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seto ito

2006-09-05T10:36:00.000-07:00

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source: designboom.com

coffee table

2006-09-05T09:51:00.001-07:00

baghdad table
by ezri tarazi

source: designboom.com

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vertebrae screen

2006-08-28T08:57:00.000-07:00

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Modernica Vertebrae

Richard Harvey looked to the human anatomy when he designed the Vertebrae wall- or ceiling-mounted screen. Each section, or "vertebra," is made from super-lightweight injection-molded plastic; the individual sections are then assembled on a wood base in custom sizes for any space. 7366 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323-933-0383; modernica.net.

source: interiordesign.net

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baluster rug

2006-08-25T14:01:00.000-07:00

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rug by studioisle

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folded table

2006-08-25T13:57:00.000-07:00

origami inspired.
another 06 creation by arik levy.

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reminiscing the crystal palace

2006-08-25T13:46:00.000-07:00

tord boontje

tom dixon

hella jongerius

campana brothers

the swarovski crystal palace in the eyes of today's avante garde designers.
via. studioisle.com

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mini wears bisazza

2006-08-23T15:58:00.000-07:00

MINI dressed to thrill – by Bisazza: the Italian glass-mosaic experts have teamed up with MINI to produce four unique bodywork designs made up of thousands of 12-mm-square glass stones.Following painstaking preparation by master craftsmen,over 30 000 tesserae were glued onto the bodywork of each MINI, creating breathtaking optical effects. These mosaic-wearing MINI are currently on show at selected venues throughout the world.

more here: http://www.mini.com/com/en/bisazza/index.jsp

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rock of ages

2006-08-22T15:47:00.000-07:00

METEOR The informal system of sitting for indoor and outdoor furniture. Arik Levy’s rocks perfectly blend both in a natural landscape and in all interior. Available like a container in the versions "large pot" and "large storage" (with wood cover). Available also in luminous version.

via serralunga.com

arik

endless container

2006-08-22T15:41:00.000-07:00

Nelloilmatto

Leggo my Legos! Store toys and games inside Nelloilmatto, Corrado Tibaldi's modular container units inspired by the famous Danish building blocks. Available in yellow, green, blue, and red—and with one, two, or three holes—the 10-inch-wide pieces are made of durable rotation-molded plastic. 9 Via Serralunga, 13900 Biella, Italy; 39-0152-435711; serralunga.com.

aussome chair

2006-08-19T21:51:00.000-07:00

'Lander' Chair
Tasman Wallworth.

This chair is an exploration into the reduction of form into simplified elements exposing the beauty in the utility. Frame constructed from stainless steel and aluminium seat constructed from ply sandwiched between the two halves of the cushions.

more here: http://www.workshopped.com.au

via designboom.com

lander chair

2006-08-17T11:28:00.000-07:00

urban scene lausanne-style

12 new designers converge to create a now environment.

more here: http://www.inoutdesigners.ch

thanks john!

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salvador dali

2006-08-14T20:55:00.000-07:00

salvador dali: functional art.
www.bdbarcelona.com

swiss bench

2006-08-14T13:26:00.000-07:00

"Swiss bench" by Alfredo Häberli. A modular system, for contemporary urban spaces. via designboom.com

par le vous 06?

2006-08-14T13:22:00.000-07:00

http://www.via.asso.fr

iceberg

2006-08-13T22:02:00.000-07:00

Light and airy, in either a gold or chrome finish, the 30-inch-square, 8-inch-high Iceberg coffee table is constructed of laser-cut steel and evokes the delicate filigree of snowflakes. 1455 Boulevard Graham, Suite 100, Montreal, Quebec H3P 3M9, Canada; 514-733-8588; periphere.com

iceberg

tattooed

2006-08-07T12:27:00.000-07:00

Ink is not only skin deep. A digitally tattooed wooden body.
In its design, the table is treated as a living body, receiving its character from
a unique tattoo printed on its surface.

