A modern chair called Eva by Paolo Nava
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Beautiful curves playfully roll over your patio in vibrant colored weaving patterns make you dreams of Africa come true. A place that is only alive in your wildest fantasies helps you escape form the dark gloomy winter in a first sight. Shadowy Chair by Tord Boontje can do all that. Designed for Moroso this sculptural [...]
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Designed in 2008 for Driade by Philippe Starck; the Monseigneur Leather Sofa is a part of a larger, Monseigneur Collection. A modernized Chesterfield; combines varied stainless steel front legs, with natural mahogany back legs that off set the sofas homogeneous structure.. This design evolved from classic roots , given a twist of modernity with varied [...]
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Another project included on the American Institute of Architects 2008 Housing Awards, was the Modern Barn project, by Leroy Street Studio. This 6,000 sq single family residence is built in Wainscott, New York and as the name suggests it was evolved, having in mind, basic design elements of a Barn. The exterior of the home [...]
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Designed by architect David Salmela in collaboration with owner/builder Kevin Streeter this architectural beauty reflects a great synergy between design and creative construction practices. Build in Deep Heaven, Minnesota the use of prefabricated materials was one of the clients goals. Two large cubes floating in the air supported by a wall of black prefabricated concrete [...]
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“Architecture must break from unnatural and unhealthy imitations; we are committed in producing buildings and spaces that strive for design excellence” Robert M. Gurney. And that is exactly what is achieved with the Wissioming Residence located in Glen Echo, Maryland. One of the Nineteen Top Projects that were nominated for the 2008 AIA awards; the [...]
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One of the nineteen recipients of the 2008 AIA, Housing awards was granted to the Lake Tahoe Residence by Lake Flato Architects. The award that belonged to the One- and Two-Family Custom Residences category, it was granted to projects that promote good design ; as a necessity of life, a sanctuary for the spirit and [...]
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At the Milan 2008 design week an interesting concept emerged by El Ultimo Grito studio –a partnership founded in 1997 in London , by Hurtado and Roberto Feo-.In collaboration with UNO , a Valencia based manufacturer, they presented “Dr Moreau”; a sofa that has multiple components and can be configured in several interesting ways. The [...]
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One of the 19th recipients for the eighth annual Housing awards by the American Institute of Architects(AIA), is the architectural firm Randy Brown Architects and their project Laboratory, build in Omaha Nebraska. The Project was designed having in mind the environment and used green materials and techniques to the highest extend. Originally designed as a [...]
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There is no doubt where one goes to discover modern residential architecture in Australia. MCK developed an expertise in modern design over the past twelve years that reflect new means of construction methods and buildings products; transforming in that way the local design industry, to new horizons of modern innovative structures.Awarded by several awards and [...]
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