Elephant Grounds Have Opened Their Latest Coffee Shop In Hong Kong

May 4, 2017 Erin 0

Photography by Grischa Rueschendorf and JJA / Bespoke Architecture   James JJ Acuna of JJA / Bespoke Architecture, worked together with Kevin Poon to create the latest location of Elephant Grounds, a coffee shop in Hong Kong. Dual-toned pine timber, plants, antique industrial factory lights, and modern decoration throughout, make this space a unique place to […]

Gabriel Rivera Architects Have Designed A New Beachfront House In Ecuador

May 3, 2017 Erin 0

Photography by Sebastian Crespo   Gabriel Rivera Arquitectos have designed a modern home right on the beach in Puerto Cayo, Ecuador. The house is organized in an L shape, with one side pointing towards the beach, and the other containing the social areas of the home. The exterior of the home naturally suits the landscape […]

This Office Design Has Built-In Nooks For Relaxing

May 3, 2017 Erin 0

Photography by Halkin Mason Photography   When design firm Nelcon created the Capital One offices in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, they included casual comfort in the workplace in the form of contemporary seating nooks. Three circular seating nooks with red upholstered cushions are embedded within a dark wood wall, creating a cozy and intimate environment to […]

These Colorful Glass Vases Put The Flower Stems On Display

May 3, 2017 Erin 0

Photography by Athos Burez and Siska Vandecasteele.   Rotterdam-based designer Chris Kabel has created a collection of contemporary vases that show off the stems of the flowers, instead of hiding them away. The collection, named Hidden Vases, have the water source turned upside-down, and the flowers appearing to grow from the plate.   Photography by […]

Six Large Wood Giants Are Now Hiding Out In A Forest Near Copenhagen

May 3, 2017 Erin 0

  Artist Thomas Dambo has brought to life a new project: “The 6 Forgotten Giants.” The project consists of six large hidden sculptures, made from various types of recycled wood, with the help of local volunteers in Copenhagen. The recycled wood used for the breathtaking giants varies from scrap wood, to cut offs from old […]

The Courtyard House By FIGR Architecture & Design

May 2, 2017 Erin 0

Photography by Tom Blachford   FIGR. Architecture & Design have designed this dark brick home in Australia, that wraps around a central courtyard.   Photography by Tom Blachford Elongated brown brick, which is a reminder of this once working class suburb, features on both the exterior and throughout the interior of the home, like in […]

This Minimalist Modern Cat Bed Doubles As A Functional Side Table

May 2, 2017 Erin 0

  When Wout, an owner of two kittens, Boris and Pippa, wanted to find a cat bed that would be a fun space for them to enjoy their city home, he came up empty handed, he couldn’t find anything he and the kittens liked. Wout reached out to Nikita, a friend and designer, and together […]

Nicolas Bovesse Has Launched A Line Of Minimalist Floating Display Shelves

May 2, 2017 Erin 0

Photography © Nicolas Bovesse   The Aureole (Halos) modern shelving collection by Belgian designer Nicolas Bovesse, was recently launched at the 2017 Salone del Mobile. The Aureole shelves have been created for COVO, a furniture company dedicated to uncommon items with an emotional design.   Photography © Nicolas Bovesse These new minimalist floating shelves are […]

This House In Australia Received A Cantilevered Extension With Wood Window Shutters

May 1, 2017 Erin 0

Photography by Katherine Lu   Day Bukh Architects have designed an extension to a semi-detached house in Sydney, Australia. The rear extension with wood slats cantilevers away from the house and provides shade for the small patio below.   Photography by Katherine Lu Heading inside, the living room, kitchen and dining room share the same space, […]

Dale Chihuly’s Glass Sculptures Takeover The New York Botanical Garden

May 1, 2017 Erin 0

© The New York Botanical Garden   Recently opened at The New York Botanical Garden is a new exhibition called CHIHULY, that showcases artist Dale Chihuly’s innovative glass sculptures.   © The New York Botanical Garden The exhibition is the first major garden show for Chihuly in more than 10 years and it features more than […]