The “Her” by Fabio Novembre
The “Her” Chair created by Fabio Novembre, which is being produced by Casamania, is currently showcased at the Milan Design Week 2008.
The design has the right curves and contours to hug your body for an exciting and comfortable rest.
Link Via [Trendzblog]
Kit in box
If you have a problem with your cat stepping or trying to sleep on your computer keyboard, this gadget might just help. It’s a Desktop Pet Bed that allows your cat, or other small animal to be near you, safely without screwing up your desk and computer.
“Jet Set” by Jaime Hayon for Bisazza
Spanish designer Jaime Hayon has designed a fantasy jet complete with open-air seating for mosaic brand Bisazza.
A setting reminiscent of a hangar, totally atypical and chic, hosts a sophisticated “fantasy” aeroplane with a decidedly surreal shape, decorated with white gold mosaic tiles, leather inserts and featuring a neat lounge with padded white sofas.
“The installation’s spectacular atmosphere, created by the use of reflectors, is reminiscent of a scene from an old Hollywood movie. At the heart of the aircraft is a circular lounge. I can imagine this thing flying, with a couple of lovers on board sipping champagne, the atmosphere charged with positive energy and emotions during their flight.
Foam City, Sony’s Latest Advert
Created by the ad agency Fallon London, which also made the three previous iconic Sony advertisements, the new advert, “Foam City”, promotes Sony’s Handycam, Cyber-shot and α, its new digital camera brand. The team flooded the centre of the Florida, south-east United States, city with over 460 million litres of foam, using the world’s largest foam-producing machine, which could fill an Olympic swimming pool in 24 seconds.
11 Foosball Table by GRO design & Tim
GRO design and TIM model created what is to me the most beautiful foosball table. The players are machined in brass and chrome, the table itself is meant to be a bit architectural, like real stadiums, and minimal to not distract from the game. The lighting is designed to draw players and spectators into the game completely, eclipsing the distractions of the outside world exactly as if you’re at an actual football game.
“Airswitch O Light” Project by Robin Bigio & Olivero Zanon for Mathmos
“Airswitch O Light” designed by Robin Bigio & Olivero Zanon for Mathmos is a wall mounted light that creates an amusing effect of a floating object suspended to the wall that can magically be switched on and off and dimmed without touching it. Although it is designed primarily to be used in the bedroom and living room, it also works well in corridors, public spaces and restaurants.
April 15, 2008 - Category: Architecture - Posted by: Hans - Comments: 0
Deform House by Thom Faulders
Deform House build by Thom Faulders was brought on to consult on an efficient method for production and to then process and fabricate the individually pieced ceiling patterns.
The variegated ceiling and rear wall lining is composed of a series of milled patterns that modulates throughout the space, wrapping, bulging and aligning in continuously unique ways depending on the viewers position.
April 15, 2008 - Category: Architecture - Posted by: Chantal - Comments: 0
Knife Hooks by TC Studio
The Knife Hooks are designed by UK based company TC Studio. A set of coat hooks that resemble knives stuck into the wall that are absolutely perfect for hanging up any loose ends laying around your house.
Creative Media Centre, Hong Kong by Daniel Libeskind
The Architect Daniel Libeskind is currently working on this 25,000sq m public building for the City University of Hong Kong. The distinctive crystalline design will serve as an architectural icon for the departments and create an extraordinary range of spaces rich in form, light, and material that, together, will create an inspiring environment for research and creativity.
April 14, 2008 - Category: Architecture, Art, Latest - Posted by: Chantal - Comments: 0
Kumiko Inui’s Pavillon
Create by Kumiko Inui to celebrate the new bullet-train station in front of which it stands, this pavilion in Kumamoto Prefecture serves as a waiting area for travelers. From a distance, the pavilion recalls a typical house as drawn by a child. But as visitors get closer, the building seems to dematerialize, thanks to a blizzard of openings cut into the glass-reinforced concrete walls and roof.
April 14, 2008 - Category: Architecture, Art, Latest - Posted by: Chantal - Comments: 0
Godfather Art Made from the Entire Script
I know. This looks like nothing particular, it’s just Don Corleone holding his cat. But what’s special about this picture is that it’s made from the entire Godfather script in varying shades of black (and a little red). A 24″ x 30″ poster will cost you $14, an unsigned giclee (limited edition of 1,000), $100, and a signed giclee (limited edition of 250), $300. If Marlon Brando is your hero and you’ll always dreamed of being a gangster, this is a must-have collector item.
Link (product page with a super high-res version)
“A La Carte” Modules Kitchen by Stadtnomaden
“A La Carte” modules by Stadtnomaden, is a well thought out modular kitchen concept which can be easily built up without any tools. By varying the modules you can adapt it to any situation with any type of connection. It is a kitchen, which will delight even, or especially, before an imminent move. It is made of white high-pressure laminates.
Chanel Contemporary Art Container by Zaha Hadid
Mobile Art has landed Chanel’s ‘pack-away’ gallery space orchestrated by Karl Lagerfeld and architect Zaha Hadid. The resulting structure is very much inspired by the work -elegant, functional, and versatile both in its overall structure and detail. The architectural structure of the Pavilion is a series of continuous arch-shaped elements, with a courtyard in its central space.
April 9, 2008 - Category: Architecture, Art - Posted by: Chantal - Comments: 0
Elephant paints self portrait
Now, apparently elephants started painting. We have to stop these elephants! Otherwise we will soon be payed with bananas.
Via [Archispass]
Houses in Cyprus by Iosa Ghini Associati
Italian architect, Iosa Ghini Associati, has designed fluid-form residential in Cyprus. These family houses, to be built by developer Full Circle, incorporate solar panels and rainwater recycling.
April 8, 2008 - Category: Architecture - Posted by: Chantal - Comments: 0
Biblio by Antonio Lupi
Biblio designed by Antonio Lupi is a Corian rectangular bathtub meant for serious bookworms ,the bathtub includes back rest, automatic drainage, combined bath spout and overflow. The tub is made of resin, wood and it adorns a special price tag of approx. $17,300!
Link Via [Freshome]
Because Walking Sucks - Madwagon commercial
In a classroom, a guy is playing footsies with a girl and hitting on her, when they smell something.
Via [Tomateo]
N House by Jun Aoki
N is the latest from Tokyo architect Jun Aoki, this two-story block adorned with a pitched roof, brick chimney and mullioned windows greets the street amiably. But the heart of the house is a cavernous, underground box completely sequestered from view. While the iconographic upstairs contains just bedrooms, the buried inner sanctum downstairs holds the combined kitchen, dining and living room.
April 3, 2008 - Category: Architecture, Latest - Posted by: Chantal - Comments: 2