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molo design at Superstudio Piú in Milan

2011-04-13T21:49:00.003+01:00

molo design, a collaborative design and production studio from Vancouver, Canada, have setup their exhibit for this year’s design week in Milan at Superstudio Piú in in Zona Tortona.

Description from molo design:

A series of natural brown paper caves, “grotta di carta”, have been constructed from stacked columns of flexible paper blocks. Mobile-like clusters of luminous paper clouds are suspended overhead. The new mobile structure allows a broad canopy of cloud forms, hung from a single point, to provide light and a sense of intimate enclosure. We are also showing urchin softlight with a new LED armature that will be available in the coming months.
We also have available “heartfelt lantern for Japan”. The numbered, limited edition lantern is $150 USD (110 €) with full proceeds being donated to Architecture for Humanity’s relief efforts in Japan.
molo’s cappello lamp was installed yesterday at the Studio Museum Achille Castiglioni!
molo’s float glassware used in the film TRON: Legacy is part of the TRON Designs Corian® exhibition.

Artworks «For Japan»

2011-03-20T17:48:00.003+00:00

A series of posters for Japan and what happened since 03/11/2011. Hope for Japan!

Daily Inspirations no. 129

2011-03-20T17:47:00.002+00:00

Unlike the ancient models, which explained inspiration exclusively as the gift of God, enlightenment, or as the ability of an artist to perceive some special divine winds or breaths, the modern era in psychology brought a cardinally different approach to understanding of inspiration and its source. For example, Sigmund Freud considered the inner psyche of an artist himself to be source of inspiration. Some unresolved psychological conflicts or mental traumas during the childhood are the primary motivational forces, which make a poet write poems, a painter paint pictures, or a composer to compose music. Well, at least Freud believed in that theory. However, looking on the bright, cheerful illustrations, beautiful portraits or enchanting sceneries, it may be pretty difficult to believe and accept the idea that such art works could result from such unresolved conflict or childhood trauma. Rather it seems obvious that the authors of such works were inspired by something really good: the nature or human beauty, positive emotions, some joyful events in their lives, etc…
Super Happy Times by Jordan Metcalf

Depthcore – ‘Mystic’ by Craig Shields

Antique Botanical by Irina Vinnik

POSTERS III by Mark Brooks

Faceted Facade: Brick Home Wrapped in Wood & Glass Shell

2011-03-20T17:43:00.002+00:00

There is no need to guess where old ends and new begins – an angled mixture of wooden solids and glazed voids sprouts from the traditional brick facade like an alien growth, encompassing a series of existing buildings and past extensions.

Redesigned by Ooze (images by Jeroen Musch), this classic Rotterdam residence represents years of ‘organic’ growth – addition upon addition – tied together by a new series of interior staircases and rooms bridging classic and contemporary spaces.

But there is more to this refab than meets the eye – those iconic triangles were not just artistic gestures, but a way to rapidly prefabricate structurally autonomous pieces offsite before shipping them to the building for construction.

Also, the added ‘layer’ wrapping around the building was a measure taken to maximize the available envelope allowed by local codes – not just a way to make it aesthetically stand out from the crowd.

Encoded in the completed project is the permanent imprint of the prior whole – stark parts of the past stand out in the present even more than they did before, setting a conventional farmhouse estate apart from its neighbors while leaving key historic elements intact. Sustainable dark-stained timber trusses and selectively green-roofed sections help it remain a fit as well. Meanwhile, inside, antique fixtures, furnishings and furniture carried over from the original populate the new zones, again combining antique and modern under one roof.

Compo SSDDGET at Emma Thomas Gallery/São Paulo/Brazil

2011-03-14T22:11:00.002+00:00

Mind Blowing Mine Furniture by Mati Karmin

2011-03-14T21:58:00.002+00:00

Estonian sculptor Mati Karmin creates finds mines on the shore of the island Naissaar, located in the Gulf of Finland, not far from Tallinn and transforms militaristic scrap metal into the unusual furniture.

