BAS @ fast company

Suzanne Labarre made a great piece at fast company about the Eye Chart poster. It's great to be receiving all this love from my favorite design outlets!

check the article here!

holman house

The curved forms of the kitchen and living room, which project over the sea supported by four angled stilts, are derived from the torso of Picasso’s The Bather.
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villa pm

very modern approach to play with volumes
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adamos residence

Designed by Paphos-based architecture firm VardaStudio, the house you are about to see is located in the second-largest city in Cyprus – Limassol. Spread over 650 square meters, the living spaces that make up the Adamos Residence were divided to fit on three floors. Elegant intersecting volumes create a contemporary residential architecture highlighted by the use of wood insertions on the white facade. 
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house by vibe design group

This truly mind-blowing residence was designed by Vibe Design Group and showcases quite a few impressive architecture details. Here are the photos and the information we received from the architects: “In the early design phase Vibe’s team were looking to create an open, more interactive street presence. The front façade was inspired by the study of 60s and early 70s stereo cabinets with the slatted timber reflecting the slotted speaker elements, in this case they accommodate the covered entry and private en suite window. 

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casa playa el golf

ultra clean and sharp!

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e27

presented at DMY berlin 2011, 'pit out' is a new series of lamps by berlin-based studio e27, comprised of designers fax quintus, hendrik gackstatter and tim brauns. 
in production by german manufacturer domus licht, this three-piece collection of outdoor lamps is based on the studio's indoor version of 'pit': 
with a simple ring and a hole connecting the shade to its body, each lamp has a flexible joint which allows 360 degrees of motion. 
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Arabic Bathroom Design

The Moroccan approach to bathing takes the idea of bathroom design to another level. Communal bathing in neighbourhood hammams turned the concept of the bathroom into something much more than a utility space, but into an important social arena where business, gossip and relationships were formed and sustained. Hammams remain an important part of life even today and traditional Arabic bathroom design incorporates rich references to both cultural and social influences from the Arabic and Islamic worlds.

Tadelakt

A traditional take on plastering – Tadelakt is a lime based mortar/plaster, coloured with natural powder dyes, finished with a coat of black Marseillessoap and stone polished, rendering it waterproof. In Morocco this finish is the norm for bathing and bathroom areas, the material is easily malleable and can be sculpted to create soft, tactile curves that incorporate solid baths or shower areas.

Tiles

Famous for intricate tiles, the Islamic geometric designs incorporated in Moroccan architecture offer much more than simple decoration, but more a representation of both religious and cultural references to the interconnectivity of life. The patterns are so complex that mathematicians throughout the ages have battled to decipher the codes. Mosaic or hand painted bathroom tiles are a perfect complement for Tadelakt bathrooms, infusing traditional Arabic design into the heart of the space.

Basins

Rather than porcelain units, palatial Moroccan bathrooms cater for a more refined taste, where a hand hammered copper bathroom sink and bath are polished and sunken into mosaic tiled stands.

Bathing

Water takes a unique place at the heart of Islamic culture, religion and design - as life-giving, sustaining and purifying it is recognised as the origin of all life on earth and as such is ascribed status within the culture. At famous Moorish settlements in Southern Spain, such as the Alhambra, the presence of water runs through the entire heart of the structure. In respect to the humble bathroom the same prevalence is given in creating a space in which to contemplate, purify and rejuvenate.

Mirrors

Morocco is renowned for its traditional crafts, including blacksmithing and metal work that create beautiful, intricate patterns in everything from window shutters, lamps, jewellery and frame work. Incorporating either beaten metal or patterned framed mirrors into the bathroom is a great way to infuse interior design with a signature look.

Wood iPhone 4 Case & Stand

Wood iPhone 4 Case & Stand from etsy seller Kencheng88 Made from natural wood and only $54.99. Via Design Don't Panic.

