Marie-Louise Gustalsson's witty Manana lamp was inspired by childlike stick-figure drawings. It slouches 'lazily' against the wall with feet jutting out on a perpetual siesta.
Stan
Stan
Jan 31, 2009
Jan 30, 2009
FEATURE ON APARTMENT THERAPY
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Ahem, some shameless plugging of our work. Just two days ago, our apartment design for Leicester Road was featured on Apartment Therapy's House Tours to much encouraging reviews.'COME-IN' EXHIBITION
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It makes sense to see design as art, since art is a kind of visual language with theories behind it. Art always juggles with wish-fulfillment - so does design.
The Institut für Auslands-Beziehungen e.V. brings to Singapore shores their touring exhibition ‘Come-in’, which depicts the synthesis between interior design and fine art. By presenting the applied designs in contemporary artforms like sculptures and photography, these fixtures are given a new layer of artistic symbolism. The choice of each interior space also underscores the interaction of contemporary history with the artist’s biography and aesthetics.
'Come-in' assembled 25 well-known German artists, including Stefan Kern, Claus Fottinger and Daniel Roth, as well as local artist Min Chen and photographer Ho Hui May.
These four outwardly-facing chairs share a single spindle, suggesting that people in an office are structurally alienated and turn their backs in opposition to one another.
Created by Claus Foettinger, Hermann's Doner Inne imitates a flashy inner-city trysting place: the bar has a stylish and sharp combination of steel, glass and photographic imagery mounted on the drum of the semi-circular bar. Behind this funky invention, the shelving becomes capricious and disruptive. A giant yellow M alludes to consumerism (you know what the letter stands for, don't you?) while a giant cross reflects Christianity.
The images of doner kebab establishments present a curious contrast. These are your original naive places for value, spread around the globe wherever there are Turks but emphatically non-globalised, because they're about genuine food rather than corporate branding.
This installation is partly inspired by Stanley Kubrick's futuristic movie set for his 1968 masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Chaise Longue 1 by artist Isa Melsheimer is part furniture, part model and part landscape. It speaks of broken romantic longings and ideas about nature.
This string curtain is composed of sliced-up trunks of different species of trees surrounding the creator's home in the woods.
Through the exhibition, it is hoped that visitors will discover the fine line between art and design and see an object as something more than a piece of furniture.
The exhibition is now on till 12th April 2009 at the National Museum of Singapore.
Stan
These four outwardly-facing chairs share a single spindle, suggesting that people in an office are structurally alienated and turn their backs in opposition to one another.
Created by Claus Foettinger, Hermann's Doner Inne imitates a flashy inner-city trysting place: the bar has a stylish and sharp combination of steel, glass and photographic imagery mounted on the drum of the semi-circular bar. Behind this funky invention, the shelving becomes capricious and disruptive. A giant yellow M alludes to consumerism (you know what the letter stands for, don't you?) while a giant cross reflects Christianity.The images of doner kebab establishments present a curious contrast. These are your original naive places for value, spread around the globe wherever there are Turks but emphatically non-globalised, because they're about genuine food rather than corporate branding.
This installation is partly inspired by Stanley Kubrick's futuristic movie set for his 1968 masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Chaise Longue 1 by artist Isa Melsheimer is part furniture, part model and part landscape. It speaks of broken romantic longings and ideas about nature.
This string curtain is composed of sliced-up trunks of different species of trees surrounding the creator's home in the woods.Through the exhibition, it is hoped that visitors will discover the fine line between art and design and see an object as something more than a piece of furniture.
The exhibition is now on till 12th April 2009 at the National Museum of Singapore.
Stan
Jan 27, 2009
GRASS OTTOMAN BY NANCY FAVIER
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The Grass Ottoman makes green living within reach. It's constructed of a fade-resistant plastic set on a lightweight form that is solid yet light weight.
Stan
Stan
Jan 25, 2009
CAPILLARY BY GARETH NAIL
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Those bark-like legs of the Capillary side table (by Gareth Nail) look intimidating. But the more I look at them, the more they grow on me - no pun intended.
Stan
Stan
W-WINDOW HOUSE BY ALPHAVILLE
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W-Window House in Kyoto, Japan was designed and built by the husband and wife team of architects (Alphaville) Kentaro Takeguchi and Asako Yamamoto as their residence. The highlight here is the sculptural staircases that meanders their way up the house.
KUS
Jan 24, 2009
HOME REJUVENATED!
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We were recently tasked to design and furnish up a 3-bedroom apartment at Leicester Road.
If there is a stereotype for contemporary apartments, it could quite possibly conjure up images of rooms that are stark and lacking in warmth or character. But I want people to feel good and comfortable in a room, even if the design approach tends towards minimalism.
