'metal shutter houses' shigeru ban architects

"two predominant facades are formed from a series of large square openings, each one representing an individual home. the voids are treated with motorized shutters which visually respond to the ubiquitous presence of retractable gates within the urban context. as dwellers open and close their personal portals, the arrangement of cubes frequently shifts and alters the outward appearance."

designboom.com

Modern Bedroom Designs

Modern bedroom designs

dream saver

"arne quinze was looking to use the emotive capacity of swarovski crystal to absorb and then help release the energy and dreams of people with his dream saver"

swarovskicrystalpalace.com

Type of appearance - Summer. Shades of blue.

Desigrans Interior Elements: Under The Sea

Desigrans Interior Elements: Drowsy Dewy Dreams

Desigrans Interior Elements: Sleepy Blue

Desigrans Interior Elements: Sky ~ Lavender ~ Mint

Desigrans Interior Elements: Natural Beauty

Desigrans Interior Elements: a breath of fresh air strokes my hair

Desigrans Interior Elements: MEMORIES ~ They are what make Me

metropol parasol by j. mayer h. architects. spain

"the form of this building was inspired by the vaults of seville's expansive cathedral – i wanted to create a cathedral without walls that would be democratic – and also by the handsome trees already in the square."

huhmagazine.co.uk

squareone renovates the shade club

"squareone’s latest renovation...was once home to some of the most successful and downright sexy clubs of the 90s...after 5 years of vacancy, the shade club has opened its doors to reveal a sultry modern design that reflects the scandalous history of the venue."


yankodesign.com

stuart weitzman fall 2011 ad campaign

fashionising.com

haute macabre

"high gloss"
photo © txema yeste

hautemacabre.com

Mission Style Decorating Ideas

Mission style decorating appeals to those who enjoy natural elements, a strong, clean, linear look and informal style of decor. A love of wood furnishings is also high on the list for this look, which is often call Arts and Crafts decor.

The two styles are very similar and share historical roots. A desire for a simpler and less ornate philosophy of decorating (enough of the Victorian curves, ruffles, swags and over-the-top finishes!) was the foundation and inspiration for mission style decor.


First, a little bit of history. The Arts and Crafts movement emerged from England in the late 19th century. Workers with trades such as carpenters, glass workers and carvers found that their skills were no longer required as the Industrial Revolution took hold. So they began to use their abilities to craft furniture that was well designed and hand produced.

Today, the art of creating mission style furniture remains a highly regarded skill, and many of the original methods are still employed, including the use of quarter-sawn white oak that is cut, sanded, fitted, and joined by hand.

By the early 20th century this style found its way to North America and earned the name of Mission style decor. While there are nuances that distinguish Mission style from Arts and Crafts, mostly in the use of the finishing touches and accents, both rely on heavy use of wood furniture as the foundation of the style as well as simple, clean lines in the design.

Read more about how you can create an authentic Mission Style decor in your home.

Til next time,
Candi

new york by gehry

"at 265 meters (870 feet) high it joins the iconic manhattan skyline as the 8th highest tower in new york and the highest residential tower in the americas. the building’s exterior is covered with twirly stainless steel sheets looking like a fabric, that reflect a glare of changing light giving the “8 spruce st.” tower different appearances throughout the day."

urbanpeek.com

savage beauty at the met

savage beauty by alexander mcqueen
exhibition at the metropolitan museum of art until aug. 7

(dress, autumn/winter 2010–11)
photograph © sølve sundsbø / art + commerce

blog.metmuseum.org

Akio Hirata's exhibition of hats by nendo.

dezeen.com

her morning elegance. oren lavie.

'Her Morning Elegance has become a pop-art phenomena and the most successful stop motion video ever. It earned a nomination in the 52nd Grammy Awards and has been screened at film festivals around the world. The video was created from 2096 still photographs that were shot and sequenced to create the sense of movement.'

hmegallery.com

Orange Sofa Furniture In The Living Room

Modern Orange Sofa Furnitre

Best sofa furniture design ideas for the modern living room decorate.Please enjoy all collection interior design ideas on this site. . .

home wine cellar.

