Quetzalcoatl Nest: A Cross Between a House, a Snake and a Bird
The Quetzacoatl Nest was built and designed by Organica’s Javier Senosiain. It looks like those houses you draw as a kid but even if I’m an adult now, I wouldn’t mind living in that awesome space that looks like a snake. The house is named after the Aztec snake/bird god of learning and knowledge, was built around a 12.36-acre lot, and the architect made sure the house’s shape would prevent trees to be removed.
The house is currently occupied by some lucky guy who enjoys living in harmony with nature. The rooms are mostly above the ground but there are a few subterranean rooms and passageways. I might sound like a hippie, but this is my dream house, and I wish more architects were as imaginative and daring these days.
February 22, 2008 - Category: Architecture - Posted by: Phil - Comments: 1
Heinola Reading Lamps by Vesa Honkonen
Lighting design and new fixtures for the Heinola City Library plaza was presented at the Light Now conference in Stockholm this week.
Fino Chest by Kettnaker
FINO Chest collection is an elegant storage space created by Kettnaker. But because of they high price, I doubt that they will sell many. At such a high price, I think you’d better build them yourself.
Chests 7-drawer chest -23.62”W x 15.75”D x 46.77”H-Price: $3886.26
Chests 7-drawer chest - deep-23.62”W x 22.05”D x 46.77”H-Price: $4250
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Unit 1.1 by Tomer Sapir
Tomer Sapir is an Israeli designer, he created Unit 1.1, a bedside table that has an built-in alarm clock that is synchronized to the user’s sleep cycles.
The New Elmo Toy is Wicked
The new Elmo Live toy due out this fall was presented at the 2008 Toy Fair and let me tell you something — I’m sure they put a real soul in it this time. The little bastard can sit, stand, sing, dance, tell dumb stories and jokes, and all around freak your kids out. Mattel might say it’s just a toy, but I’m convinced there’s a little person in that red costume.
Hi-Can, High Fidelity Canopy by Edoardo Carlino
Hi-Can is an “High Fidelity Canopy” created by the Italian Designer Edoardo Carlino. I think it is the most incredible bed invented these last years. You will feel in this bed like in the most comfortable cocoon. Hi-can integrates flaps, ventilation, an hi-fi system and a screen with dvd player. What more can one want?
Bowie Lends Voice to Scarlett Johansson Album
Scarlett Johansson’s debut album have been unveiled as the actress turned singer showcased it in front of journalists on Tuesday, February 12 at New York’s Joe’s Pub. “Anywhere I lay My Head”, the title to the album, contains 10 Tom Waits covers that include David Bowie in two of the tracks and an original material titled “Song for Jo”.
Bowie, who Johansson met during a party just before embarking on the project, contributes his vocal in the songs “Falling Down” and “Fannin’ Street”.
63.02° by Schemata Architecture Office
63.02°is built by Schemata Architecture Office on a built‐up area in Tokyo. This building is cut on the axis line inclined to a front road by 63.02°. The window in this building concentrates there. You can see the intersection by seeing the outside in side of windows. And, one the forward splendid cherry blossoms tree stands. It is only fine sight in this building that is acquired in the center.
February 18, 2008 - Category: Architecture - Posted by: Hans - Comments: 3
Loq-Kit by Patrick Freet
Modular Loq•kit is an innovative, interchangeable idea of home from architect Patrick Freet. This proposed building system utilizes snap-lock components to create walls, infill, and envelope that are adaptable and affordable.
February 18, 2008 - Category: Architecture, Green - Posted by: Chantal - Comments: 0
MOMO,Modernistiskt Modulhuskoncept by Thomas Lind
MOMO or which means “modern module house concept” is a modernistic modular house concept designed by Swedish architect Thomas Lind.MOMO’s modular prefab units come in flat packs but must be assembled by an experienced builder.
Lind doesn’t claim that the 10-square-meter (107 sq. ft.) modules are deep green, though their small size certainly helps. He says they are “high quality and healthy materials” mainly solid wood using traditional stains outside and whitewash on inner walls.
February 15, 2008 - Category: Architecture - Posted by: Hans - Comments: 0