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The New Fashion Concept: Designers Create World’s First Spray On Cloth by Manel Torres

lumsir — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:32:36 +0000

Spanish fashion designer Manel Torres invented the world’s first clothes-spray, which after application to the body can be removed, washed and worn again. Spray consists of special fibers mixed with polymers, so that the product obtained elastic and durable. The technology has been developed for use in household, industrial, personal and healthcare, decorative and fashion applications using aerosol cans or spray-guns, and will soon be found in products available everywhere. The spray-on clothing will allow designers to create new and unique garments, and embodies the collaboration of fashion and science.

Thanks to particle engineer Paul Luckham and fashion designer Manel Torres, we can finally see the day of having clothing in a can! Now we can spray ourselves up with some new duds just like spray-on tans.

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Casa Apolo 11 by Parra + Edwards Arquitectos

lumsir — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:01:51 +0000

Chilian studio Parra + Edwards Arquitectos has completed the Casa Apolo 11 project in 2007. This 1,033 square foot two-story residence is located in La Reina, a city in Santiago province, Chili. Apollo 11 is a shop house in the middle of a grove of elms at the foot of the Andes, on the outskirts of the city of Santiago. The house was baptized with that name because it is designed like a ship that landed in a forest without touching it at any time and will undertake his departure, leaving the forest intact.

The box is a simple grid structure coated metal plates on their skin for plywood of 18 mm. glass plates and allowing full and empty that resemble the dark and light fragments produced in the foliage of trees. The skeleton of this structure is always visible, with the metal profiles metaphor from the trunks and branches of this new forest and wood planes of the leaves of the tree. That’s why their facades are indefinite and change in different seasons of the year through mobile web pages are the thermal checked in and out depending on what is happening in the forest itself.

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Studio Renderings by Ola Kataevskaja

lumsir — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:22:04 +0000

These renderings of a studio apartment were created by Interior Designer Ola Kataevskaja, who resides in Kiev, Ukraine. They depict a stylishly decorated apartment with much attention to detail, and an emphasis on warmth and comfort.

Images courtesy of Ola Kataevskaja

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Dolomites House by JM Architecture

lumsir — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:54:17 +0000

This minimalist home is a 2006 renovation by JM Architecture that is located in the Dolomite Mountains of Italy. The changes that were made allow for more natural light and a practical, open floor plan. The idea of remodeling this house in the Dolomite mountains at the border between Italy and Austria started because of an uncomfortable living situation. On the ground floor, the kitchen, dining room, living room and the stube were not proportioned to the size of the house and they couldn’t get enough light. To allow the maximum amount of light into the rooms, the façades have been replaced by a custom designed structural silicon curtain wall, with base and head mullions flush with the floor and ceiling, and large pop-out sliding doors to create interaction between indoor and outdoor.

The house is controlled by a fully automated iBus system, and a particular attention has been given to the audio video equipment, which also includes invisible speakers plastered into walls or ceilings of different areas.

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Vernacular Architecture and the 21st Century

lumsir — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:38:58 +0000

Vernacular architecture, the simplest form of addressing human needs, is seemingly forgotten in modern architecture. However, due to recent rises in energy costs, the trend has sensibly swung the other way. Architects are embracing regionalism and cultural building traditions, given that these structures have proven to be energy efficient and altogether sustainable. In this time of rapid technological advancement and urbanization, there is still much to be learned from the traditional knowledge of vernacular construction. These low-tech methods of creating housing which is perfectly adapted to its locale are brilliant, for the reason that these are the principles which are more often ignored by prevailing architects.

The benefits of vernacular architecture have been realized throughout the large part of history, diminished during the modern era, and are now making a return among green architecture and architects. In order to progress in the future of architecture and sustainable building, we must first gain knowledge of the past and employ these strategies as a well-balanced, methodical whole to achieve optimum energy efficiency.

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Beautiful Tropical House by Architect Arthur Casas

lumsir — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:24:33 +0000

Carved out of the Brazilian jungle of Iporanga, SP, Brazil, this beautiful tropical house was designed as his own dream house. “I always wanted a house in the middle of the forest, in a place where I could relax and recharge my energy”. In the form of two large symmetrical cubes embracing an open space, this house was idealised as his dream house. Arthur’s aim was interiors in total synergy with exteriors. Bringing the outside in are 11 meter floor to ceiling glass windows, on both ends of the open central space. Cumaru wood paneling runs from top to bottom in an attempt to match and blend in with is beautiful surroundings “…as if this were ever 100% possible” admits Arthur.