Unique photography by Federico Cabrera

2011-03-14T21:50:00.000+00:00

I am Federico Cabrera, 28 years old photographer/designer born in Argentina, now living in Finland. I do everything I have the time to do, today I am a fashion designer for GILLES ET DADA, a photographer, a graphic designer and a web designer. I would prefer to let the work speak for itself. What I can say though is that i base my work on simple techniques and impulse, I don’t think too much about what I do I just do it.

Paper sculptures by Calvin Nicholls

2011-03-14T21:41:00.000+00:00

I have been a full time paper sculpture artist since the mid 1980′s during which time I have created pieces for advertising campaigns, private collectors, institutions, book publishers, corporate gift companies and galleries. I enjoy white on white due to the emphasis which is placed on texture and form. One of my most extensive collections includes over 75 pieces for Follett Library Resources in McHenry Illinois. My training was in graphic design at Sheridan College in Oakville Ontario and after several years of running my own freelance design studio I made the gradual transition to paper sculpture.

More paper artworks!

Pete Watts Graphite Art

2011-03-14T21:39:00.002+00:00

Artist from Brooklyn, New York uses graphite on paper to create multi-layered diagrams

Tranquility of a Waterfront Residence: The Lojan House in Delaware

2011-03-14T21:38:00.000+00:00

Found on Freshbump, Lojan House was designed by Robert Gurney Architect and is located in Ocean View, Delaware, USA. According to the architects, the residence consists of two distinct volumes, connected by a passageway: The east volume is constructed with cement board, the west volume with corrugated siding and the one story connecting space with the ground face concrete block. The exterior material palette is quiet and subdued. Materials are selected for their expected long term durability, ease of installation and initial cost. The impact of the one story horizontal volume facing the street is intended to reflect the scale of neighboring structures while the narrow two story volumes are oriented perpendicular to the street reducing their apparent scale. Amazing views of the waterfront can be spotted from inside this home, due to beautiful wide windows. And speaking of nature, the whole 2400 square feet building features expansive openings towards a picturesque garden. ( Photographs byAnice Hoachlander|HD Photo)

Casa S by Alric Galindez Architects

2011-03-14T21:37:00.002+00:00

Casa S by Alric Galindez Architects

The house is a result of several stone boxes piled up on the side of a sloping area. Each one of these cases points and frames an outstanding view, where we can find Catedral, Otto, and Ventana mountains, as main characters of the landscape seen from inside.
The space is organized so that it can be divided in different zones, depending on the number of persons that are actually using the place. During most of the year, the house can be used by areas, smaller homes inside the big house for single couple trips or for groups of friends in leisure plans, or even both of them happening at the same time. These variety of layouts transform the inside life of the house, growing, changing, adapting, evolving.
We used local stones to keep a coherent language with the harsh and wonderful surrounding, trying to create the idea that the house was always there, just as another rock or an unnoticed natural feature. Snow seasons reinforce the idea. A white vast dominating view, only a few mountain peaks appear in dark contrast, and the house always there.
The social area is placed on the access level, dominating the best views captured by white calm boxes from inside, opposing to the overwhelming exterior. The master bedroom, and the guests room share this level too, each facing a different mountain, in this surprising kaleidoscope of sights.
On the ground floor level, the rooms for the kids, shaped by the land slope, creating different situations and volumes, and a two level loft, due to a sudden depression on the terrain becomes the boys master space.
As an extension of the deck, a sinuous wooden stair guides us to the last box, resting a few steps below. A sightseeing Jacuzzi offers the best sunset views of lake Gutierrez, and below the wooden deck, a warm gym and a sauna complete this relax an inspiring lookout, in an ideal mood, slightly above the Patagonian valley.

Francis Lamps by DMOCH

2011-03-14T21:36:00.005+00:00

The Swedish design duo of David Ericsson & Marcus Berg have created the Francis Lamps.

