Lifted up, it creates a semi-public space on ground level between two layers of discretion. The skin of the villa performs a sophisticated connection between inside and outside and offers spectacular views onto the old town of Marbach and the German national literature archive on the other side of the Neckar valley.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
One day please God.............
Lifted up, it creates a semi-public space on ground level between two layers of discretion. The skin of the villa performs a sophisticated connection between inside and outside and offers spectacular views onto the old town of Marbach and the German national literature archive on the other side of the Neckar valley.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Corner Garden Tub and Whirlpool from Jacuzzi
Here is a great looking corner garden tub and whirlpool from Jacuzzi. The product, called Aquasoul, is a great fit for a corner space in a bathroom. From writing about bathrooms all the time and seeing what is out in the market, there just seems to be less offerings in the corner variety. I like Aquasoul since it presents its self as a nice garden tub and drops some of the frills found in other models. I find that most people want a nice normal look that presents a clean product. The nice white look is a fit in almost any kind of bathroom decorating.
OH EM GEE!!!!! FAT 2009 Spring/Summer Collection
Japanese brand FAT presents their 2009 spring/summer collection. Marked by a number of color uses, clean cut&sew products in abundance have made their way into the collection such as jackets and tops while FAT also continues on with some basic footwear offerings. The collection is available now at select retailers and at shopping.fatyo.com.
Friday, January 23, 2009
I know im late! BUT I LOVE THE STEPHEN SPROUSE COLLECTION!!!!!
In admiration of late fashion designer Stephen Sprouse, Louis Vuitton’s creative director Marc Jacobs will be revisiting his previous 2001 collaboration with Sprouse as inspiration for a 2009 collection. The new looks of accessories and ready-to-wear garments combine Sprouse-styled graffiti and rose motifs alongside Jacobs designs of course. Keeping in theme, the new issue of Harper’s Bazaar will feature Marc Jacobs covered in Sprouse artwork with photography shot by Terry Richardson.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Height x Ambush POW! Ring & Pendant
MACKDADDY’s flagship store Height as well as EPROZE have both joined forces with Japanese music artist Verbal of the Teriyaki Boyz and his label Ambush to create an exclusive ring and pendant colorway. With the help of Antonio Murphy and Astro, the POW!’s fun design took reference from various elements of pop-culture. Available now at EPROZE.
OriginalFake Sticker Set
OriginalFake release a new sticker set for 2009 with a number of iconic graphics from KAWS. The set includes five different stickers and is available now at OriginalFake dealers, including colette.
EcoSmart Fireplaces
Stylish and striking, the EcoSmart ™ Fire is an Australian innovation - an environmentally friendly open fireplace. The EcoSmart™ Fire is flue less and does not require any installation or utility connection for fuel supply, which makes it ideal for just about any architectural environment. Fueled by a renewable modern energy (Denatured Ethanol), it burns clean and is virtually maintenance free.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Repisa N5 : Wall Mounted Modern Book Shelf
Wall mounted bookshelves can save valuable floor space, and in the case of the Repisa N5 by designer Sebastián Errázuriz offer an intriguing design at the same time. The N5 bookshelf can be wall mounted horizontally or vertically in your choice of positions including stood up or laid flat to accommodate all of your books or decorative accessories. Made from a remarkably light weight sturdy cherry wood construction. The best feature of the Reprisa N5 book shelf is the ability to fold it up flat against the wall when your not using all or part of it.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Saturday, December 27, 2008
I really really really need this..............
Elliptical trainers are one of the best pieces of gym equipment when it comes to low impact cardio vascular strength training. There has been so much negative news about higher impact workouts such as jogging including the long term effects on joints that may not be realized until it's to late. The Mileage 1636 Elliptical Trainer has all of the quality features you would expect professional gym equipment like 16 programs and computerized effective resistance levels for trainings at all levels, hand grip and hands free heart rate sensors, and Premium carbon steel material components including stabilizers and bearing pivoting arms. The Milage 1636 Elliptical Trainer also has a large LCD console which displays workout variables including: Speed, RPM, Distance, Time, Weight, Height, Target Heart Rate, BMI (Body Mass Index), Age, Gender, Calorie, Watt, BMR (Body Metabolism Rate), Pulse, Fat % and BodyType. The best part is this home gym elliptical trainer runs $1299 from AmericanFitness.net
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Puma, amazing foward thinking design
Our green friends over Inhabitat just tipped us on a new project by NYC/Napoli based office LOT-EK, a practice that has been doing an interesting job by reusing containers.
24 containers are put together to create a 3 storey store with over 11,000 sqf, including a bar/lounge area and 2 decks.
