An atelier for the artist Reinhard Haverkamp. The atelier consists of one large room as a working space and a small lifted loft as an office space. The atelier windows are placed so that the space receives a variety of light and shadows throughout the day. The atelier will be constructed in larch with a red stained folding band around the edges.
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They have just come out with a new produce bag sets and designer print bags. The produce bag sets are great for rounding up all those fruits and veggies as well as staying organized while traveling or at home.
They've also been working with some great artists to come up with our newest set of designer print 24-7 bags.
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Ribbon is a wall-mounted coat rack. Inspired by a ribbon blowing in the wind, it attempts to bridge the gap between function and art - it is a practical, everyday storage solution when in use, and sculptural wall art when free from coats. That is why it is designed for the family and can hold 5 coats, plus scares, umbrellas, etc.
Handcrafted in India, and made from powder-coated mild steel, Ribbon is available in 5 colours and comes with matching screws for a seamless finish.
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Employees of Facebook recently moved to a new headquarters designed by San Francisco firm Studio O+A, that facilitates interaction and connection, reflecting the company’s mission as a social networking website provider. Formerly a laboratory facility for high-tech manufacturer Agilent Technologies, the 150,000-square-foot structure at Palo Alto’s Stanford Research Park brings together more than 700 employees originally scattered throughout 10 locations in and around downtown Palo Alto.
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The Lockheed Chair takes its inspiration in one of the 21st century design
icon : the Ray & Charles Eames DSW.
With an aggressive design and a strong identity, it seduces thanks to its
overall harmony that emerges, despite the existent contrast between inner
curvy shape and the outside geometry.
Designer: Benjamin RIOT & Valentin SOLLIER (France)
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Konstantin Grcic opens the Extrusions collection which he has designed for Bd Barcelona design with this table, baptised as Table B. Its name is as simple and technical as the design itself. Grcic has been inspired by classic Bd pieces, such as the Hypóstila shelf unit (in production since 1979), in developing a tabletop of extruded aluminium with a minimal profile and for lengths of up to 360 cm. It is offered in various finishes and with three models of legs. Suitable for indoor and outdoor areas. Its apparent simplicity hides a complex technical development in which senior engineers have been involved. In counterpoint, the production also includes several manual processes. The result is a highly crafted piece with all the character of the German designer.
Konstantin Grcic
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So, I got my Nelson Criss Cross Bubble lamp for our dinning area and it's replacing our aging Norm 69 that used to be there.
There's so much craftmanship on this lamp. The material, which looks like a stretched fabric with a plastic coating gives a wonderful glow that let's you see the armature of wires underneath.
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dr yes - a new outdoor chair by phillipe starck and eugenie quillet for kartell. the body has square lines, curving slightly downwards to provide a roomy, comfortable seat. the chair has an opaque finishe inside with a soft touch while the back and legs are glossy. soft to touch and easy to clean this chair can be used outdoor as well as indoors. made of modified batch-dyed polypropylene
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ANYTHING is a collaboration between the UK designer Michael Sodeau and the Japanese company Suikosha. together they have produced their first collection of products. Two years in development, and the first phase of an ongoing project which shows the collaborators' vision of practical and functional stationary design. further additions are planned for the stationary collection after which they plan to specialize in . . . ANYTHING
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I'm just done creating my wireless speaker system. I wanted to being able to stream my digital music anywhere in the home... in the bedroom, the backyard... even the bathroom!
This system is really portable and you are able to stream music wherever you have a AC outlet.
This is how it works.
Assuming you already have all your music in digital format and you are using iTunes, of course, the rest will be pretty easy.
First of all, you need to buy the Airport Express with AirTunes. This is the "heart" of the system. AirPort Express Base Station, now with 802.11n wireless. you can create a wireless network at home or add it to your existing one. Enjoy your iTunes music library in virtually any room of your house. Play the music from your computer's iTunes library through a set of speakers or stereo in just about any room in your home — wirelessly. The Airport Extreme with Airtunes has a audio aux output. This is the only port you are going to use.
