The Chevron House belongs to Oliver Peyton, a collector of contemporary British Art and a renowned restaurateur and food critic. It’s an Edwardian piece of architecture, situated in the suburb of West London, which has been transformed into a multicolored living space. A new extension was developed, taking the Edwardian elegantly proportioned spaces to a modern extreme. Continue reading
Reading lights always seemed to me to be uncomfortable clip-ons that obstructed my reading experience instead of illuminating it. It also seemed frustrating to flip on the lamp near my bed to read a book on my Kindle – a strange process of using older technology to light new technology. My 3rd generation Kindle Keyboard functions well, and I don’t see any reason to buy the newer backlit, Kindle Paperwhite. For those like me who are so reluctant to buy newer versions of functioning hardware, the Verso Arc Light from Lightwedge brings beautiful luminescence to the original Kindle. Continue reading
Prefabrication is the most honorable method to use when it comes to respecting a delicate topography or ecosystem. In Borriol, Spain a modern house claims all the attention by its Eco friendly design. Positioned on a very steep site, this contemporary prefab seems to be suspended in mid air without disturbing the land beneath it. How? Read on to find out. Continue reading
Onigri is a Japanese rice ball, formed into triangular or oval shapes, often wrapped in Nori seaweed. Toronto-based designer, Greg Moogk, was inspired by this traditional Japanese snack, as he wanted to replicate the experience of unwrapping an object. Continue reading
Terraced vineyards are always an excellent company when it comes to choose a surrounding landscape. In Montagna, Italy DMB House stands as one of these lucky cases of such an inspirational sightseeing… A two-story volume with basement encloses a conventional domestic program distributed in a logical deep relation with the rural context. Continue reading
Today I wanted to let you know about a cool bag that would make your shopping experience comfortable and fun without cramping your style. We all know it’s high time we stopped using disposable shopping bags, and there are a few options out there, however this bag gets the title of My Personal Shopping Buddy, and it’s called The Grocer. Keep reading and I’ll tell you why… Continue reading
I sometimes buy things just because of how impressive the product’s mechanics are. Typically if an electronic gadget has something to do with a new use of an older technology, I’m always interested. So it is with the Nexus 4 charger for Google’s flagship Android phone. The charger uses electromagnetic induction to power the phone simply through a magnetic field. Continue reading
A black pearl enhances the grounds of a golf course in Melbourne, Australia. Ridge Road Residence is a rural house located on a sloping site full of trees and stones. Its dark silhouette emerges from this green blanket as a form of manifest, almost claiming the necessary attention for its mysterious presence. Continue reading
By incorporating a simple circuit to a generously-sized table, LoFi studio has produced a desk that will clear-out the ‘adaptor family’ growing in your office. Without attempting to hide the inevitable (let’s be honest, we need wires in this day and age), Electric Table makes the whole process of charging and socket hunting easier and better looking. Continue reading
A minimal house in Hokkaido, Japan demonstrates the infinite power of simplicity to achieve beauty in architecture. Northern Nautilus testifies another inspirational journey through natural elements to obtain a unique design for a house on a town hill. Its unusual name results from its spiral shape that responds to a desired view over the surrounding park. Continue reading
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