Arete…

…my favorite word in the dictionary, arete, means excellence.  André Simón of A/STUDIO , submitted his recent work, MIKA 350. The attention, care, and sensitivity used by Andre, both in the design and in the film, is beautiful.  The word, arete, is fitting…André captures the employment of tools, the utilization of sturdy machinery, the sound of rain, and the falling of wood shavings to tell the story of the master craftsman.

DESIGNED BY ANDRÉ SIMÓN…PRODUCED BY A\STUDIO…PHOTOGRAPHY BY LINO ESCURIS

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Good Day…

…inviting spaces that say, “hello, gorgeous…have a good day”…

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Right On…

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Time Out…

…a textured backdrop of  brickwork, concrete, plaster, and moldings…oh my!  Off we go to visit renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s newest culinary destination in Shanghai.  Situated within the prestigious Three on the Bund, Neri & Hu’s design is drawn from the rich historical context of its locale.

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Going to the Bus Stop…

…find inspiration on your way to your destination.  Sou Fujimoto, Smiljan Radic and Wang Shu are among seven international architects invited to design bus stops for a tiny Austrian village in exchange for a holiday there…good deal!

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Five Fab Frills*…

…frill* is defined as a nice touch.  An all white selection shown here…

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triology collection’s triangle folded backpack

case scenario’s element iPhone 5 case

tokyobike

junpei tamaki design’s thaw

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This is Mine, Ok I’ll Share…

…wow…Oak Pass Guest house doubles as a concert hall.  The living room boasts comfortable seating for 80 guests…an artful wine bar built into the stairs…and stunning views in a Los Angeles canyon.  A stunner by Walker Workshop Design Build…

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Walk on By…

…we often walk by fabulous spaces and take them for granted…

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Happy Birthday!…

…Sir Norman Foster, age 78…

…Toyo Ito, age 72

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Happiness…

…meet Chris…

John Chester from Apricot Lane Farms

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