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  • Minimalism and Originality: Vessel Series from Decode

    Minimalism and Originality: Vessel Series from Decode

    Vessel Series is a special and original limited edition imagined by designer Samuel Wilkinson in collaboration with master-glassblower Stewart Hearn for London-based firm Decode. Consisting of three blown glass lighting fixtures inspired by a “ship in a bottle”, the hand-made nature of this edition embodies modern British design cleverly combining functionality and aesthetics. The eye-catching Samuel Wilkinson’s work is unique and ingenious due to cuts across individual angles creating attractive forms that seems to celebrate the bulb from a different perspective.

    Which is very interesting to these lighting fixtures‘ shapes when the tinted glass is illuminated is that they were made specifically to show off not to conceal the flowing forms of the Plumen 001, a beauty in its own right. The chaos of the bulb is nice juxtapose to the minimalism of the glass, producing unexpected irregular reflection that appears holographic. Mouth blown tinted glass is available in either sepia, green or dark grey and the limited edition of Vessel Series includes only 20 products.

    Photos: © Decode.

     

  • Innovative Construction Play Set Connects Parent and Childs

    Innovative Construction Play Set Connects Parent and Childs

    As parents you probably have often wondered how you can stimulate your children’s creativity and thinking at early ages. One way to do that is through such innovative construction play sets like the one we share with you today, which certainly encourage kids to think outside the square and imagine all kinds of creations, connecting  in the same time parent and childs in a new and interesting way.

    Meant for kids aged four and up, Tikestix is a little tikes construction toy designed by Josh Finkle and Jake Foley in 2011, which allows kids to build endless number of works and even large play environments with very little money from parents. They are really attractive and were created to display colorful  and simple design with a versatile use.

    Each innovative construction play set features plastic sturdy building pieces made in USA which of course fit little hands of your child and are meant to be used both indoors and outdoors. Kids get bored quickly with the same things, so choosing from a range of four different play sets  which are interchangeable is great for them. The sets offers several building suggestions, but, of course, the sky is the limit. They can expand their building possibilities in order to create forts, clubhouses, garages, airplanes, ships and more. Really fun great for their wild imagination, don’t you think?

    Photos: © Josh Finkle.

     

  • Wooden Toys Reflecting on Nordic Identity

    Wooden Toys Reflecting on Nordic Identity

    This interesting and playful set of wooden toys was created by Permafrost as a contribution to New Nordic – Architecture and Identity exhibition at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Humlebæk, Denmark, which is opened until October 21st, 2012 for the general public. The toys they were asked to design are one of the 30 small ‘Nordic dioramas’ in the exhibition, an exhibition which tries to find answers at some questions referring to Nordic identity. Permafrost’s vision that reflects on Nordic identity are these wooden toys that embodies modern day industrial icons while at the same time honors traditional Nordic craftsmanship.

    Photos: © Johan Holmquist.

     

  • AJORÍ bulbs of garlic design by photoAlquimia

    AJORÍ bulbs of garlic design by photoAlquimia

    AJORÍ is a thoughtful piece design with a shape inspired by nature, very well made designed by photoalquimia, is a small piece of design with six different size products, can be used for dressing salads, meat, breakfast, pasta and more. Is a functional object with a pure form, is limited to introduce additional design elements. Mud and wood are natural elements selected for implementation AJORÍ, design is aimed in divers areas: professional and home sector, restaurants, a large marketing market. You can see elegant lines that define the shape of each piece, the skin texture coating in diversity, thus appearing in front of our eyes a set of containers arranged on a tray around a rod or a handle. This one was showing with total clarity the functionality that we were looking for: a cruet with form of garlic.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     



  • Iconic Harbour Bridge Views and Contemporary Design: Point Piper in Sydney

    Iconic Harbour Bridge Views and Contemporary Design: Point Piper in Sydney

    Welcome to Point Piper, an amazing harbour front property which opens up to its awesome surroundings, the iconic Harbour Bridge views,  and showcasing a contemporary space arrangement filled with light, black and white contrasts and inspiring decorating elements throughout. Point Piper is an imposing four storey house stripped to its concrete structure, remodeled and refurbished by creative and enthusiastic team of architects and interior designers from Sydney-based design firm Redgen Mathieson, whose philosophy is based on a strong sense of scale, form and material, and an emphasis on subtly detailed spaces set to outware changing fashions.

    Its first noticeable original feature is the Limestone, American Oak and Arabescato marble used throught the residence, contrasting the wooden furniture and walls panelled in Oak and Belgian linen both at living and bedroom levels, visually making the house stand out. The clients’ contemporary art collection gives a touch of authenticity to the interior design. The facade displays sliding glass doors which open up to balconies and terraces and allow the inhabitants to enjoy the beautiful surrounding natural landscape. On the harbour level terrace a refurbished swimming pool invites you to relax and enjoy the splendid weather together with your family, make this residence a great place of refuge too, a holiday house. The planning was simplified and a new circulation spine, with circular lift and stair, added and extended to the upper arrival level to the house. Did Point Piper meets your idea of a stylish home?

    Photos: © Redgen Mathieson.

