Illuminated furniture can really add excitement to a space and make a dramatic statement. Here are some examples that do just that…
The Snake Light spotted at Slide Design.
The Rococo Chaise created by Gianni Arnaudo. Spotted at Slide Design.
This is the Cumulus building at the Danfoss Universe science and technology park in Nordburg, Denmark.
Designed by J. Mayer H. Architects
In Qinhuangdao, China the Tanghe River Park features a new installation of a red steel bench that runs for half a kilometre through the park.
The Red Ribbon project has won an honor award from the American Society of Landscape Architects, and was also selected by readers of Conde Nast Traveller magazine as one of the seven new wonders of the architecture world.
When: 26th & 27th of April, 2008
Where: 1422 N.Kingsbury Street, Chicago
Time: Saturday (10am-7pm) and Sunday (noon-5pm)
Further information is available at their website.
If there is anyone out there that is thinking of going, we would love to see some photos!
….or maybe it’s aluminum? Whatever….it’s awesome!
Spotted by Tony Worrall in Preston, Lancashire, England.
It’s amazing that something such as stairs which exist to simply accomplish the function of going up or down floors can manage to be so stunning and dramatic.
Summer is coming soon and it’s time to upgrade that crusty old barbeque that’s been around for years! Here are seven great grills that will get you cooking in style this summer.
The Sculpture Gourmet Stainless Steel Grill. Created by Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet.
The Notebook Portable Grill, spotted at Outliving.
The Wood-u BBQ designed by Andrea Crosetta. Spotted at Antrax.
A public art sculpture outside the new 7 World Trade Center in New York.
Created by Jeff Koons
Via wallyg on Flickr
You’ve gotta keep your coats somewhere and you might as well do it in style…here are some coat racks we found to get you started.
The Tree Coat Stand by Michael Young & Katrin Petursdottir. Available from Swedese.
The Appiglio Clothes Stand designed by M.Marconato & T.Zappa. Spotted at Porada.
SO, a sculpture-like coat rack by Jackie Choi.
This recently built house in Penzance, Cornwall, England looks like a 21st century version of the Streamline Moderne style.
Designed by Arco Studios
*click for larger version*
The Twisty Stool from VivaTerra.
The Coco Twig Spot Tables from LaCor Furniture.
The Helix Stool from VivaTerra.
The Roots Dining Table Base from LaCor Furniture.
**Update - This has been confirmed as a hoax by the architects**
In celebration of the 120th birthday of the Eiffel Tower, the top floor is being extended by bolting a new temporary structure onto it that will allow the top floor to accomodate a larger number of visitors.
The extension is designed by SERERO Architects
