Real World Thinking

Triboro Design

8G09Yy7wtI12263 — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:13:07 +0000

New York based Triboro has an exceptional portfolio, producing unique and considered design.

Villa Vals

8G09Yy7wtI12263 — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:07:12 +0000

The Villa Vals was created from a collaboration from the architects SeARCH and CMA. The idea was established by questioning whether it is possible to conceal a home in the Alpine slope’s, without sacrificing the great views of the Swiss landscape.

Virgin Atlantic Airways: new upper class bar and cabin

Tim Harrison — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:05:17 +0000

The first of the new Virgin Atlantic A330 Airbus took off from London to New York – with a new look bar and cabin, upper class only. The experience has been designed by international VW + BS studio in partnership with the virgin atlantic team.

VW + BS were approached by Virgin a number of years ago with basically a blank brief..

Well, after years of research and trends – here it is.

Aston Martin Furniture by Formitalia

Tim Harrison — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:33:40 +0000

We recently blogged about the Mercedes Benz furniture collection, now Aston Martin have released a line.

Designed by Mirko Tattarini and Emanuele Canova, and manufactured by Formitalia, the chaise longue and sofa are finished in carbon fibre, steel, wood and leather.

Rayavadee Resort in Thailand

Tim Harrison — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:23:51 +0000

This just looks like the perfect getaway destination. The Rayavadee Resort in Thailand is a combination of five star luxury and idyllic tranquility. Sandy white beaches and crystal clear waters are only steps away from the resort’s master suites. World class.

The Arch by 3XN

Tim Harrison — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:54:01 +0000

Following a competition win back in t 2003, Danish architects 3XN have completed a riverside cultural centre in Norway – The Arch.

This beautiful building has white walls which feature both inside and out to match the painted wooden houses of the surrounding town of Mandal. The timber undersides of the roof aches house an interior space which include a theatre, cinema, concert hall, library, gallery and cafe.

Wire Mesh Portraits

8G09Yy7wtI12263 — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:24:47 +0000

Seung Mo Park uses giant swaths of stainless steal meshing to create his complex and stunning works of art, by cutting layers of wire mesh brings depth and dimensions to Park’s sculptures.

Dune House

8G09Yy7wtI12263 — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:52:24 +0000

This modern cottage was built by Norwegian based architect firm Jarmund Vigsnæs for ‘Living Architecture’ in England. The house is placed to protect against strong winds in the dunes and offers a great views, it was also important for the building to relate with the existing, typical, British seaside strip of houses.

Tom Hingston Studio

8G09Yy7wtI12263 — Wed, 02 May 2012 16:26:05 +0000

Tom Hingston Studio is a multidisciplinary creative agency, that possess a excellent portfolio which includes design for music and film.

Tadao Ando for Carl Hansen + Son

Tim Harrison — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:53:14 +0000

Japanese architect Tadao Ando has collaborated with furniture company Carl Hansen + son to develop a prototype chair which will be available during 2013.