EIN VERED HOUSE 1
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-joel
6.30.2009
6.29.2009
Kangaroo Valley
The brief was to build a simple weekend retreat that would respond to the local climate, the immediate site and the surrounding landscape. The site is 65 hectares, located in Kangaroo Valley, and is surrounded by steep sandstone escarpments to the south and views down the valley to the North. There were no existing services on the site.
The decision to make the house entirely self-sufficient, was made early in the project as a means of controlling the budget. This then drove the design process, toward a well considered environmental response in terms of form, structure and materials and led to a new exploration of sustainable systems and technologies for our practice.
The extruded rectangular form of the house, stretches along the contours of the site, and enables every room to have a view. The circulation spine is aligned with two wooded “fingers”, enclosing the site to the East and West. Windows at each end of the corridor frame particular views of selected trees. Internal finishes have been deliberately selected for durability and to give the spaces a pared back, almost industrial quality, that compliments the exposed steel structure of the building.
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6.25.2009
Private Residence :: Rathfarnham
The design and aesthetic of this private residence is a reflection of both it's semi-industrial context and the particular geometry of the site. The two-storey element of the building was partially sunk below ground level, with the resulting change in level being utilised in section to create complex relationships between the living volumes and external spaces
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Lap shelving
Lap Shelving is a modular storage system that combines a low production cost with a real quality of appearance and use. Laser cut, folded and powder coated metal shelves and storage units integrate themselves within an oak structure. The system enables to create consoles and bookshelves and to join several units without doubling the structure.
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6.24.2009
Modular seating
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 modularity 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 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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6.23.2009
Klee House
This project extends an authentic 1950’s split-level, architect designed house by creating an addition that complements rather competes – that echoes rather than mimics – the existing design. It is conceived as a metal clad, folded butterfly roof that floats above an iroko-clad ‘box’ containing a large living space, with wonderful views across a small valley and this in turn, sits above a masonry base containing a double bedroom and en-suite bathroom. A specially commissioned rug by our collaborator, Helen Yardley completes the composition.
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Duckett House
Set within a conservation area, this private house aims to achieve a contemporary outlook that sits well within its sensitive context. The concept is based on the idea of creating an architecture that respects the idea of vernacular buildings by avoiding a single form in favour of an assemblage of smaller elements, akin to the typology of farm buildings. The house therefore divides into three functions; guest/study; living; and sleeping. These are used to create three interlocking forms that are clad in cedar above a white wall. A central chimney anchors the composition and rises above a black zinc roof that echoes traditional slate.
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6.22.2009
6.18.2009
6.17.2009
House in Chihuahua
The House in Chihuahua is part of a golf club community in the desert like northern region of Mexico. The dwelling was designed to accommodate the special climatic circumstances of the area, since the differences between day time and night time temperatures can vary by as much as twenty degrees. To balance these extreme temperature differences, we partially buried the house into the mountain slope to take advantage of the soil’s thermal mass.
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6.16.2009
6.15.2009
ijburg house
This freestanding villa on the new island of IJburg provides for a family
to live both independently or together. A lowered children's level with
kitchenette and bathroom can be accessed from the street, while the
raised groundfloor provides the communal living zones that proceed to
the canal side garden. The upper level contains the parents' studio
space, bedroom and bathroom. The internal levels are demarcated in the
facade with white bands and horizontally laid western red cedar boards
further striate the volume.
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6.11.2009
6.10.2009
Coffou
The cottage was designed with a simple structure, a horizontal wood rain screen of cedar to privatize the entry sequence on the North, and a wall of operable glass on the South. The open plan of the kitchen, dining, living area and porch as one room intensifies the views to meadow and woods to the South and maximizes the solar gain in the winter. Radiant heat in the ground concrete floors is enhanced by passive solar gain, and runs throughout the three-bedroom cottage. The arrangement of the rooms and glass are to maximize views of the outdoor environment, while providing the most energy efficient operation. A fireplace is positioned in the front hallway that divides the bedrooms from the living area, and a custom sofa bench built in to the wall across from it creates a traditional fireplace inglenook.
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6.09.2009
6.08.2009
seattle modern
seattle is seriously working on getting a contemporary design scene going
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DWR Coral Gables.... All about Eames night
We were invited to join the DWR Coral Gables Studio to reflect on how the Eames’ multi-faceted vision impacts our daily lives. It was a very good event, where we got to interact with very cool people and talk (a lot) about design and one of my favorite designer: Charles + Ray Eames.
Also, got the chance to meet rebecca at the studio and also Will Pardo, Studio Proprietor.
We may be collaborating together in future shows sponsored by DWR with exclusive posters and graphics, so if you are local, I invite you to contact the Coral Gables studio and get subscribed to the email notifications they send.
I provided with some posters as giveaway and gift. They really loved them!
Thanks again to Will for a great show!
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-joel
furniture innovation design from Thailand
Thanks Maliga for the info. Email here: jintavisa@yahoo.com
-joel
6.06.2009
Miller time!
