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Euclid Avenue House by Levitt Goodman Architects

November 30 2009

Levitt Goodman Architects have designed the Euclid Avenue house in Toronto, Canada.

From the architects:

Compact, ecologically smart, affordable and successfully integrated within a diverse streetscape, the Euclid Avenue House is a useful prototype for new urban housing. The project’s design restraint, responsive plan and its unity of architecture and nature establish an array of alternatives to the shortcomings of Toronto’s housing typologies.

Simplicity of means has resulted in a strategically planned and relaxed living space that accommodates the life of a full family and invites the varying temperature, light and colour of Toronto’s fluctuating seasons into the house, imbuing it with a rural sensibility that is an astonishing compliment to its urban setting.

The Surface Tension Writing Desk by Lukas Peet

November 30 2009

Lukas Peet, a recent graduate of the Design Academy Eindhoven in the Netherlands, now living and working in Canada, has designed the Surface Tension writing desk.

The desk features leather stretched over a wood frame creating a hard/soft writing and working surface, allowing a pen to easily glide on a single piece of paper, as well as being comfortable on your hands, wrists, and elbows.

The Ross Street House by Robert Mills Architects

November 29 2009

Robert Mills Architects have sent us some photos of the Ross Street house in Melbourne, Australia.

From the architects:

The new timber, zinc and concrete Ross Street home is a study in surprise. The sharp angularity of the concrete facade and zinc awning blades invoke a clean modernist aesthetic. Inside, the light and mood softens immediately with a rendered steel sculptural staircase as the pivotal ground floor focus, combined with the interiors created by Hassell. As a true example of bringing the outdoors in, frameless glass windows seamlessly link the interior to the same level outside, which includes a 13.5m pool running the length of the north wall.

My Life in 80m² by Poliform

November 28 2009

Italian furniture manufacturer Poliform has created an inspirational residential interior project called “My Life in 80m²” to show that the quality of a living space does not depend on the size.

House in Avila by A-cero Architects

November 27 2009

A-cero Architects have sent us photos of a house in Avila, Spain they have designed.

Full description after the photos….

IKO by Monsieur+Madame Design

November 27 2009

French designers Cécile Makowski and Pierre Schwenke of Monsieur+Madame Design have created the IKO seat for the Paris based manufacturer, Steiner.

The Ravine Residence by Cindy Rendely Architexture

November 26 2009

Cindy Rendely Architexture have designed the Ravine Residence in Toronto, Canada.

Full description after the photos….

Lilium Sofa and Chair by Victor Boëda

November 26 2009

French designer Victor Boëda has created the Lilium sofa and chair for the Paris based furniture manufacturer Steiner.

From the designer:

Lilium is a soft couch with a floral line. An assemblage of three sheets, one per function: seat, kidney-level support & back-rest.

Wireframe Table by Ismail Özalbayrak

November 26 2009

German designer Ismail Özalbayrak has sent us photos of the Wireframe table he has created.
The frame is made of steel and the table top is made of medium density fiberboard.
Ismail is currently searching for a manufacturer to produce the table.

Mal Corboy is the 2009 Australian Kitchen Designer of the Year

November 26 2009

Mal Corboy has been awarded the 2009 Australian Kitchen Designer of the Year at the 2009 KBDi Kitchen & Bathroom Design Awards.

Full project description after the photos….

Steuart Padwick’s New Furniture and Lighting Designs

November 25 2009

British designer Steuart Padwick has launched his own brand of furniture and lighting.
For his new company, he has created a variety of new designs, which are featured below.

Alila Villas Soori by SCDA Architects

November 25 2009

SCDA Architects have completed the Alila Villas Soori, a new resort and residential villa community on the southwest coast of Bali, Indonesia, which is scheduled to open in December 2009.

This latest property by Alila Hotels & Resorts offers 48 villas ranging in size from 1,680 square feet for a one-bedroom villa, to a 49,500-square foot 10-bedroom villa. Each villa integrates elements from the surrounding environment with a graceful expression of contemporary Asian design. Located off the tourist trail, the resort is situated on a gentle slope between lush, green rice terraces and black-sand beaches overlooking panoramic vistas of the Indian Ocean.

The Aqua Tower by Studio Gang Architects

November 24 2009

Studio Gang Architects have sent us some photos of the recently completed Aqua Tower in Chicago

Full description after the photos….

The Aerialist Series by Objeti

November 24 2009

Objeti, a Cleveland, Ohio based furniture design and manufacturing company, have sent us their Aerialist Series of coffee tables that can convert into seating. With the turn of a lever, the surface of the table top transforms to reveal an upholstered cushion.

Daycare Centre Felsoord by Möhn + Bouman Architects

November 24 2009

Möhn + Bouman Architects have sent us photos of the Daycare Centre Felsoord.

The building, located in Delft, The Netherlands, is a rare example of a modern design that uses thatch, a material more commonly associated with 19th century cottages.

Full description after the photos….