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Challenge 7: Glass Houses

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By Vern Yip
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Create Design Illusions
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Simple but thoughtful moves—such as the split boxes that flank the glass walls, creating the illusion of mirrored walls—underscore the fact that he has addressed the exterior park venue while creating a base for his jewel-box to sit on. Balanced in use of texture (rough against smooth), visual weight (sheers next to rocks) and scale (large, floor vases next to bird's nest lights), David demonstrates a firm grasp of fundamental design knowledge and instincts.

A small and simple throw pillow on the bed in a bold color like red, however, would have made the room "pop" a little more on camera (like a red flower in a field of grass), but this room is a real accomplishment nonetheless. Most importantly, the space plan squarely places the bed with perfect vistas of Bryant Park, its magnificent fountain, expanses of grass and trees and the monumental New York Public Library.



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