Saturday, January 31, 2009

Icon of Beirut


This design is by Ziad El Khoury. (Images from Dezeen.com)





Plein & Pavilion


This pavilion is by UNStudio. (Images by Dezeen.com)





Imaginarium


I've been holding links these last few days and haven't had the time to post so right now I'm going to post the few that I've hoarded. The first is the Imaginarium in Barcelona by SAKO Architects. The fantastical use of color and curved shapes is really brightening. (Images from ArchiCentral.com)


Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Arabian Library


Library in Scottsdale, Arizona by Richard + Bauer. (Images from Inhabitat.com)



Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Istanbul Fish Market


Besiktas Fish Market in Istanbul, Turkey by Global Architectural Development (GAD). (Images from Archicentral.com)


Grass-Lined Transportation


European grass train tracks (Images from Inhabitat.com)


Molly's Cabin


Molly's Cabin by Agathom Architects.

I love the wonderful wood construction and interesting roof structure. (Images from Contemporist)






HHStyle Casa


I love Tadao Ando. This is another building by him. It feels quite heavy, but has some interesting forms. (Image from MoCo Tokyo)



Monday, January 26, 2009

Hussein Chalayan


Hussein Chalayan is terrific. In one of his fashion shows, the models step onstage, where chairs and a coffee table are present. They remove the chair covers, which become dresses, and put on the dresses. The chairs fold into suitcases. Then another model comes onstage and pulls the coffee table into a dress. This show explores the plight of the refugee, where all that the refugees can literally take is the clothes on their backs.






His latest collection is equally amazing. It's titled "Inertia." (Images from HusseinChalayan.com)




Thursday, January 22, 2009

Farrar Residence


I love this use of color in the Farrar Residence by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson. (Images from Contemporist.com)



The pool is also amazing. I like how it goes right up to the edge of the window.

Zero House


The Zero House by Specht Harpman is very inspiring. (Image from Archicentral.com)

Stairs


I love these skeletal stairs by Takao Shiotsuka Atelier in the Garden and Sea House. (Images from Archicentral.com)

Tuesday, January 20, 2009