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Cementum Wallfire From Viteo

by Stefan, posted in Outdoors, on May 6th, 2009

Nowadays fireplaces are a must have in every household especially during the cold season. The Austrian designer Viteo offers the new Cementum Wallfire that will warm and entertain us with its entertaining fire in a very attractive way. Cementum Wallfire has an elegant design which is made for your indoor and outdoor need provided it is a non-windy place.

I know this does not look like any of the old-fashioned fireplaces we are used to – you know the ones built in brick where we hang the stockings for Christmas and where grandma sits in a rocking chair knitting wool socks for her grandchildren. On the contrary – it is a lot more simple and it can be moved It is made of metal and instead of wood logs it uses gas. Of course it only has decorative purposes and is really modern in design. It is fun to watch and entertaining , but you can’t dry your socks near it.

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Outdoors Walt Disney Furniture Line

by Stefan, posted in Outdoors, on May 6th, 2009

Disney, a brand known worldwide for films and theme parks, would collaborate with a furniture/home interior designer for a line.This new line from Veneman incorporates memorable Disney moments in film, animation and more into four collections: Lumiere, Griffith, Imperial and Script Writer, and will debut at High Point Market at the International Home Furnishings Center, Suite M126 on April 23, 2009.

All the pieces of furniture belonging to the collection in Walt Disney furniture manufactured by Veneman suggest peace and tranquility, are very comfortable and inviting to a chat or a quiet and peaceful afternoon on the side of the pool together with family and friends.

Apparently that is exactly what the great Walt Disney used to do during his golden years in cinematography: escape from the madness of Hollywood and find a balance in his home together with friends who came for a visit. All this furniture is made for outdoors, preferably of ratan and has beautiful cushions with floral patterns. Comfort and space are the defining words for it, together with a great design.

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Ryhhei- Yoshiyuki your level stool

by Stefan, posted in Sofa and Chair, on May 6th, 2009

Well if you are tired of all boring kinds of furniture that are pretty comfortable but lack personality and look absolutely average according to your taste, then you will adore the latest Ryhhei- Yoshiyuki your level stool. These stools are available in many designs, colors and sizes. You can easily pick the kind of stool you want according to your need and the place where you want to keep it. From my point of view the most unusual feature of this stool are the legs of this stool, that are adjustable in height. So if you are a tall person and you have always been terrified of the very small chairs from your friends’ houses that made you keep your knee near your mouth, then you should forget about it.

That is the main reason why these stools are called “your level” stools. Then these stools are stackable, so when you no longer need them, just place one on top of each other and save a lot of space. Plus there are also some drawers that can be attached adjustable legs and you can choose the right height for them, too. So you will no longer bend over or reach for the top drawer on your toes, but only choose the perfect height. Pretty cool, right?

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The Singapore Civic & culture centre by Aedas

by Stefan, posted in Architecture, on May 5th, 2009

The Singapore Civic & culture centre by Aedas is something that will strike your attention from distance. It is designed in the shape of a ship that seems to be sailing high in the sky. The use of patch work on the top shines due to reflection of sunlight. The top is open and you can enjoy the beautiful view around you in the evening. The interior of the centre is incredible beautiful and attractive.

Actually this is only the design for this building because it will be finished some time in 2011. The building is designed by the guys from Aedas and looks like a blimp or a fat spaceship. It is supposed to be really high – about 40 metres high and be the most important landmark in the area.

Any way, it is made of two main parts: the base that will house a lot of galleries and museums and the grand foyer that is up in the air and offers a spacial and spectacular view to the visitors. The whole complex will cover about 24,000 sq.m and will be great both as design and as appearance.

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The Fergana Sofa by Patricia Urquiola

by Stefan, posted in Sofa and Chair, on May 5th, 2009

The latest Fergana collection brings you the greatest design in Sofa. It is elegant and attractive. The cushions are aptly made to provide complete comfort to your body. The color is soothing and comforting to the eyes. It has been specially created with the best textile complimented by ancient weaving. The wooden frame of this exclusive sofa will not just let you have full rest but will enhance the beauty of your room as well.

Once again Patricia Urquiola surprises us with an unusual, yet very delicate and beautiful design. She shows her feminine side and view on things in all the works she creates and these sofas are no exception. The Fergana sofa looks plain and simple at first sight but it will draw your attention and make you fall for it in time, after you have discovered all the details and little beauties spread around it.

The colour is one suitable for a sofa, so feel free to choose either grey or a greenish shade, but actually this background colour only enhances the tiny details of the embroidery and the delicate colourful flowers on the side cushions. The whole picture of the sofa is completed by the beautiful and soft and comfortable sofa cushions that have lively patterns. The frame is made of wood and the tiny lega have an interesting shape. All in all, great work.

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FKL architects

by Stefan, posted in Architecture, on May 5th, 2009

You will certainly be dumbstruck after looking at the marvelous house design by FKL architects. The use of gray and black colors makes it look superior and classy. The use of large window allows the right amount of light inside the house and also lets you enjoy the beautiful view around you. The interior of the house is equally impressive and you will want to have one for yourself. The beauty of the house is further accentuated in the night when the lights turn on.

These architects from FKL are professionals and they are a very good example of modern architects that use right angles and simplicity when designing these modern looking and impressive buildings, but at the same time they somehow make them fit the environment and not disturb it, but even emphasize it. You can see they used mainly concrete and glass around a frame of steel that is able to support the whole building, but the glass windows reflect the scenery around the building, which is great.

The inside of the house is also important and you will certainly notice the minimalist style, which is a good thing nowadays when we do not have so much space. The furniture is chosen to be made of wood, which brings a touch of natural to the interior design and makes the house warm and welcoming instead of cold. Any way, the overall impression is one of good job made by professionals who only thought of the benefits for the people living there.

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Nuevo-museo-tamayo Extension

by Stefan, posted in Architecture, on May 5th, 2009

The Nuevo-museo-tamayo extension has been designed impressively by Rojkind architects. It is one of the best creations by the Rojkind architects. The extension exhibits white and blacks shades during the day. It is created in a three dimensional way with the stairs sitting beneath it.

The stairs are detailed with various patterns and the interior is reflected outside through the glass windows. The entire area is surrounded by nature so that you can enjoy the beautiful view around you

Well, at least that was what they intended. The idea was for the architects from Rojkind to design the plans for the building of the new museum called Tamayo in honour of the Mexican muralist Rufino Tamayo. Everything was established and the guys who won the competition for designing the museum made a good job imagining a great building that apparently looks like a cross , but actually comes from an unfolded cube.

Any way, suddenly the Mexican authorities changed all plans and said they needed more green space instead of museum. So, even if the site for building the museum was already chosen and agreed upon (somewhere near Atizapan, in the surrounding area of New Mexico), the project was postponed indefinitely. So what you see in the pictures is actually a three dimensional design.

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