The store is currently at the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009, and it´s transported to each location (Alicante, Boston, Stockholm) and assembled quickly.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
BBC | Ice Cream Season 8 Lookbook
BBC | Ice Cream present their latest collection as the brand showcases a side beyond their usual graphical styles which has perhaps been the most visible aspect of the brand. Their collection of cut&sew include some nice button-ups and bold jackets amongst the usual spring and summer shorts and crop pants. Look for these to begin hitting retailers in the near future.
Simple, Yet AMAZING!!!!!
Another house that looks like fun to be invited! The house is about 20 miles from Tokyo and is surrounded by nothing but open fields. It was designed by another young couple who design from architecture to products.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
The Ultimate Fun House called “House in Matsuyama”
“House in Matsuyama” was built in Shikoku Island for a young couple who has three boys - for Japanese it’s a big family. This unique house situated near by the Seto Inland Sea perfectly matches the atmosphere of the region where the climate is mild even in winter. It was designed by a husband-and-wife team of architects based in Tokyo who go by the name ‘SUEP.’. (Note: I forgot to confirm with Hirokazu Suemitsu and Yoko Suemitsu if they were husband and wife since I had no doubt… just making an excuse in case I’m wrong.)
Lili Lite, I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!
Lili Lite is a reading light, a bookmark and a bookshelf combined into one smart product. A sensor turns off the light when an open book is placed on the shelf. When the book is picked up again, the light automatically turns on. Lili Lite also has a switch to turn the light on and off manually. Lili Lite is a witty design that combines function and style in a simple but ingenious way.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
CLOT x Medicom Toy x Levi’s Watermelon & Strawberry Denim
As last year saw the successful pairings of CLOT, MEDICOM TOY and Levi’s on a set of Bearbricks, the concept has once again been re-applied on a new medium. The three brands have come together to apply the Watermelon and Strawberry theme to a pair of men’s and women’s denim, the 505 and 280 respectively. The well-distressed denim features a handful of relevant imagery including CLOT logos and touches of watermelon and strawberry on the patches. The aforementioned fruity references are also shown into the weft of the denim at the leg opening and when cuffed expose the colorful print. The women’s 280 goes a bit further with Bearbrick embroideries in the form of the silhouette of the Bearbrick’s head and a marching Strawberry Bearbrick. The denim will release this Friday, December 19th, exclusively at Juice in Hong Kong
IceCube Lighted Drink Cooler / Bench Seating from EXTREMIS
If you have invested in the ultimate in patio furniture and outdoor accessories you surely don't want to cut corners and get a typical and often unsightly drink cooler. The "IceCube" offers a cool modern ambiance and is available with a utensil serving tray which allows you to leave glasses, finger food or open bottles on a safe and convenient place and right above the ice. Seat cushions are also available to make the IceCube a bench and a nice place to sit and enjoy a social beverage. The light fixture available from Extremis can be used in the countries participating in the ENEC agreement. People living in other countries can purchase lights locally. Other options include drain + hose, extension drainage hose, and 4 wheels.
Dwelling at Maytree / ODOS architects
This house is in essence a simple bold sculptural form which sits at the foot of a steep escarpment in the Wicklow hills. It is a two storey house with vehicular and pedestrian access from the Bray Road. Accommodation is comprised of a two car garage, boiler room, wc and utility at ground floor level and open plan living, kitchen, dining areas with 3 bedrooms (master en suite), study and family bathroom at first floor level.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
A Bathing Ape 2008 Winter Collection, DOPE!!!!!
A Bathing Ape releases some goods for the month of December. The lineup, focusing on cold climate gear, features a collection of outerwear including canvas and varsity jackets alongside flannel long sleeves, denim, chinos and accessories. Highlighting the drop are two sets of Bape patches to add to your favorite Bape garments or just create your own Bape x Hanes collabo.
FUCKING AWWWZZZUMMMMM!!!!!!
Some woman's husband had a bakery make her a Nikon D700 cake, then he gave her the actual camera afterward. How romantic. Well, not as romantic as presenting your wife with a cake that looks like two hands, then giving her the clap, but, pfft, what is?
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Gleichenberg Thermal Bath / JSA
The project is situated in a protected park and consist of a treatment area with about 50 different rooms for medical treatments, a four star hotel with several different restaurants and cafes, and a public thermal bath for the patients and other guests.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Disney x Etnies Plus Upsetter
Seeing a more active role by Disney on the collaboration front and fresh off the heels of work with The Hundreds, sneaker brand Etnies Plus is the latest up to bat. Known for their clean styles, the same trend continues despite Disney’s cheery cartoon influence. Two models of the Upsetter are seen here themed after “The Evil Lord” and “Mickey Mouse” as they are referenced by subtle highlights on the heel. A release date is slated for 2009 spring.
