streda 23. marca 2011

Elizabeth Taylor -Hollywood Icons












"My Mother says I didn't open my eyes for eight days when I was born but when I did, the first thing I saw was an engagement ring. I was hooked."

Elizabeth Taylor
(b. 1932)

štvrtok 17. marca 2011

Concept for BungaLOVE

Studio 63 Architecture + Design in collaboration with ED Contract created a concept of living in a bungalow. Just as the world changes so our needs and demands for living change. These new needs bring new ideas but also rediscovery of the old habits. In the 21st century it is also important to think about temporary space for a temporary stay and the idea of a return to nature. The idea that in the late ’60s led to the creation of living cells. The future of living is to enjoy wild places that are not often visited by tourists. A nomadic room that wanders without leaving any marks because it respects the host environment – this is how the concept can be perceived. The system is fully customizable, with a flexibility from a simple village to a luxury resort. The prototype consists of four units – two of them being individual bedrooms and the other two a dining room and a living room. The architects paid attention not only to the overall effect but also details such as a wooden bookshelf.




pondelok 14. marca 2011

MOEBIUS

 This out- of- the- ordinary family home recently unveiled by the Tokyo based APOLLO Architects & Associates from Tokyo is located in the center of Sendai, a city in the north of Honshu, Japan’s biggest island. The house is 135 square meters large with a groundfloor and two floors above and lies on a plot only 264 square meters large. Due to high traffic density the building is surrounded by a wall which forms a barrier between the busy street and the private space so the owners got to have some intimate and calm courtyards which face the dining area. The balcony on the second floor creates a unique form protruding into the courtyard. One experiences a feeling of lightness, airiness and harmony in the house. All the interior rooms are not plastered so only raw concrete is visible while the exterior façade is of snow white colour. The other colours and materials are down to earth and except the natural shades of dark wood one cannot find a strong contrast of colours.

EDGE

This out- of- the- ordinary family home recently unveiled by the Tokyo based APOLLO Architects & Associates from Tokyo is located in the center of Sendai, a city in the north of Honshu, Japan’s biggest island. The house is 135 square meters large with a groundfloor and two floors above and lies on a plot only 264 square meters large. Due to high traffic density the building is surrounded by a wall which forms a barrier between the busy street and the private space so the owners got to have some intimate and calm courtyards which face the dining area. The balcony on the second floor creates a unique form protruding into the courtyard. One experiences a feeling of lightness, airiness and harmony in the house. All the interior rooms are not plastered so only raw concrete is visible while the exterior façade is of snow white colour. The other colours and materials are down to earth and except the natural shades of dark wood one cannot find a strong contrast of colours.

sobota 12. marca 2011

Paris Fashion Week Fall 2011: The 10 Best Collections

News, drama, and rumors nearly overshadowed the clothes on the Paris runways. Nearly. Click through to see our ten favorite collections of the week.

1. Alexander McQueen. Sarah Burton proves once again she’s got the chops to keep McQueen’s legacy alive and well.
4. Lanvin. Alber Elbaz can do no wrong–hence Lauren’s plea for him to be installed at Dior. We loved the moody edge to this fall’s collection.