The Ghost Furniture Collection Is Made From Carved Cement

May 8, 2017 Erin 0

Photography by Voiid Studio   Fernando Mastrangelo has created the modern furniture design series GHOST, that was recently introduced at Collective Design. These large-scale pieces are made entirely of cement, using a robotic arm.   The dining table looks as though it is defying gravity, with the top of the table being balanced on a round bottom. […]

Metal And Wood Merge Together To Create The Echo Table Series

May 8, 2017 Erin 0

  Design studio UUfie, have created The Echo Series, a collection of modern tables manufactured by Toscari and Matter of Stuff. Using a technique of combining hardwood and metal, the designers embedding metal into lines of softwood create an elusive boundary between the two materials. All uniquely shaped, aluminum, copper, and brass, differentiate these three […]

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Datum House / FIGR Architecture & Design

May 8, 2017 Cristobal Rojas 0

When presented at the street elevation, Datum House borrows from the neighboring properties in roof form and material references. The project takes inspiration from its surroundings and context and reinterprets its findings through a contemporary take on a traditional Victorian elevation, resulting in a considered outcome and street integration. We started off with our client’s extensive brief for a home that had to house a growing family of 5. Our domestic container envelope was derived from a simple extrusion of the Victorian cottage silhouette, placed onto the narrow sloping site to set up a defined datum. The outcome is a result of the envelope being manipulated by the surrounding context, the required amenity and its negotiation with the existing site constraints.

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10 Reasons to Love Minty Hues (10 photos)

May 8, 2017 Laura Gaskill 0
If pre-remodel bathroom tiles are what immediately come to mind when you think of mint green, think again. There’s a lot more to this hue than retro appliances and vintage bathrooms. From bungalow charm to midcentury cool (and beyond), mint is a design chameleon that can work just about…

Equestrian Center in Luxelakes Eco-City / Chengdu Wide Horizon Investment Group

May 8, 2017 黄馨仪 - Joanna 0

The equestrian stable is designed with two major approaches: the use of traditional skills and natural materials, the application of large-scale tensioned membrane. The biggest problem to build with bricks is the structure form. A traditional brick building can not achieve the hollowed-out pattern and effects we wanted, so framework structure was added to break the restriction of using bricks as the structural wall, meanwhile the beam and eaves are specially treated.

5 Things That Are HOT On Pinterest This Week

May 8, 2017 Erin 0

  Hey contemporist friends! Here’s a look at what’s getting a lot of attention on our Pinterest boards this week, so you can see what’s trending. By the way, you can follow contemporist on Pinterest – here.   1. In this modern and bright kitchen, white cabinets are paired with a stone backsplash and countertop, while […]

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9 Quick Styling Steals for Your Sideboard (9 photos)

May 8, 2017 Kate Burt 0

Sideboards come in many styles and sizes, from a classic midcentury original to a rustic chunky beast to a contemporary designer piece. But whatever the type, these useful storage pieces are more than just practical: Their large surface area makes the…