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Fossa Sofa by Aurelien Barbry for COR

Copenhagen-based French designer Aurelien Barbry has designed the Fossa sofa for COR. It’s a lounger or a sofa — even a sectional, depending on how to arrange it. Fossa is flexible and functions according to the principle of change: cushion elements find a place in recesses where they are inserted, moved or removed. In doing so, another new piece of furniture is created for relaxing, reading, listening to music, alone, etc.

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Glass Lofts in Pennsylvania

The Glass Lofts by Front Studio Architects are located in Pittsburgh, PA, and are the result of a commission by the Friendship Development Associates (FDA) as a central player in its community revitalization program. The mixed-use structure consists of 39,000 square foot artist’s work spaces, 18 loft condominiums, retail and restaurant space, FDA offices and a flexible-use community space. Located at the center of the Penn Avenue Arts District, the Glass Lofts is the result of a community-driven planning process actively involving neighborhood residents, artists and business owners in the development of the project.

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Lake Forest Park Renovation

This top-to-bottom renovation of a 1950’s northwest contemporary house located on a wooded property about 25 miles north of Seattle by Finne Architects looks like heaven. Secluded on a wooden lot, the extensive use of windows reminds me of a fictional meeting between Philip Johnson and Davy Crockett.