Dezeen Screen: V&A Ceramics Study Galleries by OPERA Amsterdam

Dezeen Screen: V&A Ceramics Study Galleries by OPERA Amsterdam:

inside awards: in the first of a series of Dezeen Talks filmed at the Inside awards in Barcelona last week, Dezeen editor-in-chief Marcus Fairs talks to Dutch designer Jeroen Luttikhuis of interior design studio OPERA Amsterdam about the Ceramics Study Galleries at the Victoria & Albert museum in London, which won the display category. Watch the movie »

Inside awards: V&A Ceramics Study Galleries by OPERA Amsterdam from Dezeen on Vimeo.

Parmenides I Light Sculpture by Dev Harlan

Dev Harlan - "Parmenides I", 2011 from Dev Harlan on Vimeo.

Skim Milk: Stay Residence by StudioLOOP

Skim Milk: Stay Residence by StudioLOOP:

Super sleek minimal insertion into a narrow gap between two houses in Japan designed by StudioLOOP.

Why don't they show the section?

Pencil Bench by Boex

Pencil Bench by Boex:

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Music Hall and House in Algueña by Cor & Asociados

Music Hall and House in Algueña by Cor & Asociados:

A lovely use of the pearly iridescent glaze by "exnovo" - not too dissimilar from the technique Royal Lancastrian Pottery used at the turn of the century in there lustre ware. Great too see this finish on such a scale.

Norwegian Wild Reindeer Centre Pavilion by Snøhetta

WoW - this place is sensational - I'm thinking of going on a long bike ride very soon.... - check out the dezeen website for plans and elevations. It'll blend seamlessly with the landscape once the timber has weathered.

2,000 Dandelions

A serene installation by Regine Ramseier

Eames: The Architect and The Painter

Eames: The Architect and The Painter:
a documentary about the couple by Jason Cohn and Bill Jersey narrated by James Franco, comes out in theaters on November 18th. (typically only in America we'll have to wait at least a year to hit the other side of the Atlantic.)

Arguably the most influential couple of architectural history. This film offers a rare insight into the duo's relationship.

Bus Shelter in Daroca, Spain by Sergio Sebastián

Bus Shelter in Daroca, Spain by Sergio Sebastián:

Roca London Gallery by Zaha Hadid

Roca London Gallery by Zaha Hadid:

Boris Tellegen

exothermic from over x growth on Vimeo.

Physical Graffiti

Seat Slug by Rael San Fratello Architects

Seat Slug by Rael San Fratello Architects:

The future is here: Printed Furniture

A true advancement in 3D printed technology. - Printed buildings will appear before long - Watch this space.

Bivouac Exhibition by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec

Kodikodi : Sandwich house

inbook Charging Stations

inbook Charging Stations:

Smart books.

MIRTA Jewelry

MIRTA handmade contemporary jewelry is made by 23-year-old Andrea who lives in Croatia. Her minimalist jewellery is inspired by architecture and nature — an unexpectedly stunning combination.

Sima Pashtun Rug

Magic Eye Rug!!

Sima Pashtun is an amazing rug with a 3D effect designed by Mauricio Lara and Sebastián Lara of eos méxico. Inspired by the traditional ancient rugs and made with the same 3,000-year-old Tibetan technique, this rug explores tricking the eye and confusing the mind.

Casa Lude by Grupo Aranea

Casa Lude by Grupo Aranea: "

Spanish firm Grupo Aranea have designed this apartment to sit on the roof of a house belonging to the client’s mother. (more…)

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Skim Milk: Mishima House by Keiji Ashizawa Design

Skim Milk: Mishima House by Keiji Ashizawa Design: "

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Conchiglia Sideboard by Studiocharlie

Conchiglia Sideboard by Studiocharlie: "

The Conchiglia (shell) sideboard by Studiocharlie for Lema is inspired by the geometric form of a spiral or the “golden ratio.”

From the designers:

What we see when we observe a spiral is a portion of it. As it develops it becomes too large to be perceived by the human eye, and in its origin it is too small for us to see the minute details. The sideboard Conchiglia is built on a portion of a spiral. As the geometric form develops, the size of the doors increases, and where the details become invisible at the origin of the spiral there is a void, a concentrated space. The sideboard’s resolute design — its square shape and compact mass — give strength to its presence.