     

    Project details:

    Architect: Phillip Mathieson in collaboration with David Katon
    Location: Point Piper, Sydney
    Completion: 2009

  • BIONIC TOWER The Architecture of the Future

    BIONIC TOWER The Architecture of the Future

    The building facade have applied an complete integrated design, designed to create a smart system to take the energy with an efficient comfort in use.

    The architecture of the future, not only include form, also architecture is perfectly adapted and integrates shape and efficiency for use surrounding various forms of green energy. Tower assumes a natural structural organization, which generates efficient structures found in nature and architecture.

    • As naturally regenerate, so this system offers a naturally organic restructuring and reorganization, there is a basic unit, space and architecture similar to cathedrals, and any natural system. Learning from nature and use of advanced computing power allows to design structures, LAVA design incredible brightness, efficiency and elegance, intelligence and intelligence small unit overall system; By modeling behavioral logic system parameters are continuously optimized The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
    • In addition new materials and technologies allow adaptability reaction, awareness of environmental issues.

    Traditional building’s exterior features a passive, lacking the ability to adapt to the external environment with a continuously fluctuating. The towers and intelligent is like an organic skin manages to bring an extreme innovation in the field of architecture and design, allowing control and responsiveness to the external environment such as air pressure, temperature, humidity, air pollution and solar radiation.

    • Client:
    • confidential
    • Location:
    • Abu Dhabi
    • Status:
    • Feasibility Stage 2007
  • Mezzanine Apartment Transformed into a Two-Bedroom One in London

    Mezzanine Apartment Transformed into a Two-Bedroom One in London

    We came across a mezzanine apartment that has been converted to a beautiful and interesting two-bedroom apartment of several inspiring details and we thought to share it with you to know what you think. The ingenious ‘Rubik-cube like’ solutions found for this residential space was imagined by London-based design-led practice Studio Verve Architects in accordance with the requirements of the client’s ambitious programmatic brief. Located on Bow Quarters, a beautiful seven-acre residential development set within a historic site of the con verted Bryant and May matchbox factory, the residence occupies a space summing up to 72 sqm and comes with a modern layout which provide a dramatic sequence of spatial experience within the walls and high industrial windows of the original factory.

    The designers rethink the layout of the new apartment, so all the interiors were entirely gutted in order to take advantage of the high volume industrial space and fully utilize it. Besides striking combinations of materials with modern minimalist furnishing, the hotspot of this transformed mezzanine apartment is the timber fins wall that bisects the volume and separates the stairs from the lounge and dining space which continues with the kitchen zone.

    The linearity of the timber fins not only give a touch of originality to the space, but also contrast well against the exposed brick walls of the original factory from the living room and the new oak flooring. The stairs leading one up to the mezzanine bedroom are also made of oak like the flooring and feature a framless glass balustrade overlooking  the dramatic double-height living room and dining room below. Very interesting is the idea of creating a concealed door within the fin wall that leads into the ground floor bathroom, bedroom and media utility. The cloak cabinet space and kitchen is separated from the main living by a full-height white bookshelf. What do you think? Does this apartment meet your idea of a modern lifestyle?

    Photos: Luke White.

     

    Project details:

    Architect: Studio Verve Architects
    Location: Bow Quarter, Fairfield Road, London, England
    Completion: 2012
    Floor Area: 72 sqm
    Structural Engineer: Engenuiti
    Builder: Caldera Construction
    Project Team: Vivian Chan, Fernando Molines, Ula Witkowska

     

  • Unique Experiences at Luxurious Mondrian South Beach in Miami

    Unique Experiences at Luxurious Mondrian South Beach in Miami

    One of the most famous and notorious destinations for sun, sand, and dancing till dawn, Mondrian South Beach’s name stands for luxury,  remarkable facilities and servicies, exquisite cuisine, all these enhanced by spectacular views of Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne Bay and downtown Miami. Meant to capture your every thought, leaving no room for stress, Mondrian South Beach Beach is a very stylish luxury lifestyle hotel, which will certainly offer extraordinary, always authentic experiences for those planning on visiting Miami and take a high dose of comfort and relaxation.

    Located in South Beach, Miami, on the very fashionable Biscayne Bay, the hotel welcomes guests with an amazing set of spaces that evoke a charming fairytale atmosphere which combine perfectly antique elegance with modern glam vision thanks to Marcel Wanders. Everything impresses from the moment you step in and nothing is left to chance. The grand entryway shows custom-designed furniture, oversized lighting and accent pieces paying homage to “Sleeping Beauty’s Castle”.

    An iconic, signature black “floating staircase” sweeping up to the mezzanine is the masterpiece of the hotel’s lobby, not to forget about the oversized Alice-in-Wonderland furniture, while the main swimming pool is flanked by oversized columns and playful sculptures and surrounded by lounge pillows, lush gardens hung with hammocks and landscaped into a labyrinthine trail with lounge areas, secret pathways and “kissing corners.”  Oustanding sunsets views over Miami’s downtown skyline capture the beauty and the sensation of nature right into the guestrooms, bedrooms and lounges. Take the time to enjoy luxury and spend unique moments!

    Photos: © kiwicollection.com.