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Furniture Forever

Tall Tree Guild’s beautifully constructed metal furniture has a terrific simplicity to it.  The designer J Foley reinterprets some classic designs, giving them a unique character with the color and exposed metal.  Totally cool!

Digital Design

Designing with a computer- is it really that much different?  Whether it’s a mouse or a pencil, it seems we have all been using laptops long enough so the design shouldn’t be effected that much… but it is.  When we get behind a keyboard and start drawing, the lines seem to go straighter-farther-faster and the methods and systems of proportion in design get pushed a little bit further.  The designs have a particularly structured quality, whether it be conceptual or detail, this is something that computers work with very well. 

 

      Then there’s CNC.  This pushes the idea of digital design further.  The project is designed on computer and the drawings are refined and used to run the computer-controlled cutter during the manufacturing process.  Modularity and the use of systems are often seen in the digital design process and this modular or system will be used some how in the manufacturing process.  CNC cutters adapt very well to sheet materials (plywood, resin panels, manufactured wood boards,…) so they work well with many of the newer materials that have come out on the market.  Some of the sharpest designs use the simplest edge and connections, accentuating the qualities of the materials in their designs.  

 

Great chair design by Sebastien Wierinck Studio.  One of the unique qualities of CNC cutting is its amazing accuracy which means the connections in the chair will fit perfectly. 

Panel Furniture, Sebastien Wierinck Studio

CNC cutter 

Cafe du 104 (Paris, France),    Sebastien Wierinck Studio  

Dinner in the Sky

 

Impress them or scare them to death, or why not both?   Either way it is original.   Dinner in the Sky is hosted at a table suspended at a height of 160 feet by a team of professionals.  Benji Fun, a partner in this event, is the worldwide leader for this type of activity.  The table can accommodate 22 guests at a time during an 8 hour session in which they are strapped in like a rollercoaster ride.  Safety first.  

The based in Belgium the crane can be driven to any accessible location.  America has one in Las Vegas.  Surprised?

Dinner in the sky also is available for events and parties and can add an additional platform for performances or even weddings where you can bungee jump off afterwards to celebrate the nuptials. 

Sounds like fun, an adventure and something you will talk about to all your friends.  It does however beg the question … what happens when you drop a fork?  And oh yes…where is the Ladies Room?

For more info:  www.dinnerinthesky.com  and www.dinnerintheskylv.com

Have a infinitely modern day!

Now you see it, now you don't!

    As a creative person and also one that needs a more formal work space occasionally, I have always been a fan of extremely adaptable and responsive work environments. Yesterday I stumbled across Clive Wilkinson Architects revamp for the VCU Brand Center in Richmond, VA. 

    Their work is idea driven and primarily architectural but they definitely know how to create an effective interior and graphic statement within their spaces. Most of us can attest to the fact that an improved work environment can have a multitude of impressions on the efficiency and communication that goes on within its walls. For this particular project, they did an excellent job of creating informal breakout areas throughout the original building and new addition. Hop on over to their website to check out the full project. What really caught my interest was the "folding" conference room that literally reaches out from the rafters to accommodate a fairly large table for gatherings, meetings and classes.

 

 

 

Mutina Dechirer

While I can always find something lovely from the Mutina collection, I have fallen in love with this series in particular. Designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2008, the Dechirer line is subtle beauty at its best. Hardly noticable unless the light hits it just right or you look closely, each texture is like a lovely surprise, begging to be touched. Made of porcelain stoneware, the line comes in square, rectified, and brushed slabs. At 12mm thick, it is available in a range of 5 neutrals, both warm and cool. It also works beautifully as a floor application!

Hand Knotted

The beautiful collection below was created by the multi-talented Amy Helfand. Born in the Chicago suburbs, she struck out on her own to earn a BA in both Photography and American studies from Hampshire College and then continued on to recieve a MA & MFA from the Art Institute of Chicago! Her passion for abstraction of the natural world around her is extremely evident in the pieces below. She started off with illustrations and now her work is available in the form of divine, hand-knotted wool & silk rugs! Hop on over to Amy's website to view the entire collection and some of her earlier illustrations. Enjoy!

Chalkboard out, Whiteboard IN!

While the whole chalkboard/wall trend will always stay near and dear to my heart, the folks at IdeaPaint have really caught my eye. Maybe this would be easier to clean up if you have children that like to write on white walls. With a several different colors to choose from and both professional and consumer durability options,  I can see endless possibilities within retail, corporate or healthcare environments!!

There is no wood, vinyl, steel, resin or aluminum in their product. It's just paint. IdeaPaint is even formaldehyde-free!

Knu on 2Modern.com!

Knu is now on 2Modern! Knu is solely focused on sustainable contemporary furniture. Knu's unique, original designs--from the Knu Entertainment Center, Knu Lateral File, and Knu Bookcase to the Knu Aluminum Coffee Table and Knu Aluminum Dining Table--will foster creativity and innovation while also being ecologically conscious. Designed and engineered with an unrelenting commitment to quality and sustainability, Knú will become a lasting part of your modern environment.

New from Ferm Living!

New from Ferm Living! Ferm Living has released new Wall Sticker patterns for both your living areas & your kid's room. The Velo Wall Sticker, with marching Velo Pillow, will add a touch of vintage flair to your living room, while the Birdie Wall Sticker, with matching Birdie Pillow, will look great in your kid's playroom. Also new are the Cork Dinner Mats, & the 100% Porcelain Thermo Mugs.

New from Paper Cloud!

New from Paper Cloud! Paper Cloud makes art to share for you, your home, your family and your friends. Their quirky designs are meant to be shared and enjoyed, and not taken too seriously. And everything they make is hand printed and handmade in their studio, making each piece unique. Choose from a variety of new pillow patterns--such as the Dewdrops Long Pillow, Vines Pillow, or Petals Pillow--or new pendant lighting patterns--such as the Sunflower Pendant, Onionpods Pendant, or Petals Pendant.