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The AURA Bed by Martin Ballendat
German designer Martin Ballendat has created the AURA bed for the manufacturer, ACCENTE.
From ACCENTE:
The beauty of AURA lies in its harmony of contrasts. The inviting sleep surface flows gracefully and effortlessly over a compact, flat base which can serve as a space for reading material or for breakfast. A charming detail are the side inlays which reiterate the colour of the base and accentuate the evenly curved linear design.
ACCENTE will be exhibiting the AURA bed at the upcoming 2010 IMM Cologne furniture show.
HOTO FUDO Restaurant by Takeshi Hosaka Architects
Takeshi Hosaka Architects have completed the HOTO FUDO restaurant in a town at the base of Mount Fuji, in the Yamanashi prefecture of Japan.
Photography by Koji Fujii / Nacasa&Partners Inc
Visit the website of Takeshi Hosaka Architects – here.
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Fashion Supersoft Sofa by Paolo Lucidi and luca Pevere
The Fashion Supersoft Sofa, which was designed by Paolo Lucidi and luca Pevere, and produced by Italian manufacturer Calligaris, has been nominated for the Interior Innovation Award 2010 as part of the upcoming IMM Cologne furnishings show in Germany.
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Rua Alabarda House by Affonso Risi
Brazilian architect Affonso Risi designed the Rua Alabarda house in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The P1 and P2 Chairs by Christel Hadiwibawa
Australian designer Christel Hadiwibawa has created the P1 and P2 Chairs as part of her recent Honours research at the Canberra School of Art.
Full description after the photos….
The P1 Chair by Christel Hadiwibawa:
The P2 Chair by Christel Hadiwibawa:
The P1 and P2 Chairs by Christel Hadiwibawa
The P1 and P2 chair was a part of Christel’s Honours research focusing on sustainable design. The chairs are inspired by buildings across Asia that use bamboo scaffolding for its properties of strength, flexibility and durability. It identifies ways of using everyday materials to produce a chair that is accessible, comfortable and considers the needs of the environment.
Made from bamboo, concrete and plantation timber, the strength of each chair is provided through layering thin bamboo strips together to make the most of the material’s flexible properties. This process creates a backrest and seat that customises to the unique ergonomics of each body shape. The choice of using concrete addressed the functional need for a heavy base to counter balance the weight of the body. Other material options for the base were considered to reduce the weight, but were unaccessible with the time constraints Christel had as a student. The embodied energy involved with the production of cement is high, however the material has legitimate claims to sustainability in terms of local availability, ease of use and shaping, longevity, and financial affordability. The base also helps extend the life of the chair as concrete gets stronger in time and any damaged bamboo can be replaced. Considering the end of the chairs life, the bamboo and wood can be composted whilst the concrete form can be reused to make another chair.
Acero, Stahl, and Lucid Clocks by Michael Siney
British designer Michael Siney has created the Acero, Stahl, and Lucid clocks.
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The Acero Clock:
Made from a single piece of laser cut steel, Acero is an understated and unpretentious clock that reflects Michael’s simplistic approach to his work. The original unfinished version of Acero reveals machine marks and scratches that add value and uniqueness to each clock.
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The Stahl Clock:
Made from a single piece of laser cut steel, Stahl is a dynamic wall clock, that makes use of clever angles to create an illusion of perspective. The original unfinished version of stahl reveals machine marks and scratches that add value and uniqueness to each clock.
The Morph Bar Stool by Formstelle
German design studio Formstelle have added a bar stool to the Morph collection they designed for the furniture manufacturer, Zeitraum.
Zeitraum will exhibit the Morph stool at the upcoming 2010 IMM Cologne show in Germany.
The Munich Lounge Chair by Sauerbruch Hutton
Sauerbruch Hutton have designed the Munich Lounge Chair, which will be produced by German manufacturer ClassiCon, who will be presenting the chair at the upcoming 2010 IMM Cologne show.
Sauerbruch Hutton designed the chair as part of a range of seating for the Museum Brandhorst in Munich, which they also designed.
Ocho Chair by Kranen/Gille
Dutch designers Jos Kranen and Johannes Gille have created the Ocho chair.
The limited edition leather and stainless steel chair is on display at the Priveekollektie Gallery.
Books: The Iconic House: Architectural Masterworks Since 1900
Presenting the most architecturally significant houses since 1900, The Iconic House is a comprehensive record of the most important works to date. With specially commissioned photographs by Richard Powers, and written by Dominic Bradbury, the book not only looks at the architects and their designs but also the close communion between the architect and client–a relationship, sometimes harmonious, but often conflicted.
The houses are experimental and innovative, their influence has spread throughout the world and many have established new architectural paradigms that affect the way we perceive a beautiful home. Each featured house includes floorplans, a short biography of the architect with key buildings, and are sorted chronologically with a giant date to anchor the description.
Not to be overlooked is a bibliography at the back of the book, as well as a gazetteer and list of houses by type which offer further information including which homes are open to the public.
Some of the architects whose work appears in The Iconic House include Tadao Ando, Shigeru Ban, Marcel Breuer, Richard Buckminster Fuller, Charles & Ray Eames, Eileen Gray, Greene & Greene, Walter Gropius, Herzog & de Meuron, Philip Johnson, Louis Kahn, Pierre Koenig, Rem Koolhaas, John Lautner, Le Corbusier, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Richard Neutra, Oscar Niemeyer, Eero Saarinen, UN Studio, and Frank Lloyd Wright.
The Iconic House: Architectural Masterworks Since 1900, by Dominic Bradbury, Photographs by Richard Powers, Publisher: Thames & Hudson, Hardcover, 351 Pages, ISBN: 9780500342558
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