The wood texture acts as skin, becoming a platform for expressing a strong
cultural and personal identity.

The digital printing technology enables to easily treat each table individually,
making them unique - just like people.

Veneered MDF
110L x 55W x 35H cm

via interiordesign.net

rattan then and now: future perfect

2006-08-04T16:58:00.000-07:00

rattan today

uber chic

2006-08-02T12:03:00.000-07:00

Baleri Italia
Other

With the Other, 1930's deco meets 1960's mod. Serigraphed blue lines zigzag over the mirrored surface of the 50-inch-high piece, and woolen pom-poms dangle from a key in the top drawer. Coffee and side tables, a cabinet, and a mirror complete the collection. 8 Via Felice Cavallotti, 20122 Milan, Italy; 39-02-7602-3954; baleri-italia.com.

Victoria Hagan Home
Panther

Go ahead and admire the graceful lines of the Panther. It won't bite—though the updated cabriole legs appear ready to leap. Finished in a super-shiny gloss, the chair's mahogany frame is 18 inches wide, 17 deep, and 36 high, with a seat height of 181/2 inches. 654 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10021; 212-888-3241; victoriahaganhome.com.

Design by Us

Opulence is the order of the day at Design by Us, thanks to the MDF Variety cabinet's 1960's flower-power chic—mixed with a splash of Goth. The milled-out doors' happy daisy pattern echoes in a lining that combines vintage Technicolor wallpaper with painted siding. Perched on castors, the piece measures 70 3/4 inches high, and it's 59 inches wide by 19 1/2 deep. 43 Rentemestervej, 2400 Copenhagen NV, Denmark; 45-38-11-80-86; design-by-us.com.

via interiordesign.net

french moves

2006-08-01T17:40:00.000-07:00

french inspired newbies.
merveilleux!

via interiordesign.net

high on hayon

2006-07-28T00:10:00.000-07:00

“My idea was to create a modular system that responds to the functionality of the living room. Shown here are four units side by side, but they can also be stacked on top of one another up to three units high.”“At the beginning I really believed in the cleanness of having four legs on a long piece of furniture. But as more and more legs were required to support the stacking units, I finally just said, “Let’s use them all!” The dozen different legs are also configurable; they screw in and out of the bottom of the cabinet. It’s really random, which I like. It leaves space for the imagination of the user.” JAIME HAYON www.hayonstudio.com

prefab-ulous

2006-07-28T00:05:00.000-07:00

www.marmolradziner.com

livingstones

2006-07-25T23:47:00.000-07:00

positive effect

2006-07-12T08:42:00.000-07:00

the polar nesting table debuted at the recently concluded milan furniture fair. designed by tokyo-based nendo for the scandinavian company swedese, the table seems deceivingly simple yet the 'wow' lies on the glass tops. each glass panel is laminated with polarized film that produce light or dark floral patterns depending on how the tables are rotated when they nest. the bases are finished in an ebonized lacquer finish.

the top photo shows a set of table, bench and stool seating in laminated, oiled oak also from swedese and designed by naoto fukasawa.

more: www.swedese.se

brabus bravura!

2006-07-10T21:27:00.000-07:00

this might be old news to the car enthusiasts out there, but it was fresh news to me when i stumbled upon this bit a day ago, so i am posting just the same :)

in november 2005, brabus unveiled the conceptual smart forfour vehicle at the essen motorshow. it's a first in many ways and it seems to me that the overall design imbues familiarity and is without too much of a 'concept' stigma, if you know what i mean. certainly different from another benz model that had a brief showing at the just concluded davinci movie.

more here: http://emercedesbenz.com/Nov05/25BrabusUnveilsSmartAtEssenShow.html

dutch wrap

2006-07-08T23:18:00.000-07:00

the 'artist' behind these photos is none other than dutch designer jurgen bey whose namesake studio was established in 1998 (www.jurgenbey.nl). bey had first gained acclaim through the phenomenal droog design outfit which featured his earlier works, including the now famous tree trunk bench which philippe starck had used in an ian schrager hotel project.

