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fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Windows 95's look and feel are more impressive than ever

Windows 95 simplified computing for users and introduced enduring design elements like the Start menu and taskbar.
#architecture
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
East Bay real estate

Controversial Bay Area architect's 1908 project hits market for $2M

The Berkeley Hillside Club shaped California architecture, emphasizing harmony with nature and spurring the First Bay Tradition, which faced internal challenges.
1309 Arch St. exemplifies the innovative but controversial designs championed by the Berkeley Hillside Club's original members.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

On the Japanese Coast, a Carefully Restored Modernist Marvel

Architecture can bridge cultures, as exemplified by Antonin and Noemi Raymond's impact on Japanese Modernism.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
East Bay real estate

Controversial Bay Area architect's 1908 project hits market for $2M

Remodel
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

On the Japanese Coast, a Carefully Restored Modernist Marvel

Architecture can bridge cultures, as exemplified by Antonin and Noemi Raymond's impact on Japanese Modernism.
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Graphic design
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

The 50 Greatest Designers teaches you the design history you didn't know

The book highlights 50 influential designers, including many overlooked female figures, who have shaped modern design across various disciplines.
fromItsnicethat
2 months ago

This new film explores the radical legacy of architect and interior designer Eileen Gray and her iconic seaside villa, E.1027

Eileen Gray revolutionized early 20th-century design with her empathetic and comprehensive approach, despite facing challenges regarding authorship and recognition.
#typography
Typography
fromAresluna
5 months ago

The hardest working font in Manhattan

The author explores the overlooked Gorton font, marveling at its oddities and presence in everyday typing since 2017.
Typography
fromAresluna
5 months ago

The hardest working font in Manhattan

The author explores the overlooked Gorton font, marveling at its oddities and presence in everyday typing since 2017.
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fromFast Company
3 months ago

6 forgotten heroes of mid-century Modern design you need to know

Mid-century modernism remains popular, fueled by new products and interest in original designs, as explored in Dominic Bradbury's latest book.
Gadgets
fromstupidDOPE
3 months ago

Ettore Sottsass's ENORME Telephone Returns from the Past with a Limited-Time Release | stupidDOPE

The ENORME Telephone represents both nostalgia and modern relevance, showcasing the influence of the Memphis Group's design culture.
Recently rediscovered, the ENORME Telephone by Ettore Sottsass is hailed as a unique blend of art and technology.
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