Archive for the 'architecture' Category

This caught my eye

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

The other day (after finding the hex tiles) I was surfing the net, looking for interesting tiles, sheets and other interesting items and surfaces that could work well in a modern home… then I came across Robin Reigi and their lacquered panels.
Simply put, these are amazing. I can honestly say that I was (and still […]

Hexagonal Tiles

Friday, October 26th, 2007

Hex tiles are a great alternative to the classic square mosaic. Facing a bathroom renovation myself in the near future, I’ve been looking at several options and hexagonal tiles are definitely on my list of possible choices.
For those that love mosaics (myself included) this is a great alternative because it gives you the same great […]

Smart Glass – Electric Tint

Friday, July 20th, 2007

Picture from takatuka
No matter what you call it it’s cool!
In short, smart glass or electric tint is basically a coating on your glass (glazing if you will) that reacts to an electrical current. When there is no current, the glass is opaque but when you hit the switch it’s perfectly transparent.
Simple!
Why is it […]

Keeping the bad guys out!

Friday, June 22nd, 2007

Picture from Oikos.it
I think it’s pretty safe to say that personal and home security are always a priority for anyone living in the big city, and even those who live in smaller towns. After all, there really isn’t anything that’s more important, except maybe good health… but I digress.
Not long ago I made a mention […]

Wiggle it, just a little bit…

Monday, May 28th, 2007

Photo by Frank O. Gehry & Associates.and borrowed from This Page
Remember the song? How about the chair?
Frank Gehry designed the Wiggle Chair as part of his “Easy Edges” series (1969 – 1973) and in doing so created one of the most striking pieces of furniture ever… out of ordinary corrugated cardboard!
The cardboard chair is really […]

Metal, Concrete, Glass… oh my!

Tuesday, April 24th, 2007

Both pictures represent the work of Cheng Design and photography that belongs to Matthew Millman, who is the is owner of their copyright

Nothing says “Modern Interior” like commercial building materials. Things like metal, glass and concrete have always been the modernist’s material of choice. The problem is that these are all a little […]

When money grows on trees…

Friday, January 12th, 2007

Check out this video of a newly renovated SOHO loft space… nice. I think my title says it all but you can feel free to add your comments.
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Living with style…