bey was commissioned by jean paul gaultier in 2003 to work on the fashion designer's kokon stage exhibition (second photo above) in which eventually was duplicated in gaultier's flagship store in paris. the designer's innovative and conceptual treatment in product and interior design has also earned him a permanent installation commission (the day tripper bench) at the upscale roppongi hills in tokyo for droog design.

john not emily

2006-07-06T10:12:00.000-07:00

john dickinson has finally caught our attention. again. perhaps the original l'enfante terrible of interior design of the 70's, dickinson could easily be depicted as a pop icon ala wharhol. born in berkeley and trained at parsons school of design in new york, dickinson returned to san francisco to establish his design practice in 1956. he lived on washington street in sf in what used to be a firehouse (see photo above) and cruised the streets of san francisco in his cane-cladded jaguar.

alongside maria pergay, gabriela crespi, and paul evans, to name a few, furnishings from the seventies have become sought after works of 'art' these days. is this a sign that mid-century modern is out of vogue? is it really time to thank your noguchi tables, saarinen tulips, eames what-nots, and say hello to the 70s? i can almost imagine john's grin of approval.

french connection

2006-07-05T13:28:00.000-07:00

great designers are not made overnight. under the tutelage of a great mentor, a novice designer's sheer skill and talent are nurtured and instinctively honed. in fashion, giorgio armani worked under the watchful eyes of gianfranco ferre, donna karan bloomed under the wings of erstwhile dame of fashion, ann klein. the list goes on.

enter patrick jouin. talented in his own right, this designer-at-large had trained and worked with one of the best. he worked for philippe starck. as his c.v. states in his own website www.patrickjouin.com, the designer had worked with starck from 1992 to 1999, collaborating initially with thomson media and then working full-time at starck's own studio. however, jouin's prominence in the field of design solidified with the launching of his SOLID furniture line at the maison et object show in paris in 2004. what set him apart from the other exhibitors, aside from the superfluos appeal of his work, is the manufacturing process which he took in building the furniture. the process was non-traditional and pioneering in many ways. dubbed as stereolithography, whereby the manufacturing information is digitally processed then a laser machine is used to 'sculpt' the details, the result is astoundingly out-of-this-world to say the least.

the above photos show jouin's versatility in design: top photo is a shot of the interior of a nightclub cum restaurant called chlosterli in switzerland; bottom photo is an earthenware collection jouin designed for the company gien, middle photo is the designer with his solid creation.

creative excess?

2006-07-04T11:19:00.000-07:00

the eponymous 'creative conglomerate' monsieur philippe had just wrapped up his third bon restaurant, in moscow. having teamed up with the billionaire boys of moscow (a staid watering hole outfit owned by friends), the irreverent aging prince of avant garde have critics frowning over his overly-covetous creation. the theme is sex, violence and food: the new russian trinity as described in an article via yankodesign.

burning desire

2006-07-03T15:14:00.000-07:00

maarten baas and bas den herder are the boys behind studio maarten baas. their 'smoke' furniture collection debuted amidst raised eyebrows...although oohs and ahhs, i surmise, would've been to the trained eye attendees. surely, these guys are the new wanders, urquiola and bouroullec of the coming years.

the process is mundane: furniture pieces are burned and then carefully preserved by applying clear epoxy. the result is an unusual blackened finish that is bespoke and akin to a nevelson masterpiece.

avant garde, irreverently chic, but fab nonetheless.

an interesting read via washington post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A46764-2004May21.html

link: www.maartenbaas.com

new antiques

2006-07-03T14:25:00.000-07:00

cheap but good? according to a recent THE GET feature on new york times' STYLE magazine, the above pictured objet d' art ensemble are certified 'collectible'.

the vase is from ikea's ps line, for 40 bucks. the solingen scissors from moss, for $125. the frog moss-statue from smith and hawken for $20. the dams and zega book compilation for $1k at rizzoli.