Living/ dining areas - before
Living/ dining areas - afterIn the living areas, the flat glass contrasts with the uneven surfaces wall panels - laid out in a brick-like pattern - creating a dialogue between smooth and rough. As well as giving a sense of natural imperfection, it balances the interior and provides it with much visual interest. Small bright doses of yellow complete the look.
Study room - before
Study room - afterEfficient storage is an essential and integral part of a well-organized home office. The work area needs to be thoughtfully planned around the type of work one does. For this study room, plenty of storage was planned for the owner's extensive book collection. Taking advantage of the room's configuration and its window bay, a cocoon-like reading nook was created at one corner for some relaxing reading moments. Using striking colors like the deep purple here offers an escape from the 'seriousness' normally experienced in such rooms.
Master bedroom - before
Master bedroom - afterIn the master bedroom, the idea is to create an airy space that provides a tranquil environment to rest in. To comply with Feng Shui requirements, one part of the window was sealed up with fabric-wrapped wall panels and the bed positioned against that side. The damask pattern on the fabric gives a twist to the contemporary look. Lighting is a highlight in this room, enabling flexible control of different spots to create various moods.
Stan
Jan 22, 2009
DRAWER BY MAKOTO YAMAGUCHI
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On first glance, it looks just like boxes being stacked up one on top of another. But Drawer by Makoto Yamaguchi actually consists of - what else - drawers that can be pulled out in different directions.
Stan
Jan 20, 2009
TREE BY SNODEVORMGEVERS
Snodevormgevers (loosely translated as 'sly designers'), a two person design bureau from Eindhoven in the Netherlands, just sent us images of products they put up at the exhibition Stuffed as part of the Dutch Design Week 2008. These products include the Tree trunk stools, Tree trunk liquor cabinet and Tree trunk fireplace. All products are made from steel plate and assume their shapes by a self developed folding process, giving each item it's own unique shape.
Stan
Stan
Jan 17, 2009
APARTMENT IN BANGALORE BY RAJIV MAJUMDAR
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Simplicity does it sometimes, as we can see in Indian architect Rajiv Majumdar's home in Bangalore. No fanciful ornament. No overbearing design elements. The modest sized 500 sq. ft. apartment is, as the architect says, "cerebral, silly and serious all at once".
Stan
Stan
APARTMENT IN HONG KONG BY GARY CHANG
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Just how many times would you give your own home a makeover? Hong Kong architect Gary Chang did it 4 times for his 330 sq ft apartment in Sai Wan Ho district (click here to see the 3rd renovation) - the latest renovation being termed the Domestic Transformer. Buying a new house might have been a better and simpler solution, but Chang prefers to stay on as he sees the place as "an ongoing experiment".
Using shifting wall units suspended from steel tracks bolted into the ceiling, the apartment becomes all manner of spaces — kitchen, library, laundry room, dressing room, a lounge with a hammock, an enclosed dining area and a wet bar. An alarming total of 24 different layouts can be configured within this small space!
I'll be keen to see how the fifth renovation turns out...
Stan
Using shifting wall units suspended from steel tracks bolted into the ceiling, the apartment becomes all manner of spaces — kitchen, library, laundry room, dressing room, a lounge with a hammock, an enclosed dining area and a wet bar. An alarming total of 24 different layouts can be configured within this small space!
I'll be keen to see how the fifth renovation turns out...
Stan
Jan 15, 2009
Jan 13, 2009
VOTE FOR THE IKEA HACK OF 2008
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As we all know, most IKEA items aren't really expensive. But the problem is: being affordable to all means being 'mass'. So much so they become commodities in the process. Hence everybody would appreciate sites like Ikeahacker, a nice, creative blog where people share ideas on 'un-IKEAing' products and turning them into unique looking pieces.
Now everybody can vote for the IKEA Hack of 2008. Choose your favorite hack and give the hacker the credit he or she deserves. We need more people like them.
Stan
Now everybody can vote for the IKEA Hack of 2008. Choose your favorite hack and give the hacker the credit he or she deserves. We need more people like them.
Stan
Jan 12, 2009
Jan 9, 2009
HELLEBARDE BY TOM KÜHNE
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The medieval weapon Hellebarde inspired Tom Kühne enough to make him come up with this innovative, transportable lamp design.
Stan
Stan
Jan 8, 2009
CLIPPING
I'm particularly inspired by the works of Chinese designers this past week. Pin & Li Decoration and Dai Yong show how a simple approach can work wonders and create a serene environment for the occupants. Ricky Wong and Yu Yue Bo, on the other hand, add a much more lavish touch to their works - to stunning effect.
MODULAR BENCH BY SHIZUKA TATSUNO
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Japanese designer Shizuka Tatsuno's modular upholstered bench can be converted easily into a chaise lounge or an armchair and side table.
KUS
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