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PODCAST: In the Design Lounge
Bar Henry: A Luxurious, Italian-Modern Jewel Inside Henry Singer’s Flagship Store.
Tucked within Henry Singer’s flagship store, Bar Henry is a masterclass in spatial innovation and elevated design. Inspired by the sophistication of cigar boxes and Italian Modernism, the intimate 30-seat bar blends rich materials, bespoke details, and a curated menu into a seamless expression of luxury. A true reflection of the brand’s heritage, Bar Henry redefines what it means to shop, sip, and savor in style. GRAY Awards finalist, hospitality design.
Daphne Toronto: A Cinematic and Sculptural Reimagining of the American Bistro.
Daphne Toronto invites guests into a richly cinematic world where eclectic design meets timeless bistro charm. Set across a series of sculptural, custom-crafted rooms, the interior blends New England nostalgia with bold contemporary flourishes. From a Kubrick-inspired bar to a color-blocked Drawing Room and a fully exposed kitchen, every space is designed to spark wonder, warmth, and discovery. GRAY Awards finalist, hospitality design.
A Cedar-Clad Culinary Pavilion at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort.
Ghost Tree Grill is a site-specific restaurant at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort designed by Scott Edwards Architecture, where a restrained material palette, asymmetrical gabled rooflines, and expansive glazing engage the coastal landscape. Cedar cladding, board-formed concrete, and custom interiors create a seamless dialogue between architecture, terrain, and guest experience. GRAY Awards finalist, hospitality design.
The Architecture of Wine: A Farmstead Reinvented in Oregon’s Chehalem Valley.
Etzel Farm is a sustainably designed winery in Oregon’s Chehalem Valley, where a historic 1930s dairy barn has been transformed into a stunning architectural centerpiece for wine production and tasting. Blending reclaimed materials, eco-conscious design, and deep-rooted family legacy, the farm offers a unique experience where craftsmanship meets the land.
Inside Woodshed Wine Company’s Artfully Designed Tasting Room Inspired by The National.
Woodshed Wine Company’s tasting room in Oregon blends rustic materials, sustainable design, and musical inspiration into a refined hospitality experience. Rooted in agricultural architecture and guided by values of comfort and discovery, this small family-owned winery showcases how thoughtful design can elevate a simple structure into an unforgettable destination. GRAY Awards finalist, hospitality design.
Hillsdale Modern Ranch: Thoughtful Kitchen Remodel Blends 1950s Charm with Craft-Focused Kitchen Design.
This Hillsdale Modern Ranch remodel blends 1950s charm with modern craftsmanship. A reimagined kitchen features White Oak cabinetry, a Walnut island, and handcrafted details that bring warmth and quiet elegance to a modest, well-designed space. GRAY Awards finalist.
An Artistic Heart: Kitchen Remodel in Seattle is Both Gallery and Gathering Space.
Modern kitchen with blue island, black and white patterned floor, orange pendant lights, red stools, and a platter of fruit. Bright and airy. GRAY Awards.
The River Residence Modern Kitchen Blends Beauty, Function, and Family Connection.
GRAY Awards finalist: The River Residence modern kitchen blends modern elegance with natural beauty, featuring a walnut island, hidden storage, and inclusive design for all ages and abilities. Set by a river, it’s a warm, functional space where a young family gathers with loved ones in a stylish, sustainable setting designed for connection and comfort.
Neo Italianate Kitchen Remodel Inspired by Luis Barragán.
A vibrant kitchen renovation in a historic 1884 neo Italianate Portland home, inspired by Luis Barragán and Mexico City’s Gilardi House. Custom green cabinetry, a bold checkerboard marble floor, and European details bring warmth, function, and story-driven design to life in this timeless, modern update.
AVA Arts District: Live/Work Hub Transforms LA’s Creative Core with Street Art, Industrial Design, and Urban Renewal.