while i was typing out this piece and thinking of a title, i thought about going with "goodwill" hunting (with reference to the popular thrift shop) or 'new antiques' but couldn't decide. and so i tossed a coin, hence, i went with the latter....happy 4th.

de young...the restless

2006-07-03T10:35:00.000-07:00

the newly opened m.h. de young museum had long been anticipated as san francisco's landmark architecture for the new millenium. it's another feather on the cap for the swiss duo, architects herzog and de meuron.

visitors are all agog over the shimmery copper-cladded structure that to my mind is reminiscent of a pseudo flw ouvre.

guaranteed kid-approved.

de young link: www.thinker.org/deyoung/index.asp

ps2

2006-06-28T15:41:00.000-07:00

a stickler for good design, ikea-ps captures creativity for a song. i especially adore the black PS ELLAN CHAIR which is made of wood chips and plastic. for the DIY-challenged, the website proudly proclaims, 'no tools required' for assembly. the website is a jovial interplay of graphics and animation, i.e., cute :)

thanks john!

http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_US/PS/index_content.html

creative 'inter' change?

2006-06-16T13:26:00.000-07:00

read the following via: www.inhabitat.com. i've cut and pasted the actual set of commentaries posted on the same blog...read on.

Filipino designer Kenneth Cobonpue has good design in his genes. His mother, Betty Cobonpue, founded a furniture design and manufacturing company in the Phillipines in the early seventies, where she gained a reputation for her innovations in the use of rattan. Kenneth left the islands to go to Pratt Institute for Industrial Design and has been back in his native region for nearly ten years, integrating his traditional design heritage with his industrial training.

The Segovia chair (pictured above) was inspired by Dutch designers Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen. It was made for a special exhibition in Manila re-interpreting Danish designs using indigenous and renewable materials. The seat is woven with natural manila hemp (abaca) twisted around fine strands of wire and the structure is made of native mahogany.

comments (five): from article's original thread

awesome…kavita (email) - 01 10 05 - 08:09
Kenneth Cobonpue has done some interesting pieces, but the chair you featured above is a very strong “inspiration” (copy) of a famous danish design called the King’s Furniture from Fredericia. The designers that should be credited are Rud Thygensen & Johnny Sorensen. It is only fair to pay credit where credit due. The designers are still alive and living in Copenhagen. You can find there work at http://www.fredericia.com Christian Black (email) (link) - 01 10 05 - 21:38

Christian. Thank you so much for pointing that out. I was unaware of Fredericia. I am going to try to send Kenneth Cobonpue an email and find out whether he has created this as something openly inspired by the Danish dedsigners…It’s a mystery at this moment to both Jill and I! I most definitely want credit to be given to the appropriate recipients, and the elder designers are clearly the first. The process of creating “knock-offs” of classic designs is a delicate one, and can obviously be problematic. I’ll pass on whatever I find out as soon as I can. Sarah (email) - 02 10 05 - 00:37

For readers interested in Christian’s inquiry as to the source of this design, the following is from Kenneth Cobonpue:“The chair that you have on your website is inspired by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen. It was made for a special exhibition with some friends in Manila re-interpreting Danish designs using indigenous and renewable materials. In that exhibition, credit was given to the original designers. In my interpretation, the seat is woven with natural manila hemp (abaca) twisted around fine strands of wire and the structure is made of native mahogany. Where it is under my control, credit is always given to the original designers.” Sarah (email) - 02 10 05 - 00:37

hi, just curious about kenneth cobonpue’s piece “segovia” chair which is definitely a danish “inspired”piece…is the exhibition he mentioned documented? may i know what’s the name of the exhibiton? when and where it took place?if i make an alvar aalto “paimio” chair and replaced the wood with another material, say mahogany – does it make it worthy to call it my design? and give it a new name and then sell it in my website?please let me know what your thoughts are on this topic. thanks! doug (email) - 08 12 05 - 18:48

tenaZious

2006-06-15T22:02:00.000-07:00

Lucille Tenazas [extract]

