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Metal Tiles by Karim Rashid for ALLOY

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Amie
Published: September 1, 2010Posted in: Architecture, Design, Furniture, Hotel/ Restaurant, House, OfficeTags: , , ,

Karim Rashid has designed a collection of metal tiles for the Australian manufacturer ALLOY.

Karim Rashid says:

I have always been obsessed with patterns. Working with ALLOY has given me a great opportunity to play with the idea of pattern, grid, and repetition. A pattern is a way of giving richness and depth to our Cartesian landscape. The more diversity of line, shape, and composition, the more interesting a single cell is. The undulating, curvilinear forms give a 2-dimensional surface a sense of 3-dimensions. These elements repeat in a predictable manner but they are designed to contradict the square tile. This collection for ALLOY is organic in shape because I believe that the world needs a softening and a more fluid human spirit.




The Tangga House in Singapore by Guz Architects

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Amie
Published: July 24, 2010Posted in: Architecture, HouseTags: , ,

Description from Guz Architects:

The house is a contemporary interpretation of a traditional courtyard house, laid out around a central green courtyard with a double height stair and entry area forming the focal point of the project. The L-shaped plan creates open spaces which encourage natural ventilation and offer resident’s views over the courtyard to the verandah, roof gardens and beyond. Lushly planted roof gardens surround the house and add to the effect that nature is evident in every part of the house. The large roof above the courtyard creates an indoor and outdoor space leading to the gardens and swimming pool which wraps around two sides of the house. The tangga house hopefully gives the owners the opportunity  to live in harmony and comfort with nature, in singapores hot tropical climate. [via Contemporist]




Allandale House by William O’Brien Jr

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Amie
Published: July 20, 2010Posted in: Architecture, HouseTags: , ,

Allandale House: A Cabin of Curiosities

Designed by architect William O’Brien Jr. Allandale House is a home designed around an original structure. This project uses the angles and triangular game between the axes, to give a unique ambience. More visual in the following section.




The Narrow House by Bassam El-Okeily

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Amie
Published: July 7, 2010Posted in: Architecture, HouseTags: ,

by Bassam El-Okeily

Do you like white?

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Gary
Published: February 11, 2010Posted in: House, PhotographyTags: , ,
Do you like white?

Jeltje Janmaat is a young photographer currently working as Freelance photographer for magazines and brands.




Kwas: New Cross Tower

By
Amie
Published: February 5, 2010Posted in: Architecture, HouseTags: , ,
Kwas: New Cross Tower

kwas architecture has added a cross tower to an existing church to aid in its recognition as a religious structure in tokorozawa, japan. its previous gymnasium like appearance created a poor reflection of its christian community and religious activities.

Ong and Ong Design

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Gary
Published: February 2, 2010Posted in: Architecture, HouseTags:
Ong and Ong Design

Humlegården Apartment by Tham & Videgård Arkitekter

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Amie
Published: January 29, 2010Posted in: Architecture, HouseTags: ,
Humlegården Apartment by Tham & Videgård Arkitekter


Project Name: Humlegården Apartment
Architects: Tham & Videgård Hansson Arkitekter / Bolle Tham and Martin Videgård Hansson.
Collaborators: Tove Belfrage, Helene Amundsen, Johan Björkholm, Karolina Nyström
Dates: project 2006-2007, construction 2007-2008.
Address: Engelbrektsgatan, Stockholm, Sweden
Photographer: åke e:son Lindman

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“must see” San Francisco home

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Gary
Published: January 26, 2010Posted in: Architecture, HouseTags: , ,
This “must see” San Francisco home was designed by architect Joel Karr of Group 41 Architects. The project is called H House and features a property overlooking the hills of Noe Valley.


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George Dasic

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Amie
Published: January 23, 2010Posted in: Architecture, HouseTags: , , ,

Tokyo-based architect George Dasic (shown here with Giorgio Armani) was mentored by Zaha Hadid at the Architectural Association in London. Interestingly, his work reminds me more of John Pawson (one of my favorite designers and architects), who also has strong ties to Japan and had studied at the Architectural Association as well. It’s quite exciting to see non-Japanses architects starting their own practices in Japan and succeeding there these days.

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