Conchiglia comes in different colors and the doors have either a matte or shiny finish.

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Silent Alarm Clock

Silent Alarm Clock: "

Hate that nagging beeping sound that screams out from your alarm clock, especially on Monday morning? So did designer Johan Brengesjo. He decided to develop an alarm clock that wakes you up without sound. Instead, you wear a wireless rubber ring with an integrated vibration device that generates a tactile alarm. To snooze, simply shake your hand. However, there’s a catch — each time you shake your hand to snooze, more movement is required to stop the vibration, so eventually you are awake enough to get up.

[via Yanko Design]

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Deconstruction: Dansk Stole by James Killinger

Deconstruction: Dansk Stole by James Killinger: "

Great article on how to construct with laminated ply/ veneer.

Read previous Deconstruction posts here.

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D\ZEN Furniture by CTRLZAK

D\ZEN Furniture by CTRLZAK: "

The inspiration behind this project was when Zakopoulos and Meneghini discovered something peculiar on a mountain near a Buddhist temple: tiny sticks placed underneath massive boulders, appearing to support them but too small to bear the stone’s weight. The idea behind the furniture is that the stick is man’s little touch, which supports nature but reminds us that everything is temporary. D\ZEN furniture pieces are archetypal forms that sustain objects and people, imperfect forms in perfect balance.

The Up House Comes to Life

The Up House Comes to Life: "

Contemporary Home Embedded in Nature: the Harkavy Residence

Contemporary Home Embedded in Nature: the Harkavy Residence: "

Artist’s Studio in the Shape of a Playful Wooden Treehouse

Artist’s Studio in the Shape of a Playful Wooden Treehouse: "

Artists Studio Based in the deep forest near Glen Nevis. Very Relevant to you're current project.

Interesting Storage Space for Books and Films: The Swollen Wall Apartment

Interesting Storage Space for Books and Films: The Swollen Wall Apartment: "

Swollen wall. Simplicity at its best - been done before and every time I see it I think I should incorporate this at home. Still good.

IX Mirrors by Ron Gilad

IX Mirrors by Ron Gilad: "

The collaboration with Dilmos Gallery led Gilad to explore the artistic and cultural past of Italy. In his mirrors, he incorporates antique Venetian fabrics, Byzantine mosaics made in Ravenna, hand sculpted figures modeled after classic Roman sculptures, while maintaining his own artistic authenticity. For him, the act of quoting the past has two roles, giving respect to it and serving his urge to playfully redefine it.

Unique Bedroom Design by Steve Kuhl Featuring a Pirate Ship

Unique Bedroom Design by Steve Kuhl Featuring a Pirate Ship: "

Designed by Steve Kuhl, this amazing pirate inspired bedroom accomplishes a dream for pirate enthusiasts of all ages. Ingeniously constructed, the unique bedroom can be accessed by letting go of all fears and becoming a child again: at a superior floor, a hole in the wall takes you sliding down a slide to a comfortable pillow located in the actual bedroom. Once you get up, the eyes immediately rise to meet a wonderful, fairy tale structure: a large pirate ship high on the ceiling. A wooden rope bridge is used to access the ship, where the crow’s nest reigns, alongside a second bed, for guests. The crow’s nest was made using a ten inch hand-hewn timber for extra strength and a rope connects it to the dressing below. The structure of the ship was carefully created: “We used 2×12 ribs to construct the hull of the ship, covering them with layers of 1/2 inch plywood to act as the planking. Our genius faux finisher developed a bomb-proof blend of plaster and epoxy with integrated colouring to simulate an old ship’s hull.” There is another way to access the bedroom: through a door that also hides the magic kingdom of the sea. A jail cell with a custom steel door meets whoever enters the room. It also serves as the base of the rope bridge. This astonishing interior design will help the child grow up in a creative environment, don’t you think?

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The Book Surgeon (15 pieces) - My Modern Metropolis


Stumbled upon this little beaut.
 

Tom Raffield

Tom Raffield: "

Brighton POD directed me to Tom Raffield, a designer they’ve been working with for some time now and I was instantly drawn into his twisty, turny wooden world.