Sometimes architecture establishes a close relation with the universe of fashion…Casa K in Sao Paulo, Brazil testifies this special type of connection. Fashion often refers to a distinct trend in the style with which a person dresses. Well, the client was a stylist and a built structure was already erected. The conceptual approach to this project was quite obvious: to dress an existing body. Continue reading
Here’s something a bit different – a new take on food, photography and design, that is both wonderful and refreshing. It was created by the Stockholm-based Art Director of PJADAD, Petter Johansson, for Atelier Food. Continue reading
Torquay is a township in Victoria, Australia – as it is famous for its surf beaches, it becomes quite clear that we are talking about one of the most perfect spots in the world to have a beach house… Torquay House reflects this outstanding environment for both surf and beach lovers. Continue reading
Bolefloors floorboard systems use the natural curves of the trees they source from as a key design element. Even though they seem fragile, they are in fact the perfect solution for “extreme” use spaces, and come in a perfect selection of finishes. The design is achieved through very clever optimization engineering and technology. Continue reading
House W answers a very challenging issue: the creation of a weekend home on a site stuck between a driveway and a cliff where a small beach can be found below. Also windy coastal towns like Huentelauqueen, Chile present a serious challenge to those who are looking to live near the sea…The solution to this one was based on a pragmatic concept: the patio-house typology. Continue reading
The Favorite Things lamp by Chen Karlsson blends together a display case and modernist pendant light, to great effect. Place your favorite trinket in the suspended transparent bubble below the bulb to capture the beauty of small things. It’s pretty good-looking too, available in 3 bang-on-trend colorways in semi-matte polypropylene (Charcoal / Pastel Green, Light Grey Cloud / Gold and Mustard yellow / Navy). Continue reading
Pyramids have been built by several civilizations across the world. For thousands of years, the biggest structures on the planet were pyramids…In Saijo, Japan a new pyramid was born to shelter a Japanese family on a very modest scale. Continue reading
There’s something about bare wood that trumps any new carbon-fiber, bioplastic, or silicone skin used to create the latest consumer electronics. It’s simple, sure, this seems to be the basic triumph of the material. But it distributes the beauty of design in a way that just seems, well, artificial with any other material.
The Original Koostik, an iPhone speaker system that uses no electronics, is an expert example of wood’s immortal design potential. With the same basic design of any iPhone / iPod docking speaker system, the Original Koostik soars above its home electronics competition because of its completely bare design. Continue reading
A contemporary house standing right next to a medieval market square…What a great challenge for an architect, don’t you agree? In Metzingen, Germany there’s a really good example of how to respond wisely and peacefully to such a challenge – Haus e17. A three-story building with a total floor area of 200sqm was conceived as a reinterpretation of traditional houses with a pitched roof. In fact, this special detail was required by the town hall authorities in order to assure that new architecture can stay tuned with the old historical buildings. However, Haus e17 answers the needs of 21th century living. Continue reading
I love my new iPad Mini. It’s small and lightweight and it looks great. When searching for a case to protect it, I knew I wasn’t going for a folio case or anything bulky, but a sleeve with an ultra thin and lightweight design – and lucky me, I found exactly what I was looking for! an elegant sleeve that fits the iPad Mini so perfectly, by Dutch design studio Mujjo. Continue reading
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