This simple brown and white palette provides a nice canvas for interesting/artistic furnishings. Sleek, utilitarian and functional the kitchen table extends from the hob like a white diving board into the main living area. It’s mimicked by an outdoor table linked to the BBQ on the shaded side of the deck. Back inside, the seating area is centralized to be shaded from the summer sun, shining in through the east and west doors of this huge breeze space. You may note the lack of paintings and no flat screen on the white walls, the surround flora and fauna more than make up for this. Stepping down, the infinity edged pool seems to pour out into the thick vegetation.

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Charming Two Bedroom Duplex In Tribeca, New York

lumsir — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:44:34 +0000

This 1,760 square foot, two bedroom, two and a half bath duplex unit is located on the sixth and seventh floors of a historic building circa 1866 in Tribeca, New York City, USA. 18 foot ceilings, a floating staircase, an impressive glass walkway and two expansive terraces are just a few of the amenities of this beautiful duplex. Every room from the house, even the bathrooms, have a window all, and the interior design of the master bathroom is fabulous, created with black wall, combined with wood flooring and stone surrounding the bath tub. The terrace keeps the same style having window walls so nothing can stop you from seeing the beautiful landscaped city.

Offered at $4.55 million. Buy it now!

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Hexa Table- Versatile Coffee Table with Space-Saving Design

lumsir — Thu, 16 May 2013 06:45:47 +0000

This is a such a cool idea: coffee table with solid wood structure and six reversible tops. The top support side is laminate finished, with a solid wood frame on the edge, and an inner part that can be used as a tray. Tops can be customized with the range of Sculptures Jeux finishes.

Hexa coffee table has six hidden compartments that slide out to triple the available surface area, perfect for parties and when you want to have dinner on the couch, or just to have some fun with geometry. When you just want a regular table, all six slide and hide away beneath the table’s top.

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Contemporary Gershenson House by Roman Gonzalez Jaramillo

lumsir — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:17:22 +0000

Mexican architect Roman Gonzalez Jaramillo of Taller de Construccion has designed the Gershenson House, a single story contemporary home located in Cholul, Yucatan, Mexico. It is called Gershenson House and it is located on a 2,000-sq.m. (over 21,500-sq.ft.) parcel, which includes a pond beautifully landscaped gardens.

The project consists of three main volumes, each one with its separate functionality (private, social, service), but all flawlessly interconnected. The owners wanted all materials to be reutilized for their home. All rocks that were extracted during excavations were used in walls and different design details. The integration of the exterior and interior is sought through curtain walls, a pond and gardens that divide the house in order to eliminate the monotony of the inhabitants’ day to day. For an even more accentuated connection with the surroundings, nature was allowed to creep into the architecture, thus disrupting its flow in a very refreshing manner. The indoor-outdoor interplay is continuous throughout the project, and this perfectly responds to the owners’ desire. Photos by: Pepe Molina

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House in Monasterios by Ramon Esteve

lumsir — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:18:45 +0000

Designed by Ramon Esteve, the house is located in an elevated area, Monasterios, Spain, from which it dominates a hillside leading down to the sea. This view marks the direction the walls will take and, in an abstract form, define the project. The house is structured as a compaction of volumes of varying heights, and the form established by the main walls. The housing program is focused very clearly in the direction marked by the walls, and volumes depend on the spatial hierarchy of spaces. Two wooden emerging volumes, materialized by the chimneys, mark the counterpoint to the horizontal that defines the entire house. The articulating space volume of this sequence is obtained from opening courts and patios in the central space of the house. A series of open courtyards are formed, covered in its perimeter like an atrium, in search of the access to the house, obtaining different perceptions of the house.

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Cat Mountain Residence by Cornerstone Architects, Texas

lumsir — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:00:44 +0000

Luxurious, spectacular, yet cozy and inviting, Cat Mountain Residence realized by Cornerstone Architects in Austin, Texas is one of the most beautiful contemporary houses we’ve ever seen. As you can easily notice from the pictures below, lighting plays a huge role in the interior universe: it offers spaciousness, it creates mysterious shadows or it can put different artistic objects on the map. Take the living room, for examples. Large sofas overlooking the terrace outside through a glass wall make the room really welcoming, while the various lighting spots fixed in the ceiling bring the energy of the house to a high level.

