Casa Zen - Mauricio Fuertes

Casa Zen is a wonderful recreational residence captured in photos by Mauricio Fuertes. He is a professional photographer who loves inspiring people through his works, especially with the interior design photo shoots that leave us breathless. Knowing how to use the perfect light, frame and how to surprise even the most secluded details, Mauricio Fuertes enchants us today with a collection of photos taken to explore Casa Zen’s character, ambiance and style. The home is a bright retreat from the stressful city life, with amazing interior design and a gorgeous panoramic view. Situated on a hill, Casa Zen offers nature on a plate. Whether we talk about the exterior of the home, surrounded by vegetation or the wood-covered interior, Casa Zen is all about a natural environment created by nature and loved by humans. 


Casa Zen

Finnish Design Shop

The most comprehensive selection of Finnish and Scandinavian design online.

The österlen chair

The österlen chair and table designed by inga sempe for gärsnäs, to be presented during the stockholm furniture fair from 8 to 12 feb. 2011.

the recessed surfaces along the chair's back frame are designed to create a more comfortable backrest. These cuts are repeated throughout the chair, acting both functionally to form the wood joints and adding visual interest to the piece.


The österlen chair 

French Connection - SS11

Inspired by the effortless chic Riviera and glamour of Studio 54 in the 70's, French Connection spring collection features key pieces for SS11.

French Connection SS11

The WhitePod Alpine Ski Resort

The WhitePod Alpine Ski Resort is located 1700 meters above sea level in the  village of Les Cerniers and consists of 15 original accommodation units in the shape of igloos. Overlooking a beautiful Swiss valley, the unusual resort combines traditional ideas with a highly modern way of living. They may look like typical homes of ice, but in fact the cabins all feature a fireplace, a king-sized bed, a wide window for unobstructed views of the valley and plenty of comfort. 


The WhitePod Alpine Ski Resort

Designspiration

Designspiration provides a diverse selection of high quality, user-submitted images as a means of sharing inspiration. 


Designspiration

Night Night - Vanessa Hordies

'night night' is a lamp that is meant to accompany people to sleep. designed by belgian-based vanessa hordies  It takes the form of an hourglass in which the sand within covers the actual light, drowning out the luminosity of the bedroom. when you turn the hourglass over, a timer switches on for 15 minutes, approximately the amount of time needed for someone to fall asleep. 


Nigh Night - Vanessa Hordies

ski lift - roland baldi architekt

Bolzano-based architect roland baldi has completed a ski lift center in monte ivigna, a granite mountain near merano, italy. autonomous in presence, the design consists of two terminals - one in the valley and one at the summit - that maintain a common architectural language through palette and form. 


'ski lift in monte ivigna' by roland baldi 

AtelierK - kensaku tohmoto

'atelierK' by japanese architect kensaku tohmoto is a two-storey studio and residence in an old neighborhood of kyoto. featuring a spacious studio on the ground level, the living rooms are designed with a strong emphasis on the height, form and quality of the vertical space.


AtelierK - kensaku tohmoto

The Herman Miller Sayl Chair

Yves Behar and the Herman Miller design teamed up to design a chair without limits or borders the result was the Sayl Chair.


The Sayl Chair is beautiful, ergonomic, comfortable, and affordable. It has great style and unquestionable aesthetic appeal, and it's more comfortable than hundreds of more expensive and less impressive padding-stuffed office chairs on the market. This is a new kind of task chair for a new kind of buyer; a customer who cares about design and comfort, but knows they don't have to pay through the nose to get it. 


