Archive for October, 2010
October 15, 2010
The Venice, California based 700 Palms Residence, designed and completed in 2003 by Steven Ehrlich Architects, leverages raw and honest materials to create a sort of “modern bohemian grittiness” that allows this impressive home to blend with the surrounding community. Designed on a corner lot, this energy efficient home boasts a layout that melts the barriers between indoors and out, creating flexible spaces that take advantage of the benign Venice climate. The design integrates concrete flooring to absorb the sun’s warmth in the winter and sliding glass doors that provide ventilation and let in plenty of natural light. Read more …
Posted by holdit 1:30pm in Architecture, Design Trends, Designer Homes, Going Green
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October 13, 2010
We’ve been seeing a lot of shipping pallets around lately, but not because we ship a lot of furniture. They have been popping up as inspiration for furniture designs, as actual furniture pieces, and as design elements in interior spaces. Maybe this has to do with the current reclamation trend, but at some point you must draw a line. Dutch firm “Most Architecture” shows us the most extreme case of pallet fever thus far. Read more …
Posted by holdit 12:07pm in Design Trends, Industrial Design
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October 12, 2010
Created by Milan designer Matteo Ragni, these beautiful handcrafted spectacles, called W-eye, are made entirely out of wood and aluminum. The way in which the wood is worked allows the frame to mould easily to fit the wearer. Designed without hinges, these frames are primarily intended for use at home. The spectacles can be constructed with 6 different types of wood including cherry, ash, ebony, walnut, zebrano, and mahogany. Read more …
Posted by holdit 3:19pm in Craftsmanship, Design in Fashion
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October 11, 2010
Posted by holdit 8:00am in Local Happenings, Staff Picks
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October 10, 2010
Since their introduction in 1952, the iconic George Nelson Bubble Lamps have been made by hand in rural Michigan. First produced by Howard Miller, Modernica took over 10 years ago resurrecting production in the US and is the official worldwide distributor. The original jigs are still used to bend the wires that make up the intricate frame for the lamps. From the forming of the wire frame to the spraying of the vinyl form, one by one, each Bubble Lamp is hand crafted with care to bring light into your homes. Read more …
Posted by holdit 8:00am in Lighting, Lighting Design
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October 09, 2010
The Footprint table by designer Nicholas Langan for Journeyman Furniture is made in solid oak and is finished with oil. The footprints contoured into the top surface of the table are also carved out of the underside, giving the impression that the table has actually been walked on, creating a truly beautiful illusion. Read more …
Posted by holdit 8:00am in Craftsmanship, Desks, Home Office, Modern Furniture, Work
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October 08, 2010
The Spun Seat by British designer Thomas Heatherwick, designed for Italian manufacturer Magis, is a chair resembling a spinning top, made from rotational moulded polyethylene. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, this chair is fully functional, playful, and perfect for the contemporary home. Read more …
Posted by holdit 12:01pm in Chair Design, Gotta Have It, Indoor Living, Outdoor Living
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October 07, 2010
From the designers at Cattani Architects, allow us to introduce “Cité A Docks,” a unique student housing project in Le Havre, France. To create this unusual building, the architects transformed old shipping containers into a four-story structure, creating 100 brand new student dorm rooms. To create an open feel, the designer staggered the containers which allowed for multiple balconies and walkways. Each studio apartment is 24 square meters Read more …
Posted by holdit 8:00am in Architecture, Design Trends, Industrial Design
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October 06, 2010
Posted by holdit 8:00am in Live, Sales, Sleep
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