T/design

  1. Our Favorite Pools T Magazine, Today

    We revisit swimmers’ paradises from Malibu to Tangier.

  2. She Joined the Family Business, but She Hasn’t Given Up Her Art Real Estate, June 28

    Zoe Elghanayan, a principal and senior vice president at her family’s real estate company, TF Cornerstone, has added art curator to her job description.

  3. Buying an Old House in London? Expect a Long List of Repairs. Real Estate, June 27

    A couple could replace heating and electrical systems, and add roof supports to their 350-year-old house, but the walls would never stand up straight again (if they ever did).

  4. Want a House by Frank Lloyd Wright? There’s a Support Group for That. Real Estate, June 26

    A conservancy that aims to preserve the architect’s work also serves as a sort of secret weapon for homeowners who need to troubleshoot maintenance issues.

  5. In Los Angeles, a Blank Canvas Gets a Rock Star Makeover Real Estate, June 24

    The musicians Andy and Meredith Hurley bought a house that had white walls. Not anymore. Their designer also layered in plenty of patterns and textures.

  6. The Peacock Chair and the Black Experience Real Estate, June 18

    The regal seat continues to be part of Black American social traditions.

  7. Inside Mara Brock Akil’s Writing Retreat on the Lower East Side Interactive, June 17

    The television writer and producer wrote her adaptation of Judy Blume’s “Forever” inside the Manhattan condo.

  8. Is There a Difference Between Architects, Designers and Decorators? Real Estate, June 17

    The answer is a resounding ‘Yes’ in many instances, but exceptions can creep in based on professional education, geography and the scope of a project.

  9. Why You Should Wait to Renovate Real Estate, June 17

    When it comes to home renovations, patience is the most practical virtue.

  10. Graham Gund, Playful Architect Who Mixed Past and Present, Dies at 84 Arts, June 13

    A noted art collector as well as a designer, he brought a personal, history-minded approach to his work around Boston and on college campuses.

  11. Audrey Gelman’s World Isn’t Millennial Pink Anymore Style, June 12

    The Wing’s creator is taking another stab at shaping the tastes of her peers, this time with a pastoral inn — and more hotels on the way.

  12. Our Favorite Kitchens T Magazine, June 12

    We’re revisiting rooms that would make any chef swoon.

  13. ‘By Appointment Only’ in New York: 6 Hidden Shops Worth Visiting Travel, June 12

    Hand-forged armor. Prehistoric bones. Music that’s never been digitized. This isn’t retail — it’s an invitation-only obsession.

  14. Paul Marantz, Lighting Designer of 9/11 Memorial and Studio 54, Dies at 87 Arts, June 11

    Using neon, searchlights — or even shadows — he dramatically shaped the look of prominent spaces in almost every corner of the world.

  15. A SoHo Studio to Enchant a Bride and Her Entourage Real Estate, June 10

    A dress designer needed a discreet live/work space to fit both sides of her life. After work, her personal apartment re-emerges.

  16. In This Designer’s Hands, Art Deco Feels Contemporary Real Estate, June 10

    The Australian designer Greg Natale has long been inspired by the style, which turns 100 this year.

  17. A Designer Embraces Femininity in His Farmhouse Living Room Real Estate, June 9

    Nick Spain showcases D.I.Y. celebration decorations, a vintage nightclub sconce and a French stoneware vase in his favorite room awash in rosy pink.

  18. As Lives Changed, the House Came to the Rescue Real Estate, June 9

    Over the decades, a home in Sag Harbor, N.Y., accommodated the birth of two sons, an emptying nest, a death in the family and the arrival of grandchildren.

  19. Bill Atkinson, Who Made Computers Easier to Use, Is Dead at 74 Technology, June 7

    A designer for Apple, he created software that made it possible to display shapes, images and text on the screen and present a simulated “desktop.”

  20. What Makes His Taste So Good? Style, June 7

    Luxury fashion brands, A-list performers and rarefied furniture companies all want a piece of Willo Perron.

  21. Is It Art, or Is It an HVAC Vent? Real Estate, June 6

    You don’t have to live with unsightly air return and supply vents. Here’s how to disguise them.

  22. Inside Justin Peck and Patricia Delgado’s ‘Shoes-Off’ Apartment Interactive, June 4

    The married, Tony-nominated choreographers of “Buena Vista Social Club” designed their home to be comfortable and personal.

  23. The Strange Allure of Watching Other People Tear Up Their Homes Magazine, April 4

    D.I.Y. influencers indulge our most ambitious housing fantasies — and cash in on them.

  24. As Office Workers Make Their Return, So Does the Lowly Cubicle Business, December 19

    Once derided as symbols of a commodified work force, cubicles are making a comeback, and workers are personalizing them and posting photos on social media.

  25. The Envy Office: Can Instagrammable Design Lure Young Workers Back? Sunday Business, November 26

    If your feed makes the corporate life look stylish, it’s just another evolution in the long history of the American workplace.

  26. The Chicago Home Was Designed for Parties. Then the Parties Stopped. Real Estate, January 24

    Before the pandemic, turning a house into a hub for big gatherings seemed like a good idea.

  27. ‘The Future of Hospitals’: Flexible Space for the Next Pandemic Business, September 13

    After struggling to respond to a crushing Covid caseload, many hospitals are remodeling so that when the next crisis comes, they’ll be better able to meet it.

  28. Would You Go Back to the Office for an Eames Chair? Styles, August 6

    Ben Watson is overseeing the merger of Herman Miller and Knoll, with the belief that good design means good business.