The work of San Francisco designer Lucille Tenazas lies somewhere between the rigour of design and the freedom of art. Tenazas believes it is possible to solve the client's communication, while also addressing her own language. The inherent tension between art and design is an issue that designers since the Bauhaus have sought to address in one way or another. Like their predecessors, contemporary graphic designers use well tried problem-solving methods in their work, but few are able to reconcile these with self-expression. One designer who has succeeded in establishing a union between the two is Lucille Tenazas, whose work achieves an effective symbiosis of rationality and creativity. Tenazas herself is adamant: 'You can have both in the work. Design is the only field in which science and art are merged.' Tenazas is national president of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), earned her BFA in Manila, MFA Cranbrook Academy of Art. (Teal Triggs/www.eyedesign.com)

more at www.tenazasdesign.com

pradical

2006-06-14T11:25:00.000-07:00

prada in upscale aoyama (japan) has probably been one of the most artistically photographed archi structure for the past several months. it's another masterpiece of the tandam herzog and de meuron.

more at www.galinsky.com/buildings/pradatokyo/

FIFA handroll

2006-06-14T09:40:00.000-07:00

Tenmyouya Hisashi, the only Japanese artist selected as one of the 14 artists for this year's FIFA World Cup Germanyｪ Official Art Poster 2006. This Japanese artist whom the world cast a spot on, is domestically known for his out-law, anti-establishment style:challenging those established concept of 'Japanese traditional art',the borderline drawn between 'contemporary art' and 'street art', and the categorization of painting from illustration. Proclaims himself as the "neo-traditional Japanese artist",he has won much acclaim in both street magazines and in high-art museums, domestically and internationally.≒Near Equal series, the documentary film series that features one of most influential artistof the time in Japan in each series, proudly presents Tenmyouya Hisashi in this fourth series.Having featured the top Japanese artists: Daido Moriyama (photographer), Makoto Aida (contemporary artist), and Katsura Funakoshi (sculptor),this documentary film reveals the artist's nerve-brakingly meticulous creative production processes, against his bold, daring comments and works. The film also covers some of the Japanese iconic figures as Horiyoshi,the third generation descendant of the legendary Japanese tattooist, and many others. From Street to High Art Museum: Samurai Spirit in the art worldMoving from being a counter culture street art icon to"introduced-as" the contemporary high-art artist in Whitney Museum of American Art,the film shows HIGH and LOW sides of artist, art world, and Tenmyouya Hisashi's Japanese samurai warrior spirit!!

excerpts from www.bbb-inc.co.jp/tenmyouya/

seating pretty

2006-06-14T00:29:00.000-07:00

the anemone and threesome chair by ann pamintuan.

via www.thegildedexpressions.com

green gem

2006-06-13T22:19:00.000-07:00

Squak (pronounced “Sk-wak”) Mountain Stone™ is a paper and cement-based composite that is pre-cast for various uses. Squak Mountain Stone™ is lighter per cubic foot than standard concrete and, due in part to its unique proprietary composition, Squak Mountain Stone™ does not use rebar or other reinforcing steel.

via www.squakmountainstone.com

oedipus rem

2006-06-13T20:52:00.000-07:00

"I do not respect Mies," he writes. "I love Mies...
Because I do not revere Mies, I'm at odds with his admirers."
--rem koolhaas

savoir 'fare'

2006-06-13T09:44:00.000-07:00

heirloom rice grown on the rice terraces of the Philippines featured at cendrillon. cendrillon is a manhattan based restaurant that has been in the forefront of filipino style haute cuisine.

2006-06-12T22:25:00.000-07:00

r&y augousti

hand-cut suede purse by paris-based husband and wife team ria and yiouri augousti. ria hails from the southern region of the philippines.

www.augousti.com

2006-06-12T22:04:00.000-07:00

summer flip

a subtle flip over your old humdrum flops....nice.

