Archive for October 2010

Warehouse by Shinichi Ogawa & Associates

Japanese architects Shinichi Ogawa & Associates have completed this house in Hiroshima, Japan, with one wall glazed in sliding panels that open onto a grassy courtyard. (more…) Source: Dezeen

The Northern Heights Swivel Bar Stool Fits In Anywhere

Do you know anyone who is perfectly comfortable no matter where she is?  She is always confident, always refined, and always fresh.  The Northern Heights Swivel Bar Stool from Hillsdale is the bar stool equivalent to this life of the party.  With this black and honey beauty, you can immediately and effectively increase the versatility [...]

Cube House by Shinichi Ogawa & Associates

Japanese architects Shinichi Ogawa & Associates have completed this house in Kanagawa, Japan, which features a double-height central living area connecting all the rooms.  (more…) Source: Dezeen

Change the Way You Sleep with the Splendor Serenity 8 Inch Memory Foam Mattress

Is your sleep serene?  Most of us would say our sleep is far from calm as we toss and turn all night, trying to find a position that makes our body comfortable and our mind free to relax.  The Serenity 8 Inch Memory Foam Mattress from Splendor brings quality sleep to your nights.  Instead of [...]

Barker Residence by Davidclovers

This staircase curls between two floors of an apartment designed by Hong Kong studio Davidclovers. (more…) Source: Dezeen

Design against the clock at Established & Sons

London Design Festival 2010: designers including Richard Woods, Tord Boontje, Committee and artist Gavin Turk each created an installation in one day at the Established & Sons gallery during the London Design Festival last month. (more…) Source: Dezeen

The Athens Swivel Bar Stool – A Must for Game Rooms

If you have a game room, rec room, family room, or den, you need a set of the Athens Swivel Bar Stools.  One look at these gorgeous modern bar stools, and you’ll be ready to sit down for a game of cards or a round or two of Monopoly with the family.  The Athens features [...]

D’espresso by Nemaworkshop

This espresso bar to be located near Grand Central Station in New York was designed by New York studio Nemaworkshop to resemble a library turned on its side. (more…) Source: Dezeen

Till You Stop by Mischer’Traxler

Vienna Design Week 2010: here’s another machine by Mischer’Traxler (see their Nespresso Battery in our earlier story), this time a device for automatically decorating cakes. (more…) Source: Dezeen

Skyroom by David Kohn Architects

The Skyroom is a rooftop event space designed by David Kohn Architects above the Architecture Foundation’s London offices. (more…) Source: Dezeen

Adding Even More Value and Convenience to Discount Bedroom Sets

Choosing discount bedroom sets just makes sense.  Not only do you save money by purchasing a set of classic or contemporary bedroom furniture, you save again by choosing brands such as South Shore or Prepac.  And yes, you save again because these pieces are tremendously versatile and easy-going, as well as durable. You won’t soon [...]

Rings by Nicolas Le Moigne and A.E.Köchert

For Vienna Design Week Swiss designer Nicolas Le Moigne presents a series of rings that incorporate mirrors, manipulating the diamond’s image. (more…) Source: Dezeen

Parish House St. Josef by Frei + Saarinen Architects

Frei + Saarinen Architects of Switzerland renovated this 100 year-old parish centre in Zurich by installing walls at all angles. (more…) Source: Dezeen

The Wilshire Rectangular Dining Set’s Functional Beauty

Is your home a showpiece? Or it functional, even if at the expense of style? Ideally, we can create a happy medium between these two. It is hard to live in a magazine picture all of the time.  On the other hand, adding beauty to your surroundings can increase your enjoyment in your home.  For [...]

Tokyo Apartment by Sou Fujimoto Architects

Architectural photographer Edmund Sumner has sent us his images of Tokyo Apartment by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto, four house-shaped apartments stacked on top of each other. (more…) Source: Dezeen

Movie: RIBA Stirling Prize 2010 shortlist

In anticipation of tonight’s announcement of the RIBA Stirling Prize 2010 winner here are six videos about the shortlisted designs including the bookmaker’s favourite, the MAXXI National Museum of XXI Century Arts in Rome (above) by Zaha Hadid Architects. (more…) Source: Dezeen