FORMULATED

A journal about the rituals we create around the home, the objects that bring us joy, and the stories behind how things are made.

  1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. More Than a Shelf: Hacks that replace furniture

    Minimalist, sturdy, unexpected - the reasons for using shelving as a furniture alternative are endless.
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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Kitchen Renovation Checklist: One commonly overlooked detail

    As the kitchen is where much time (and money) is spent, it can be tempting to opt for utility over design when renovating. In the one room where every detail counts, one small - yet extremely noticeable - feature can easily be overlooked.
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