21st Century Monocycle by Ben Wilson
Are traditional bikes a bit too pedestrian for you? Ben Wilson recently unveiled a sleek monocycle at this year’s XXIst Century Man Exhibition in Tokyo. Wilson’s pedal-powered prototype one-ups those tendentious “bi-cycles” with a single center-seated wheel. The elegant nimbus may not provide for the smoothest ride, but it more than makes up for it [...]
Modern Table Lamp from Gallery Vetri - the Cheope luxury table lamp
Once in a while you come across a product which really adds personality to a room… such as this Cheope modern table lamp from Gallery Vetri. The optional feathered top and bottom of the shades are a whimsical addition that is sure to be a conversation point. Its delightful form and opulent materials make an item perfect for hallway, living room or bedroom. The light diffuser is comprised of a lampshade made from Moire and hand-crafted glass pressed in ribs, the frame is available in materials including 24k gold and chromed metal. You can choose a shade in ivory, glass, amber or crystal to suit your modern decor. An illuminating choice: the Cheope lamp from Gallery Vetri comes as a standing, bedside or table lamp.
Or, consider this charming lamp from Modiss…
VOLTAIC’s Super Solar Powered Backpack
There’s nothing quite like renewable energy on-the-go, and Voltaic makes solar power a stylish accessory with a hot lineup of solar powered bags to charge your mobile gadgets. We’ve been impressed with Voltaic’s products from the get go, and with their ongoing efforts to amp up the sustainability factor in their bags like boosting the [...]
Balustrade Chaise by Muggleton - smooth, subtle curves and design simplicity
All American designed and manufactured, the lovely Balustrade Chaise echoes the smooth curves of the natural world. Andrew Muggleton, working in Mystic, Connecticut, notices that the naturally rounded lines of the wild environment put people at ease. So, he works to recreates that sense of tranquility through painstaking construction methods. He bends and shapes exotic woods with shaped moulds and a vacuum press that delivers 4 ton of weight… a complicated process to achieve wonderful simplicity. The Balustrade Chaise features a curved wenge base. On top of this rest brushed aluminum curved rails with mahogany supports. Finally, there is an attractive cylindrical head-rest upholstered in ultra-suede. Comfort and stunning design meet in the brushed aluminum curved rails by Andrew Muggleton.
Opus Kitchen Sink from Schock features natural silver ions to fight bacteria
If cleanliness and good looks top your list of priorities in a kitchen sink, look no further than the Opus Kitchen Sink from Schock. Moving away from the typical stainless steel finishes of many modern sinks, the Opus collection offers something different. In muted tones of beige and blue, they make for a chic impression to compliment your personal style. Even more cleverly, embedded within all Schock sinks are natural silver ions fight bacteria as it develops, permanently destroying harmful germs. These ions are known as “bacteria police”. Also unusual are the shapes within the collection. Far from the norm, a wonderful eye-shaped sink, and a sink with an asymmetric slant are key items in the range. From Schock, the Opus collection will transcend trends.
Light Bench by Frellstedt - modern RGB LED lighting technology
Light Bench by Frellstedt, Germany, is based on modern RGB LED lighting technology. Thanks to LED it can be lighted in millions of adjustable shades of hard or soft colors. Choose from a fixed hues set or a predefined set of changing colors. Relax in your favorite atmosphere by letting the Light bench smoothly transition from one hue to the other. The bench is suitable for indoor and outdoor, and is weather resistant and rugged. Several benches can be combined together for a more dramatic look. It operates by an individually pre-programmed remote control that is simple and intuitive to use. Almost an art object, the Light Bench creates the right presence in creative and communicative environments. Again thanks to its LED lighting technology it only requires about 95 watts of electric power which keeps operating costs down and protects the environment. Want to know more? Contact Frellstedt.
Like this bench? You may also like the newest lighted sink or get up to date with the latest on LED Decorating.
Iconic Kitchen Design by Binova - Modus kitchen combines dark wood and tall stature
Precise, clean and well-ordered: the Modus Kitchen from Binova is just as kitchens should be. Its ingenious use of space emphasizes the stark, definite lines of this daring kitchen. Although minimal in design, the kitchen units certainly exude a kind of timeless elegance. Their forms partition the kitchen space, removing the barriers between kitchen and the living room area. Each item in the Modus Kitchen feels at the same time both open and enclosed, as the lines of the furniture continue upward, much further than expected, to segment and define areas. The dark and impressive wood adds a further dignity to the statuesque units which will stand proudly in your kitchen for many years to come. A kitchen from Binova: the Modus has a strong presence and unusual beauty.
See another striking Binova kitchen design here….
CitySol: Music, Art and Solar Fest this weekend in NYC!
It’s officially summertime, and that means that the sustainability music/event smorgasboard CitySol is in full gear this weekend in NYC’s Stuyvesant Cove Park! Intended as a creative, multi-disciplinary coming-together of alternative ideas, as well as an educational outlet for sustainability solutions, CitySol features workshops, panel discussions, live concerts, and comedians listed alongside green art installations. [...]
SUSTAINABLE STYLE: Vote for Elmidae Eco Fashion!
We love smart green design competitions here at Inhabitat! Any opportunity to identify and support bold original talent is a mission that we take pretty seriously. Earlier this spring, we were onsite to judge and serve as a sponsor for Project Earth Day, and just this week a design pal gave us a great tip [...]
Fog & Dew Collectors for clean drinking water
Alon Alex Gross’s fog and dew collectors provide a low-tech way for people in arid, developing regions to collect drinking water. Gross uses design to show users how individuals can come up with their own answers to ecological and technical problems. His method fuses the ancient methods of fog harvesting and dew collection with modern [...]
Opus Kitchen Sink from Schock features natural silver ions to fight bacteria
If cleanliness and good looks top your list of priorities in a kitchen sink, look no further than the Opus Kitchen Sink from Schock. Moving away from the typical stainless steel finishes of many modern sinks, the Opus collection offers something different. In muted tones of beige and blue, they make for a chic impression to compliment your personal style. Even more cleverly, embedded within all Schock sinks are natural silver ions fight bacteria as it develops, permanently destroying harmful germs. These ions are known as “bacteria police”. Also unusual are the shapes within the collection. Far from the norm, a wonderful eye-shaped sink, and a sink with an asymmetric slant are key items in the range. From Schock, the Opus collection will transcend trends.
Barbecue grill islands from Bull Outdoor Products
With the summer in full swing, you can barbecue with style and performance. Bull Outdoor Products offer customized barbecue and bar islands in several configurations and different options. The grill islands include Bull own barbecue grills, rotisseries, side burners, stainless steel refrigerators, drawers, sinks as well as array of other accessories, vital for good barbecue experience and entertainment. You can select from many materials for your grill island base and surfaces, including rock, brick, stucco, stucco-rock, deluxe granite, bullnose granite and tile, all available in many colors and finishes. See also at Born Rich.