Visit the DMOCH website – here.

Modern Concrete House

2011-03-14T21:36:00.002+00:00

This minimalist house with a façade of concrete was designed by Atelier Zhanglei, sometimes also referred to as AZL. The house is located in the city of Nanjing in China. It was built using a new technology thanks to which the entire structure, including the roof, could be made of concrete. The architects took inspiration from the massing of adjacent garden houses from the 1920s. They transformed their best elements into the minimalist form using only concrete instead of gray bricks. The reason being gray bricks are no longer made in Nanjing, but concrete is available. As to the material the interior contrasts the exterior because it is dominated by wood, material radiating warmth and the nice smell of forests. Not only all the floors and ceilings but also all the furniture is made of the horizontal wood. Strips of wood just 2 inches wide give the material a very unique texture that looks like a fine textile.

WHY Wally Hermès: A New Art of Living on the Sea

2011-03-14T12:06:00.000+00:00

Have you missed the WHY launch? Ever since the launch of this Wally-Hermèscollaboration in October, we have been avidly following such good taste and avant-garde grandeur. Here is a sight into the yacht that is inspired by the hulls from the Greek age, a yacht that looks like a dream concept but is a whole new reality. And this is not only because it is a living space, similar to a small private island on the sea, but because it can cross the Atlantic four times with no refueling, and is the most environmentally friendly a yacht can be today. Since its launch last Fall all the way to the recent Abu Dhabi Yacht show this past month, the WHY yacht has been proving its timeless and limitless potential.

WHY Wally Hermès Yacht - View from Behind

Wally, the popular shipbuilder from Monaco, joined hands with Hermès founding the WHY brand, team and artistic direction. The new name in yachting boasts fabulous names in the luxury world: Hermès Artistic Director Pierre-Alexis Dumas, Wally President and CEO Luca Bassani Antivari, Hermès Design Director Gabriele Pezziniand Naval Architects Mauro Sculli with Claudio Cicconetti.

WHY Wally Hermès Yacht - Common Space, The Beach

Measuring 58 meters long by 38 meters wide, the yacht is not of conventional shape. Neither is its creators’ vision: “Everybody’s dream is to live on an island, in complete freedom, without constraint, with the independence that only self-sufficiency can provide”, Mr Antivari begins when introducing WHY. Surely you can fully justify such spirit when your yacht spreads a living space of 3,400 square meters catered for 12 passengers and 20 crew members.

WHY Wally Hermès Yacht - The Yacht from Above

But more than this, WHY is a green yacht. The boat uses green energy saving about 20 to 30% in fuel consumption and 40 to 50% in electric consumption on board! Air conditioning usually takes up the most energy on board of a yacht, an innovative system exploiting lost electrical and thermal energy on WHY consumes up to 100 times less energy than a traditional air conditioning system. All these performances are achieved through 900 square meter large solar panels producing a daily output of 500 kW.

WHY Wally Hermès Yacht - Master Space, Private Terrace and Suite

There is nothing you can desire on board that the WHY boat is not equipped with: three decks, a 25 meter pool, a spa, a helipad, a 100m2 massage room with hammam, sauna, gym and massage room, a promenade of 130 meter, a music room, a dining room, a cinema, sun decks, suites, terraces, a lounge. The decks are connected by stairs but there also is an elevator. The master suite, with an area of 200 square meters, completely covers the third deck. Its sea view is unique and it opens up to a 25 meter large private terrace. The yacht boasts quintessential, tasteful and comfortable luxury throughout.

WHY Wally Hermès Yacht - Master Space, Private Suite

The yacht was designed around space, shape and light, features spacious dimensions throughout and has a roof allowing everything to be bathed (or not) in a sea of light.

WHY Wally Hermès Yacht - View from Above, Terraces and Beach

On the lower deck are the common areas, such as the lounge, music room featuring a piano bar, large cinema room and dining area. The lounge is minimal, large and welcoming.

