The Wolfe Den by MJ Neal Architects
MJ Neal Architects have designed the ‘Wolfe Den’ house in Austin, Texas.
Full description after the photos….
Patrick Cox Shop Interior by Chikara Ohno
Japanese architect Chikara Ohno of the design firm Sinato, has designed the interior for a
Patrick Cox shop in Tokyo, Japan.
The OVO Rocker by Joe Manus
Atlanta, Georgia based designer Joe Manus has created the OVO Rocker.
Joe says:
This rocker is precision made in my shop in Atlanta. It is a two tone Ebony and Birch assembly. Very comfortable and with its modern curves, it will blend into a sophisticated decor. This makes a nice everyday chair for reading or conversation as well as nice accent to a nursery. This can even be your modern twist on the porch rocker as it is finished with 5 coats of lacquer it will survive well in a covered outdoor environment.
The Garren Residence by PIQUE
The architects at PIQUE have designed the Garren Residence in Bend, Oregon.
From the architects:
The Garren Residence rests on a high desert prairie site and is a very low-slung building, with strong horizontal elements to visually tie the building to the landscape.
Three parallel axis walls orient the house toward prominent views and define outdoor rooms expanding the small footprint into the landscape. The structure features a central void that further integrates the exterior and interior. This void delivers natural light to the basement rooms as well as provides a private exterior gathering space in the center of the house.
Portland Road Residences by Alex Michaelis
Architect Alex Michaelis of Michaelis Boyd Associates, has designed three minimalist houses in London’s Notting Hill neighbourhood.
The homes are currently listed for sale – here.
Below is a collection of photos of one of the homes….
Sofa-Dress by MAEZM Studio
Korean design studio MAEZM have created the Sofa-Dress.
From the designers:
‘sofa-dress’ is a job of space design and a suggestion of furniture design. The act of putting on the clothes of the “sofa” on the existing chair in itself makes the previous object become a little more cushiony furniture and it also can achieve an intention as a unified space with the same cuticles. The ‘sofa-dress’ projects the past objects through the rays of space, which makes a new present without removing the past completely. The black and transparent cuticles reveal the past objects in secret. Its material is the special blowing-type urethane foam and plays a role in screening the rays and simultaneously getting rid of a feeling of weight. Simply beyond the cuticles covering the chair, ‘sofa-dress’ holds an intention of a new-styled design experiment with its own form and mass.
Visit the MAEZM website – here.
Ducking Lounge Chair by Jung Myung Taek
Korean designer Jung Myung Taek has created the Ducking Lounge Chair.
The chair will be exhibited at the Tent London show in September, 2009.
The Scuba Lounge by Brodie Neill
Designer Brodie Neill has created the Scuba lounge for the manufacturer Domodinamica.
With sweeping lines that take inspiration from the aerodynamics of high performance sports cars, Scuba displays a still sense of movement as its contours flow between seat and structure.
The name Scuba refers to the underwater adventure where many graceful species can be witnessed drifting the seas with ease and elegance. The elevated seat spanning over 2 metres is fringed with the sweeping sides reaching down to the floor like the wings of a manta ray.
Scuba’s self supporting strength is achieved through the ever-undulating curve, bending and coving to provide structure within a 3-dimensional curvilinear surface. The raised backrest maintains overall rigidity with its concaved cross-section that slowly opens as the swooping lines skim to the floor.
Available in gloss finished lacquer with optional leather cover.
Z-House by Hohyun Park + Hyunjoo Kim
Korean architects Hohyun Park and Hyunjoo Kim have designed the Z-House.
Full description after the photos….
Ubuntu Restaurant by APPARATUS Architecture
APPARATUS Architecture have designed the Ubuntu Restaurant, which occupies a historic 19th century stone building in downtown Napa, California.
The main dining room, bar, and open kitchen occupy the large volume bounded by the original exposed stone walls and timber roof trusses. A second floor mezzanine sits over the enclosed space of the prep kitchen and storage areas.
Materials were chosen for their inherent richness of color and texture, with an eye towards using recycled materials wherever possible. The flooring is a dark mix of salvaged hard woods, the tabletops are reclaimed fir from the Eastman House on the Sacramento River, and the large community table was built with solid slabs of two windfall trees from Occidental, California.
Large custom pendant lights float within the volume of the dining room, while a row of smaller glass fixtures focuses the scale and axis of the central community table.
Shavings Stool by Yoav Avinoam
Israeli designer Yoav Avinoam has created the Shavings Stool.
The stools use sawdust waste from the wood industry, which is combined with resin and pressed into a mold that already contains all the objects parts. The sawdust crumbles toward the edges, creating a new aesthetic for a material once destined to become waste.
Rahimoana Villa by Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects
Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects designed the Rahimoana Villa, which is part of the
Eagle’s Nest Resort located in the Bay of Islands in New Zealand.
Full description after the photos….
New designs from Lund & Paarmann
Danish designers Oluf Lund and Eva Paarmann will introduce new furniture designs at CODE09 during Copenhagen Design Week, between August 27th and September 6th, 2009.
Below are some of their new designs:
The RM House by Andrés Remy Architects
Andrés Remy Architects have sent us photos of the RM House they’ve designed.
The home is located on the outskirts or Buenos Aires, Argentina, and was designed for a young couple and their two kids.
Stand 1/4 Lights by Ji Young Shon
Korean designer Ji Young Shon has created the Stand 1/4 lights.
The lights come in floor and table versions, and are designed to eliminate the amount of space
that a normal light would require.