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PREFAB FRIDAY: La Reserva by Sebastián Irarrázaval
This stunning prefab in Colina, Chile, is the work of Santiago-based architect Sebastián Irarrázaval. Despite its unique form, it is not meant as a custom design but rather a housing solution that can take shape repeatedly. Constructed of concrete, steel and timber, the 120 square meter structure (1290 sq ft) lives large with a simple [...]
Kohler Crevasse Prep Sink - integrated garbage disposal and touch control!
A fantastic timesaver for avid cooks, the Crevasse Prep Sink by Kohler will wash any food wastage down the drain with no further ado! The integrated garbage disposal and rinsing action of the sink is operated by a simple button control. And it looks great too… the sink is of stainless steel construction, with two buttons on a small stainless steel panel located nearby. At the touch of a button you can select a quick release of water, or a more powerful flow to activate the disposal unit as well. A futuristic touch is incorporated into the clean lines of the sink – a constant blue light indicates the rinse action is underway - a flashing blue light means the garbage disposal is in operation. Even cleverer than that: the button operation is only activated by a human touch to ensure that it is not accidentally triggered by a misplaced pan or the like. The 33 inch sink is great for large or small areas, and is available now from Kohler.
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Also, check out another multi-functional Kohler sink that’s perfect for wine-lovers!
Concrete Washbasin from HighTech - Ammonite washbasin shaped as a fossil
Introducing new concrete washbasin shaped as a fossil, the Ammonite washbasin from HighTech. Inspired by the archaic beauty of ammonites, this unique design showcases the organic qualities of concrete. The washbasin can be produced in widths between 90 cm and 330 cm with a standard depth of 56 cm, and is available in several colors. It can be installed either with a table-mounted or wall-mounted tap. "Ammonites are an extinct species of cephalopods which lived in the sea about 400 million years ago. Their shells are found all over the world and they are very much sought-after by fossil-hunters, their collector’s value depending on size and the state of preservation. The fascinating shape of ammonite fossils – which resembles a rolled up helix – is the basic design element in the new HighTech washbasin. The association of water and fossil design is a clear allusion to the prehistoric inspiration for the Ammonite washbasin." HighTech
TRANSPORTATION TUESDAY: Antro Solo gets 150mpg
Hungary is not the first place that comes to mind when thinking about cutting edge green vehicles, yet. If the creators of the Antro Solo have their way, the country will be synonymous with green machines by 2012. The Antro Solo is a solar, human and gas-electric hybrid vehicle. It looks like nothing else out [...]
Canada’s Shimmering Solar Collector Sculpture
Earlier this week Cambridge, Canada welcomed a stunning new interactive sculpture that casts a shimmering set of lights against the night sky. Constructed atop a sun-dappled hill, Gorbet Design’s Solar Collector sweeps the skyline as a gracefully ascending corona of light-laced beams. The interactive installation serves as a conduit for both solar energy and creative [...]
INHABITAT SUMMER CONTEST: Greener Gadget Giveaway!
The emergence of hot summer weather and sun-worshiping has inspired the latest and greatest Inhabitat contest: Summer Green Gadget Giveway. Over the next two weeks, we are giving away a bunch of great prizes to Inhabitat readers, all in the spirit of summer fun. And unlike some of the other competitions we’ve run in [...]
Simple yet surprising bathroom fixture designs characterize the new Rettangolo bathroom fixtures collection from Gessi. Eye-catching and minimalist, the Rettangolo collection presents (pictured above) a fascinating sink faucet which emerges straight down from the ceiling, delivering water with a separate control, or a remote control for impressive effect and ease of operation. Stripped down style, the ceiling-mounted faucet comes in shiny chrome and silvered metal finishes, but also in the rather interesting black or white finishes. The three-hole faucet is similarly straightforward, its pleasing u-shaped curve makes it appear approachable and casual. It is available in a chrome or silvered version. It’s so easy to complete the whole look with the gorgeous wall-mounted Rettangolo Doccia shower head fixture. The angular, squared shower head is orientable so you can direct the flow of water to the ideal position. This shower head also comes in the unusual color options of black and white to match your minimal look perfectly. Contact Gessi to find out more about the Rettangolo bathroom fixture collection… or check out Trendir archives to find the gorgeous Mimi faucet and Rettangolo Color collections too.
NYC sprouts waterfalls thanks to Olafur Eliasson
Danish Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson advocates that folks learn to Take Their Time, either at his current MoMA retrospective or for the viewing of his upcoming NYC Waterfalls project. With all spigots finally a-go, this $15 million dollar environmental installation project is set to launch on the banks of NYC’s East River and NY [...]
We're looking for a blogger to handle our new Home Automation channel. Please refer to the channel URL to see the product scope this channel will be covering. Note that the topics here are not specific to home theater or home tech only but rather cover a broad range of true home automation aspects such as security, controls, kitchen and bathroom appliances, and all other systems that enable automated usage. You'll be responsible for generating new content daily. Get paid per post and grow with the company. Strong writing skills and Photoshop are must. Home Building or Home Controls or Audio/Video background is a big plus. Email to infogate@comcast.net for details. Let us know which country you are currently living in and what are you doing for living.
China’s Olympic Dream Faces Pollution Woes
The Chinese government has announced plans to ban 1 million vehicles from the streets of Beijing beginning July 20th. The intention is to reduce the city’s air pollution in time for the 2008 Olympic Games, which start August 8th. China has also announced that fuel prices will be raised by 18 per cent. While the [...]
Iconic Kitchen Design by Binova - Modus kitchen combines dark wood and tall stature
Precise, clean and well-ordered: the Modus Kitchen from Binova is just as kitchens should be. Its ingenious use of space emphasizes the stark, definite lines of this daring kitchen. Although minimal in design, the kitchen units certainly exude a kind of timeless elegance. Their forms partition the kitchen space, removing the barriers between kitchen and the living room area. Each item in the Modus Kitchen feels at the same time both open and enclosed, as the lines of the furniture continue upward, much further than expected, to segment and define areas. The dark and impressive wood adds a further dignity to the statuesque units which will stand proudly in your kitchen for many years to come. A kitchen from Binova: the Modus has a strong presence and unusual beauty.
See another striking Binova kitchen design here….
