in New York City. Although this project is not on the scale of a … Read more
It’s always great when you find something that can serve multiple roles. A babysitter who watches over children and cleans the house. A cleaning product that disinfects and deodorizes. Or a cell phone that replaces your camera, calendar, and GPS. When it comes to nutrition, protein gets a lot of attention, and for good reason. … Read more
Chef’s kitchen facing the backyard. Most of the houses were built using salvaged materials. Photo: Hayley Ellen Day/Corcoran When Colin Faber and Leni Niemegeers-Faber bought their carriage house in 2009, they were looking for a space that would serve dual functions: a home and a showcase. The married architects run the design firm SHED Studio … Read more
Local studio Broco Arquitetos has completed a house in Brasilia surrounded by brick screens and a wide entrance portal that opens the central courtyard to the outside. Known as Casa Tupin, the 420 square meter (4,520 square foot) mansion is rectangular with a large central courtyard. Perforated brick wall surrounding Casa Tupin Set in a … Read more