German architects J. Mayer H. have completed the first two of 20 roadside service stations for a new highway running from Azerbaijan to Turkey, through Georgia. The huge concrete structures shelter petrol filling stations and stretch around glass walls that enclose supermarkets, farmers’ markets and exhibitions for arts and crafts.

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Why settle for a cramped corner of a noisy house when your home office could be a separate unit tucked into the greenery of your backyard? Detached office modules, art studios, recording studios and other work spaces help keep the line between work and home life sharply delineated, but cut your commute down to mere steps. Modern and often modular, these compact office designs fit into virtually any outdoor space, and they’re so good-looking, they practically function as yard art.

Source: WebUrbanist.com

Hold It Contemporary Home is proud to be featuring the Tumbling Blocks from Global Views. Made with stainless steel and measuring 13 x 11 x 13, each block is sure to capture your guests eyes no matter what room they are displayed in.

Come by the showroom and see them for yourself!

How can these pieces not make you happy? The chair, pouf, and rugs by MYK are made of fun and colorful pom-poms, otherwise known as the “bommel” in German, that are bound to make anyone feel like a kid again. Each pom-pom is made entirely by hand and with each object containing up to 1300 of them, they are definitely a labor of love.

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Hundreds of printed elastic strings come together to create strange and startlingly realistic portraits of human faces and limbs in this series by Hong Sung Chul. The South Korean artist creates layered compositions by stringing the cords between two platforms; the resulting images change and shift depending on one’s perspective. Calling to mind lenticular images, which use a rippled surface to create images that change from one point of view to another, Sung Chul’s three-dimensional sculptures don’t quite come together unless you’re standing in a particular spot.

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The Norwegian Wild Reindeer Centre Pavilion, better known as Tverrfjellhytta was designed by Snøhetta, the observation pavilion is located on the outskirts of Dovrefjell National Park and allows the public to enjoy programs offered by the Norwegian Wild Reindeer Foundation. It provides shelter to the groups of students and visitors that come to learn about the program.

The idea behind the design was to contrast the boxy steel and glass exterior with the organic wood curves of the interior. The wood mimics erosion on a rock or ice caused by natural events, which provides unique seating for the public. They’ve managed to create a cozy and durable space for the people to take in the view and learn about the area.

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Looking for a creative way to use your kids old Legos? Creative agency NSPIRE found a way! With over 55,000 pieces, they created a room divider to separate the living space from the kitchen! The pixelated design is not only eye catching, but serves a purpose! They were able to include their company logo in the layout without overpowering the look. Read more …

Seattle based Olson Kundig Architects is widely considered to be one of the best architectural firms in North America and they have won over 100 awards from organizations around the world. When looking at designs, one is convinced that each project is a masterpiece of a singular vision, but Olsen Kundig have created designs that are bold, but subtle, and spectacular while still being harmonious with the environment that they inhabit.

Source: 2Modern

We may have just fallen head over heels for this home! The shape is not only functional for the movement of winds, but it certainly catches your eye with its beauty. We love with how one side meets the grassy hill and on the other a seemingly man made structure. Do you think this home is as dreamy as we think it is?

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San Diego’s Craft Revolution: Post War Modern to California design explores the the progression from sleek to modernism to unconventional handmade objects of use such as furniture, doors, jewelry and ceramics. Tickets are $4 for children and $7 for adults. Exhibit ends April 15th. For more information visit the event website at www.Mingei.com