Purism and straight lines for pure bathing pleasure

December 14, 2008

Purism and straight lines for pure bathing pleasure

A return to simplicity. The Puro from Kaldewei is a new bathtub for devotees of pure, clear design contours. The purist design of the Puro in durable Kaldewei steel enamel reflects the modern approach of architects and interior designers in reducing everything to the essentials. Bathroom design, in particular, still attaches special importance to this approach. It takes up the desire for a timeless... 

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Ford Calumet Environmental Center by Studio Gang Architects

December 12, 2008

Ford Calumet Environmental Center by Studio Gang Architects

In order to educate visitors on the past and present of the Calumet region’s unique patchwork of industrial and natural areas this project re-conceptualizes the way the building is constructed. Like a ‘nest’, materials for the building are collected from things abundant, nearby, and discarded. The design is composed of salvaged steel from the Calumet industrial region and other discarded... 

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Reflection of Mineral house, Japan by Yasuhiro Yamashita

December 11, 2008

Reflection of Mineral house, Japan by Yasuhiro Yamashita

The site is located near the center of Tokyo. It is a small plot of 44.62?bounded by two streets. Conforming to legal conditions and in response to the client’s wish for a ‘roofed garage’ the volume was trimmed from various directions. ‘Minerals’ and ‘reflection’ are keywords that help turn the negative factor of elimination into a positive one. ‘Minerals’ are considered to combine... 

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Interior Design of Cityscape Restaurant at Victoria University

December 10, 2008

Interior Design of Cityscape Restaurant at Victoria University

The design of this restaurant space within a University provides a template for a program that combines eduction & industry. Housed on the 5th floor of an institutional building, the School of Hospitality, Tourism & Marketing at Victorian University wanted to create a marketable educational environment to provide students with an indication of the future world but also provide a sense of... 

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Best VilaSofa by Tjep

December 9, 2008

Best VilaSofa by Tjep

Tjep. was commissioned to create a shop environment for a new furniture brand called VilaSofa. VilaSofa is positioned between a conventional furniture shop and Ikea in terms of delivery speed. It offers mid-range prices for a wide public and a 48 hour delivery guarantee for all displayed models. The 48 hour claim became the main theme for the shop. [uptodatedesign]

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