Part 2 is actually selecting up the speakers. Any computer powered speakers will do it. I'm using JBL "Spot" speakers with a subwoofer and 2 side speakers because the sound is awesome. you can see my prior use of the speakers here (for Apartment Therapy's contest) and I bought a second set just for this project.
Where to hide all the components and make it look neat and go with our current decor? We used Kartell Componibili in bright red.
Having the sliding doors (that later will be replaced with black mesh for the speakers) make sense for closing them when not in use and the size was perfect for my JBL speakers.
Since I didn't want to place the speaker on the floor, we found a vintage Bose 901 stand on craigslist for $20. It looks perfect and gives the Componibili a more upscale appeal.
Performance is great. To control everything, in iTunes, you set your speakers as the Airtunes one, then, using the free apple Remote application on your iphone... you can control volume, playlist, forward, etc, etc.... and it even shows the album art on your iphone.
The system proved itself as a total success this past 4th of July BBQ party. We moved the speaker outside for the grilling time and then to the kitchen for prep/cooking and later for the dinning room. I've been rocking internet radio on our bedroom and even the bathroom while taking long, long showers. If you have itunes, this is a must.
-joel
My good friend Jaime at Design Milk and now a writer for ShelterPop send me this link earlier today.
She is featuring my now famous wall of Nelson clocks. It's a very interesting read. Even to me!
Thanks Jaime!
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This innovative wall hanger is great as an accessory in your home as well as a decoration.
The drops decorate the wall not only as a interesting and innovative idea of hangers but also as a peace of art with its aesthetic forms.
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My Crew is created from a quadratic cut in
four pieces. The pieces have identical shape but different heights.
Whether using two or ten pieces, they can be arranged in a number of different constellations, from expressive volume to compact stack. Thereby My Crew can handle any room and any event. click here for more
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The Classic light bulb stands very close to all of us and with it's naked design in strong colours, it brightens up your modern home.
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Anyone can own an Egg chair in brown leather, a Swan chair in beige wool, a Skater chair in black aniline. It takes a true individual to customize an iconic piece and make it his own.
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TWICE AS BIG!!!!!!!
A sale of "Citizen Kane" proportions! Historical, fun...mind-blowing!!!! As big as a football field!
The annual Modernica huge warehouse sale is on July 18th, next weekend!!!!!
This year is the biggest sale ever. They've taken over one of the warehouses next to the American Apparel headquarters in downtown Los Angeles, the former Southern Pacific freight terminal.
They're basically offering a football field sized warehouse of modern treasures to fulfill your design dreams. Purchase Modernica’s Case Study units, daybeds with unique upholstery, fiberglass rockers and bubble lamps at the lowest prices of the year. Other featured guests will include clothing designers, antique dealers, djs, the Green Truck, Don Chow Taco Truck, Scratch Lounge and more.
Where: 7th & Alameda
When: Saturday, July 18
From: 10am – 4pm**NOTE: Sale will also be available online (7am-7pm PST - select items only)!!
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-joel
Today, Core77 proudly introduces a limited edition bicycle—named the "Dutch Master"—celebrating New York bike culture and a heritage of local manufacturing.
The Dutch Master is based on the beloved Worksman cruiser frame—a workhorse foundation used throughout the New York delivery community, and manufactured in Queens, New York for over 110 years. Core77 customized the frame, fitting it out with a carefully curated set of components, each with its own story.
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The Sapphire Gallery is a residential addition designed to display a private collection of contemporary art while also providing for a home office with views to the surrounding hills.
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Sand & Birch is designing a new collection of refrigerated wine cellar for the italian company Ellemme. Above the Winebag.
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This is the new poster that I've made. Summer inspiration, popsicle colors to quench your thirst for modern icons!
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