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curve frame set | cho hyung suk design

16, 03, 2010 | furniture, seating, tables | by: toto

curve frame set | cho hyung suk design furniture

cho hyung suk design shows us their curved frame series  consisting of a chaise lounge, stool and a table where the upholstered blocks of each are held together by stainless steel frames.

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ozono lamp | esteban moreno

15, 03, 2010 | lighting | by: toto

ozono lamp | esteban moreno lighting

this modular light sculpture designed by esteban moreno, can adapt to any shape or size, either in form of roof, wall or floor lamp.

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VitraHaus | herzog & de meuron

12, 03, 2010 | architecture | by: toto

VitraHaus | herzog & de meuron architecture

The main idea behind the design of this five story building is to present Vitra furniture and objects for the home as if they are at home.  The shape of the project appears as stacked pile of houses on top of each other where the proportions of the interior showrooms and dimensions are very similar to a domestic scale.

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earshell | kawamura ganjavian

11, 03, 2010 | accesories | by: toto

earshell | kawamura ganjavian accesories

the earshell, designed by kawamura ganjavian,  is a simple, efficient and elegant sound enhancing device. It can be used to improve our listening of music or opera. Its refined and sleek profile gives it a jewellery feel.

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learning center | sebastian mariscal studio

10, 03, 2010 | architecture | by: toto

learning center | sebastian mariscal studio architecture

sebastián mariscal designed this center in tijuana, where the façade, clothed in aged wood, bears no signs and no indication of what the building holds, inviting the curious visitor to find itself a place where water flows slowly in a pool, the use of imperfect materials and tired, so austere and use of light offer a peaceful retreat from a city in constant acceleration.

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hiroshima | naoto fukasawa

10, 03, 2010 | furniture, seating | by: toto

hiroshima | naoto fukasawa furniture seating

naoto fukasawa has designed this chair for maruni wood industry.  which seeks to create a monolithic piece of wood without joints, the austerity of this chair highlights the beauty of the materials used.

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M Series | Yellow Diva

9, 03, 2010 | furniture, seating | by: toto

The M Series | Yellow Diva seating furniture

A sumptous seating collection comprising MC1 armchair, MO1 ottoman, MCL chaise longue and MS1 sofa.  Taking inspiration from eastern and western traditions the M Series embodies relaxation and well being.  Upholstered in 100% eco worsted wool, with solid oak legs and oversized felt buttons, the M Series lends a whimsical twist to yellow diva’s collection.

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SGLight House | GRAU.ZERO

9, 03, 2010 | architecture | by: toto

SGLight House | GRAU.ZERO architecture

this house in Santo Tirso, Portugal, designed by the firm GRAU.ZERO, sets itself  between the sculptural and architectural form .  the use of windows was avoided  as possible due to the adjacent school,  internal courtyards where used in order to provide light and ventilation.

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les aventuriers | shun hirayama architecture

8, 03, 2010 | architecture | by: toto

les aventuriers | shun hirayama architecture architecture

looking to create a more connected experience on the mountain, the japanese firm shun hirayama architecture, conceives  this house as a walk through  the forest and the natural slope using  10 different levels, different heights, natural wood finishes and creating breathtaking views.

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1:1 model kits | michael johansson

4, 03, 2010 | art, sculpture | by: toto

1:1 model kits | michael johansson art sculpture

toys’R'us, by michael johansson, was made for the exhibition Besökarna (the Visitors) in a new part of Malm. consisting of  a boat and related equipment are joined together in a welded metal frame. Everything is painted in a unifying plastic layer to resemble the surface of a model kit. The real boat is transformed into a model of itself, and its original purpose has given way to something else.

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