FORMULATED

Every object has a story. This is a journal about the rituals we create around the home, the objects that bring us joy, and stories behind how things are made.

  1. Read more: Architecture Study: Libraries that wow
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    Architecture Study: Libraries that wow

    The contemporary library has become an architect's dream project.

    We're not surprised to see the field's most respected architects like Rem Koolhaas, Sou Fujimoto and Frank Lloyd Wright behind the most surprising and intriguing libraries in the world.

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  2. Read more: Library of Knowledge: Design inspiration for your bookshelf
    Library of Knowledge: Design inspiration for your bookshelf

    Library of Knowledge: Design inspiration for your bookshelf

    When styling a bookshelf, what better place to look for inspiration than the library?

    When ideating our Dumbo Bookends with Ciszak Dalmas, we turned to the stacks for cues on how to efficiently pack the most books on a shelf.

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  3. Read more: Small Space Living: Design ideas from Dalí, Kahlo, O'Keeffe & Pollock
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    Small Space Living: Design ideas from Dalí, Kahlo, O'Keeffe & Pollock

    It's hard to imagine the monumental personalities of Frida Kahlo and Salvador Dalí living in the quarters of a tiny apartment like many emerging artists do today, but their takes on interior design can be applied to small space living no less. 
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  4. Read more: Get to Know Veronica Fuerte of Hey Studio
    Get to Know Veronica Fuerte of Hey Studio

    Get to Know Veronica Fuerte of Hey Studio

    We chatted with Hey Studio founder Veronica Fuerte about her design approach, influences, thoughts on being a female founder, and favorite font and Pantone color of the moment.
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  5. Read more: Get to Know Artist Tishk Barzanji
    Get to Know Artist Tishk Barzanji

    Get to Know Artist Tishk Barzanji

    Collaborating on an #EnvisionTortuga piece with surrealist artist, Tishk Barzanji, can be described like his many works of art - a fantasy brought to life. The London artist builds architectural phenomenons in his mind, and gave TORTUGA a peek into what that process is like. 
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  6. Read more: Living in Sculpture: How to furnish an iconic architectural home?
    Living in Sculpture: How to furnish an iconic architectural home?

    Living in Sculpture: How to furnish an iconic architectural home?

    The residential home, unencumbered by corporate needs or urban restriction, is an experimental architects dream. Owning one of these sculptural mas...
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  7. Read more: Mid-century interior design guru Barbara D'Arcy is still surprising us
    Mid-century interior design guru Barbara D'Arcy is still surprising us

    Mid-century interior design guru Barbara D'Arcy is still surprising us

    Even if you haven't heard of Barbara D'Arcy before, you're probably familiar with her work. In her unique position as Executive Merchandising Desig...
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  8. Read more: Design in the Sky: High-lights from the Golden Age of Flying
    Design in the Sky: High-lights from the Golden Age of Flying

    Design in the Sky: High-lights from the Golden Age of Flying

    Travel and style have always been synonymous, bringing together architecture, interior decor, fashion, entertainment, and adventure unlike anything...
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  9. Read more: Sitting on history - What's behind today's 15 most ubiquitous chairs
    Sitting on history - What's behind today's 15 most ubiquitous chairs

    Sitting on history - What's behind today's 15 most ubiquitous chairs

    You've encountered these chairs countless times, but have you ever stopped to contemplate their origins? History has granted these 15 chairs a ubiquitous status in our daily lives, and we are taking a moment to get better acquainted with them. 
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