The Herman Miller Sayl Chair

Scholten & Baijings - bed linens

Scholten & Baijings have created a new series of bed linens, rugs, and tea towels for Denmark-based company Hay, launched at the recent 2011 Maison Objet.
Scholten Baijings

COS - Looks for spring 2011

New looks from COS

Chicken Point Cabin - Olson Kundig Architects

Chicken Point Cabin. is a remarkable modern residence designed by Olson Kundig Architectsand located in Northern Idaho, USA. According to the architects, the idea for the cabin is that of a lakeside shelter in the woods—a little box with a big window that opens to the surrounding landscape. The cabin’s big window-wall (30 feet by 20 feet) opens the entire living space to the forest and lake. Materials are low maintenance—concrete block, steel, concrete floors and plywood—in keeping with the notion of a cabin, and left unfinished to naturally age and acquire a patina that fits in with the natural setting. The method used to open the window consists of an intriguing pulley system, absolutely fascinating to watch in action. This leads to the whole house being open towards the stunning surrounding views.

Chicken Point Cabin - Olson Kundig Architects

Marimekko for Converse

His women’s specific collection for Spring 2011 will bring Marimekko fabrics onto some of Converse’s most popular silhouettes, including Chuck Taylor All Star High and Ox. Featured Marimekko patterns include Tarha from 1963 and Pikkusuomu from 1965 by Annika Rimala and Kirppu from 1980 by Maija and Kristina Isola.

The Converse x Marimekko collection will be available this month at premium retailers, selected Marimekko stores and at converse.com.
Marimekko for Converse

Lo Rider - Snug

Alex Brandon Hendrix and Maybelline Té were introduced to each other at a furniture showroom. Pooling their passions, they subsequently launched Snug, a collective producing designs from earthy to urbane. Consider a lounger in coconut twigs and rattan, Lo Rider by Clayton Tugonon; and a cocktail table in lacquer and glass.

snugfurniture.com

Swedish Apartment

This amazing swedish apartment is located half a floor up from the courtyard and one and half floor up from the street, in a well maintained building initially built in 1904. Much of the original charm from the turn of the century is preserved in the form of 2.85-meter high ceilings, beautiful roof with a clean stucco, fine moldings and double doors. In spite of this, you are looking at a recently renovated apartment with a fresh and modern look, inspiring a welcoming feel. The living room is bright and airy, featuring a comfortable expandable sofa, a traditional fireplace, large windows and beautiful decorating elements.


See more at Freshome

9 Japanese Design Principles

FUKINSEI (imbalanced)
Asymmetry, odd numbers, irregularity, unevenness, imbalance is used as a denial of perfection as perfection and symmetry does not occur in nature.

KANSO (simple)
Elimination of ornate and things of simplicity by nature expresses their truthfulness. Neat, frank and uncomplicated.

KOKOU (austere)
Basic, weathered bare essentials that are aged and unsensuous. Evokes sternness, forbiddance, maturity and weight.

SHIZEN (natural)
Raw, natural and unforced creativity without pretence. True naturalness is to negate the naive and accidental.

YUGEN (subtle profound)
Suggest and not reveal layers of meaning hidden within. Invisible to the casual eye and avoiding the obvious.

DATSUZOKU (unworldly)
Transcendence of conventional and traditional. Free from the bondage of laws and restrictions. True creativity.

SEIJAKU (calm)
Silence and tranquility, blissful solitude. Absence of disturbance and noise from one’s mind, body and surroundings.

Source: Aen Direct

yha architects - ynh

japanese atelier yha architects has published images of their new project, 'ynh',a three-storey dwelling in tokyo. influenced by the organization of a scottish tower house, the design utilizes the services of a multi-level void as a 'light-tube' to sufficiently illuminate the corner building. 


yha architects - ynh

Marimekko - Bedding

Marimekko® Ruutukaava bedding at Crate & Barrel.

Top 30 - Japanese Design

Above my favorite design by Chef Tsujiguchi Hironobu and architect and designer, Oki Sato,


Take a look at 30 great examples of Japanese design, from shop interiors to vending machines, web sites to packaging, and architecture to clothing. Japanese design is so fascinating because it’s wildly different to that which we’re used to seeing in the west. What’s more, it’s extremely varied, with sleek, minimal, futuristic creations on one side and humorous designs on the other.


