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Emma Marsano

Emma is a rising high school senior at Crystal Springs Uplands School in Hillsborough, CA, and an editorial intern at Dwell for the summer of 2013. Her hobbies include reading, skiing, and playing soccer.

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Making Order From Chaos: 8 Beautifully Busy Homes

These eight homes turn clutter into decoration through the careful arrangement of eclectic belongings.
August 10, 2013
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Traditional on the Outside, Modern in the Inside: 6 Homes We Love

These six homes are contemporary gems in disguise: traditional on the outside, but strikingly modern within.
August 9, 2013
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5 Open-Plan Homes from Sweden to Canada

These five open-plan homes prove it doesn't take interior walls to give space a purpose.
August 8, 2013
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6 Inviting Modern Interiors

Modern homes have a reputation for being more showy than comfortable, but these six interiors deftly combine cozy and contemporary.
August 7, 2013
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A Converted Factory Building in Italy

It may be hard to believe, but the polished, open-plan loft that architect Paola Navone renovated for Andrea Falkner-Campi and husband Feliciano Campi was an abandoned tobacco plant before it became…
August 5, 2013
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Architectural Astrology: September 2013

Our tongue-in-cheek personality quiz: What does your favorite interior from our September issue say about you?
August 4, 2013
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Modern Australian Homes Part Three

We top off our series of modern Australian homes with four more from the Dwell archives. If you missed parts one and two, be sure to check them out!
August 3, 2013
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Modern Masterpieces: 6 Great Homes in France

A passive home draped with bamboo shades might sound unusual, but it seems almost tame compared to other examples of contemporary French design.
August 3, 2013
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4 Modern Homes in Germany

Innovative green design meets historical renovation in the world of contemporary German architecture.
August 2, 2013
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4 City Apartments with a View

These four apartments serve as elevated sanctuaries that protect their residents from the city’s urgency.
August 1, 2013
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Modern Australian Homes Part Two

You've already seen our favorites in Sydney and on Australia's southern coast. Next, take a look at four homes we love on Australia's eastern seaboard.
July 31, 2013
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4 Amazing Homes in Africa

The world's second-largest continent boasts a variety of architectural styles, but these four homes indicate the growth of modern design in Africa.
July 30, 2013
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Modern Australian Homes Part One

A few weeks ago we compiled our favorite homes in Sydney, Australia; now, check out some homes from the southern coast of the land down under.
July 30, 2013
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7 Rusted Metal Facades

The metal exteriors of these buildings range from lightly oxidized to coated in rich red layers of rust.
July 28, 2013
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6 Natural Design Accents in the Home

Connecting a home to its environment can be as simple as bringing parts of the natural world back inside. Click to see six homes that beautifully incorporated natural design accents.
July 27, 2013
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5 Modern Interiors in Upstate New York

We often feature the space-saving apartments of Brooklyn and Manhattan here at Dwell, but there is modern design to be found all over the state of New York.
July 25, 2013
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Modern Architecture: 5 Faces of Swiss Design

What do an eco-home, a museum, and a concrete prefab home have in common? Modern design and a shared location: Switzerland.
July 25, 2013
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5 Spacious San Francisco Homes

Thanks to innovative modern design, these five urban San Francisco homes feel bigger than they look.
July 24, 2013
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5 Modern Historical Home Renovations in Italy

In compliance with strict regulations on historical renovations, these five Italian homes deftly incorporate original structure into modern remodels.
July 23, 2013
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7 Cozy Modern Box Homes

With shapes ranging from perfect cubes to rectangular prisms, these seven box homes teach their inhabitants to be happy with less.
July 22, 2013
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Modern Design in Japan: 5 Intuitive Interiors

The clean-cut lines and proximity to nature that have defined Japanese design for centuries combine with modernist minimalism in these five homes.
July 21, 2013
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4 Dog-Friendly Designs

Designing a house means taking every family member into account—even those with four legs.
July 17, 2013
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5 Modern Rural Homes Across America

Away from the tightly packed buildings and light pollution of the city, these rural homes become lanterns at night.
July 16, 2013
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4 Striking East Coast Homes

Each of these homes incorporates some element that distinguishes it from its neighbors, and represents the success of modern design on the East Coast.
July 13, 2013
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Architecture: Then and Now

These four pairs of modern dwellings and their past counterparts explore the evolution of architectural styles through the ages.
July 12, 2013
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4 Modern American Brick Houses

Brick is a versatile material that’s made the transition from traditional building block to modern accent almost seamlessly.
July 11, 2013
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5 Great Lakeside Homes Around the World

A cool breeze coming off the water is the best escape from a mid-summer heatwave. These five lakeside homes combine modern design with fresh locations to serve as the perfect summer retreats.
July 11, 2013

6 Amazing Repurposed Designs

From varnished drainage pipes to old sailcloths with a second wind, these six projects utilize rescued, revamped, and reused materials.
June 30, 2013
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6 White Hot Homes in Tropical Paradise

Nothing keeps out the tropical sun like a cool white exterior. Six homes in vacation destinations around the world incorporate white walls into fresh contemporary design.
June 26, 2013
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6 City Rooftop Gardens We Love

In cities around the world, rooftop gardens have become a popular way to make use of the limited real estate that’s available in environments defined by industrial buildings.
June 17, 2013
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