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offSET Shed House by Irving Smith Jack Architects

October 23, 2015

offSET Shed House by Irving Smith Jack Architects

Inspired by the typology of a shed, the offSET Shed House by Irving Smith Jack Architects is far from a traditional home design. Located in New Zealand, the small residence is charming and completely functional. Clad in black corrugated metal, the home features retractable windows that entice to outdoor living. Carefully positioned opening offer privacy and… [Read More]

Filed Under: Architecture, Houses Tagged With: facade, house, Irving Smith Jack, minimalist, New Zealand

Christchurch Airport Regional Terminal by BVN Donovan Hill & Jasmax

July 26, 2015

Christchurch Airport Regional Terminal by BVN Donovan Hill & Jasmax

The Christchurch Airport Regional Terminal building was designed by BVN Donovan Hill & Jasmax to create a completely separate identity from the recently expanded Christchurch Domestic and International terminals. The new terminal was commissioned by Air New Zealand, the major user of the terminal although the terminal actually merges with the main terminal building which… [Read More]

Filed Under: Architecture, Transport Tagged With: airport, BVN Donovan Hill, Cafe, New Zealand

schmidt hammer lassen architects reveal design of Christchurch New Central Library

April 29, 2015

Christchurch New Central Library by schmidt hammer lassen architects

After the devastating earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 that hit New Zealand, the city of Christchurch has launched a Recovery Plan in aid of redeveloping of city’s centre, which was severely damaged. At the core of the program is the New Central Library (NCL) designed by schmidt hammer lassen architects.  The previous Central Library on… [Read More]

Filed Under: Architecture, Cultural Architecture, News Tagged With: library, New Zealand, schmidt hammer lassen, sustainable architecture

David Trubridge to reveal new designs & installation at Milan

April 6, 2015

At Eye Level Installation by David Trubridge

David Trubridge returns to Milan design fair for the 13th time, bringing new lighting designs and a thought provoking installation: At Eye Level. Besides the new 2015 launches, the New Zealand designers will also present his Snowflake and Nikau pendant lights, recent winners of the 2015 Red Dot Awards. At Eye Level Installation ‘At Eye… [Read More]

Filed Under: Industrial Design, Lighting, News Tagged With: David Trubridge, Euroluce, Milan Design Week, New Zealand, pendant, Salone del Mobile, sustainable design

Dune House by Fearon Hay Architects

April 1, 2015

Dune House by Fearon Hay Architects

Fearon Hay Architects have designed a vacation home that integrates into the landscape. The 2014 World Architecture Festival (Villa Category) winner is located on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island, an hour drive north of Auckland. The spectacular site sits within a natural dune zone adjacent a long white sand beach, which only… [Read More]

Filed Under: Architecture, Houses Tagged With: Fearon Hay, house, New Zealand, World Architecture Festival

David Trubridge Releases new Belle and Beau Pendant Lights

December 4, 2014

Belle by David Trubridge - detail

David Trubridge Studio has released two brand new lighting products ‘Belle’ and ‘Beau’ after their introduction at the Westedge Design Fair in Los Angeles on October 16. The two new pendants are now available in two different sizes and three finishes: Natural, Caramel and Black Stained Bamboo. The new designs were developed in collaboration with… [Read More]

Filed Under: Industrial Design, Lighting Tagged With: David Trubridge, New Zealand, pendant, sustainable design

David Trubridge launches new designs at Wanted Design NYC

May 10, 2014

Kitset Lighting by David Trubridge

World renowned, and New Zealand based designer David Trubridge will be launching new designs at the New York Wanted Design (May 16 – 19, 2014). Among the new products, he will also re-launch three designs from his collection that are now sent as kitsets. The kitset method, named Seed System by the company, has various… [Read More]

Filed Under: Industrial Design, News Tagged With: David Trubridge, jewellery, New Zealand, pendant, seating, sustainable design, Tables

schmidt hammer lassen announced as the Winner of Christchurch New Central Library Commission

March 21, 2014

Danish schmidt hammer lassen architects and New Zealand based Architectus have been announced as the winners of Christchurch New Central Library in New Zealand. The new 12,000 m² library, will be one of the anchor projects in the Recovery Plan for the city of Christchurch after the damaging earthquakes in 2010 and 2011. From the… [Read More]

Filed Under: Architecture, Cultural Architecture, News Tagged With: competition, library, New Zealand, schmidt hammer lassen

Koura Pendant Light by David Trubridge

February 20, 2014

As all of David Trubridge‘s designs, the Koura Pendant Light draws its inspiration from nature. Koura makes reference to the Maori name for small fresh water shrimps, while the delicate structure is reminiscent of the wooden traps used to catch them. Unlike most lighting systems on the market, Koura is produced as a kitset, rather than a… [Read More]

Filed Under: Industrial Design, Lighting Tagged With: David Trubridge, New Zealand, pendant, sustainable design

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