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Posted by Michelle Lesser at 31 January, 2012
The Herta and Paul Amir Building at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art is located within the heart of Tel Aviv. This is a freestanding concrete and glass building that has been designed by Preston Scott Cohen. Conceptually speaking, the Herta and Paul Amir Building reflects the Museum’s Brutalist main building which was completed on 1971 by Dan Eytan, architect. In the same manner, the building also reflects the larger tradition of modern architecture that is currently found in Tel Aviv. This architectural design allows dialogue between the new building and the existing structures of the Art Museum and its surroundings. It also complements well with the traditions of Mendelsohn, Bauhaus and the White City.
The design of the building was an attempt to reshape the triangular building into square. In order to do this, the modern architects at Preston Scott Cohen architectural practice have created a solution – to develop a multifaceted, perspective-distorting architecture as one of the buildings in the Tel Aviv Museum of Art complex.
Posted by JackieAzuela at 27 January, 2012
I love minimal furniture. Here’s a great example, the MAMBA Shelf/Desk designed by Victor Vasilev for MDF Italia it is a stylish simple desk for those looking to save space.
Posted by Michelle Lesser at 18 January, 2012
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater has joined a rapidly growing list of interactive apps catered to architects and architecture fanatics. Brought to you by planet architecture, you may now explore the iconic 1930’s Pennsylvania home right from your media device. Get a behind-the-scenes tour through hundreds of photographs, floor plans, archival drawings, VR panoramas and over 25 minutes of video clips from the documentary film “Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater”.
Posted by Michelle Lesser at 5 January, 2012
Description from the designers: ixdesign was commissioned to bring organized function and a warm sensibility to a 1,050 sf loft-style apartment in New York City’s West Village. Located within a structure built as a truck garage in 1931 and converted to condominiums in 1983, the apartment was plagued with an awkward geometry, limited natural light and an outdated décor. The existing finishes and fittings were stripped away to visually organize the space and reveal its basic architectural layout. With a cleared palette space use and storage were maximized by either carving out or augmenting the irregular shapes presented by the architecture. All wall surfaces, existing and new, were limited to a neutral white finish to create a seamless integration with the ceiling structure allowing the space’s inherent sculptural quality to be enhanced. In response to the client’s desire for an inviting, warm retreat, a natural walnut was used throughout to anchor and reinforce the unity of the space, juxtaposed against the bright architectural envelope. Plush, engaging fabrics and contemporary lighting infuse a dash of luxury while classic modern furniture pieces provide functionality and a simple sophistication.
Posted by Keren Fathi-Poor at 13 September, 2011
We just received these images of a minimalist design apartment located in London. This apartment was designed by Italian born designer Chiara Ferrari and is currently for rent through Hamptons International. Any interest?? Oh Yah!
Project Description from the designer : “…Warehouse conversion in London Bridge, three bedroom flat with a view over the river. The ceiling height is used to maximize the facilities, such as guest room on two levels, laundry room and storage space. The bedroom areas are split by a central corridor, lit at the top taking you into a large living-dining open space…”
Posted by Keren Fathi-Poor at 6 September, 2011
This cliff side villa with a view of the Atlantic Ocean is home to a Senegalese family. Since the site once contained a World War Two bunker, SAOTA used remnants of it to create an underground theater room. Another amazing feature in the house is a stainless steel spiral staircase.
The staircase connects the subbasement to the first floor. It has black platform steps, no risers and glass guard rails. The way it curves with its many slender spindles makes the steel staircase look like a wonderful sculpture. It creates a grand architectural focal point in this luxury family home.
A rustic wood paneled pathway is located near the stairs. At the bottom of the staircase in the basement, a rough textured , light neutral wall displays some metal artifacts as well as more colorful artwork. The layout stays spacious to give the family room to spread out. A theater area is carefully defined.
Posted by SheriCyprus at 22 August, 2011
It’s a dream come true. Your ultimate hotel room, designed to your taste and yours to stay in for 30 nights any time of the year you want.
The Raddison Blu contest is divided into three phases: first, you select your favorite Radisson Blu Hotel; second, you create a Mood Board for the interior design of the room (A Mood Board is a collage of pictures – that is to say, a “mood pin board” – with the aim of creating a particular atmosphere) and finally, you describe your Mood Board to support your vision.
The five most popular Mood Boards plus five jury wildcards will make it to the exclusive shortlist at the end of August 2011. The jury will choose and announce the winner by mid September 2011.
Go ahead and check it before you’ll miss it.
Posted by Keren Fathi-Poor at 12 August, 2011
The first volume of Angelika Taschen’s new series on contemporary interiors features the world’s most amazing, exquisite, and interesting apartments and houses – from Antwerp to Zurich, via Chiang Mai, Copenhagen, Mumbai, Moscow, Tokyo, and Shanghai. With an inspirational richness and diversity of styles, here are homes, residences, hideaways, and studios to astound and astonish, no matter what your taste.
Posted by Keren Fathi-Poor at 29 July, 2011