Concrete Washbasin from HighTech - Ammonite washbasin shaped as a fossil
Introducing new concrete washbasin shaped as a fossil, the Ammonite washbasin from HighTech. Inspired by the archaic beauty of ammonites, this unique design showcases the organic qualities of concrete. The washbasin can be produced in widths between 90 cm and 330 cm with a standard depth of 56 cm, and is available in several colors. It can be installed either with a table-mounted or wall-mounted tap. "Ammonites are an extinct species of cephalopods which lived in the sea about 400 million years ago. Their shells are found all over the world and they are very much sought-after by fossil-hunters, their collector’s value depending on size and the state of preservation. The fascinating shape of ammonite fossils – which resembles a rolled up helix – is the basic design element in the new HighTech washbasin. The association of water and fossil design is a clear allusion to the prehistoric inspiration for the Ammonite washbasin." HighTech
Blanco Kitchen Sinks - new Performa and Blanco Precision sinks
Whether your focus is primarily on form or function, the new Blanco Performa and Blanco Precision kitchen sinks are bound to meet your needs. The Blanco Precision (pictured above), is as the name suggests, a kitchen sink with an emphasis on precise angles. A crisp and geometric look, that is sure to please minimalists. In slinky, satin-finished stainless steel, the Blanco Precision sink sports stylish drain grooves and is handcrafted with the greatest attention to detail. Blanco Performa, on the other hand, is a sink that is designed to fit in with your lifestyle… it comes in many different varieties, finishes and combinations. Shown here is the highly practical one and three-quarter bowl size in stainless steel. However, you can also find the Blanco Performa in 80% solid granite in a neutral palette of black, white, cream, and grey for a highly-resistant and rather stylish option. Contact Blanco America to find out more, or see other great Blanco kitchen sinks here.
Coal Fired Power Plant Turned “Eco-Dome” in London
There is nothing quite like a creative redux on a post industrial site. When done right, innovative reuse and repurposing of obsolete structures can set some pretty amazing examples for a sustainable future. One such model conversion is taking root in the newly unveiled plan for Battersea Power Station in London. Once a coal-fired electric [...]
Simple yet surprising bathroom fixture designs characterize the new Rettangolo bathroom fixtures collection from Gessi. Eye-catching and minimalist, the Rettangolo collection presents (pictured above) a fascinating sink faucet which emerges straight down from the ceiling, delivering water with a separate control, or a remote control for impressive effect and ease of operation. Stripped down style, the ceiling-mounted faucet comes in shiny chrome and silvered metal finishes, but also in the rather interesting black or white finishes. The three-hole faucet is similarly straightforward, its pleasing u-shaped curve makes it appear approachable and casual. It is available in a chrome or silvered version. It’s so easy to complete the whole look with the gorgeous wall-mounted Rettangolo Doccia shower head fixture. The angular, squared shower head is orientable so you can direct the flow of water to the ideal position. This shower head also comes in the unusual color options of black and white to match your minimal look perfectly. Contact Gessi to find out more about the Rettangolo bathroom fixture collection… or check out Trendir archives to find the gorgeous Mimi faucet and Rettangolo Color collections too.
My neighbor just got one and I can only say, the Weber Summit S-670 grill looks very nice, but grills even better. For starters, Weber loaded this grill with literally everything you can think of. Summit S-670 comes with 6 primary burners with 60,000 BTU, 12,000 BTU flush-mounted side burner, 10,600 BTU infrared rear-mounted rotisserie burner, 10,600 BTU dedicated sear burner and 8,000 BTU smoker burner with its own stainless steel smoker box. Altogether you have 10 burners equipped with Snap-Jet individual burner ignition system, and 10 lighted knobs for precise cooking control. The 769 square inch cooking area consists of 624 primary and 145 square inch warming rack areas. With all that, you will feel guilty, if not grilling every day of the week. Other important features include stainless steel shroud with polished handle and trim, a center-mounted thermometer, accent-colored cast-aluminum end caps, enclosed cart with painted steel doors and chrome plated cast-aluminum handles, spit fork rotisserie attachment with heavy-duty motor, thick stainless steel rod cooking grates and flavorizer bars. The Weber Summit S-670 also comes with heavy-duty front locking and back swivel casters and costs around $2,300. Weber Grills. Previously, Weber Genesis Series grills.
Bosch oven for style and performance
These are very sharp looking, built-in ovens from Bosch top-of-the-line 800 Series. Able to tackle any type of cooking in your home, the 30" stainless steel ovens have the largest capacity on the market at 4.7 cubic feet. The one Bosch oven we like in particular is the combination oven and convection microwave - a flexible and space-saving appliance. Microwave features 1,000 watts of power, 10 programs and 1.5 cu. ft. stainless steel cavity. Bosch equips the oven with 6-way adjustable full-extension rack, a large viewing window and bright halogen lighting system. European convection system offers a powerful 2,000 watt third heating element that surrounds the convection fan, circulating preheated air throughout the oven, resulting in even cooking results with no flavor transfer. Speed convection feature allows you to cook favorite frozen items without preheating your oven saving up to 30% of cooking time. Frozen pizza, fish sticks or onion rings can go right in. The oven is also self-clean with the Bosch exclusive two-hour EcoClean function. And with easy-to-clean glass touch controls, sleek stainless steel exterior, flush installation and soft curved styling, a 800 Series Bosch oven is one of the must-haves for any busy kitchen. The suggested price is $3,650. Bosch. Also Quantum speed microwave combi oven.
Quick Connect Glass Pendants from W.A.C. - Flava lighting adds exciting modern style to any room…
The Flava Quick Connect Glass Pendants from W.A.C. lighting demand a second look. Their surprising abstract profile will turn heads… and teamed with bright colors and striking patterns Flava lighting boasts a winning combination. The quick connect pendants come in Brilliant Red, a Black and White ‘syrup-dipped’ combination, and an Amber fishscale motif which can each give inspiration for the whole look of a room. You can also choose from bronze, chrome, or platinum metal finishes. By themselves or used as a stunning grouping, the Flava Lighting glass pendant attracts closer examination leading to greater appreciation. Easy to install, you can use them with a variety of W.A.C. lighting fixtures: track, recessed, under-cabinet, decorative and monorail for the look you desire. Contact the New York based W.A.C. Lighting for more details.
DB Clay’s Fresh Eco-Friendly Wallets
Portland-based db clay recently celebrated its 10th birthday by unveiling its latest lineup of eco-chic wallets, and they’re all awash in in the vibrant hues and textures of summer. The visually evocative portefeuilles are billed as pieces of pocketable art, and each comes complete with a story that inspired its creation. Db clay’s slim and [...]
SUSTAINABLE STYLE: John Patrick ORGANIC Resort 2008
It’s not always evident these days what it means to celebrate ‘resort wear.’ With temperatures shifting globally and weather patterns completely out of whack, the traditional notion of resort fashion and glamorous jet set travel has, in some respects, gone by the wayside. More ‘attuned’ fashion designers are adapting by creating sustainable, trans-seasonal collections where [...]