Where LA’s creative spirit meets bold design — AVA Arts District redefines urban living with 475 live/work units, street art, and adaptive architecture. Located at the heart of the LA River revitalization, this is more than a building — it’s a movement. GRAY Awards finalist
Wildlands Development Transforms Northeast Bozeman with Sustainable, Community-Centered Design.
Welcome to The Wildlands Development – where sustainability meets Scandinavian-inspired design in the heart of Northeast Bozeman. Thoughtfully built with community in mind, featuring walkable plazas, local art, and eco-conscious living
Discover the Future of Design at the Design Victoria Festival
Design Victoria opens this week. The festival celebrates local design with tours, talks, workshops, and more.
Hope Ranch Estate is a crafted dwelling that cherishes the essence of an internal sanctuary.
MG2’s retail design for Sorel's pop-up in NYC celebrates 50 years of the Caribou boot and makes the GRAY Awards finalist cut.
Nakaniwa, a sustainable oasis in the desert, blends minimalist design with vibrant interiors.
MG2’s retail design for Sorel's pop-up in NYC celebrates 50 years of the Caribou boot and makes the GRAY Awards finalist cut.
El Dorado integrates a trauma-informed design approach to a youth treatment facility in Oregon.
On the Boards: El Dorado integrates a trauma-informed design approach to a youth treatment facility in Oregon. GRAY Awards
Maritime Innovation Center, poised to become the hub for the region’s growing Blue Tech economy.
MG2’s retail design for Sorel's pop-up in NYC celebrates 50 years of the Caribou boot and makes the GRAY Awards finalist cut.
A ski-in, ski-out family lodge pushes the boundaries of modern mountain living.
On the Boards at CLB Architects: A ski-in, ski-out family lodge pushes the boundaries of modern mountain living.
Sorel Pop-up: A Dazzling Design Tribute to the Caribou Silhouette.
MG2’s retail design for Sorel's pop-up in NYC celebrates 50 years of the Caribou boot and makes the GRAY Awards finalist cut.
Ginger’s Showroom: The new flagship redefines luxury shopping in a striking 20,000 sq. ft. space, merging elegance with a unique gallery feel.
GRAY AWARDS: Ginger’s new flagship designed by BURDIFILEK redefines luxury shopping, merging elegance with a unique gallery feel
On Exhibit in Milan: Cats and dogs
MCM x Pet Therapy installation at Salone del Mobile features giant cat sculptures and pet seating
Oddfellows Studio: A 1960s candy factory becomes a warm, collaborative workspace, blending craftsmanship and clever design.
GRAY AWARDS: Casework Interiors' clever design for a 1960s candy factory, now a warm, collaborative workspace.
Dichotomy: A visionary luxury jet design that blends advanced technology with natural elements for a serene travel experience.
GRAY Awards: Greenpoint Technologies' visionary luxury jet design blends advanced tech with natural elements for a serene travel experience.
EMIT: A campus tied to the Rocky Mountain West.
CLB Architects designs new EMIT headquarters in Wyoming, blending cutting-edge design with community focus, revitalizing public spaces.
Serein Headquarters: An office workspace design so creative that it mirrors its company’s drive to recreate what it means to be a developer in Vancouver.
GRAY Awards: McKinley Studios' workspace design is so creative that it mirrors Serein's drive to recreate what it means to be a developer in
Potrero Hill Innovation Center: A sustainable R&D building features an innovative workspace design while reducing carbon intensity.
GRAY Awards: El Dorado designs a sustainable R&D building featuring an innovative workspace while reducing carbon intensity.
Portland International Airport: The visionary main terminal at PDX has a mass timber roof, celebrating Oregon’s forests.
GRAY Awards: PDX's visionary terminal by ZGF Architects has a mass timber roof, enhancing traveler comfort and celebrating Oregon's forests.
HQ: A 1940s steel complex in Portland is now a vibrant space for community, gardens, events, and modern design workspaces.
Skylab Architects design for a 1940s steel complex in Portland is a vibrant space for community, gardens, events, and modern workspaces.
Skyglass Apartments: A visionary 32-story residential tower redefines urban living in Seattle’s South Lake Union.