2006-06-12T17:45:00.000-07:00

garbage in, garbage art

rusty discards and abandoned refuse can exhibit aesthetic appeal, as pete jimenez’s works are put to prove. producing sculptures of various sizes from scrap metal and spare parts collected through junk shops.

via www.petejimenez.com

2006-06-12T16:02:00.000-07:00

beijing olympic stadium by herzog & de meuron

Architectural Summary

The new National Stadium is located on a gentle rise in the centre of the Olympic complex. It is conceived as a large collective vessel. An undulating composition of high and low elevations moderates the bulk of the vessel and gives it a dramatic sweeping form. The stadium's appearance is pure structure. Facade and structure are identical. The structural elements mutually support each other and converge into a grid-like formation – almost like a bird's nest with its interwoven twigs. The spatial effect of the stadium is novel and radical and yet simple and of an almost archaic immediacy, thus creating a unique historical landmark for the Olympics 2008. The stadium is conceived as a large collective vessel which makes a distinctive and unmistakable impression both when it is seen from a distance and from close up. It meets all the functional and technical requirements of an Olympic National Stadium, but without communicating the insistent sameness of technocratic architecture dominated by large spans and digital screens. The spatial effect of the stadium is novel and radical and yet simple and of an almost archaic immediacy. Its appearance is pure structure. Facade and structure are identical. The structural elements mutually support each other and converge into a grid-like formation, in which facades, stairs and the roof are integrated. Visitors walk through this formation and enter the spacious ambulatory that runs full circle around the stands. From there one can survey the circulation of the entire area including the stairs that access the three tiers of the stands. Functioning like an arcade or a concourse, the lobby is a covered urban space with restaurants and stores that invite visitors to stroll around.The stands are designed without any interruption to evoke the image of a bowl. This evenly constructed shape serves to focus attention on the spectators and the events on the field. The human crowd forms the architecture. The facility provides good comfort, excellent views and a superb atmosphere. It will generate crowd excitement and drive athletes to outstanding performances.

The Exterior Shell – Inflated Cushions as a Filler

Just as birds stuff the spaces between the woven twigs of their nests with a soft filler, the spaces in the structure of the stadium will be filled with inflated ETFE cushions. On the roof, the cushions will be mounted on the outside of the structure to make the roof completely weatherproof. Whilst the rain is collected for rainwater recuperation the sunlight filters through the translucent roof providing the lawn with essential UV-Radiation. On the facade, the inflated cushions will be mounted on the inside of the structure where necessary, e.g. to provide wind protection. Since all of the facilities – restaurants, suites, shops and restrooms – are all self-contained units, it is possible to do largely without a solid, enclosed facade. This allows natural ventilation of the stadium which is the most important aspect of the stadium's sustainable design.

The Sliding Roof – the Lid of the Tin

The sliding roof is an integral part of the structure of the stadium. When it is closed, it converts the stadium into a covered arena. Just as a tin is only complete with a lid, the roof, whether closed or open, is an elementary part of the whole. With its own structural logic, it is also a grid-like formation that forms a waterproof shell together with the inflated cushions.

source: http://www.bjghw.gov.cn/forNationalStadium/indexeng.asp

2006-06-12T14:38:00.000-07:00

kuppersbusch

looking for an electric cooktop? it's built-in, made out of glass ceramic material, comes with up to 6 cooking zones, sensor controls, child-safety lock and many other exciting features. the cooking zones and the 'touch' control unit are shaped as hexagons or honeycombs that can be arranged into 28 different layouts. price is from US $550 and up. the electric connection is standard for US or Europe. the flush-fitting honeycomb cook-top zones come in several designs - see complete specifications at Kuppersbusch.

source: www.trendir.com

2006-06-12T11:18:00.000-07:00

atbp. hopes to be a venue for sharing unique and creative ideas and concepts that go beyond the boundaries of what's hot and what's not. it hopes to encapsulate and feature creative undertakings be it in the arts, theatre, fashion, food, music, film, literature, architecture, advertising, product design, etc. no critics here.