{"title":"Architecture \u0026 Interiors","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuildings, homes, and interior design—Tadao Ando, Case Study Houses, Bauhaus, Norman Foster, Architectural Digest at 100, Mountain House, Making Space. The art of living spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"zunino-britt","title":"Drawn Together: Studio DB Architecture and Interiors","description":"\u003cdiv data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\"\u003eBritt Zunino's \u003cem\u003eDrawn Together\u003c\/em\u003e showcases the work of Studio DB, revealing the design philosophy and creative process behind their acclaimed architecture and interior projects. Through sketches, photographs, and commentary, the book explores how Studio DB blends artistic vision with functional design, creating spaces that are both beautiful and livable. 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