GRAY Awards: Hewitt redefines tall buildings, blending human needs with visionary design to enhance urban life and community connectivity.
Scrap Sauna
How to build a sauna. ika.architekti shares the story of how they transformed waste into a luxury sauna.
The luxury hotel you must visit to truly appreciate.
L’Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay is a luxury hotel resort steeped in colorful history, but you don't need to know that to feel its gravitas.
Paris Design Week and Maison&Objet highlights.
Favorite finds in Paris from 7 designers and GRAY magazine during Paris Design Week and Maison&Objet.
Introducing Milano creative tiles, a collaboration between Theia Tiles and Studiopepe.
New creative tiles designed in collaboration between Theia Tiles and Studiopepe, are inspired by Milanese neighborhoods.
What Are the Key Features of a European Passive House Standard-Compliant Home?
An architect delved into the complexity of the European Passive House Standard, applied it to a challenging lot, and made it their own.
Discover the Future Neighborhood at IDS Vancouver
What will future neighborhoods look like? A few designers share examples of their visions with immersive installations at IDS Vancouver
What to keep an eye on at Maison&Objet this fall.
Danish design brand 101 Copenhagen collaborates with floral artist Frida Kim
7 top picks from Milan Design Week.
I went to Milan Design Week and was wowed by these 7 top picks of products and presentations that hold a timeless appeal.
Andee Hess on treating interior design as installation art.
A Tudor makeover in Portland's West Hills, where era-defining trends and bold design choices come together to redefine the art of living.
Iconic Italian furniture: A history of MIM in photos.
Discover the rich cultural history of iconic Italian furniture brand MIM through Ennio Fazioli's archive.
Designing legacy.
One of the most memorable moments in Milan 2024 — a testament to Salone’s enduring influence on international furniture design.
Dame Anya Hindmarch on the three things you need to build a global brand.
Anya Hindmarch's designs blend tradition & innovation with a touch of humor & responsibility, shaping a brand that champions sustainability.
4 stunning lighting fixtures and the designers who imagined them.
Our top 4 favorite statement lighting fixtures that have crossed our path so far this year.
Stephen Burks: “Design must find ways to serve society and add value to our lives in meaningful ways.”
Explore the inclusive design philosophy of award-winning designer Stephen Burks, known for collaboration and craftsmanship.
Thom Mayne’s Groundbreaking Exhibition ‘Shaping Accident’ Debuts at L.A. Louver
Thom Mayne's L.A. Louver's U.S. exhibition, featuring transformative art through algorithms, 3-D printing, and revolutionary materiality.
Renowned artist Morag Myerscough transforms spaces into places with colorful, community-centric installations.
Discover the transformative work of Morag Myerscough, a globally recognized artist creating vibrant, community-focused installations.
Iconic Canadian Designs
A Q&A with the curator of Canadian Modern exhibit celebrating the history of iconic Canadian designs at the Royal BC Museum.
Reshaping Furniture
Reimagine the sitting experience. 5 artistic pieces of furniture that call into question our assumptions about a chair.
Artist Brent Estabrook presents “Smiles,” a pop-up plushies exhibit in Los Angeles.
Experience Brent Estabrook's 'Smiles' pop-up exhibit in LA, showcasing joyful paintings, plushies, and a unique artistic approach.
Material Messages: West African design.
Explore the innovative work of Nifemi Marcus-Bello, a Lagos-based designer redefining West African design through a contemporary lens.
Designer Kelly Hoppen and architect Stephen Leung collaborate on a serene apartment.
An apartment in Foshan, created by Kelly Hoppen and Stephen Lung, features a neutral palette, and luxurious materials.
Unveiling the Emotive Design Story of Tamart: A Love-Fueled Journey from Past to Present.
Amos Goldreich's design story of Tamart, a brand rooted in the legacy of esteemed modernist architects Tamar de Shalit and Arthur Goldreich.
The GRAY list: architecture + interior studios.
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