Archive for February, 2011
Try taking your eyes off of this Alice in Wonderland like space – chances are that if I were walking past, I would walk straight into the glass out of sheer amazement and awe. The ceiling of the Barcelo Raval hotel by Jordi Gali is one of the most uniquely designed ones I have ever seen, as it features 2200 Basotect ceiling cylinders made from BASF’s flexible melamine resin foam.
Posted by Dana Pruskowski at 28 February, 2011
We received this brilliant basement conversion from Israeli Architect Tamir Addadi .
Description from the architect : The site of this project was an 85 sq m windowless basement of a private house. We were assigned to convert this basement into two apartments for singles. The project included the design and execution of the kitchens, furniture, light objects and garden. We aimed to create in this small site a multifunctional environment with a strong connection to nature and natural light.
Posted by Keren Fathi-Poor at 28 February, 2011
What do you do with that space under the staircase? There have been many ingenious answers. We collected some inspirational photos. Though we welcome suggestions from our readers.
Posted by Keren Fathi-Poor at 28 February, 2011
Robox by Danish Guus Oosterbaan is a series of 9 storage boxes for kids. The designer idea was to create storage boxes that were fun to look at. Instead of boxes with repetitive motives, Robox create big robots which can be part of kids play. Each box is unique in print; each box has its own unique front, sides, backside, top and bottom.
Posted by Keren Fathi-Poor at 28 February, 2011
I love these Aluminum Tables by Finnish designer Katja Vauhkonen for Helinski Hotel. Yet another perfect mix between art and function.
Posted by Keren Fathi-Poor at 28 February, 2011
Autodesk® Homestyler® free online home design software brings your interior design plans to life. Easy drag and drop, brand name products, and 3D views make using Autodesk Homestyler the best way to start your next home design project. It’s free, completely web-based, and instantly accessible online. Have fun!
Posted by Keren Fathi-Poor at 28 February, 2011
The CG House rests on a generous 17,250 sq. ft. site adjacent to the Sierra Madre mountains. While the site’s steep slope presented a number of design challenges, the dramatic views it afforded of the city of Monterrey provided the architect with a number of opportunities as well.
Posted by Keren Fathi-Poor at 27 February, 2011
