Estonia-based design firm Muuwspace has unveiled a hexagonal, modular structure that can fit in backyards or gardens and be used as an office, workshop, studio or a meditation and relaxation room. Named Muuw, the prefabricated room arrives in parts—which include three glass walls—that can be assembled in under two days. It’s composed of durable galvanized steel and comes insulated for year-round use in all climates …
At the corner of Broadway and 3rd Street, in Los Angeles’ historic theater district, the Bradbury Building endures as an epicenter for architecture enthusiasts and film buffs. Opened in 1893, its expansive Victorian atrium—with marble stairs, open cage elevators, elaborate iron railings and plentiful natural light—continues to draw visitors and elicit gasps. It’s so beautiful that Hollywood has used it as the dramatic setting for scenes in …
Anyone familiar with open floor plans, straight lines and simplicity within their office knows the work of Florence Knoll Bassett. The acclaimed architect and designer reimagined corporate workspaces through her system of “total design,” which removed heavier drapes and desks and championed sleek, modern additions. As the design director of Knoll Associates, for more than 20 years, she pioneered minimalist direction. Her vision still inspires today. Read …