Founded in 1989, Cornerstone Architects is an architectural design firm based in Austin, Texas. Cornerstone specializes in architecture and interior design for both residential and commercial projects. Cornerstone’s international experience includes both commercial and luxury residential projects. The firm’s design approach blends architectural, interior, and sustainable design disciplines to create a uniquely balanced cutting edge architectural solution for each project.

We can’t imagine our home without light. It allows us to see, create a comfortable environment, be safe and secure.

The lighting techniques – the ways you arrange lights – and the lamps – the light bulbs – you choose for the rooms in your home or office will make a difference in your comfort level and energy use.

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The Culla Belly Co-Sleeper Attaches onto Beds For Easy Access

lumsir — Wed, 15 May 2013 08:31:34 +0000

Many parents find it exceedingly difficult to let children sleep all by themselves during the first while after birth and the Culla Belly Co-Sleeper helps to incorporate the little one into the bed with mom and dad without fears of injury.

This Culla Belly co-sleeper is so completely awesome. This co-sleeper design called Culla Belly, by Italian designers Manuela Busetti and Andrea Garuti, won first prize at Playing Design’s International Design Competition for children’s design. It would be nice to see this design winner make it to the marketplace. It’s the best co-sleeping product we’ve ever seen. The wooden base is secured under the mattress of the bed. The final design doesn’t have all the style of the initial concept, but this is frequently what happens in the transition from idea to reality.

The co-sleeper is available in seven colors: red, blue, green, orange, light blue, cream, and pink. It costs €390.00. Buy it from here!

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Albatross Residence by Bayden Goddard Design Architects

lumsir — Wed, 15 May 2013 08:10:17 +0000

This majestic six bedroom, six bathroom beach front home is located on Mermaid Beach in Queensland, Australia. Situated on an exclusive residential street, the residence successfully achieves its own oasis, by capturing beachfront vista and access whilst maintaining a private yet expansive pool and entertaining core. This residence is designed to accommodate a growing family, multiple guests and frequent entertaining. Entry to the residence is via a recycled timber colonnade and gatehouse that grants covered access to both wings of the house. The street front facing wing accommodates guests generously with their own living area, kitchen and bathroom amenities, with a secondary stair linking to the main media, bar and games room below. Privacy is ensured and natural light is made abundant as the open tread stair is backlight entirely by opaque glazing.

Photos by: Remco Jansen

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Minamihara 3645- A Weekend Residence in the Middle of the Natuire by Yasui Hideo Atelier

lumsir — Wed, 15 May 2013 07:59:47 +0000

The Minamihara 3645 is a weekend residence completed by Yasui Hideo Atelier in 2008. It is located in Nagano, Japan and is entirely surrounded by nature blocking the annoying noise of Tokyo. An open floor plan was chosen so that all the rooms might be united with nature. All rooms are united with the nature because the functional yard is attached to every part of the house. The functional yard was also attached to each room.

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20 Inspiring Wonderful Black and White Contemporary Interior Designs

lumsir — Wed, 15 May 2013 06:59:24 +0000

To feel at home, we should all design the living room by our own personality and preferences because in there we will spend most of our time. We all know that there is a special category of people that like and promote black and white designs in everything so, therefore, we have put together a collection of living rooms that show off how a monochrome color palette can be a striking scheme for contemporary interior designs. To keep a room feeling big and bright, allow light to bounce around the walls by choosing a stark white paint, and introduce black accents via furniture and accessories.

If you later decide that you would like to lift your interior with a little color, you have the perfect basis on which to do it, because quite literally anything goes with a scheme like this. Try pops of aqua blue for a cool contemporary look, or warm the room up with rich red elements.

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Sneeoosh Cabin by Zeroplus Architects

lumsir — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:50:01 +0000

Zeroplus Architects designed the Sneeoosh Cabin in Puget Sound, Washington. Constructed to be minimally disruptive to the forest vegetation and its inhabitants, its innovative structural system limits its impact upon the environment while futhering our ongoing studies of lightness and adaptability in architecture. This is stunning…. I could live there forever!

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