Iconic Kitchen Design by Binova - Modus kitchen combines dark wood and tall stature
Precise, clean and well-ordered: the Modus Kitchen from Binova is just as kitchens should be. Its ingenious use of space emphasizes the stark, definite lines of this daring kitchen. Although minimal in design, the kitchen units certainly exude a kind of timeless elegance. Their forms partition the kitchen space, removing the barriers between kitchen and the living room area. Each item in the Modus Kitchen feels at the same time both open and enclosed, as the lines of the furniture continue upward, much further than expected, to segment and define areas. The dark and impressive wood adds a further dignity to the statuesque units which will stand proudly in your kitchen for many years to come. A kitchen from Binova: the Modus has a strong presence and unusual beauty.
See another striking Binova kitchen design here….
INHABITAT SUMMER CONTEST: Green Gadget Giveaway!
Summer is finally well under way and we are looking forward to getting a chance to appreciate the great outdoors and soaking up some summer rays. Any of you who have been reading Inhabitat for awhile probably know that we love to run contests here on this website, and now its time for a [...]
INHABITAT is looking for a NYC blogger
Hey NYC readers- Any of you want to write for Inhabitat? We are currently looking for an awesome new blogger based in the Big Apple to put his or her excellent writing skills to work in improving the world through the power of good design. Interested? Read on…
Slovenia’s Gorgeous Honeycomb Housing Complex
This stunning seaside structure bursts free from the all-too-frequently stale stock of public housing projects with its dynamic array of brightly shaded cells. Taking its cues from the modular honeycomb clusters of a beehive, the complex was constructed as a low-income residence for young families and couples in the industrial district of Izola on the [...]
New Product Debut by Linkasink - Patterned Bronze and Mother of Pearl Mosaic sinks
Introducing the new line of patterned Bronze and Mother of Pearl mosaic sinks from Linkasink.
Patterned Bronze sinks are being hand-cast one at a time, and are available in a selection of patterns and two color types - antique bronze and white bronze (shown above). The white bronze sinks are far more durable than a metal sink with a satin nickel finish. The use of white bronze was originally made popular by the decorative hardware industry to produce high-end residential door handles and other hardware that would stand up to heavy use and the outdoor elements. Linkasink is among the first companies to create sinks in white bronze. The sinks measure 17" in diameter x 6" deep with a 1.5" drain. They can be used as a vessel or a drop-in sink. Suggested retail price is $1600 - $1700.
Mother of Pearl mosaic sinks are available in two new stunning colors - dusk (shown above) and midnight. Both of these colors add a level of sophistication to a beautifully designed sink. The mosaic tiles are individually hand laid in the basin of a metal bowl. The metal exterior of this Wok Vessel sink is available in bronze or white bronze finishes. Mother of pearl, the smooth lustrous lining in shells, comes from pearl oysters found in the warm tropical seas. Each mosaic is hand crafted by artisans at Linkasink facilities in Arizona. Mother of pearl is extremely hard and durable and, in fact, must be cut using a diamond blade. Unlike stone, mother of pearl will not stain, making it perfect for applications with sinks. These mosaic sinks can be cleaned with any mild cleanser. From an aesthetic standpoint, the natural pearl essence of this material as well as the variations in color give these sinks a very luxurious look. The sink measures 14" x 6" with a 1.5" drain and is also available in a larger version with a 17" diameter. Suggested retail price is $1400 - $1800.
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Click here for Swarowski Crystal sinks from Linkasink and here for mosaic design sinks from Linkasink.
Prep Sink from Native Trails is the ideal multi-purpose sink
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The fetching Fiesta prep sink from Native Trails is perfect for a variety of locations within the home. As a useful extra sink workspace in the kitchen; in an outdoor kitchen; as a bar sink; or in the pool house. It is a stylish apron-front basin with a flat bottom, which makes it ideal for piling in glasses and bottles when entertaining inside or out. Its circular form is certainly pleasing – a focal point - as it extends beyond the counter’s edge (highlighting its unusual form). A generous 16 inches across and 7.5 inches deep, it is available in Antique Copper for $948 and Brushed Nickel $1,328. Add a note of your appreciation of finely-formed items with the Fiesta from Native Trails – a prep sink made by artisans for those who value the importance of details.
Walker on the Green: Artists Create Eco-conscious Mini Golf
Golf courses are notorious for water consumption, pesticide use, and unforgivable outfits. There is a modern movement to correct or minimize some of these wrongs - the Audubon Society names some 2,300 golf courses in its Cooperative Sanctuary Program, and many modern courses have integrated IPM and native plants. The vast majority, however, remain a [...]
Side-by-Side Linea refrigerators from Bosch Appliances
Linea 800 Side-by-Side refrigerator
Linea Refrigeration is the new Energy Star rated counter-depth, Side-by-Side refrigerator line from Bosch Appliances, that is designed to deliver superior food preservation and inventive interior features, combined with a clean, modern design. Available in a 300, 500 and 800 Series, the new lineup complements Bosch full product suite of Eco-friendly and highly efficient home appliances. All models feature the DualCool system that enables independently controlled temperature settings. This system ensures consistent temperatures within each side, while eliminating the transfer of odors between compartments for more hygienic storage of food. When combined with the quiet speed compressor that quickly responds to temperature needs, the Linea Side-by-Side refrigerators ensures maximum, yet efficient cooling performance to keep foods fresher longer. Multiple sensors throughout the refrigerator and freezer also help to maintain consistent temperatures, while the noFrost system doesn't require defrosting, which saves time and energy.
The Linea has a clean and sophisticated exterior look achieved by its door extending all the way to the floor. This distinctive long door eliminates the appearance of a bulky grill, which as you can see from our recent Side by Side refrigerator review is quite common in many premium refrigerators. Hidden hinges also contribute into a seamless built-in look. Illuminated flush and frameless ice and water dispenser with exterior display is perfectly integrated into the freezer door. The lockable and easy to clean dispenser is tall enough to accommodate large container sizes.
The SuperCool and SuperFreeze functions enable you to quickly chill warm and fresh foods straight from the supermarket by dropping the interior temperature to the lowest possible setting. Once this temperature has been reached, the refrigerator or freezer will then automatically return to its original setting. The Multi-Flow system provides high circulation of cold air throughout many openings in each compartment of these Side-by-Side refrigerators for more uniform and constant temperatures, ensuring that foods remain fresher longer.
Broadstar’s AeroCam Breaks the Wind-Watt Barrier
Amid veritable fields of wind turbine options the Broadstar AeroCam stands out with an innovative design that packs a powerful turbine into a compact form factor. Constructed to spin on a horizontal axis, the micro-turbine’s multiple aerodynamic blades cut a profile similar to a water wheel and allow it to intuitively track the path of [...]
New Tall Soaking Tub from Stone Forest - enjoy deep relaxation!
