The heirs of the Eameses and Achille Castiglioni discuss the nuances, delights, and challenges of discovering and sharing their respective legacies.
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Agricultural Regeneration
Through centering Black culture, Kamal Bell is reconceiving food systems, inspiring Black youth to farm, and shepherding the future of food justice.
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An Eames of Your Own
Few designs have the longevity of Eames furniture, but buying vintage can be mystifying; our in-house expert explains what to look for—and what to avoid.
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Sketch to Table
At Oakland, California’s Snail Bar, chef Andres Giraldo Florez’s ever-evolving menu starts with just two ingredients: graphite on paper.
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Design Q&A: Industrial Facility
In designs ranging from chairs to a toilet brush, Industrial Facility forgoes a signature aesthetic in favor of long-term relationships and rigorous inquiry.
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Shelf Life
Bill Stout’s legacy rests on his passion for books about architecture. In this condensed oral history, he shares his story.
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Design Q&A: David Zilber
From the acclaimed menus of Noma to the labs of Chr. Hansen, David Zilber devotes his genius to revolutionizing food, billions of microbes at a time.
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An Architectural Foundation
These little-known architectural designs by Charles Eames in St. Louis during the Great Depression reveal the seeds of his design ethos.
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Circling the Brain
Artist Jim Stoten takes us on an odyssey through his creative process with a detour into his subconscious.
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The Iterative States of America
In a political era defined by dysfunction, can design play a role in engaging voters—and even help them believe in democracy again?
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