Decorative Laser Cut Screens Are Displayed Throughout This Australian House

May 30, 2017 Erin 0

Photography by Scott Burrows   Jamison Architects have designed the ‘Bird House’ on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. This contemporary home was designed to maximize the abundance of nature that surrounds it, like the bush and tall gum trees.   The home consists of two pavilions with horizontal exterior siding, that are connected by […]

The Baffle House By Clare Cousins Architects

May 29, 2017 Erin 0

Photography by Lisbeth Grosmann   Australian firm Clare Cousins Architects, were asked to design an extension / garden pavilion to the rear of an Edwardian cottage, that would maximize the exposure of a small sculptural garden.   At the front of the house, a garden path leads down the side of the cottage to the backyard. Photography […]

Michael Young Has Designed A New Chair Inspired By 1970s Disco Decor

May 29, 2017 Erin 0

  Designer Michael Young has created a sculptural armchair named Roxanne for Italian furniture manufacturer Gufram. Inspired by disco decor and Michael Young’s passion for The Police in the 70’s, Roxanne combines ergonomics with technology to create a sculptural armchair.   The the shape of the chair is made from an extruded polyurethane form, which […]

VIVID Sydney Lights Up The City With Colorful Installations And Projections

May 29, 2017 Erin 0

  It’s that time of the year again for Sydney, Australia. Vivid Sydney 2017, the annual light art event is lighting up the city in bright and colorful installations. The 23 night festival turns Sydney into a wonderland of light art sculptures, and is the world’s largest outdoor art gallery, with seven light precincts and more than […]

5 Things That Are HOT On Pinterest This Week

May 29, 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. This small and modern study has bright yellow supports that hold the white wall shelves and floating […]

This Chilean House Looks Out To The Mountains And Beaches

May 26, 2017 Erin 0

Photography by Alejandro Gálvez   Architect Thomas Löwenstein has designed this modern house near the beach town of Los Molles in Chile, that sits on a field looking out to the mountains on one side and views of the beach on the other.   Photography by Alejandro Gálvez The black house has burnt wood siding (shou […]

The Mobius Bench Responds To Touch And Lights Up With Colors

May 26, 2017 Erin 0

  Designer Louis Lim of Makingworks teamed up with 3form to created a modern interactive circular bench named Mobius, that lights up when it’s touched, and was recently displayed at Wanted Design in New York City. Initiated by Talley Goodson, 3form CEO, the design collaboration was the first of its kind for 3form, and invited […]

A Modern Extension With A Cantilever Was Added To This 1910 Brick Cottage

May 25, 2017 Erin 0

Photography by Justin Alexander   Luigi Rosselli Architects have designed a contemporary rear extension to this early 20th century brick worksman cottage in Sydney, Australia.   A verandah to the side of the house was extended to become a carport, and beyond, a swimming pool and additional living spaces were created. Photography by Justin Alexander The […]

Crescent Shapes And Bright Colors Feature In This Architect’s Home

May 24, 2017 Erin 0

Photography © Shannon McGrath   Robert Puksand of Australian architecture & interior design practice Gray Puksand, has designed a modern house for himself and his family, located in the Melbourne suburb of Brighton.   At the front of the low maintenance house, a ramp leads down to a sunken garage that opens up to a […]

A Chair Designed To Let Someone Sit Or Lay However They Like

May 24, 2017 Erin 0

  Italian creative firm BestBefore2065, have designed MANET, a fun and sculptural chair, that allows people to sit however they like and still be comfortable.   The MANET Easy Chair is the first product entirely thought, developed and commercialized by BestBefore2065, and they aimed to create a design that could be used in different ways, and re-create […]