Douglas Coupland, the author of Generation X renovated a midcentury house in Vancouver, British Columbia, that could technically be called a second home, though it doesn’t really provide much of a scenery change: it sits directly behind his primary residence.
Douglas Coupland House, Vancouver, Canada, via: New York Times
Here is a lovely bedroom design idea brought to you by DwellStudio, a company currently manufacturing their products in Portugal, Europe and whose aim is “to marry the contemporary with the traditional and luxurious quality with innovative design”. Even though the company only manufactures the bedding set, we considered that the first picture is a nice display of a modern bedroom idea. This particular bedding set is called “Collage Charcoal Shams” and it features abstract imprints. Geometrical shapes are present in a random form creating a very wicked overall effect. The cost of the set is $90 and it can be ordered online here.
This is a post from the Freshome Magazine, who bring you the latest news in Interior Design, Decorating, Furniture and Architecture.
Modern Bedding Collection from DwellStudio
Tamawais a radical style exercise that uses bakelite spheres as a mono material. It is a design story that takes up there where the seminal ‘Hang it all’ byCharles & Ray Eameslifted off in the 50s: coloured balls (the official snooker colour line-up) varying from 112mm to 16 cm in diameter. This is the framed vocabulary that designerHubert Verstraetenhas used to create a range of objects in unlimited conception.
Tamawa Lamp, by Hubert Verstraeten, at Tamawa
British designer Miranda Watkins has designed a series of vessels made of pewter with a highly reflective finish. Made in collaboration with the manufacturer A.R Wentworth of Sheffield, the collection comprises bold contemporary designs in a high shine finish with clean lines and gentle, swooping curves. The sheer simplicity of these designs achieves a modern, yet classic feel, while effortlessly conveying the beauty of pewter.
Gleam Pewter Collection (from top to bottom):’Groove’ bowl,’Rib’ and ‘Double Groove’ vases,’Flare’ vase,’Spin’ and ‘Wide Flare’ vases,’Groove’ vasesby, Miranda Watkins in collaboration with A.R Wentworth
Paraty Houses two reinforced concrete boxes, sit atop each other, connected on the mountainside of one of the islands of the colonial city of Paraty and Angra dos Reis (between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro), like two modern prisms between the large colossal stones of the Brazilian coast. The building projects outward from the mountain, almost onto the beach, in an 8m cantilever. The house finds balance in the topography of the land, creating an extensive open doorway and living space in the practically untouched nature. Paraty House features a furniture collection showcasing 20th century design, including works by many well-known artists.
The residents arrive by boat. After stepping out onto the sand a metallic bridge positioned over a crystal-lined reflecting pool leads to a set of stairs connecting to the lower volume. This volume contains the living room, kitchen and service area. The continual internal area has a 27m span and huge glass windows to take advantage of the view of the sea.
Paraty House, by Designer, for Marcio Kogan Architects
via: Contemporist
Paul and Joe’s Autumn/Winter 2009-10 collection is masculine, but not rugged. It’s got an unusual brainy vibe, something slightly more Ivy and refined, and guys who rock tortoiseshell shades or spectacles will look like they were born to wear these plaid shirts, hoodies, suiting separates, and colorful cardigans. Whether you’re actually holed up in the library or jetting around on a moped, you’re going to look fit for the part this fall. [via paul and joe]
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Scalo is built to open, to rotate and to become a new form, revealing its hidden identity that gives it its name: a small colourful library step ladder (scala) that doubles as a small bookcase. Like a magic key that opens up new uses, the stainless steel lock, once re-inserted in the back of the object, will set it in the open configuration and allow it to be moved around.
Made of bent plywood that doesnt reveal any hinges or other mechanical component when it is closed. Scalo is made of bent plywood in natural ash colour with laminated lead-gray interior or in moka ash colour with laminated red interior.
Scalo,by Beoc, for Cerruti Baleri
The Australian designer Charles Wilson presented his Cassandra boxes and the Cassandra Credenza atthis year’sWorkshoppedexhibition, one of the highlights of theSydney Design Festival.
Cassandra Collection, by Charles Wilson
This project is a full-scale conversion and façade modification of Hotel V from a 30+ years old office block located in Wanchai, Hong Kong. It was designed with an idea of roughness as a metaphor.
Hotel V,Hong Kong, by studio OFF
via: + mood
