Basket Weave…

…Yong He Yuan is a residential complex located on the edge of New Taipei City in Taiwan.  Forged and latticed by Florent Nédélec Architecture…

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Simply Marbleous…

paris apartment of joseph dirand

philippe pasqua for robot city

black marble silk print top/balenciaga

rue de rivoli apartment, paris/isabelle stanislas

elementare/studo lievito for opinion ciatti

marble wall clock/norm architects for menu

lello umbrella stand/maddalena casadei for marsotto edizioni

ninina bakery, buenos aires/estudio verraco

marble fashion collection/shallowww

connoisseur 32 wine rack/ james irvine for marsotto edizioni

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Trilogy…

…I discovered three new projects that struck me as wanting to play together…

wood wave screen/paul coudamuy

vertigo climbing cafe, lisbon, portugal/german architect tim simon with portuguese architect joão quintela

cheering restaurant, hanoi/h&p architects
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Reiulf Ramstad Architects: At Work…

…today we are at work with RRA Studio in a renovated 19th century villa in Josefines gate 7, near Bislett in Oslo.  The office has been renovated to modern standards while retaining and displaying the character of building. A glass floor between the entry level and the workspaces provides a spatial connection between each floor and exposes the beautiful timber construction.

RRA Studio at J7
images courtesy of Reiulf Ramstad Architects

2015 Design Trends…

…I am pleased to say that my fave color, indigo blue or moody blue, is trending in 2015…here, here, and here.  Smoky glass, geometric tiles, and abstract painterly rugs, will also be featured in fresh designs.  Metals will be mixed.  Remember, however, that you are the trendsetting authority when it comes to your personal space. Let’s take a look…are any of these your favorite elements?

Is indigo absent in your home? Use art or accessories to introduce the color…

think about selecting ‘smoky’ hot instead of clear…

add some fun and color with geometric tiles/tryypzyoyd ~ pattern wall tiles by spires for blik

painterly rug/graffito by kelly wearstler

mixed metals/kelly wearstler
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Reiulf Ramstad Architects: Work Commute…

…we are beginning a new year with new adventures and creative ideas, so back to work we go.  A commute to work is pleasant and inspiring when Reiulf Ramstad Architects (RRA) leads the way…

Ullernåsen Metro Station, Oslo, Norway

Holmenkollen Metro Station, Oslo, Norway

Carl Berner Metro Station, Oslo, Norway
all images courtesy of Reiulf Ramstad Architects

Fireplace Fantasy…

…baby, it’s cold outside.  Featured are a few of my favorite fireplaces wrapped in gray, chocolate, and black.  I love to daydream, do you?

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Reiulf Ramstad Architects: At Home…

…Reiulf Ramstad Architects (RRA) is an independent Oslo-based architectural firm with a high level of expert knowledge and a distinct ideology. I have been an admirer for quite a long time.  Over the years RRA has produced a wide range of innovative and ground breaking projects with an exceptional variation of scale and program.  Over the next several days, I plan to show you glimpses of RRA’s extensive portfolio. I’m sure you will recognize many of your favorites, as well as be delighted by  projects you are not as familiar with…let’s begin with a few residential projects…

micro cluster cabins

summerhouse inside out

house on the edge of a field all images courtesy of reiulf ramstad architects

Hello…

…how neighborly, yes?  Hello House by Melbourne based OOF! Architecture…

so cheerful and inviting…let’s go inside…

well hello, good lookin’…
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Things Organized Neatly…

…minimalists love organization…Things Organized Neatly is a clever Tumblr that showcases the art of order…visit this tumblr to satisfy your organizational cravings…it’s fun to browse.

books…remember this one?

stadium chairs…

shoeboxes…

oh yes, that guy…

picture frames…

tomatoes…

tires…

and just about everything…
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Lovely Buddha…

…always brings a sense of integrity and tranquility to a space…

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Time Out at the Office…

…Leilani Arita is the maestro of this well orchestrated project…let’s take time out at Thrive Capital in Soho.   The past and present are unified with innovative use of the existing architecture; the red brick, barrel-vaulted ceilings, and steel beams…all balanced by an inventive layout…a relaxed yet elegant seating group.

all images courtesy of leilani arita

The Perfect Red…

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Choices, Choices…

…two terrific and innovative umbrellas have been introduced…which would you choose?

Nendo’s Stay-brella stands up unassisted…

Justin Nagelberg and Matthew Waldman’s Sa umbrella bounces back into shape when blown inside-out.

Stainless…

…so fabulous…views…bespoke cabinetry…and stainless.  I could spend all day in the Artreehoose kitchen by Bernheimer Architecture.  Photography by Richard Barnes.