Archive for January, 2012

Jan
2

Pen Testers -Everyday Art

Who would have thought that those little scrap pieces of paper we use to try out pens at the store could be interesting. Individual pictures were taken and combined in this 60 second video. The flickering of color and texture is mesmerizing. Take a look! Source: Ed Hobson

Jan
3

Project Update -Bald Eagle Lake

Project Update -Bald Eagle Lake

We are in the final design stretch! The details need to be refined, actual materials selected and, most importantly, make sure we are on track with the budget. The preliminary drawings are out for pricing and we hope to move forward so construction can start right away in the spring. Click on the images to see some of the interior concepts.

Jan
0

30 Story Build in 15 Days

Panelized and factory prepped, this 30 story hotel in China was built in 15 days… once on site. There was much design and prep time completed prior to pull this off. Impressive non-the-less. Take a look at the time-lapse video to see it happen.
Source: Huffington Post

Jan
0

Bottled Water or the Old Fashioned Way?

I personally don’t get it… We are so fortunate to have clean water delivered right to several rooms in our homes and even to ports on the exterior, but still we pay extra and use resources for ‘better’ water. Is it really better -and what truly is the impact of our choices? Check out this video by ‘The Story of Stuff‘ that breaks down the debate.

Jan
0

Re-Thinking Furniture

I am not sure why, but I love furniture design. Maybe it’s because furniture is a focal-point accessory that you physically engage with. Maybe it is because I am constantly searching for something more inspiring then an over-stuffed Lazy-Boy I can relax in after a long day without the embarrassment of having a monstrosity in the Family Room. Whatever the case, take a look at some of the below efforts to ‘re-think’ the art of sitting. Click on the images to enlarge.

The Cube Pavilion
Made from various sizes of PVC pipe, this fulfills my wildest pipe dream…

 

 

 

 

 

 

And for those dying to sit down and take a load off, how about the Coffin Couch? These are, believe it or not, recycled? coffins turned into high-end seating.

 

 

 

 

 

 

How about a chair made from old computer parts? From BRC Designs, this electrifying design really flips my switch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

And for those who need a little help with their numbers, letters…and primary colors, we present the ABC123 chair! (another from BRC Designs- I need to contact these guys and see if they can make me a lounge chair from left over pizza boxes and a few empty beer bottles)