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fundación rubido romero
One thing that often fascinates me about Spanish architecture is the approach to institutional work. I find there's a tendency to adopt responses that have a residential or hospitality feel. Fundación...
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swallowed by greenery
Come say hello to me over on yellowtrace today. I'll share a bit more about this enchanting little pavilion in return.
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re-love challenge: the concepts
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5A little while ago I mentioned that I'm participating in the Feast Watson Re-love Challenge (previous post here). I've been collecting these concept and precedent images to clarify the...
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villa van esch tilburg
This home is the work of Dutch architects, Bedaux de Brouwer. Clearly borrowing from the Miesian pavilion, a mix of transparent, reflective and semi translucent finishes set it apart from the original....
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still room for string
For minute there I was convinced the world had reached string installation saturation point. Then I discovered this. Read my post on yellowtrace today to find out how this one pushes the idea to the...
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snowed under
Dang. Well look at that. That old thing called "life" has gotten in the way of the ol' blog. It may continue this way for a little while. I haven't forgotten about this place and will be back as in a...
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daylight confetti
My post on yellowtrace today is seriously feeding my fascination with torched timber. It's total material porn. Check it.
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re-love challenge: the finished piece
Hoorah! The piece for Feast Watson's Re-Love challenge is now complete! I'm pretty happy with the result. Read more about this challenge and my design intent here.Keep your eye on the Re-Love website...
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freeing the line
I'm over on yellowtrace today talking about Monika Gryzmala's three dimensional drawings. Whilst researching, I stumbled across the "Freeing the Line Exhibition," which Gryzmala contributed to in 2006....
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geyser
After months of sitting in my draft posts, it's finally time to share photos of GEYSER! Woo! The project was such a huge investment in terms of time, emotion and energy that I became a little fixated...
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miso
I'm over on yellowtrace today lusting over the mind and artistic skill of Melbourne artist, Miso. I'm writing about her pin prick drawings, but have you also seen her home made tattoes via Instagram?
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melbourne house by jessica liew
I swear I've looked at the Houses Awards shortlist a million times but every time I visit, I find another gem. This one is by young, local architect, Jessica Liew and is the home she designed for...
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new york loft
We're visiting James Jebbia's Greenwich Village loft over on yellowtrace today. Be warned. It's one of those projects that's so hip it makes you want to eye roll.
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made by cohen
Made by Cohen is the interior design practice of Susie Cohen. Having worked at both Carr Design and Chris Connell before establishing her own practice in 2005, these influences are quite apparent in...
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tessellated
Never under estimate the power of the floor surface. See more of this converted 1910s apartment over on yellowtrace.
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the human scale
I saw the documentary "The Human Scale" last night and it's definitely worth a watch. Watch the trailer here.It's a Jan Gehl documentary which explores the modern day city by studying the evolution of...
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bar nazdrowje
Stockholm based designer Richard Lindvall, transformed an old carpark into this Polish restaurant and bar. Heavy use of textured concrete, exposed pipes and oxidized copper certainly allude to the...
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google reader turns to e-dust
As you may know, Google Reader is turning into e-dust on Monday. I'd quite like you to hang around, so please don't forget to find new ways to subscribe.I've personally migrated my subscriptions to...
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New Nordic
I've always been a fan of Norm Architects. Check out one of their latest on yellowtrace today where they team up Menu, restaurateurs Cofoco and Swedish stylist Emma Fexeus to create a world of extreme...
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image vs. experience
Obviously, I'm a believer in the power of online research. It's pretty much what drives this whole blog. Although I think it has many merits, I think it's important to step away from it every now and...
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