Requiem of a Dream Home – The Renovation of the Eichler Twin Gable House
Located in Sunnyvale, CA the Twin Gable House is an Eichler home originally designed by Quincy Jones and Frederick Emmons in 1962. The owners fell in love with the inward-looking courtyard scheme that featured living spaces wrapped around a central, open air atrium. However, they wanted to update th
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Simplicity from Above – The Awa Light Fixture by Fumie Shibata
Today’s trends in light fixtures celebrate simplicity. As such, clear glass pendant lamps are leading the pack. They provide a melding of industrial and rustic designs that are perfect for eclectic and mountain inspired decor. The AWA light fixture is a clear pendant light that stands out for is u
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New at OEN Shop – Abstract Artworks by Artist Maura Segal
I find it interesting that as this project evolves I find myself becoming more concerned about highlighting techniques that otherwise might be concealed. Sometimes it’s difficult to appreciate simplicity as the details are often hiding and have been reduced to the point of abstraction. America
Walls of Solace – Architectural Photography Captured by Mia Delcasino
Our ability to be altered by any art form is always intriguing. Connecting the viewer to their senses, body, and mind. American artist James Turrell has been a house favourite here thanks to his skill at using light and space to alter the way we perceive the world. Architect Tadao Ando is also speci
Presence at Every Glance – Lapis by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Vases are useful household items. In some instances, they can provide a stand out design that takes the look of your rooms to the next level. These “ceramic objects for small scale production” do just that. They must be celebrated for their innovative shape and modern aesthetics. The story of th
New in the Shop – Handcrafted Iron Work by Readymade Products
Manufactured in Fukuoka, Japan are these beautiful cast iron pots branded under the name Readymade Products, a project that’s led by designer Izumi Yoshida. The Yoshida Mould Factory, founded by Izumi’s grandfather in 1934, produces casting moulds for all types of industrial uses and the
Similar Potential of Things – Portugal Normal by KWY Studio
Back in 2006 one of the most inspiring exhibitions I came across was Jasper Morrison and Naoto Fukasawa’s Super Normal exhibition. It seems like light years ago, but I think this was a tipping point for many of us designers who were already feeling sick of the throwaway culture taking place at
Concrete Dreams – Bewboc House in Kuala Lumpur by Fabian Tan
With so many contemporary builds out there it takes a special kind of house to really wow. Le Corbusier said, “You employ stone, wood, and concrete, and with these materials you build houses and palaces.” Architect Fabian Tan is certainly heeding his advice with his newest build titled &