In her new book, “Making America Modern: Interior Design in the 1930s,” author Marilyn F. Friedman chronicles the saga of how Americans came to embrace modernism and make it their own, especially in cities like New York.
MoreAt Hotel Particulier on Grand Street in Soho, the writing on the window states, “Enter the cafe through the art gallery.” When you go inside, it’s unclear where one ends and the other begins. There’s no coffee counter or bar. Other than the tables and chairs, there’s no sign that this might be a cafe.
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MoreAre the San Fernando Valley’s vintage signs worth saving? Instagram user Sweetsignbro has been documenting them, leading to a discussion of their value.
MoreTaking to the streets, designer, and photographer Joanne Dugan photographed unique typography from signage around New York, assembling them into the book ABC NYC: A Book About Seeing New York City. The root of the project was simple–Dugan wanted to make learning more interesting for her young son–but she discovered that it appealed to all ages. The …
MoreDid you know that you can pay to take 20-minute naps in the Empire State Building? No, you’re not dreaming. The sleep pods at MetroNaps are the real deal.
MoreSome of the most exciting cities are those that have their own unique aesthetic. Photographer Marc Provins shows us his favorite spots in this visual tour.
MoreHotel Lutetia gave sculptor-designer Guillaume Piéchaud’s free reign to design the majestic Suite Eiffel of Hotel Lutetia. Come and take a tour!
MoreWe caught up with chandelier designer Michael McHale, whose creations mix European crystals with industrial elements to make strikingly beautiful objects.
MoreThe Paper Architecture exhibit at Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine amazes with art made completely out of paper.
MoreBrandon Chamberlain and Matthew Ricke found the former auto body repair shop on a misspelled ad on Craigslist. Now, simple bites and creative drinks make their new Brooklyn bar Exley an easy neighborhood favorite.
MoreAt The Park in Chelsea, enjoy your meal in a lush indoor garden that used to be a 10,000 square foot taxi garage.
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When navigating your way through the hectic New York streets you might limit your vision to only what’s in front of you, and for good reason. Crazy cabbies and daring cyclists weave in and out of every possible inch, without a moment’s notice. But if you take a moment to look up, you might just …
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