WHY Wally Hermès Yacht - Common Space, The Lounge

The dining room opens onto the sea view.

WHY Wally Hermès Yacht - Common Space, The Dining Room

The middle deck offers 5 guest suites, all with sea views. A reading room lies at the center.

sneak peek: rob brinson & jill sharp brinson

2011-02-16T23:19:00.001+00:00

Atlanta-based photographer Rob Brinson has had this loft studio in the King Plow Art Center, a former plow factory from the 1800s, for 23 years now. Today it’s the full-time studio space he always dreamed of when he first became a photographer. He and his wife, Jill Sharp Brinson, stylist, designer and creative director for Ballard Designs, lived there full-time for six years but now use the living spaces as a getaway and a crash-pad for friends and relatives. I’ve always dreamed of living in a loft, and this sneak peek only encourages the dream! Check out the full-sized images here. Thanks Rob and Jill! — Anne

Image above: The most amazing aspect of the studio is that it has over 1,000 panes of glass and has incredible light for my work. It is over 6,500 square feet with sections 25-feet tall with clerestories and was originally the foundry and pattern shop for the factory. Each day, 180 trains go past the studio, but I do not even hear them anymore. It’s located in the Westside District of Atlanta (which is pretty much the place for design, style, dining, etc.). This area was not that way 23 years ago, and I was pretty lonely over there, as I was the sole occupant of the 180,000 square-foot factory for a while, until I convinced a good friend he should risk all of his money on developing it as an art center. Luckily it worked, and we are still good friends. When living there, my young son referred to it as Fort Apache, but now it’s all chichi. The loft is an equal blend of my wife and I with a tilt toward me; my home probably tilts to her talent more. The style is industrial and functional. It’s kind of like a space with a view, as every room has great natural light.

The upstairs loft was originally a private bedroom and living space before I decided to rid it of any walls. No sleeping late here with all of its windows. It has a different feel because of the lower ceilings.

Image above: The conference area with “RL” 60-lb. metal letters (my father’s name and the first two initials of my grandfather, son and I). Jill had my mother’s 1950s chairs reupholstered (she threw out most everything else). A real feel-good space.

Image above: An area I can hang my prints while I work on projects, and a sofa that was a gift to me from Jill. She thinks the dogs are not allowed on it . . .

Image above: The kitchen sinks were $100 on the side of the road — nothing gets by Jill. The quirky antique stool was found in London by Jill, and after arriving home with it, she saw it in a spread in World of Interiors.

Banister-Bending Staircases take Handrails to New Heights

2011-02-16T19:35:00.002+00:00

Manufacturing technology has finally caught up to imagination and digital rendering. This extreme pair of staircases represents two unique, asymmetrical works of functional art – each is installed in an actual London home, but based on three-dimensional computer modeling and created using laser-cut materials.

If you feel a bit dizzy, just reach out for the handrail … wait, that might not work either. Everything about these designs by architect Alex Haw of Atmos is warped, bent and twisted, from the treads and risers up through the balusters and banisters.

The stairs and supporting elements were fabricated digitally, printed in flat-pack form from MDF (with some metal accessories) then slotted back together on site – a task that would be impossibly time-consuming to try and do by hand.

More than merely a bridge between floors, each stairwell works as a connector between the interior and exterior of the home and supplemental seating as well as a filter for light and central decorative element – a curved accent in otherwise square spaces.

Living Nature by HRuiz-Velazquez

2011-02-16T19:34:00.005+00:00

Spanish architect HRuiz-Velazquez designed the Living Nature space for the 2010 Feria Habitat exhibition in Valencia, Spain.

