Iran based architects nextoffice designed a spectacular house that features a set of turning boxes that lead the building’s volume to become open or closed. With uncertainty and flexibility at the base of the design concept, Sharifi-ha House is a building that adjusts according to changing seasons or functional scenarios. The title of the house… [Read More]
Archives for July 2014
UOVO by Rony Plesl for Lasvit
Czech designer Rony Plesl has created the Uovo d’argento and Uovo d’oro hand-blown glass chandelier for lighting manufacturer Lasvit. Like something from a fairytale, Uovos – eggs – sparkle like a radiant and mystical gem in a faraway land. These reflective art glass lighting sculptures create an enchanting atmosphere, capturing nearby objects and multiplying them to… [Read More]
Mews 04 Residence by Andy Martin Architects
Andy Martin Architects completed a large five bedroom double fronted mews house in London’s Hyde Park, achieving an elegant blend between the client’s existing classical space and furniture, and their own contemporary interventions. The initial design brief called for redesigning the client’s timber framed faux Victorian Style conservatory completed in the 80’s. ama proposed a… [Read More]
Vico Sofa by Jaime Hayon for Cassina
This year at the Milan Design Week, Jaime Hayon and Cassina launched Vico: a new two and three-seater sofa and armchair, named after Hayon’s son as a special tribute. The project takes on a natural approach which unearths our innate desire to nest, to curl up in an organic shape and relax, without sacrificing the contemporary form,… [Read More]
Fin modular shelf by B-LINE
German designers Neuland Paster & Geldmacher have worked in collaboration with Italian manufacturer B-LINE to create a modular shelf with minimal visual impact. The painted steel modular shelf draws inspiration from the fin of a dolphin, where it also got its name from. The minimal design projects from the wall to provide a surface for books,… [Read More]
The Morpholio Project Announces Pinup2014 Winners
The Morpholio Project has recently announced the winners for the Pinup2014 online competition. Pinup2014 was created as a means to publicly promote the research, exploration and investigation currently happening amongst today’s emerging talent. This year, with special thanks to the support of Shapeways, Pinup2014 is also announcing Shapes Future Awards winners for explorations in 3d printing…. [Read More]
Norse by Simon Pengelly for Modus
Simon Pengelly collaborated with British design brand Modus, to create a contemporary take on a Scandinavian style chair. Called Norse, the chair uses steam-bent wood to create the delicate curvilinear shape. The elliptical legs and arms connect with a pressed ply seat and backrest, creating an elegant transition. The chair is available in natural ash… [Read More]
Alice by Petra Krausová for Lasvit
Petra Krausová designed a stunning glass sculpture for Czech lighting company Lasvit, that draws inspiration from the search for commonality in glass and nature. Titled Alice, the lighting sculpture evokes the unique properties of glass and nature, creating a unique and unpredictable composition. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_MV7m7NOk4] The hand-blown glass sculpture brings together the two main inspirational elements… [Read More]
44PL House by Joeb Moore + Partners Architects
Joeb Moore + Partners Architects have created the 44PL house in Connecticut, as an experience that is profoundly open and flexible to the participant, not simply a place but rather a journey of discovery and a homecoming. The residence was designed as a series of concrete retaining walls and escarpments that traverse and cascade down… [Read More]
Progetti at Maison&Objet in Paris
Italian design company Progetti has announced its participation at the upcoming Maison&Objet, in Paris 5th-9th September 2014. At the upcoming edition the company will present furnishing accessories, clocks and cuckoo clocks, representing the quality and innovative design Made in Italy. The products will be on display in the section now! design à vivre, where design can… [Read More]
