hong kong apartment  

08 May 2013














We are really enjoying this small apartment in Hong Kong by Urban Design & Build.  The 630 square-foot unit merges raw industrial finishes with a clean, modern aesthetic that contrasts its starkness with a sense of whimsy.  I particularly like the decision to bring pops of color into the project through objects within the space rather than painted wall treatment.  Via inthralld.

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crescent house  

19 April 2013














The Crescent House by Andrew Burns Architect is a stunningly beautiful pavilion created for the Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation in Paddington, Sydney.  The curvilinear walls and perforated steel plane create a dynamic relationship between light and materials, changing throughout the day and night.  A powerful blurring of the distinction between art object and architecture.  Read more about the exhibit here.

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Three Norwegian Cabins  

10 April 2013




These cabins designs by Norwegian designer Ole Petter Wullum are gorgeous.Very simple and very clean.

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positive/negative  

20 March 2013










This ceramics studio by Sambuichi Architects in Hagi, Japan is really interesting in how the architecture helps to tell the story of what happens inside.  The shop houses separate spaces for each phase of the ceramics process, from raw materials to painting and glazing.  The positive/negative principle underlying the ceramics process is reflected in the construction, as the wood formwork used to cast the concrete elements is reused to create shutters and partitions.  The play between the texture of the wood and its reflection in concrete is a beautiful expression of this connection to process.

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2 By Peter Bristol  

19 February 2013



Everyone know that I love design with a sense of humor. These two pieces by Peter Bristol are just great...

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lucky shophouse  

06 February 2013













Formerly the Lucky Book Store in Singapore, this gorgeous home by CHANG Architects is a great modern renovation that respects the character of the site, exposing existing structure to tell the story of what came before. This is the second shophouse renovation we have featured on the blog, there is something really compelling about the use of these narrow vertical spaces.  Read more about the Lucky Shophouse here.

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garage remodel  

30 January 2013












Check out the great use of space in this garage turned small apartment remodel by FABRE/deMARIEN in Stalingrad.  This 450 sq.ft. dwelling is maximized through the clever use of a 12x9 'box' console that houses the bathroom, washer and dryer, storage, an office desk, a convertible sofa and a lofted sleeping space above.  The inclusion of a small porch helps bring light in and delineates the kitchen from the main area.  Thinking big in small spaces!  Read more about the project here.



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