Description from HRuiz-Velazquez:

The Fair hired me to build an ephemeral building in the entrance of the fair Sept-Oct 2010 . The structure has four shop windows (like a small shopping center representing the four types of living in the country). The project had to be build in only 10 days and it had to be reusable with a different shape at another fair.
The space Living Nature houses an exhibition about different ways of Spanish life style. It’s a new expositional concept inspired by innovation and sustainability. The space was build with almost 2.000 boxes of recycled carton that can be used afterwards for different purposes.

100 Beautiful Vintage Camera Photographs

2011-02-13T21:25:00.000+00:00

It’s easy to forget that cameras weren’t always defined by megapixels and the quality of their digital sensors. Once upon a time, photographers had to pay for every photo that they took, and they couldn’t see them for hours or even days after the shoot.

Today we’ll pay homage to the countless cameras that have come and gone, paving the way for our beloved modern DSLRs. Below we’ll take a look at modern images of over a hundred beautiful vintage cameras (along with a quick history lesson!)

A Brief History Lesson

Before we dive into the images, it’s worth taking a minute to learn about the origins of the art/science of photography. How did it all begin and what are some terms that you should know as you peruse the images below? Let’s find out.

The idea of pushing light through a hole to create an image dates all the way back to the 6th century and beyond. However, it wasn’t until the invention of photographic plates in the 1700s that photography was really born in the sense that we now know it with the imagery actually being saved in some fashion. These early plates weren’t so different than modern day film, with a silver coating being mixed up with various other ingredients to create a surface that reacted when exposed to light.

Once we made the discoveries above, the rest was history. Photography gradually advanced with significant improvements being made in the areas of exposure control, lenses, focusing techniques, light metering and photographic film; the latter of these was originally developed by George Eastman of Eastman Kodak in the late 1800s.

Eastman manufactured his first camera, the “Kodak”, in 1888. By 1900, Eastman had advanced his simple box camera idea significantly and released a legendary product that would come to define the market of inexpensive personal cameras in a similar fashion to how the Model T defined automobiles. This camera was called the Brownie. The model shown below, a No. 2A Brownie Model C, is my own and was manufactured around 1924 (watch for my tutorial on how to use it!).

If you look closely, you’ll spot a number of Brownies in the images below. These iconic devices evolved and stayed in production until the late 1960s. You can read all about them at The Brownie Camera Page. With that brutally brief history in mind, let’s discuss some terms that you might find interesting while scanning the images below.

Box Camera – A box camera is one of the simplest cameras in existence and consists of little else than a box with a lens and one end that lets light in to expose the film on the other end. Most box cameras are fairly rudimentary and lack anything but very basic controls for focus, shutter speed and aperture. The Brownie shown above is a box camera.

Folding Camera – A folding camera uses a bellows (that weird accordion thing) to accomplish the feat of allowing the user to carry around a rather large camera in a fairly compact manner. When closed, the folding camera is very thin and easy to throw in a bag. It then expands to add focal length when unfolded.

Twin-lens Reflex Camera (TLR) – A TLR, as its name implies, is a camera with two lenses on the front. The lenses share the same focal length and are often connected to focus simultaneously. The reason for the additional lens is simply for the viewfinder system, which brought about several benefits (over single-lens reflex cameras) such as a continuous image on the finder screen, and a less-noticeable shutter lag. For our purposes today, TLRs are important because they make particularly attractive photographic subjects!

Instant Camera – An instant camera is one that has a self-developing mechanism so that your images are ready to view right away. Polaroid was obviously the most popular manufacturer of instant cameras and released the first commercial instant camera in 1948. This model was called the Polaroid Land Camera and can be seen in several variations in the collection below.

100 Photos of Vintage Cameras

Vintage cameras – in vintage colour

Agifold

Vintage Cameras

Exa Ihagee Dresden

27-05-10 Because I Have Something To Say

Old to someone, new to me

Self portrait, TLR girl

Kodak Brownie Starlet, 1957 – my first camera

yashicagt0032

I love my hair ornament

Polaroid Land Camera

Argus C3 Match-Matic

Imperial Mark 27

Zeiss Ikon Voigtlander Vitessa 500 AE Electronic

“New” toy

16-05-10 II Beirette

Ferrania Zeta Duplex

My Hassy

Argus Lady Carefree

Hi, Rolleiflex

Zorki 4K

trip 35.1

26-08-10 Just Don’t Make Me Choose

Olivia.