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el dorado fireplace surrounds

Great and modern.
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villa 1

 Set in the woodlands of The Netherlands, the program of Villa 1 is oriented optimal towards the views on the terrain and the sun. Half of the program is pushed below ground to meet local zoning regulations. This creates a clear dichotomy in the spatial experience of the house – a glass box ground floor where all mass is concentrated in furniture elements and a ‘medieval’ basement, where the spaces are carved out of the mass.
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river house

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st mary's church

So holy!
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house of seven gardens

japanese firm ikimono architects recently completed 'house of seven gardens', a residence located in hiroshima, japan. 
intended for a young couple and their three children, the one story dwelling contains 17 separate areas 
- six exterior courtyards and 11 interior rooms - the spaces are of varied size, with windows and corridors weaving the 
shifting and offset environments together. vaguely defined programs allow each volume to support a range of activities,
their neutral shells adaptive and accommodating.
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Watch Vault DIY

This is a quick DIY we did for storing watches. We took advantage of using an ugly built-in medicine cabinet and re-purposed it for storing our (the wife also collects Panerais, how awesome is that!?) never ending collection of watches. We liked the cabinet idea because is built-in "inside the wall" so it's very low profile. We used 2.5 PVC pipes that we coated with paint and 3 coats of polyurethane for scratch resistance. To keep the watches in place, we got 3" black "stress" balls. Easy to put in and take out and they keep the watch in place securely. We did a black walnut trim around to fill the gap between the metal frame and the wood box for the vault. Using one of our posters on ikea's frame keeps everything top secret. This was a great solution and the watches are always ready!

-joel

dieter rams' home

Rams is not 'in it' for fame or money, nor does he wants the world to buy his latest designs but simply use the products that he and the design team at Braun during his tenure worked tirelessly to create.  Their work may have landed onto the pages of design books and magazines and even sit alongside images of iPhone calculators to suggest an influence on the designers of today, the intention was to change the way we view 'design' as a subject.
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Casa Gauthier / bauzeit architekten

wood+metal+concrete= success!
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villa skäret

villa skäret' by helsingborg-based architects chahrour huhtilainen a+d is a series of free standing
structures overlooking the north sea in höganäs, sweden. composed of four black boxes,
the design divides its functions into autonomous volumes which remain connected by
a common decking system. 
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containers, again.

nothing beats the versatility of shipping containers for cheap housing projects.
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Emmental Stairs by Biljana Jovanovic

With its circular perforations, this staircase in a Budapest house by Croatian architect Biljana Jovanovic resembles a wedge of Swiss cheese.
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House Haller

The vision was a customised building, incorporating the impressive panorama at the foot of the Alps with a lifestyle demanding variable solutions. The owner’s specifications were a house combining living and working areas under one roof. The entire design of this compact house conforms to the location and it was built into the slight decline. As the hill side of the house is embedded, the east facing cellar area could be naturally illuminated and used as an office, for example. This office has direct access, via covered outdoor steps between the main entrance and the carport. Due to its ideal positioning, the building profits from the optimal use of the mountain sunshine.
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LED-TV by studio aisslinger

The concept of the new Display LED television is an example of a new minimalist approach to the development of very thin flat-screen televisions. A metallic, angular structure reminiscent of a bent sheet of steel serves as its stand, additionally highlighting the slim construction for the user. The TV is turned on by inserting a finger in a circular opening within the stand where a sensor registers the movement and activates the screen. As with the Grid TV concept, this television also includes an external box providing numerous interfaces for the connection of periphery devices. It can be placed behind the screen while simultaneously guaranteeing an effortless connection of new devices at any time. 
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BAS @ core77

The good guys and long time friends at core77, posted some of my posters on their site. I've been following core77 for the longest time and they are a great deal of motivation and inspiration!
Thanks to hipstomp!
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house set in a wall

house set in a wall' by tokyo-based studio archiplace (ishii masahiro, kondo tamiko) is a two-storey 
private house located in a dense residential neighbourhood of tokyo, japan. in order to maximize
the privacy of the residents, the house was conceived within a circumscribing wall that limits and
controls views from adjacent buildings. 
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house between trees

great geometric shapes.
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eyebrow house

Portland-based Doon Architecture, took the existing structure and reshaped it into a modern home, resembling the arches of an eyebrow.
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airy house

japanese practice ikimono architects has created 'airy house', a multi-purpose building located in gunma, japan. 
part-cafe, part-residence, the structure features a distinct architectural language that looks to seemingly merge the
internal volume with the exterior environment. 
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cadre

tokyo based practice apollo architects and associates has completed 'cadre' a single family home in uonuma, japan, 
designed to respond to the heavy snowfall and earthquake prone region. 
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colander table

