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I guess it's because I have a baby, but intelligent, well-designed toys are catching my eye these days. What parent doesn't dream of teaching their child how to ride on two wheels? LikeABike is the perfect stepping stone for kids ages 2-5 from trike to bike in no time.
Image from LikeABike USA
Pinch is the award-winning, husband and wife team of Russell Pinch and Oona Bannon. They have recently launched their Armoire collection, the first line of furnishings where they design, manufacture and distribute directly. The armoires are available in any color you choose, and the solid cherry interiors are created to offer unlimited flexibility.
Architect Wallace Cunningham's philosophy encompasses nature and it's elements into his architecture. What better way to show it than designing a house inspired by the air currents of its location. Hired by the young French entrepreuner Pascal Brandys to create his house in a wild rocky location east of San Diego, the architect achieves catching the air and making it solid.
Caissons support concrete pads stepping down the slope among granite outcrops. By cantilevering, they preserve the natural topography. Three tapered columns, splayed, support each of the 13 undulating traingular panels that make the roof. These units are clad with titanium and will be pre-assembled.
Curved concrete walls are used to outline service areas at the heart of the abode, whole the perimeter is enclosed with mitred glass walls. Inclined at different angles, they look like a curtain. With the roof looking like floating on top of the cliff and seeming apparently weightless, cleverly hiding the strong foundations, the house is an amazing contrast to the usual constructions found in that part of California.
All photos here are from Wallace Cunningham's models-the house is not finished yet.
Dwell NextHouse Model Home Open House Weekend
Saturday, June 30, 2007, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and
Sunday, July 1, 2007, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Bound by a collective commitment to building well-designed, affordable, modern homes, Dwell magazine teamed up with Empyrean International to create The Dwell Homes - an exclusive collection of custom-designed, modern prefabricated homes.
Visit the open house to see products from fabulous 2Modern designers:
Invented by designer Sandy Chilewich and architect Joe Sultan, Plynyl is a woven, vinyl fabric bonded to a soft polyurethane cushion. Currently available in several weave styles, the new Woodgrain will be available in July. Woven to create the look of natural hard wood, this durable material can be used for floors, upholstery and wall coverings. Visit their website for a list of regional an online retailers.
New products and designs from angela adams! Exciting new glassware! Martini, Rocks, Tumbler, and Juice Glassware Sets are a must for entertaining in style. New designs for the Fall and Winter seasons for the Kathy Wallet, Bodine Wallet, Hannah Handbag, and Laptop Bag are classic angela adams. And new Kelly wool rug designs add to the already amazing collection: Kelly Dusk, Kelly Olive, and Kelly Suede.
I'm not your usual jewelry admirer as I don't wear or know much about the topic outside appreciating it as object design. Recently I came across Bilingual Designs through my work with the Changelings project. The Bilingual collection consists of stunning, interlocking rings that are amazing as jewelry as well as highly designed objects.
Bilingual Design, founded by Marta Niegowska in 2004, creates "contemporary, sculptural unisex rings" using sterling silver. These rings are made up of 2 interlocking parts that can be worn as a single ring as a unified form or separated and worn individually. Marta says "the focus of her work is to give people a new experience & perspective on what a ring could be." I know I don't wear jewelry but these might persuade me to.
These just 3 are my favorites, but you can check out the entire collection over at Bilingual Design.
Thanks to Changelings.
For an obvious answer, ask the question which came first, water or the faucet? There are a lot of architecturally magnificent faucets out there, but water is elemental and it needs no embellishment. It cleans, it relaxes and it flows--in a big way--with the Dornbracht new Elemental Spa series of mounted faucets and fittings. These lavish, yet discreet vessels shower down water in all its luxuriousness without intrusion or distraction.
Super cute bags from Holly Aiken. A bit retro with an unexpected use of color, Holly designs and creates bags with attitude. I love the Modern vibe and witty ornamentation. Made of vinyl and crafted with a fashion sense, these bags will get noticed!
Not just for gals, there's a bit of something for everyone. Dads can look cool too with the smart design of the Airship-Messenger Daytona bag. Equipped with plenty of storage and a matching changing pad, being a dad never looked so hot.
i love the graphic quality/allusion to print and textile design in megan auman's work. the contrast of silver on steel is stunning.
until next week,
Annie