Something completely different… the new Tall Soaking Tub by Stone Forest presents a unique bathing option that you may not have considered before. It allows you to enjoy soaking vertically, rather than horizontally, providing a satisfyingly deep soak. Every part of your body will be completely immersed in the water, ensuring that bath time will leave you totally refreshed. Besides the comfort, the Tall Soaking tub offers a compact and attractive tub that will fit into even the smallest of bathrooms. No room for a traditional horizontal tub? This may be the solution that makes sure you don’t miss out on the health benefits of regular bathing. In gorgeous natural stone (a material that retains warmth) the Tall Soaking Tub from Stone Forest is a fabulous, practical design. Retail price is $19,750.
Or, new from Rifra, check out these egg shaped soaking bathtubs …
GARDEN SPOTS: Renegade air gardening for NYC
Any of us who live in NYC know its not always the ‘greenest’ place - at least when it comes to flora and fauna and botanical spaces. Thats why we are enamored with TODO Design and DAS Studio’s urban design proposal to take over New York City billboards and greenify them with living air [...]
Modern Natural Stone Sink from Stone Forest - new Sync system with futuristic grill drains
For those who love natural stone, but wish to establish a minimalist feel within their bathroom, the new Sync System from Stone Forest is ideal. Totally contemporary, the Sync System feels entirely fresh by avoiding the usual, rustic interpretation of stone. Instead, materials such as carrera marble, honed basalt and onyx show off their beauty in sleek, modern styles teamed with stainless steel brackets. Futuristic grill drains in stainless steel also add a memorable detail to the basins. A modular system with endless possibilities, there are sinks, countertops and shelving to combine in any way you like. Bring natural stone and cutting edge looks to your home with the new Sync System from Stone Forest. You can purchase a rectangular sink for between $1010 - $1200. This can be paired with a square countertop which costs between $570 - $720. Brackets and shelves are also available for purchase.
You may also like these Natural Stone Washbasins from Bandini…
Sooth Your Senses with Natural Bathroom Vanities from Kudeta
Created with a passion for natural materials, these gorgeous bathroom vanities are from Kudeta. Stone and wood work together to make a range of bathroom vanities, named Bati, to reinterpret the integral beauty of both materials. The company, Kudeta, is becoming increasingly popular in Europe, with 200 outlets in France, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg and Italy. What people in these countries have in common is an appreciation of the smart, modern vanities that retain a rustic edge through the use of rough finishes and chunky, abstract lines. Simple and uncluttered, the vanities are intrinsically usable, with a purity that belies their functionality. Whether you need a freestanding basin or a unit with plenty of storage, there is something to suit you in the Bati collection from Kudeta, including matching items to continue the look.
Colorful, Curvy Vanity Designs from Novello to Cheer You Up!
Bring a sense of fun into your home with these vanity designs from Novello. Fresh, playful designs with high quality finishes and unusual shapes to discover… pictured here are the Happy, Trend, and Green vanities which we think capture the essence of the Novello vanity collection. The range of vanities comes in many different interpretations and a rainbow of vibrant colours to suit your personality. The Happy vanity has an interesting asymmetrical triangular shape, and is shown in the glossy lacquered Violetto colour, with an integrated glass basin in exactly the same rich shade. It has a compact, unified modern look that even includes storage in a side cupboard. The larger Trend vanity is pictured here in stunning Zebrano lacquered green, and also in the Violetto lacquered finish. The lines of the Trend vanity undulate smoothly, whether you pick a double or single version. Finally, the Green vanity is shown here in an explosive orange hue – the vanity is lacquered with a ceramic wash-basin top in a contrasting hue. Explore Novello’s range of contemporary vanities for further inspiration.
Click here for another great Novello vanity.
Blanco Kitchen Sinks - new Performa and Blanco Precision sinks
Whether your focus is primarily on form or function, the new Blanco Performa and Blanco Precision kitchen sinks are bound to meet your needs. The Blanco Precision (pictured above), is as the name suggests, a kitchen sink with an emphasis on precise angles. A crisp and geometric look, that is sure to please minimalists. In slinky, satin-finished stainless steel, the Blanco Precision sink sports stylish drain grooves and is handcrafted with the greatest attention to detail. Blanco Performa, on the other hand, is a sink that is designed to fit in with your lifestyle… it comes in many different varieties, finishes and combinations. Shown here is the highly practical one and three-quarter bowl size in stainless steel. However, you can also find the Blanco Performa in 80% solid granite in a neutral palette of black, white, cream, and grey for a highly-resistant and rather stylish option. Contact Blanco America to find out more, or see other great Blanco kitchen sinks here.
Honda FCX Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicle Starts Production
We first featured the Honda FCX Clarity late last year, when Honda announced plans to bring the fuel cell vehicle into production this summer. Making good on their promise, Honda just announced that the hydrogen powered vehicle is rolling off the factory floor in limited numbers to a lucky few. Two hundred FCX Clarity are [...]
TRANSPORTATION TUESDAY: CLEVER Project CNG Concept
If you read last week’s Transportation Tuesday, you might be doing a double take - after all, we are featuring another ultra-thin, super cool looking, three wheel vehicle. Last week was the electric Smera. This week’s sleek ride is the distinguished CLEVER concept - a 3 feet wide vehicle that runs on compressed natural gas [...]
Prep Sink from Native Trails is the ideal multi-purpose sink
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The fetching Fiesta prep sink from Native Trails is perfect for a variety of locations within the home. As a useful extra sink workspace in the kitchen; in an outdoor kitchen; as a bar sink; or in the pool house. It is a stylish apron-front basin with a flat bottom, which makes it ideal for piling in glasses and bottles when entertaining inside or out. Its circular form is certainly pleasing – a focal point - as it extends beyond the counter’s edge (highlighting its unusual form). A generous 16 inches across and 7.5 inches deep, it is available in Antique Copper for $948 and Brushed Nickel $1,328. Add a note of your appreciation of finely-formed items with the Fiesta from Native Trails – a prep sink made by artisans for those who value the importance of details.
Blanco Kitchen Sinks - new Performa and Blanco Precision sinks
Whether your focus is primarily on form or function, the new Blanco Performa and Blanco Precision kitchen sinks are bound to meet your needs. The Blanco Precision (pictured above), is as the name suggests, a kitchen sink with an emphasis on precise angles. A crisp and geometric look, that is sure to please minimalists. In slinky, satin-finished stainless steel, the Blanco Precision sink sports stylish drain grooves and is handcrafted with the greatest attention to detail. Blanco Performa, on the other hand, is a sink that is designed to fit in with your lifestyle… it comes in many different varieties, finishes and combinations. Shown here is the highly practical one and three-quarter bowl size in stainless steel. However, you can also find the Blanco Performa in 80% solid granite in a neutral palette of black, white, cream, and grey for a highly-resistant and rather stylish option. Contact Blanco America to find out more, or see other great Blanco kitchen sinks here.