This shit reminds me of the robots from Judge Dredd!!!
what the fuck is this world coming to!!!!!!!
GIANT FIREBREATHING DOG ROBOTS!!!!
The Hundreds x Disney x New Era 59Fifty Fitted Set
The Hundreds follow up on their “Lost Boys” collection with a set of New Era caps. Both feature references to their recent collaboration alongside Disney, with the Peter Pan piece taking the cake. Certainly a witty play on Peter Pan’s traditional green hat with an embroidered feather on the side. The rest of the “Lost Boys” line can be seen at The Hundreds official website.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
More DOPE Shelving!!!!!
We recently featured another wonderful shelving product from Bellato in a recent article. Here is another great design called "Takebook". A. Sattin created this product keeping in mind that each person has their own creative energies. Focusing on color and simple MDF construction, Takebook allows us to create our own contemporary bookshelves and bookcases. My favorite design element is the color. The red bookshelves are very cool as is the white and the combination orange and white. Here we can do our own home decorating adding color and design into a living room, study, or home office.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Bellato Rotating Bathroom and Kitchen Cabinets
Giralot is a design by Stefano Bettio that takes color to a new level. These rotating cabinets are designed for any room of the home. In the kitchen picture, Giralot is being used as a pantry with the colorful shelves available for storage while at the same time, bringing a lot of color into the other wise white kitchen design. The rotating bathroom cabinets create an awesome backdrop of purple, blue, and white creating a stunning visual for the home. Other ideas include media storage, entertainment centers, and general bookshelves. There are many possibilities for this product. The two things that I like best are the introduction of color into rooms and the way that things can be "put away" quickly by rotating the shelving.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Loft Reclining Sectional Sofa from Arketipo Furniture
Here is a product that could have made our recent article called, Sofas: 15 of the Most Amazing Modern Designs. At times I like to imagine my living room being transformed from a place of design to one of comfort. When it comes down to it as humans we need to relax and have restorative time away from our jobs and other stresses in life. Loft is a reclining sectional sofa from Arketipo furniture that has concealed its secret - that it can be comfortable as well. The low profile creates a wonderful visual in a living room. In no way does it appear to be "overstuffed" or "oversized". Thus, you have the cool look and then have the flexibility to recline and relax for your restorative time. There are numerous fabric and leather options available.
Sendai Bookshelves
Horm of Italy does more than produce everyday bookshelves. Once again they have delivered a contemporary Italian design marvel in its Sendai bookshelves model. Sendai features custom construction in the supports for each shelf. Each support is warped and changed to unique shapes creating an interesting look that departs from the structural shape we associate in bookshelf construction. The support legs look worn and tired, but in truth provide ample support for the shelves. The colors of the wood supports are walnut and natural giving the appearance of an exotic wood or a yet to be discovered bamboo. Designer: Toyo Ito.
I wish i could live here.........
Villa/Gallery in Karuizawa
Karuizawa is a bijou town favoured by weekending Tokyoites. The Villa is perched on a steep slope oriented south in the forest, and looks out over a towering view of mountain ranges.
It is the villa for the couple of musicians. They wanted a flexible space that could work as a villa, gallery for contemporary art -mainly sculptures- and salon for music concert, place to entertain friends. To fulfill the functions, the ‘blank space’ should be required. The kitchen and bath -usual functions of a house- are built into the floor. The materials, requested interestingly no wood should be visible, glass, mirror and polished stainless steel reflect the light and view in the obstacle-less interior. They create an expanded impression of the space, one storey polygon with plenty of empty, white space.
The outside form a remarkable contrast to the interior. The finish of outside, the roof, wall, oblique foundation, is FRP (fiber reinforced plastics) painted in white. The seamless skin looks scaleless ‘point’ in the forest.
A-10 Warthog Motorcycle, RIDICULOUS!!!!!
The A-10 Thunderbolt II (aka Warthog) is a plane that never fails to make me swoon. I don't know if it's the styling or the 30mm Gatling gun in it's mouth, but my god does that plane do something to me. And now the guys over at ICON Motorsports have gone and made an A-10 inspired motorcycle. Complete with 800-watt sound system, 8-inch LCD screen and minigun, the bike is clearly ready for combat. And by combat I obviously mean me in my "If you can read this, my bitch fell off" t-shirt.
A Bathing Ape 2008 Winter Bapesta
For those that don’t know, Nigo recently had a book signing for Bape’s 15th anniversary. It just shows what kind of progress he’s made. Bapesta is still coming strong and they prove that again with their latest release. The newest edition of the Bapesta shoe comes in 4 colors (orange, powder blue, burnt orange, and black). They’ll run you about 16,590 yen (approx. $178 USD). Available at all Bape flagship stores.
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