3X Vector Architects
Apartment 3eMomentary City7 Boxes OfficesThree great projects by Beijing office Vector Architects. Just lovely.
View ArticleThe Little Mermaid
I was wandering through the Vola website (great plumbing fixtures, if you're not familiar) and came across their inspirations section... They've got images of projects in which their products were...
View ArticleSauna as Acupuncture
Marco Casagrande is a Finnish architecture working in Taiwan... He's fairly well-known for The Chen House, but as this project proves, he is thoughtful and considerate in all of his work..This...
View Articlei29
A very clean, minimal design by Dutch firm i29. This minimalist design is really lovely - I particularly like the way they integrated the texture of the living wall into the design - but it is also...
View Article2 Panscapes
Two great minimalist bakeries by Japanese firm ninkipen!.Both projects make use of readily available materials combined with minimalist detailing in order to let the bread take center stage. I can...
View ArticleFolded and Perforated Cor-ten
The idea of a folding facade isn't new, but I'm still digging this particular iteration. Designed by Andre Kikoski Architect and located in Brooklyn, this mixed use building offers evening protection,...
View ArticleMinimal and Cheery
I love this project by Osaka-based firm TOFU. I always love a good minimal design, and this is no exeption. However, one thing that makes this project different from other minimal designs is the cheery...
View ArticleMore by A2
I've featured Swedish designers A2 before... Ican't help it, I just love their use of minimal forms and bright colors. If only my house wasn't already chock-o-block full of furniture, I would happily...
View ArticleVitra and Girard
This 'citizen office' designed by Vitra and Alexander Girard would be a lovely place to work. A variety of seating and workspace options have been provided, so that you can find the right space for...
View ArticleLondon Design Festival 2010
TAF ArchitectureZavenStuart HaygarthLightbulb UmbrellaIneke HansBrian SteendykBouroullec BrothersA few years ago C and I went to Italy and timed the trip so that we could attend the biennale. It was...
View ArticleGreat Business Model or just a Great Space?
This temporary (1 year) shop for e-types is located in Copenhagen, and is a physical space to buy fonts... An interesting concept... At first, it seems like a strange idea for a shop (doesn't everyone...
View ArticleI Could Not Love This More
This home, a comment on the archetype is absolutely fantastic. Designed by Portuguese architecture firm Aires Mateus, the home modernizes a classical house form. Rather than directing the residents'...
View ArticleJavier Larraz
I don't know much about Spanish architect Javier Larraz (and his website isn't exactly forthcoming), but I'd love to learn more because what I see is really fantastic!..
View ArticleJohannes Norlander Arkitektur
House Alta House MoranTwo lovely project by Johannes Norlander Arkitektur. I love the fearless use of inelegant materials in a very elegant way...Via Dezeen and Johannes Norlander Arkitektur
View ArticleMutewatch
I have only started wearing a watch in the last year or so, but I am dying to replace it with this watch. Designed by Swedish firm Mutewatch, this thing is just gorgeous. I may actually get on the...
View ArticleDelft Blue Soda Cans?
I can't remember where I found this... but I love the juxtaposition of traditional Delft blue china and a modern soda can..If anyone has more information, I'd love to learn more...
View ArticleIDEApaint
This paint could be ridiculous and cheesy if implemented poorly, but could be a lot of fun if done right! I love the idea of an entire conference wall (or coffee shop) painted with whiteboard. Instead...
View ArticleSquare Gutters Again
Another great looking house by another great Scandinavian firm. When I first saw the images, I was immediately reminded of this house (check out the gutters!). In fact, I thought they might be the same...
View ArticleModern Barn Conversion
A very nice barn conversion by RRA architects. Barns are particularly conducive to modern conversions, as they are generally the epitome of form follows function. And that form is generally classic and...
View ArticleCH A+D
who says storage facilities can't be good looking?A minimalist office for a minimalist architecture firm.Both by Chahrour Huhtilainen A+D
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