'A watertight, pre-cast cylindrical system that’s sunk into the ground, it can be located anywhere from kitchen to conservatory, workshop to study. It can be installed into an existing ground floor room, or incorporated into the build of an extension or new property.'

chictip.com

Log Home Decorating Ideas

Log Homes...a dream for many and a reality for some. Why? Well, unless you are going to cut down your own trees, harvest them, dry them, do the prep work and THEN think about the design,build and log home decorating process, you have to hire someone else to handle all of these things. And it is not for folks who are looking to build the most cost effective home available.

Log homes, particularly the beautiful, custom homes you see in magazines (and on this page)filled with log home decorating ideas, are more expensive than conventional homes.

There are ways to build a log home that are more cost effective, such as pre-built kits for smaller log homes. So, don't be discouraged, just be realistic. Enough of that - let's talk about the fun part - Log Home Decorating!

You can decorate a log home or you can decorate a home interior with log decor furniture and accessories, so there is more than one way to accomplish the lodge style look. 

As with other styles of decor, log home decorating is a style with different avenues. There is rustic decor, lodge style decor, country style, even a contemporary log home style, to name a few.

Read more about living in and decorating log homes

fairwood. buddies cafe. hong kong.

"Fast food restaurant design was no challenge for Hong Kong-based designer Danny Chan, the former chief interior designer of Steve Leung Designers Ltd., and John Chan Design Ltd. Danny Chan has contributed to the trendy and fashionable re-branding of Maxim's Fast Food and designed many outlets in the Fairwood franchise."

yatzer.com

marc jacobs. tokyo.

'When Marc Jacobs Intl. built a new flagship for its Marc Jacobs Collection in Tokyo’s high-end Aoyama shopping district, the goal was a soaring space to give the fashion line a distinctive presence in the neighborhood of luxury stores.'

weheart.co.uk

"le bel été" for vanessa bruno

alexander mxqueen. met museum installation.

“You’ve got to know the rules to break them. That’s what I’m here for, to demolish the rules but to keep the tradition.” —Alexander McQueen

blog.metmuseum.org

Garden Fountains

Garden Fountains are a great way to personalize your patio area. Not only are they interesting conversation starters, the calming effect of the sound of flowing water can transform your ‘ordinary’ patio into a haven of relaxation!

As with many other types of outdoor decor, these fountains are available in a wide variety of materials, shapes, sizes and prices ranges.

When planning for your fountain, think about the space available for the piece. If your patio area is quite small, a wall fountain can be a great choice. It won’t take up any of your precious floor space and will provide the same qualities of a traditional garden water fountain.

For birdwatching enthusiasts, consider a combination birdbath and water fountain. Again, sizes and price ranges are available for just about any budget.

If your preference is to keep the family pets at bay, consider a type of fencing around your garden fountain to protect the area. Or, go ahead and let them quench their thirst!

 Read more about Garden Fountains

frozen bubbles in lake by emmanuel coupe. canada

"photographer emmanuel coupe is a participant in the 2011 national geographic traveler photo contest for this photo of frozen lake in Canada. spotting frozen bubbles on the lake is rare and never appear in the same place twice."

jeyfiles.blogspot.com

What About WAI Exhibition?

What About It? Solo exhibition in 798 Art Zone, Beijing

CU Space will hold from the 3^rd to the 17^th of September “What About It?” a solo exhibition of WAI Architecture Think Tank.

The exhibition will show for the first time a forensic conglomeration of the visual provocations, graphic narratives, research and architectural projects, produced by WAI since 2008.

Located in 798 Art Zone, the main art district in Beijing, CU Space has become one of the most active frontlines of contemporary art, architecture and design in the Chinese Capital.

CU Space

798 Art Zone . 798艺术区

BEIJING . 北京市

Opening Reception. 开幕酒会: Sept 3 . 6:00 pm

Exhibition . 展会: Sept . 3-17 . 2011

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00am-6:30pm

706 Beisanjie, 798 ART Zone, Jiuxianqiao Rd.Nr.2 100015 Beijing, China

北京市朝阳区酒仙桥路2号798艺术区，706北三街

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