The noted designer of the High Line has wisdom to share with other gardeners: “I put plants on a stage and let them perform.”
Category: Design
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How to Light Your Patio or Yard Without Annoying Your Neighbors
Forget the floodlights. The key to effectively illuminating your yard or patio at night is subtlety.
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Slava Zaitsev, Enduring Soviet-Era Fashion Designer, Dies at 85
He gave color, sparkle and opulence to a generation raised in drab Soviet gray and designed for pop stars, Olympic athletes, politicians and ballerinas.
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An Illustrator’s Paris Apartment That Couldn’t Be More Parisian
On a secluded cobblestone alley lined with former craftsmen’s workshops, Marin Montagut makes a home steeped in the city’s creative history.
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An Architect Known for Building Castles in the ‘Vegetable Kingdom’
A man of many hats, Emilio Ambasz practiced green architecture long before it was fashionable.
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Shein, E-Commerce Retailer Hit by Criticism, Tries Charm Offensive
With an initial public offering expected at some point, the company is looking to change its public perception. Not everyone is buying it.
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The 10 Best Things We Saw at Salone del Mobile
From tinsel-embellished chairs to a light that resembles both a caterpillar and a cake, a few standouts from the annual design fair in Milan.
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Jane Davis Doggett, Who Helped People Find Their Way, Dies at 93
A graphic designer, she was a pioneer in making airports and other complex public spaces easier to navigate.
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How to Make an Entrance, Whether You Have a Real Foyer or Not
Your entryway needs to be functional, but it also ought to spark some joy. Here’s how to make the most of whatever entry space you have.
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How to Make an Entrance, Whether You Have a Real Foyer or Not
Your entryway needs to be functional, but it also ought to spark some joy. Here’s how to make the most of whatever entry space you have.
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Don’t Call It a ‘Mood Board’ — It’s a ‘World’
Nowadays if you’re designing a brand you need to do more than just evoke feelings.