Kitchen Sinks

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The Kohler Verity Apron Front kitchen sink shown above is made from a great material (stainless steel) and is perfectly placed (in front of a window), according to the time-honored principles of feng shui. See our feng shui tips for kitchen sinks in the following video.

Rural Puru

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Not everyone who thinks of great architecture and home design thinks to pay tribute to what we'll call rural style. Villages around the world represent an authenticity and integrity in their design, support the use of natural and local building materials, and serve homeowners well, e.g. keeping them insulated against sweltering heat or opens up beautiful views of mountainsides and beaches. Kyle Johnson, our traveling jazz musician, came back from Peru and shared his photos and observations about rural style in this video.

The High Line

The renovation of New York City's High Line Park has sparked an urban park movement in cities across the US. It's the ultimate story of recycling and reusing urban resources by honoring what's already been built and understanding that parks unite cities, revitalize neighborhoods, and provide open spaces for all of us to re-create. This Wallpaper* magazine video interviews the principles behind the revitalization of the High Line.

Verona Craftsmanship

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This video may be hard to hear in spots because of the pouring rain when we filmed, but Manhattan designer Irwin Weiner ASID was marveling at the generations of artisan families in Verona and other parts of Italy who made beautiful stone and metal architectural details. He found a great pair of metal gates on an antique storefront near the square pictured above in charming Verona.