Rua Alabarda House by Affonso Risi
Brazilian architect Affonso Risi designed the Rua Alabarda house in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
In de Knoop Lights by Ka-Lai Chan
Young Designer Ka-Lai Chan, a 2009 graduate from the School of Arts in Utrecht, The Netherlands, has sent us photos of her ‘In de knoop’ lights.
Ka-Lai says:
The idea is brought up by designing a lamp with the basic materials of a bulb connector and an electric cable. This lamp has been created by using a single electric cable, the lamp shade itself is created by incorporating a combined crochet and knitting techniques. Each lamp is unique and handmade.
Orchard East House by Wheeler Kearns Architects
Wheeler Kearns Architects designed the Orchard East house in Chicago, Illinois.
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Stingray Coffee Table by Stephan Veit
Stephan Veit has designed the Stingray coffee table for the German manufacturer, Draenert.
From the manufacturer:
Stingray is a coffee table with sculpture character. The appearance reminding of a ray impresses with flowing, organic curves. Lovely views and shadow plays appear depending on the angle of view. The base in the shape of waves reflects the harmonic swinging “pectoral fins” and gives the table a special dynamic and lightness. The round table top from glass floats over Stingray like a clear water surface.
Draenert will exhibit the table at the IMM Cologne show in January 2010.
Verdura Resort by Olga Polizzi and Flavio Albanese
Interior designer Olga Polizzi and architect Flavio Albanese have designed the recently opened Verdura Resort in Sicily.
Set across 230 hectares of olive groves and countryside, the rooms are in two distinct types of building, Courtyard and Landscape, which are woven subtly into the landscape and offer a real sense of privacy and space. Natural materials such as stone, sand, wood and cane echo the traditional architecture of Sicily, and rooms make imaginative use of both outdoor and indoor space.
The interiors are beautifully appointed and encapsulate The Art of Simple Luxury. She has used a rich palette of earth tones and bright printed fabrics to reflect the character of Sicily, with a design motif inspired by a classic Sicilian tile. Bedrooms feature four-poster wooden beds, polished concrete floors and artful Italian lighting, and are decorated with locally fired earthenware. The bathrooms are naturally lit with stone vanity tops, and some have outside courtyards with fig trees.
Torre de Cristal Office Interior by A-cero Architects
A-cero Architects have completed an office interior in the recently built Torre de Cristal “Crystal Tower” building in Madrid, Spain.
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Bidoun Collection by Katrin Greiling
German designer Katrin Greiling has created the Bidoun collection of seating and tables.
The Bidoun furniture series was inspired by the Middle East. Katrin Greiling studied the nomadic lifestyle and used the Bedouins daily-life-objects as her source of inspiration in creating this contemporary interpretation of the traditional Arabic seating, the majilis.
Interior of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Barcelona
The Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola is responsible for the interior design of the recently opened Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Barcelona.
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Ocho Chair by Kranen/Gille
Dutch designers Jos Kranen and Johannes Gille have created the Ocho chair.
The limited edition leather and stainless steel chair is on display at the Priveekollektie Gallery.
Chenilletex Rugs by Patricia Urquiola
Patricia Urquiola has designed a collection of rugs for the Spanish manufacturer, Kettal.
The rugs are made of chenilletex, which combines the thickness and the feel of acrylic
thread with Porotex.
Biscuit Stool by Outofstock Design
The Outofstock design collective have created the Biscuit Stool.
From the designers:
Crafted in solid oak with a hint of farmhouse charm, Biscuit is a trusty companion for breakfast or afternoon tea in a sunlit kitchen. The gently curved edge of the seat is easy on the thighs and pleasant to touch. Robust legs in turned wood are strengthened with criss-crossed dowels, completing a stool which uses no screws in its construction. Inspired by traditional wooden stools observed at a fish market in Singapore, Biscuit is designed to be a durable and versatile dining stool suitable for both the home and contract market.
Blair Residence by Bruce Bolander Architect
Architect Bruce Bolander has shared with us a house he has designed in Malibu, California.
High Loft Shelf-Wall by Ontwerpduo
Dutch design studio Ontwerpduo have completed the interior of a high loft in The Hague.
The space is four meters high, and with that in mind, ontwerpduo designed a huge shelf-wall with adjustable colour accents. The living room and bedroom were completely designed in this concept.
You can watch a short video of the project on YouTube – here.
Bilthoven Villas by Cita Architects
Cita Architects have sent us some photos of a development of eight villas they designed, which are located in a wooded area in the Dutch village of Bilthoven.
Contemporary Kitchen Inspiration From Bulthaup
German kitchen manufacturer Bulthaup have shared with us some inspirational photos of their contemporary kitchen designs.
