Camper Store in Osaka by Nendo
Japanese design studio Nendo has designed the interior for a new Camper Store in Osaka, Japan. The cool white shop interior has a very minimalist look and a sensation of weightlessness. According to the designer, “We decided that the raison d’etre of Camper shoes is neither to help people run more quickly nor to give...
Skale by Sarah Böttger
Skale is a minimalist furniture series created by German designer Sarah Böttger. It is made of coated metal tubes. According to the designer, “Skale can be what you make of it – a wardrobe, side table, shoe shelf or simply to display your favorite outfit. Its form is based on a collage of one original...
Achieve Your Dream Modern Kitchen
The kitchen area of a home should be a place where family members can relax, enjoy conversing with one another and also enjoy consuming fabulous meals. The kitchen area should not be confined or feel like a clinical place with stainless steel appliances. Instead, there are ways to incorporate modern themes in the kitchen area...
The Green Wheel Indoor Gardening Concept by DesignLibero
The Green Wheel is a futuristic indoor gardening concept created by Milan-based studio DesignLibero. The rotary gardening concept is based on NASA’s hydroponic system that was originally designed for use in space craft and space station. The plants are rooted in a circular bed, like a mini ferris wheel, around an LED light placed in...
Australia House in Japan by Andrew Burns
Australia House is a gallery and atelier built in the ‘snow country’ of Niigata Prefecture, Japan by Australian architect Andrew Burns. This new pointy building replaces the old one that was destroyed during the earthquake in March 12, 2011. The two-storey triangular building provides space for Australian artists to engage with Japanese communities and exhibit...
The Blurred House by Bild Architecture
Australian practice Bild Architecture has renovated and expanded an old 1930′s Californian bungalow in Melbourne’s inner north. The design is a reaction to the “established convention of jarring juxtaposition of existing ‘old’ and introduced ‘new’ architectural elements. The Blurred House offers an alternative solution, a hybrid between ‘old’ and ‘new’. Following is a description from...
Bloom Table Lamps by Kristine Five Melvær
Bloom is a series of three table lamps created by Norwegian Designer Kristine Five Melvær. The organic shape of the lamp is inspired by the forms from the nature. The shades of the lamps may be associated with buds, fruits and water while the seams in the construction are reminiscent of fibers. The lamps are...
Affordable Net-Zero Energy Home VOLKsHouse by MoSA Architects
American practice MoSA Architects have designed and built the VOLKsHouse, a prototype for an affordable, net-zero energy home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The house has many positive features compared to a regular house. It costs 6.5% less per square feet to build based on RSMeans cost modeling and uses 90% less energy than a...
Planning for a Stunning Aquarium
A modern aquarium is one of the most bold and unique additions you can make to your home. Each aquarium is a living work of art and a personal extension of the aquarist’s vision. Preparing Your Space If you want to set up a show-stopping aquarium in your home, you’ll need to prepare a suitable...
Clopen Wall Shelf cum Secret Drawer by Torafu Architects
Clopen is a simple wall shelf that also doubles as a secret drawer. Designed by Japanese practice Torafu Architects, the Clopen, at first glance looks like any other floating shelf. But inside that 34mm thick wall shelf is a hidden secret drawer of 23mm thick. The Clopen is constructed from aluminum parts clad with veneer...
Un lavabos Tilting Sink by Gwenole Gasnier
French designer Gwenole Gasnier has designed the “Un lavabos”, a tilting sink that adapts according to the user’s height. Normal sinks are too high to use for children and people riding wheelchair. The designer has re-imagined the common sink to solve this problem. A cut along the body of the sink allows it to tilt...
Facebook hired Frank Gehry to design Menlo Park Expansion
Social media giant Facebook has appointed the world-renowned Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry to design and expand its headquarters in Menlo Park, California. The proposed new expansion to the current campus will provide workspace for 2800 employees. According to the status update by Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on his timeline, the new campus will...
