luxury villa in Madrid 3 April, 2010
Living in Europe as it is sounds magic but living in the designer home in Madrid, Spain is certainly a dream that will come true to a lucky buyer of this 9.5 million-euros jaw-dropper. Listed by Signature Residences, the property features 5 bedrooms (+ 3 for staff). And at this size, the architecture is so fluid and minimal that it fits the lot perfectly and even emphasizes the indoor/outdoor nature.
The rest of us, mortals, can only dream…
<images via W International Management Ltd.>
B&N Industries 2 April, 2010
Great find! I always so happy to find a new vendor that has exiting products, vast variety and based of California. A match made in heaven.
So let me present you B&N Industries, an innovative designer and manufacturer of products and systems for the retail, architectural, and consumer industries. I’ve hardly ever seen before such a unique approach to the retail display configurations. Their systems can make up the store design on their own.
But what literally took my breath away is their Iconic Panels Series. Sleek and simple they would bring the right decorative punch of a modern space. Iconic Panels are created using an innovative process
of formed laminate over a carved wood core. Incredibly durable, they can be sawn, nailed, screwed, glued, or simply mounted on walls with B&N’s special Panel Cleats.
You would think what could be better than these and here I come and say – these panel but in reclaimed wood. I actually used one of these for my concept restaurant project. I though it would be neat to cut through some of the pattern and lit it from behind. Came out pretty cool. What do you think?
<images via www.bnind.com>
Yellow Tree House Restaurant 1 April, 2010
All of us, I’m sure, have dreamed about the tree house as children. The advantage of being an adult is that you can make your dreams come true. The Yellow Tree House Restaurant, Auckland, New Zealand is an example of one of those dreams coming true.
Started as a marketing promotion for New Zealand Yellow Pages to show that no matter what your project is, the Yellow Pages can help you complete it, it turned out to be one of the most amazing restaurant experiences.
The concept is driven by the ‘enchanted’ site which is raised above an open meadow and meandering stream on the edge of the woods. As for the functional part, it should comfortable seat 18 people plus staff.
You can read more about the construction here or visit the website of Pacific Environments Architects.
<images via www.contemporist.com>
convallaria flower lamps 27 March, 2010
After a week of silence while studying for my finals I’ve collected quite a number of notes on posts that I’ve wanted to do here. Since I was the only one who haven’t had a chance to enjoy the spring coming, I really need to catch up.
And I decided to open up my new post avalanche with these absolutely lovely lamps by Polish Pink Pug Design team.
Convallaria ia a collection of lamps inspired by nature, made of polyester felt. Available in a wide color range. Those green ones would be perfect for my space.
<images via www.www.pinkpugdesign.pl>
the old new: skylights vs. lights 19 March, 2010
This old new reference came across while I was browsing the coolest design website ever. The Japanese interior design company Wonder Wall, established by Masamichi Katayama, has a large variety of very inspiring projects and this one, which I found rather inspired….by Alvaro Alto Viipuri Library, Finland.
The NEW: The dining area of the Cinagro Kitchen & Market, Tokyo 2007.
This is an organic food market and cafe restaurant located in the Omotesando area. The aim was to create an atmosphere that would exude freshness and comfort.
Here the effect is achieved by the recessed ceiling with the cove lighting.
The OLD: The Viipuri Library by Alvar Aalto, 1935
The Library in Vyborg (Viipuri Library) was designed by alvar Aalto and completed in 1935. It is a masterpiece of International Modernism in both European and global terms.
Here the the ceiling planes is punctured with the skylight to bring in the natural light into the reading areas of the library.
So which one is your favorite?
<images via www.wonder-wall.com and www.alvaraalto.fi>