House of Vision by FORM | Kouichi Kimura
The lot is located at the foot of a hill where the fields and houses are mixed together. The client’s desire was “to live while feeling nature without being bothered by looks from the neighbors”. To make the best use of the lot, the planning was designed to enclose the lot with the trench extended beyond the building, and to provide an interior courtyard as the center.
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Chapel in Villeaceron by S.M.A.O.
The idea of situating and relating a series of objects in the landscape- Dwelling, Chapel, Hunting pavilion and Guard´s residence- gave the project a dual significance: in addition to the close relationship between landscape, objects and itinerary -between space and objects-, each item had to provide a different response with different emphasis, from the most symbolic to the most silent or private. The unifying thread was to be the concept of the fold: the fold as a hidden generator of different spaces.
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Modular Seating by Marina Bautier
Belgian designer Marina Bautier has created a modular seating system. The basic element of the flexible seating system is the bridge shaped leg. The repetition of the oak legs creates a regular rhythm that expresses the modula-rity of the project. The thin padded seats (with or without backrest) invite to a short rest in a hall, a hotel lounge or a library for example. A metal pole with a black lampshade is fixed to the armrest. Beyond its functionality, it contributes to define an intimate sphere and introduces a warm domestic code in the rational typology of waiting rooms seating.
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D Jewelry by Vaillo + Irigaray
Project picks archaic magical conception of the universe that surrounds the value of jewelry and the odd propose -against the usual crowded shop filled with jewelry, a wrapper which exposes the valuable pieces, as unique, exclusive. This creates an mysterious, strange, hollow, weightless, while eastern and Baroque atmosphere.
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V&A washrooms by Glowacka Rennie
London architects Glowacka Rennie have completed the interior of the ladies toilets at the V&A museum in London. The design includes a black, stone wall, black cubicle interiors and brass fittings in a white-painted interior with a high ceiling. A blue, painted installation by Swiss artist Felice Varini resolves into a pattern of circles when viewed in the mirror above the wash basins.
Via & more: Dezeen
The latest collection of Gauthier Poulain
Gauthier Poulain, is definitely a rising star in the industrial design industry . We have made several presentations of his work since we discovered him last year during the Salone Satellite 2008. Today he sent us his latest collection which was presented during this year’s Milan design week. Discover it…
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Lawyers’ office by PSA
Austrian architects PSA have completed an interior project for a law firm in Vienna. The project involved extending the firm’s existing office and providing new circulation.The main feature is a corridor lined by walls made of 543 individually CNC-milled parts. Photographs by Hertha Hurnaus.
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Aesop Opens a Second London Store
After the first Aesop London store, which opened in 2008 in Mount Street, Mayfair, Aesop’s group is pleased to have found a new outlet for their London clientele in Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill. Aesop’s group chosen to change little about this jewel-size store, respecting its classically understated elegance, inherent warmth and hearteningly abundant light. Their intention is to offer their range of skin, hair and body products in a space reminiscent of a welcoming drawing room. This store continues the Aesop tradition of including distinct design details that acknowledge the neighbourhood’s streetscape. In this instance, they nod to the nearby Portobello Road Market which provided them with fixtures and furnishings.
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Sebastian Errazuriz: Working Against Time exhibition
This week sees the opening of the Chilean designer Sebastian Errazuriz‘s first solo show in New York at Cristina Grajales Inc. ‘Working Against Time’ runs from May 5th until June 20th and will feature a selection of Sebastian’s limited edition designs including some never before seen pieces.
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Peter Zumthor a MOME vendége
A Moholy-Nagy Művészeti Egyetem Szenátusa május 6-án ünnepi ülést tart, melyen Peter Zumthornak címzetes egyetemi tanári címet adományoz. A címátadást követően sor kerül a székfoglaló előadás megtartására. Az ünnepség és az előadás nyilvános, ezért javasoljuk, hogy az érdeklődők időben – legalább 15-20 perccel a kezdés előtt – foglalják el helyeiket. A MOME hallgatói számára a karzat van fenntartva. Az előadás angol nyelvű, de tolmácskészüléket – korlátozott számban, kaució ellenében – biztosítunk.
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