HIGH TECH OIL SPILL SOLUTION: oil busting robots
The OSP robot is an ingenious solution to something that has devastling effects on wildlife and the environment: oil spills. The faster a spill can be dealt with - the better the outcome. With this in mind, product designer Ji-hoon Kim has come up with a set of modular oil-cleaning robots that can be [...]
New Product Debut by Linkasink - Patterned Bronze and Mother of Pearl Mosaic sinks
Introducing the new line of patterned Bronze and Mother of Pearl mosaic sinks from Linkasink.
Patterned Bronze sinks are being hand-cast one at a time, and are available in a selection of patterns and two color types - antique bronze and white bronze (shown above). The white bronze sinks are far more durable than a metal sink with a satin nickel finish. The use of white bronze was originally made popular by the decorative hardware industry to produce high-end residential door handles and other hardware that would stand up to heavy use and the outdoor elements. Linkasink is among the first companies to create sinks in white bronze. The sinks measure 17" in diameter x 6" deep with a 1.5" drain. They can be used as a vessel or a drop-in sink. Suggested retail price is $1600 - $1700.
Mother of Pearl mosaic sinks are available in two new stunning colors - dusk (shown above) and midnight. Both of these colors add a level of sophistication to a beautifully designed sink. The mosaic tiles are individually hand laid in the basin of a metal bowl. The metal exterior of this Wok Vessel sink is available in bronze or white bronze finishes. Mother of pearl, the smooth lustrous lining in shells, comes from pearl oysters found in the warm tropical seas. Each mosaic is hand crafted by artisans at Linkasink facilities in Arizona. Mother of pearl is extremely hard and durable and, in fact, must be cut using a diamond blade. Unlike stone, mother of pearl will not stain, making it perfect for applications with sinks. These mosaic sinks can be cleaned with any mild cleanser. From an aesthetic standpoint, the natural pearl essence of this material as well as the variations in color give these sinks a very luxurious look. The sink measures 14" x 6" with a 1.5" drain and is also available in a larger version with a 17" diameter. Suggested retail price is $1400 - $1800.
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REVERSE GRAFFITI: Clean Green Street Art hits San Francisco!
Here’s one instance of green-washing that we’re 100% behind. The Reverse Graffiti Project imbues the guerrilla tactics of street-art with an eco-friendly element, detourning the definition of graffiti by actually cutting through and cleaning up grit to leave a lasting impression. You may remember Paul Curtis aka “Moose” from our coverage of Reverse Graffiti [...]
Sooth Your Senses with Natural Bathroom Vanities from Kudeta
Created with a passion for natural materials, these gorgeous bathroom vanities are from Kudeta. Stone and wood work together to make a range of bathroom vanities, named Bati, to reinterpret the integral beauty of both materials. The company, Kudeta, is becoming increasingly popular in Europe, with 200 outlets in France, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg and Italy. What people in these countries have in common is an appreciation of the smart, modern vanities that retain a rustic edge through the use of rough finishes and chunky, abstract lines. Simple and uncluttered, the vanities are intrinsically usable, with a purity that belies their functionality. Whether you need a freestanding basin or a unit with plenty of storage, there is something to suit you in the Bati collection from Kudeta, including matching items to continue the look.
WALL HOUSE: Build Your Own With Customizable Kit!
One year ago we brought you the Wall House, an elegant small-scale home that challenges the concept of walls with its delaminated construction and a flexible shell that invokes a sky-blown kite or a pristinely unfurled sail. Now we’ve got exciting news for all those interested in the innovative structure: Frohn & Rojas Architects just [...]
Nordic Sauna Design from Klafs – Charisma sauna for wellness at home
The Charisma sauna from Klafs is sure to entice you in with its outstanding Nordic design. Its stunning form and functionality is down to the concepts of internationally recognised designers Heinrich Henssler and Martin Schultheiss, and their team. Cozy and inviting in natural wood, the Charisma has a curved exterior line, unlike many regular saunas. Instead, this sauna has an appealing organic aspect, as it flows effortlessly from one purpose to another, integrating the lovely, tiled shower area for extra convenience and fluidity of use. A variety of wood veneers is available, so you can add the sauna harmoniously into your home. Using Saunapur technology, the gentle radiant heat will not require re-stoking – a totally authentic sauna (found in top hotels) that is so easy to enjoy. From Klafs.
Contemporary Bathroom Sinks from GSG Ceramic - the cool Race sink designs
The Race contemporary bathroom sinks from Ceramica GSG are eye-catching in a pleasantly puzzling sort of way. Their deep, intense colors and slightly asymmetrical design with a cut-out piece makes them appear to be parts of a game. The fact that they fit together nicely, if you require a double sink, or more than two, likewise reinforces the feeling that the sinks are interlocking pieces. Whilst richly colored, the sinks remain unobtrusive, complementing your bathroom decor rather than dominating it. The Race sink is part of a range of bathroom furniture from Ceramica GSG, giving you the opportunity to select this unique sink on its own, or match various pieces for a totally unified look. Known for their fresh approach to bathroom design, Ceramica GSG will broaden your horizons.
BAUMRAUM: Stunning Treehouse Designs from Germany
There’s nothing like a tree-top dwelling to conjure up gilded memories of childhood adventures and endless summers. It’s even better when they’re put together as wonderfully as the ones by Baumraum, who specialize in arboreal abodes. The beautiful tree house above is one of many from Baumraum, serenely sequestered amid the woodlands of Germany where [...]
Recycled Paper-Cut Cloud Lamps by Jordy Fu
Paper is a marvelous material with a complex character - at times a vessel for banal documents and stale legalese, it is also capable of much more expressive forms with a bit of creativity. Case in point: these gorgeous recycled paper lamps recently released by Jordy Fu. Her cloud-sheathed creations break free from the two [...]
The Future Perfect in Brooklyn, NY recently showcased new work from a wide array of designers including Esque, Jason Miller, Paul Loebach, Jo Meesters, 45 Kilo and Kiel Mead. Esque, a design firm specializing in handcrafted glass works, had a number of limited edition pieces in the exhibit including Animated Bookends, Birdhouse and Owl Lights. Jason Miller had a new cabinet on display, while Paul Loebach's Half Mirror was designed to be a "moment of decorative surrealism." Dutch designer Jo Meesters shared her new table called Reshaping Wood 2.0 along with a previous ceramic creation, Ornamental Inheritance. Downstairs in the basement, we found Cleanliness is next to Godliness, a collaborative project by 45 Kilo and Kiel Mead. As part of the exhibition, 45 Kilo presented a series of furniture pieces that blended CNC milling with handcrafted techniques, while Kiel Mead's accessories focused on "exploring Catholicism in a modern world."
