by Furnishing Utopia Photo by Chao Zhang More than 50 objects comprised an exhibition of new ideas for the materials, functions, and meanings of tools for focused domestic work.

Patios, terraces and decks became "outdoor rooms" long ago, yet there can still be a tendency to plonk some ill-fitting furniture outside and just expect it to work. It may if you're lucky.

Designed by Steven Holl for modern furniture gallerists Mark McDonald and Dwayne Resnick, this live-work space in upstate New ...