Voigtlander

New Toys {Explore}

Canon Demi EE17

#78 – OM1

Klasse (BLACK)

Polaroid Land Camera 1000

Kodak Brownie Target Six-20

Sears

08-05-10 You’ve Left Me Shimmering

Smena 8M

14/366 – Nikon FM2n

~Nameless~

camera shy

zorki-4 + industrar-61

The Go Getter

by my side

Certo Super Sport Dolly 1937

Kodak Brownie Hawkeye

Polaroid

Contemporary Entertaining-Based Residence with a Cool City View

2011-02-13T21:18:00.002+00:00

Looking at modern houses on a regular basis develops a quite strong relationship with architecture and interior design. Take this next residence as an example of a well-balanced dwelling with lots of space for entertaining, relaxation and comfortable living. The team from Dick Clark Architecture are the creators of this beautiful residence located in Austin, Texas and named The City View Residence. A strong connection was established between the outside and the inside, creating an inviting entertainment space that leads the party on to the deck where a swimming pool awaits the guests and inhabitants to enjoy their free time. The architects tried to explore every option to present the best possible solution for the family who wanted an eco-friendly, entertaining-based home: “We tried our best to have as little impact on the environment as well. The house has a 3kw solar panel system, instant hot water heaters, bio foam insulation, rain water collection that irrigates a good portion of the lot, very efficient mechanical systems, and low e glass. The plan is very open, there are visual connections between living/dining/kitchen. A see through oak screen separates the stair from the kitchen. To separate the public entry hall from the private bedroom wing, we did a floating bookcase/art display millwork piece, we used an ecosmart burner as well, it allowed us to create a fireplace mass that doesn’t touch the ceiling which adds non-partition quality of the house. The siding is cypress, it runs inside and out.”

Expressive Vacation House Composed of Surprising Geometric Volumes

2011-02-13T21:16:00.000+00:00

The surprising Ribbon Vacation House is located in San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina. Designed by Argentinean architects G2 Estudio, the residence is the vacation destination for two Tahitian families who wanted to be able to spend their free time together in a wonderful setting. The house is a large, relaxing common space that makes the inhabitants feel at home every time they visit. Built on an area of 4,300 square feet, and having a usable surface of 396sqm, the Ribbon Vacation House accomplishes every need of the families, from ample relaxation spaces to extremely beautiful panoramas enjoyed by each member. The juxtaposition of volumes that compose the structure of the house allows the space to be divided into different spaces with different functions. Avoiding damage from earthquakes, the architects decided to reinforce the building with a concrete support system. The rustic stone and steel-frame of the outer volumes create a sensational look. The architects consider that: “With Ribbon House G2 Estudio close a small cycle of evolution in the search for housing types, and launches into new spaces for these architectural exploration, arguing that every expression of architecture should be unique and unrepeatable as the users are.”

1 Liter Limit: Water-Saver Faucet Strictly Rations then Refills

2011-02-13T21:13:00.002+00:00

There it is, right in front of you – how much of your one-liter water allocation is left can be clearly seen in the tube above the tap. Want to use more? Sorry, but you will have to watch it refill and start over again if you go over your rations.

Somewhere between a point-making conceptual design and real-life proposal, the 1LL by Yonggu Do, Dohyung Kim & Sewon Oh stores up a precise amount of water between uses, then pours it out on demand – a little like the self-stopping hand-drying blowers or click-and-stop sheets of paper towels found in public restrooms.

