human scale & visual scale
toying with colour
1. a hotel in capri Carpri Suite Hotel
tonal distribution is minimal here - in keeping with the feeling of the design. the stark yellow counter top playfully reminds us of the purpose of the room we’re standing in. the colour pop helps to drive the fluidity of concept as similar pops of colour are present throughout the rest of the design.
2. coffee @ Old Street
nelson wanted to create the feeling of an underground night market in hong kong. his use of colour helps to make the design successful - using muted oranges, greens and browns helps to keep the tone of the room slightly somber, but his use of neon lights speaks to midnight play.
3. 80’s hair Salon Chic Mic Styling
kitsch-nitsch really drove their concept home with their graffic interpretation of the 80’s. the neon colours used throughout the space speak to the era in an obvious but entertaining way allowing it’s patrons to feel the nostalgia of the great decade. - wear sunglasses….
4.get to the bank bank of shinkin
not the most obvious place to find colour - but as always, Emmanuel Moureaux brought her trademark to the scene. in keeping with the banks’s mandate ‘we take pleasure in serving happy customers’ i think it’s safe to say that Emmanuel has a successful design here.
5. destination design: chic & basic ramblas hotel
image journal: the glass house
1. a study in glass houses wouldn’t be complete without a mention of the most famous one of all - Philip Johnson’s Glass House.
2. a thoughtful window: Modern Hamptons
a series of open ended boxes, ‘modern hamptons’ was designed with function in mind. it’s modular design includes floor to ceiling windows at the front and back of the structure, cladding all the other exterior walls in mahogany wood laid in line with the designed line of view. It’s all about forcing the eye to the landscape. concept realised.
3.a transparency The Glass House
a true symbiosis with nature - this space definitely doesn’t overtake the incredible environment around it - but rather, without physically inhabiting nature- truly becomes one with it by allowing you to pass right through it.
4. a reflection - Glass house
you need to look twice or you’ll miss this one. the dutch have done it again - this sleek transparent design is minimalism at it’s best.
5. a private fishbowl - Optical Glass House
to satisfy both the privacy & need for connection with the outside world, Hiroshi Nakamiri designed a glass/brick wall for this client. Allowing for thoughtful light transformations in the space but also for an intimate study of those passing by. an HN building wouldn’t be complete without the prevalence of nature - but the playfulness with light patterns here seems to really carry this concept throughout out the space casting shadows of trees and leaves everywhere you turn. clever.
i’m tired…..
fun house - a vertical playing field
project by: David Hotson & Ghislaine Vinas
Location: New York, New York
both designers are present here (especially Ghislaine’s signature white lacquered wash with pops of colour)
image journal
image journal
(Source: dezeen.com)
project: Concrete Slit House
Location: Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
designer: Atelier Zhanglei
This project is incredible and since i’m working on my first studio project where I have to build a live/work space using a sketch model and cad…entirely helpful visually.
The Architectural Ride
i’m sure most Londoners would agree… a roller coaster is most definitely the way to go!
designer: Atelier Zundel Cristea
a leed in sustainable design
location: Los Angeles
design by: Cunningham Group Architecture
(Source: design-milk.com)
inspiration for a living interior
location: Nagoya, Japan
designers: Supposed Design Office
the program: the client had wanted a vibrant garden - but the narrow plot of land proved difficult with their request. instead, the design concept became to create an amalgamated garden/living space.
(Source: dezeen.com)