First time ever! 15% discount on the entire Herman Miller stock. Plus free shipping...
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6.04.2009
bayview
The house has been designed to take advantage of the natural contours of the site and to minimise excavation. The living areas are centered on a large timber deck, which is
almost a full storey above the ground and is evocative of being on a ships bow. A large picture window at the end of the living room, draws the eye to the end of the space, framing the view. On the western elevation a series of angled bay windows affords views from the bedrooms and bathrooms and forms a 3 dimensional and rhythmic facade.
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Web Chair
A chair that appears and disappears like a spider web
The weightlessness (approx. 2.1kgs) allows a woman to hold the chair with just one hand
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6.03.2009
New criss cross lamps from modernica
Modernica, the official worldwide distributor and manufacturer of the George Nelson Bubble Lamp Collection, has reissued versions of George Nelson's iconic Criss Cross Bubble Lamp that have been out of production for decades. The reissues come in a Cigar, Pear or Ball pendant lamp choice.
George Nelson developed the Bubble Lamp in 1947 after purchasing a high-end Swedish spherical hanging lamp for his new office. Nelson was inspired to design a lighting fixture with the same look and superior lighting, but more cost effective. Howard Miller produced the Bubble Lamps from 1952 until they discontinued production in 1979.
In the 1990's, Modernica reissued the Bubble Lamp line utilizing Nelson’s exact specifications and the original Howard Miller factory tooling. Modernica also “named” each individual Bubble Lamp design: Saucer, Ball, Cigar, Apple, Pear, Criss Cross, Lantern and Propeller. The original lamps were not given names by Nelson instead they were assigned catalog numbers.
Originally, customers could write “CC” on their lamp orders and get almost any lamp made as a Criss Cross. This wasn't done very much, so as a result the old Criss Cross lamps are quite rare. The diffused lighting and elegant design of the Criss Cross Bubble Lamp can now once again enhance any home, business or industrial environment.
Modernica proudly carries on the tradition of the George Nelson’s Bubble Lamps, some of the most enduring, iconic designs of the modernist era. The George Nelson Bubble Lamps are even featured in the permanent collection at Modern Museum of Art in New York City.
The reissued Bubble Lamps are available in Ball, Cigar and Pear shapes at the Los Angeles showroom, through select retail stores and on the company’s website www.modernica.net. The lamps retail for $359-405.
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6.02.2009
Eric Boyer's vessels
After creating classical figures in steel wire mesh for the last 20 years,
these new brightly colored vessels represent Eric's most significant
departure to date. Originally conceived as a way to make cylinders to shape
into figures, they have evolved as if on their own into organic forms that
retain all the optical magic of the wire mesh.
The bright colors stand out against the darkest backgrounds, while still
allowing the play of light through the mesh, creating shadows within shadows
and swirling moiré patterns. These vessels can be hung from a ceiling, a
tree, or placed free standing in the garden.
All pieces are powder coated for strength and durability, while remaining
lightweight for hanging and shipping.
All pieces are available in any color and a wide array of sizes and shapes.
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up
‘Up‘ is the name of the first joint project by Italian EWO and the Norwegian design team Norway Says. ‘Up‘ translates into lighting and furnishing objects for an urban environment.
„The starting point for the development of the Up-series was the simple, rounded bollard. Different functions were added by making incisions and the main shape was converted into a broad and versatile range of products - all of them seemingly floating in the air on a cushion of light.“
Up as a product line includes both lighting and furnishing elements for our urban environments. Starting with a bollard and a bicycle stand through to a bench. The formal design concept as well as the LED lighting is carried throughout the product range and enables you to plan and create a more aesthetically coherent cityscape.
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6.01.2009
Monza chair
After the projects Miura and Myto the MONZA chair embodies the further development and deepening of the collaboration between KONSTANTIN GRCIC and PLANK. The project connects the materials wood and plastic injection moulding and hence, the artisan roots of PLANK with the characteristics of modern industrial design. The MONZA armchair is conceived as a simple wood-construction which formally refers to a typology of chairs originating in Scandinavia. The chair's main character is defined by a back-/armrest in plastic moulding, which on the one hand serves the chair's structure and on the other provides comfort and colour.
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Dubbot Modular
The Dubbot Modular lighting system is created using one replicated module to accomplish several different situational lighting applications. The parts are to be assembled by the purchaser and allow endless lighting possibilities. They can also be taken apart and reassembled when one configuration grows tired.
Each Dubbot module as well as its fasteners will be made from post-consumer polypropylene. Also, the entire piece is designed for disassembly making recycling at the end of the products life very simple. The parts nest together allowing the entire piece to be packed down to a fraction of it's size for ease of transport. Plastic does not equal unsustainable.
Awarded "Best in Show" and "Best Green Design" at the Modern + Design + Function competition at Design Within Reach, Chicago. April 2009.
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