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-joel

V-House by GAAGA

V-House was designed by a company of architects entitled GAAGA and is located in Leiden, The Netherlands. This beautiful compact home takes its name from a distinct feature: its roof shape. Even though it is hardly noticeable from the outside, the crib has a total of two floors, each with its well structured living zones. 
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beach house

situated on a secluded bay along the coast of shima-city mie japan, is 'beach house' a private vacation home
by japanese practice, yamamori architect + associates. 

composed of jagged and austere forms, the home looks to immerse itself into the contradictory environment of
built and natural contexts, its volume and spatial organization responding to the contrasting elements of both. 
cut into the landscape, the design relies on elevational differences between the ground, the structure and the interior
to define and characterize the building. 
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Abstraction LED Lamps by Perhacs Studio

“Abstraction” is a series of modular pendant lamps laser cut from recycled and recyclable materials and designed by Brandon Perhacs of Lichen and Perhacs Studio. In a clever and playful move, the designer made the leaves of the lamps interchangeable with one another. This allows for a wide variety of design possibilities as the different patterns, colors and materials within the series are mixed and matched. One of the finalists in our Bright Ideas Lighting Competition, the shades will be available by the end of the summer to be creatively separated and recombined.



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Fujisan Humidifer

If you’ve been lucky enough to visit Japan and see the majestic mount Fuji, then you understand why designers like Yuchen Liu are inspired by it. It’s perpetually surrounded by mist and  that’s when it clicked for Yuchen Liu. The Fujisan Humidifer is an homage to mountain – purifies the air and puts moisture back into it. Beautiful, honest design.
Designer: Yuchen Liu

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BAS @ moco loco

Ted Savage from mocoloco posted this early today... it's about the poster I did to honor Dieter Rams, my design hero.
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Creative Collective by Supa Frank

A col lec tion of inte rior prod ucts and illus tra tions inspired by curiosi ties from nature. Fol low our jour ney from ini tial char ac ter sketches to pared-​​down com po nents that dis till the spirit of the orig i nal crea tures. The few sim ple com po nents can be con structed using just one tool – a mal let – to make up a stool, a hook, a light and a light pull. The fin ished prod ucts com bine qual ity and dura bil ity with a unique personality.



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Cabin by Cyrén & Cyrén

This tree-top hotel room by Swedish architects Cyrén & Cyrén is accessed via a bridge leading from the hilly forest to an entrance on the roof.
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House C by RTA Office

Located in Barcelona, Spain, ‘House C’ by Span ish ate lier, RTA-​​office, is a two story res i dence that explores geom e try, mate r ial and trans parency with a design that looks beyond the der mis of the struc ture to reveal the activ ity within. Fea tur ing ample green space and a pool, the house wraps around the site, cre at ing pock ets of pro grams divided by slim cuts in the volume.
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AOL Office | Studio O+A

AOL launched a company-wide initiative to adapt to changes in online culture – which the company had been instrumental in creating in the first place. As part of this effort, AOL moved its West Coast headquarters to a new corporate space in Palo Alto and brought in Studio O+A to give the office a fresh design.
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norisada maeda atelier: AG+

'AG+' by tokyo-based practice norisada maeda atelier is a multi-level private dwelling in 
fujisawa kanagawa, japan. considering the client's request for maximum floor space,
the design features a floating loft level between the ground and first floor which is treated 
sensitively with both materiality and light to result in a low-lying multi-purpose room. 
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edge house II

japanese practice noriyoshi morimura architects & associates has created 'edge house II', a single family home
in kyotanabe, kyoto, japan. designed to establish a constant and casual relationship with the exterior environment, 
the residence features four fluid wings which are each exposed to the outdoors. in a way futuristic, the dwelling
starkly contrasts its surroundings, its form and materiality literally becoming the landscape. 
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Danish Beauty

Danish architect Sara Giese definitely isn't afraid of a challenge — she transformed a house that consisted of six small dark rooms into her spacious, light filled and open home in just six weeks.
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California Series Desks and Tables

Beautiful workspace and coffee tables featuring the state of California by J. Rusten Furniture Studio. Via Design Don't Panic.

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