Most faucets can waste up to six liters of water in half of a minute if left unchecked – and we don’t notice how quickly it all drops through the sink and down the drain. From a functional perspective, though, this idea poses a number of practical problems. How does one keep the inside of the tank clean and clear without tricky washing techniques? And what about warm-versus-cold options? Perhaps room temperature is all that one needs in a commercial, civic or public situation, but that limits the potential applications if so.

20 Amazing Digital Artists to Follow on Behance

2011-02-13T00:53:00.001+00:00

Anyone with an interest in design, illustration or digital art knows the Behance Network is the place to go to find all kinds of amazing artworks. This roundup pulls together a collection of the the site’s most popular and a few of my personal favourite artists and designers, who each produce high quality and awe-inspiring work. Having the latest projects from these artists appear in your news stream is sure to keep your creative fire burning.

20 Amazing Digital Artists to Follow on Behance

View Alberto Seveso’s full portfolio

View Jared Nickerson’s full portfolio

View Pablo Alfieri’s full portfolio

View Pete Harrison’s full portfolio

View Joao Oliveira’s full portfolio

View Chuck Anderson’s full portfolio

View Jerico Santander’s full portfolio

View Joshua M. Smith’s full portfolio

View Cristiano Siqueira’s full portfolio

View Pawel Nolbert’s full portfolio

View Jeff Finley’s full portfolio

View Martijn van Dam’s full portfolio

View Stefan Chinof’s full portfolio

View Grzegorz Domaradzki’s full portfolio

View Raphael Vicenzi’s full portfolio

View Alex Trochut’s full portfolio

View Jordan Metcalf’s full portfolio

View Sebastien Feraut’s full portfolio

View James White’s full portfolio

View Mike Campau’s full portfolio

View David Fuhrer’s full portfolio

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喇叭形手机扬声器：ARKCANARY II

2011-02-12T16:08:00.002+00:00

这是一个有趣的设计，设计师将古式留声机喇叭的造型设计成了一款富有趣味感的扬声器，ARKCANARY II是专为iPhone4而设计的，设计想创建一种全新的现代数字设备，感扬声器有着迷你的身材。目前已经在准备大规模的生产，预计售价为13美元。相信不少发烧友会为自己的iPhone4搭配一个如此趣味的扬声器。
Designer : ArkWhat

Luxury Living Rooms from Ligne Roset

2011-02-12T16:04:00.002+00:00

We love luxury furniture house Ligne Roset’s 2011 collection. With this new line, the company makes several bold steps that deviate from conventions. The sofas sport unusual hues and we even see some ‘lockable’ configurations of furniture. (Actually the bright colors remind us a bit of COR) Targeted almost exclusively at the luxury end of the market, Ligne Roset regularly collaborates with high profile designers(which include the likes of Jean Nouvel, Philippe Nigro, Bouroullec Brothers to name a few) to churn out several of its key furniture pieces.

Ingenious Orthogonal Orange Cube with Innovative Architecture

2011-02-12T15:51:00.002+00:00

The old harbour zone of French city of Lyon was adorned with a fascinating orthogonal cube into which a giant hole was carved, creating the proper conditions for light, air circulation and views. The Orange Cube project combines spaces for commercial and cultural developments, like the Cardinal Group headquarters or the Design Showroom RBC. The sustainable architecture contains elements that work together to create a versatile space with offices, design showrooms and a large top-floor terrace with astounding views of Lyon, la Fourvière and Lyon-Confluence. Choosing orange paint, Jakob + Macfarlane Architects made a connection to lead paint, an industrial colour often used for harbour zones. The 5 levels of the structure are penetrated by a hole “piercing the building horizontally from the river side inwards and upwards through the roof terrace. In order to create the void, Jakob + MacFarlane worked with a series of volumetric perturbations, linked to the subtraction of three “conic” volumes disposed on three levels: the angle of the façade, the roof and the level of the entry. These perturbations generate spaces and relations between the building, its users, the site and the light supply, inside a common office program.”