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Fresh MoCo: Bottle House, Cosmic Burst, Trompe l'Oeil
The past week saw some additions of note to the pages of Fresh MoCo. The Klein Bottle House, a holiday home outside Melbourne, is a many-facetted structure that is evocative of a futuristic gemstone. Stuart Haygarth’s Cosmic Burst of multi-coloured plastic balls is a suitable fixture for the MAC flagship stores in NY and LA. More sharp angles were seen in Steven Holl’s Porosity Bench, and Andrea Salvini picked up on the angles in four designs for modern cabins. The Trompe l'Oeil floor mat offers some instant aging for floors in brick or wood finishes. Walls were covered by leaning-molds, a modular system designed by Maruja Fuentes for public spaces where people can lean comfortably while waiting, and the Dali-esque clock by Puur Design. You can’t stop time from creeping 'round the corner.
Jesper Larsson provided some recent coverage for us in Milan and reports the following: “Many events were closing down on Monday, the last day of Milan Design Week, when I finally got a chance to visit some of the smaller events in the Zona Tortona area, such as the Chauhan Studio, with work by brothers Tej and Sach Chaulan. I finally managed to get my foot inside the door, and I'm glad I did. On display were beautiful retro futuristic designs that made me think of Naoto Fukasawa, one of my favourite designers. I especially liked the Colombo Two, a trimline style DECT phone that looks to re-establish the lost relationship between earpiece and mouthpiece on modern telephones. The phone is manufactured by Suncorp Communications and should be available spring/summer 2008. According to Chauhan Studio's homepage, they are also planning to release the corded telephone Colombo Three in 2008.”
New Diva Chair collection from Colico Design - a chair with strong presence
Like their namesakes, the gorgeous chairs in the new Diva Chair collection from Colico Design simply demand attention. You can’t help but notice their bold, bright, leggy forms! The Diva’s eye-catching, circular construction is truly groundbreaking, and comes with a variety of different leg options to complement the chair and suit your purpose. To capture your imagination, this chair does something different: the asymmetrical design with a strip cut out on one side intrigues and draws in the user. The precision of the chair collection will appeal to the growing international group of people who prioritise stunning, unique designs that are sure to become classics. Akin to a celebrity, this chair is instantly recognisable: the New Diva Chair collection from Colico Design.
Mirror Wall System from Duravit - the Mirrorwall opens up your bathroom environment
The Mirrorwall is an exciting mirror wall system for Duravit featuring the minimalist realism and clarity of German designer Herbert Schultes. Taking inspiration from the wall-to-wall mirrors in ballet and fitness studios he designed the system to enhance the architectural quality of the bathroom. Not wanting to break up the space by installing stand-alone units, the combined washbasin, mirror, storage system and light into one unique product. Simple and neutral, the Mirrorwall stars not only a mirrored background, but also a ceramic monoblock and wooden console with a ceramic strip running through it. The elegant ceramic basin is also beautifully reflected in the mirrors behind it. Highly practical, the design of this product is suitable for large or small bathrooms where it will create a great sensation of endless space. Flattering lighting will enhance your looks, or, why not try the optional LED lighting to make soft, radiant light in red, blue, green or yellow to calm or invigorate you, depending upon your mood. Contact Duravit.
Preview of New Channels and New Trendir Suite of sites
We are excited to preview the upcoming product release to the Trendir community. The full new version will go live at the end of June. Trendir is adding 6 more channels (Modern House Designs, Modern Interiors, Ultra Modern Decor, Home Automation, Modern Outdoors, Green) and today we're letting our visitors to take a first glimpse of the two - Modern House Designs and Modern Interiors. In addition, our Home Appliances channel will be integrated into Trendir suite of sites. If you like Trendir's uniqueness you will really enjoy the new channels that follow the same unique style.
The primary goal of the upcoming product release is to make Trendir a one-stop-place where our visitors can find ideas on building, automating, decorating and landscaping their dream high-end modern homes, as well as making them eco-friendly.
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Could we solve global warming by sucking CO2 from the air?
Imagine for a moment that we could buy ourselves some time in this climate change debacle by vacuuming greenhouse gas emissions out of the sky. Sucking CO2 from the atmosphere might be the ultimate green dream technology, with the capacity to solve all of our climate change problems. But, could it really happen? A group [...]
Natural Stone Finish Vanity from La Roccia - Nuda vanity
For a luxe hotel-like experience in your own home look no further than the Nuda, a natural stone style vanity from La Roccia. A stunning natural stone finish ensures that this vanity will be an enduring classic… you choose from panels with black slate, copper, autumn white, ocean green, multicolour veneers to suit your personal taste. The chunky tops provide a modern, weighty feel - whether you choose stone, marble, granite or agglomerate marble. In turn, these are topped with hard-wearing and attractive painted glass or corian. Available in a variety of wall-mounted interpretations, the Nuda provides style and storage in perfect harmony. Also, the island Nuda vanity with two basins is a great option for those busy mornings. Contact La Roccia for more information on bringing this stunning vanity to your home.
+ Itay Ohaly’s Papa Chair encourages interaction between parent and child, but also can be used as a chair/side table combo.
+ Cole Scego uses carefully-developed techniques to powder-coat his aluminium tables, such as his A Bird is a Good Spot for a Tree dining table.
+ The 360 is a piece of sports equipment designed by Francesco Sommacal to combine the sensations of snowboarding, surfing and skateboarding. The rider’s feet are placed inside the wheel, ready for freeride and freestyle. This design was a winner of the Volvo Sportsdesign award in 2007.
+ Haseform has a variety of steel flatpack designs that range from this sculptural bird feeder to barbecue grills, fruit bowls and tables.
+ This Glass Stool by Tokujin Yoshiuka was recently completed as part of a project begun in 2002.
DNA-portrait maker DNA 11 have created more entertainment value for their very personal art - the GenePak™ upgrade. The add-on product allows customers to identify specific genetic traits in their custom DNA-portraits. "With the advent of companies such as 23andMe and deCODEme that offer gene analysis services to reveal predispositions for certain diseases or health risks, DNA 11 thought it would be exciting to offer added consumer genomics products, but with a different outcome – one that provides more entertainment value.". GenePak™ isolates specific genes during the DNA-portrait lab process which identify and represent four different areas of human characteristics; "Sport", ACTN2 is a gene expressed in all muscle cells, "Brain", IGF-2 is associated with intelligence, "Love", NGF2 is one of the genes responsible for those butterflies in your stomach when you meet that special someone and "Gender" Amelogenin is often used to determine whether someone is male or female. The GenePak™ option comes with a detailed booklet that describes the lab process and helps customers understand what their art piece means and where the specific genes are located on their portrait.
