Admiring the work of Lake Flato Architect Studio
I think when you love everyday design like we do, it’s inevitable that you’re going to fall for architecture in a big way. Much like all the other elements we share here on the site, architecture provides a big dose of inspiration for us on a daily basis. Particularly in the morning when I tend
Architecture Photographed by Grant Mudford
This is a prime example of two creative subjects coming together to form a great marriage, as seen here with this series of photography based on architecture by Grant Mudford. Incredible to see such great photography coupled with the admiration for the buildings themselves and how they've been desig
Inside the Eames House
After much thought and deliberation I decided to do a small post on the Eames house, also known as Case Study House No. 8 since it was an experiment in American residential architecture sponsored by the Arts & Architecture magazine. They commissioned major architects of the day, such as Charles and
Artist Series by Hillman Curtis
Brooklyn based filmmaker Hillman Curtis recently released this wonderfully put together film which introduces us to the thought process behind the work of architect Daniel Libeskind. I've brought it across because the piece threw up a debate in my own mind about what I think design should be, as I a
Joseph Erlanger’s House by Phillip Kalantzis
This morning I decided to bring across some photography by Phillip Kalantzis, a New York city based photographer, who took these fascinating pictures of professor Erlanger's House in Urbana, Illinois. Erlanger was the head of contemporary Dance Division at the University of Illinois, with the house
Introducing Architect Joseph Dirand With Freunde von Freunden
Berlin based publication Freunde von Freuden bring us the experimental approach to minimal design through the architecture of Joseph Dirand and his team in this short filmed interview. Joseph's style is most notable in his living space seen in this short film where he has combined traditional with K
Mark Borthwick’s Townhouse in Brooklyn, New York
Pacha Design are made up of a partnership, Glenn Rushbrooke and Samantha Robb, who both make contemporary furniture thats simplistic in its approach and could be seen as wabi sabi in a lot of ways, beauty in imperfection. They have a great little journal that gets regular updates on furniture that t
Alvar Aalto: In the Master’s Home
You may have seen me mention Alvar Aalto before, whether it be here or on my personal website, and over the weekend Nowness created this fantastic feature showcasing photography of the interior and exterior of the Alvar Aalto house in Helsinki, Finland. Alvar was a Finnish architect and designer, an
The 10 Best Product Designs in Pictures by Margaret Howell
I'm not a big fan of top ten lists but this one that Margaret Howell partook in had to be an absolute winner. Her vision really represents and runs in parallel with my love for clothing and design, it's such a mix and amalgamation of lots of lifestyle elements. You really can't knock her for all the
Meet Mjolk, Toronto, Canada
Located in the Junction neighborhood of Toronto, Canada, Mjolk (Milk) has the values of being pure, honest, and essential. This small retail store looks to represent designers from Scandinavia and Japan, from classic and current furniture to Japanese hand crafts, Mjolk reflects the pure aesthetic of
Works by Jens Reinert
The work of Jens Reinert really caught my attention this morning as I shifted through a variety of websites and portfolios. Specifically his architectural prototypes that offer a unique perspective on structure and form. Jens is educated as a Graphic Designer and build models of every situations, to
101 Spring Street, Soho, New York by the Design Observer
Cracking piece by the Design Observer on 101 Spring Street, the building in Soho where minimalist American artist Donald Judd lived and worked for years. This office in New York is currently being renovated by the Architecture Research Office so the Design