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Green Lamps - Urchin Lamp by Molo

Molo's brilliant flat-pack Urchin Softlights start out as condensed reams of craft paper - but they unfurl into beautiful hexagonal honeycomb forms. Simply install a CFL or low-energy LED bulb and these cloud-like lamps will lend a warm, enchanting ambience to any room.
See more Green Lamps designs

Branson School Student Commons - Turnbull Griffin Haesloop

Turnbull Griffin Haesloop designed the Branson School Student Commons in Ross, California. The Branson School is an independent high school occupying seventeen acres of hilly terrain in the residential community of Ross, California, just north of San Francisco. The central gable and large window wall front onto an inviting terrace and lawn while the flanking support wings, sheltered under green roofs, connect to the adjacent hillsides with board-form concrete walls. Sited to take advantage of the sunny southern exposure, the new building features large overhead doors that open onto a generous plaza for dining, meeting and outdoor learning. By providing spaces for gathering and socializing throughout the day, the Student Commons serves as the heart of campus activity. The building is LEED Platinum certified and features many sustainable strategies, including a living roof, radiant heating, natural ventilation, photovoltaic panels, and pervious paving.


Branson School Student Commons - Turnbull Griffin Haesloop

Tokyo Bike

Model :TOKYOBIKE CLASSIC
Frame :Cr-Mo steel (470/530/570mm)
Colours :Mustard, Bamboo, Red, Sand Brown, Moss Green, Murasaki
Gears :SHIMANO ACERA 8 speed with Rapidfire shift lever
Wheels :650mm with silver rims and two-tone tyres
Details :Flat handlebars with brown grips & brown saddle
Weight :10.5kg (530mm)


Tokyobike is a small, independent bicycle company based in the old Tokyo suburb of Yanaka. This summer tokyobike launched their first pop-up shop in London.

Ogata - works furniture

Born in Sendai, Japan. Kini chi Ogata began working as a carpenter. After mastering the practicality of wood structure, he desired more, so he and his younger brother, Hisashi, founded Ogata, Inc. in 1998. 


He and his staff share a love for art and decided to mesh structure with beauty through hand-made pieces for all everyday needs.

Check out their great environmental designs at Ogata

Modernized Barn - SHED project

Via freshome I stumbled upon the project Shed, where an old barn is transformed into a modern living space. Working within the existing envelope of the barn, the design solution attempted to imbue each space with its own character through the use of natural light and its orientation to the landscape. The primary design interventions were the creation of a utility pass-thru separating the bunk room from the main work space, and the carved entry connecting the apartment to the workroom. Secondary design interventions include the addition of skylights, dormers and bay windows that developed the relationship of interior spaces to the pastoral landscape. I love it. 


Old barn transformed into modern living space

Cloud - Duncan Shotton

UK based duncan shotton has designed 'cloud', a small puff-like object that easily fastens to the wall, providing users with a place to set their keys. embedded magnets secure two sets of keys beneath the cloud to represent falling rain. 

the limited edition pieces will be on show as part of designboom mart stockholm 
at the stockholm furniture fair from february 8th-12th, 2011. 

Gunderson house, Haugesund, Norway- WRB Architects

WRB Architects have completed the Gunderson house in Haugesund, Norway. The residence takes advantage of everything its privileged environment has to offer. Here is a description from the architects: A stunning fjord site on Scandinavia’s most western point is the background for this project. When we first visited the site a fairly new house occupied the southern part. As a result the remaining part of the plot ended up in a shadow while the sunny patio on the south side of the house was cramped up against the rocks and cut of from the ocean view. 


Gunderson House Haugesund, Norway

Naoto Fukasawa - 深澤 直人

Recently I stumbled upon the designer Naoto Fukasawa, and founded out he was the creator of a few of my favorite things. One of them is his wall-mounted CD player for MUJI, others are humidifier for ±0 (PLUS MINUS ZERO), and INFOBAR and Neon for au/KDDI are part of The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA, New York) design collection and he has won over sixty awards. 


20 Naoto Fukasawa designs