Inhabitat girls top ‘TOP 25 Hottest Girls in Green’
Okay, so we’ve never heard of this website - but we’re not going to deny that we’re flattered to be included in their ‘Top 25 Hottest Girls of Green’ ! Yes, my friends - let this be a lesson to you - flattery will get you everywhere (or at least, in my case, if [...]
Lightpieces by SAAZS feature the first active light-emitting glass, co-developed with Saint-Gobian Innovations, that uses Planilum technology. No light bulb, or other light source, is needed, as the light comes from the material. The intensity is evenly distributed over the whole surface, so the light is always soothing, never shocking. The material can be touched, as the temperature is near that of the human body. This new technology allows light to be part of structure. Included in the SAAZS collection are pieces by Arik Levy, Tomas Erel, Adrien Gardere and Christian Blecher.
TRANSPORTATION TUES: The 220mpg Supercar
Our loyal love for the Tesla is being tested by this super sexy and sustainable new sportscar. Hybrid Technologies‘ sleek designed entry to the Automotive X-prize promises to do the one thing that no other car can do: produce a ride that can give you the power of a supercar, with an unmatched efficiency of [...]
The Future Perfect recently exhibited the work of Sarah Cihat during New York Design Week. Collaborating with artist Michael Miller, Cihat created a series of faceted porcelain chandeliers and containers. Each piece was adorned with metalwork by Miller; in the form of delicately draped chains or metal applied directly to the ceramic surface. Also on display were sixteen fresh designs from Cihat's ongoing Fifty Cents collection of rehabilitated dishware. The exhibit also shared work from her new porcelain series, including limited edition sets of owl figurines and a one-of-a-kind owl diorama.
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Contemporary Bathroom Vanity from Mastella - Italian vanity designs
Modern contemporary designs by Italian Mastella - the Guest and Jey bathroom vanity lines have an entirely understated yet inherently stylish aspect. Suitable for contemporary or transitional interiors, the two vanity lines have something in common: polished curves rendered faultlessly in natural wood. The vanities seem to quite effortlessly exchange linearity and sharp corners for something altogether gentler! Jey provides only the essential line, an arch that accomplishes a lot of design with only a little physical material. The Guest vanity is more substantial - with a good-sized cabinet it is particularly practical. Both vanities are available in light and dark wood to complement your bathroom environment. From Mastella.
BMW’s Hydrogen Car Cleans The Air as You Drive
What if your car consumed carbon monoxide instead of spewing it out? Just such a vehicle was unveiled at last month’s SAE Congress in Detroit, which showcased some exciting green trends in the automotive industry. BMW stole the spotlight with its hydrogen-powered 7-series sedan that emits less carbon monoxide than is present in its environment. [...]
Modern Italian Bath Vanities from Cerasa - 2008 vanity collection
Form and finish mean everything with the 2008 collection of modern bath vanities from Cerasa. The highly refined collection comes in sumptuous, regal tones and textures. Whether you prefer the curves of the ‘Suede’ vanity or the straight lines of the ‘Eden’ or ‘Maori’ vanities, frivolous gold leaf finishes, or minimalist white, there’s bound to be a Cerasa vanity to suit your taste… The block construction of the units gives all the vanities a smart, up-to-date appearance whilst ensuring faultless functionality. If you like a wood finish there is the light bamboo and hefty ebony to choose from. Prefer color? There’s deep purple and crisp white to choose from. Looking for something more flamboyant? There’s also a gold and silver finish ideal for those with bags of confidence. The 2008 collection of bath vanities by Italian company Cerasa have real panache.
Part 2 of MADE in the WEST shows the work of Craig Alun Smith's BRDI clothes line with bird-shaped pegs, Adriean Koleric's new monster collaboration with Chad Kouri, Sabina Hill's work with First Nations, Geoff Lilge's skateboard-shaped deck shelving, art made with a 12-gauge shotgun by Shoko Cesar and John Greg Ball, and Matthew Kroeker's SAW lamp moves west. The show is on in Calgary at arthouse and runs through June 8, then it’s on to Edmonton from June 20 through July 2.
Matt Kotlarczyk is the sculptor behind Cincinnati’s Refined Sugar Studio whose lighting designs caught many an eye at ICFF. Shown above is the Refined Cereal light fixture, the forbidden fruit of the designer’s childhood. The temptation, like the bold colours of the images, will not fade over time. Another noteworthy piece we saw was the Eat Me dining table with a glass tabletop resting over 1, 800 tiny white bulbs. Amongst these are red bulbs that form words derived from the letters in the word MEAT. A light sequencer allows the words and phrases (EAT ME, FAT ME, EAT MEAT, ETC.) to appear randomly at the six place settings. Kotlarczyk also created low tables out of gold encrusted chandeliers from Cincinnati’s Albee Theater.
Contemporary Bathroom Vanity from Mastella - Italian vanity designs
Modern contemporary designs by Italian Mastella - the Guest and Jey bathroom vanity lines have an entirely understated yet inherently stylish aspect. Suitable for contemporary or transitional interiors, the two vanity lines have something in common: polished curves rendered faultlessly in natural wood. The vanities seem to quite effortlessly exchange linearity and sharp corners for something altogether gentler! Jey provides only the essential line, an arch that accomplishes a lot of design with only a little physical material. The Guest vanity is more substantial - with a good-sized cabinet it is particularly practical. Both vanities are available in light and dark wood to complement your bathroom environment. From Mastella.
Modular furniture system from Finite Elemente - minimalist, logical furniture
In today’s hectic world, full of new technology and gadgets, it is absolutely crucial to stay well-organised. The innate precision of Finite Elemente, a German company, brings us this stunning modular furniture system. Simple and clean - our contemporary desire for streamlined minimalist design with careful attention to finish and detail is here met effortlessly. Gliding open a drawer of the unit will reveal an unsuspected level of regulation that ensures perfect order… all your CDs can be displayed at an angle that makes them simple to flick through, for example. Also pictured here is the beverage bottle organiser – keep your drinks of choice at hand with this entertainment focused furniture. Beautiful both inside and out - that’s the modular furniture from Finite Elemente.
AASCPAFAHTGYATCYADMS: Stefan Boublil and Sally talk about sofas
The somewhat profane and LOL funny SallyTV is busy posting up a New York Design Week storm:
- a AASCPAFAHTGYATCYADMS interview (ask a specific creative person about furniture and have them give you answers that confuse you and/or don't make sense) with the intrepid Stefan Boublil, our favorite quote; "when i see a farmer's rake dipped in gold, i get mad", and one more, "i actually think the restraint of her pieces betray her sluttiness",
- Sh*t that sucked at ICFF, 2008 edition,
- we sense a theme, The Apartment is full of sh*t, probably NSFW (with a particularly revealing photo set)
- and finally NY Design Week: my entirely too long recap
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