When Oh When…

I’ve been waiting…patiently… for the Cloud Umbrella by Joon & Jung to make its way to market.  It’s fun, yes?   Below is the delightful description by Joon & Jung:

I thought a playful and fashionable item could give you more natural motivation for urban life. Besides. it is perfectly work as an instant umbrella in the city. Most of all, ‘Happiness’ was the most important concept for people in gloomy weather.

I hope that people will be happy with this Cloud Umbrella.

Yes, yes, I will be happy with this Cloud Umbrella.  But, when oh when will I be able to purchase one?  The status:  prototype producing sooner or later.  Patience…patience…

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Happy Monday

I hope your day goes swimmingly…

Montauk Residence by Steven Harris Architects LLP

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Modern Flowers

birch, san francisco…i love…

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Happy Weekend

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The FORMS of Anastasiya Komarova

styling: Kseniya Berezovskaya, photo by Danil Golovkin, Courtesy of Anastasiya Komarova

I came across this incredible post at Yatzer and I immediately began to hyperventilate.  Yes, yes, a bit dramatic, but I love when architecture meets fashion.  Let’s take a look at what Yatzer has to say about Anastasiya Komarova, superstar:

The idea to make use of architectural concepts in fashion is not a new one, but scarcely have we seen results that have the quality of the accessories of Russian designer Anastasiya Komarova. What makes Anastasiya’s creations unique is her capacity to translate architectural aesthetics to something really wearable, simplifying complex ideas and taking a great care of textures and volumes. Her fashion accessories, with their pronounced shapes and sharp lines, invite you to touch them and feel their exceptional structure. Born in Kaliningrad, Russia,Anastasiya studied in Moscow Architectural Institute (MARHI), followed by a Master in Architecture in 2010, although she dedicated herself almost entirely to fashion design. Still, her education and work skills -more than 4 years of experience on both residential and public building- are imminent in her creations and her use of geometrics in order to create intriguing lines.

In February 2010 Anastasiya Komarova created her brand, called FORMS, offering a series of alternative accessories that caused a big sense-even Rosin Murphy is a fan. FORMS series, standing somewhere between vintage and futuristic, offer a wide range of designs, including leather clutches, neckpieces and armlets, all with an architectural touch.

FORMS accessories can be purchased online on Le Form concept store’s website as well as by sending an email request to Anastasiya.

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Up on the Roof

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Clear Vision

Wishing you unobstructed views and clear vision for the upcoming week…

Casa 11 Mujeres (11 Women House) by Mathias Klotz near Santiago in Chile

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Happy Mothers’ Day

Mothers are meant to be on a pedestal…Happy Mothers’ Day.

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Time Out

Let’s take a time out.  We can meet after work for a drink, go on to dinner, and then indulge in a nightcap…not to worry, I have it all planned.

nobu 57/rockwell group

vine restaurant/1100 architect

molotov/glenn sestig architects

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Sunday Sofa

Ahhh…Sunday.  That wonderful day of the week when, hopefully, at some point in the day, you have time to sit and relax, read the newspaper, or simply gaze out the window.  Wishing you wonderful daydreams on your Sunday sofa…

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Setting Sail

I am setting sail.  Care to join me?

Rintala Eggertsson Architects (with Bergen Art Academy students) – Floating sauna

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Work It

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Happy Easter

Red rabbit sculpture by Peter McLisky stands guard over the stunning home of architect Sharon Fraser.

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I’m Melting

Godiva introduced not long ago the latest addition to its expansion with the shop ‘Chocoiste’ in the popular and fashionable Harajuku district in Tokyo//Japan. In order to break the generally rather conservatively designed Godiva shops, Wonderwall, the famous Japanese based interior design firm, decided to introduce a new fresh and playful design. The delicious new concept shop is simulating melting chocolate that is dripping from the ceilings and running down the walls, creating a cartoon-like sense to the interior. With that idea in mind, the shop features humorous and fun designs with literally melting chocolate where the shop’s visitors would wish for it to be real chocolate and eat it off the walls and ceilings.  Ummmm…mission accomplished.

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Say Cheese

Kotaro Horiuchi has completed Salon du Fromage, a small cheese boutique and restaurant located in Paris’ first androssiment.  This heavenly shop does not look like the average delicatessen.

Originally built in the 18th century, the narrow two-storey structure is wrapped in a soft curvaceous wall that separates the space into intimate rooms.

Cylindrical refrigerators house some 350 varieties of cheese.  Yum!  Lamps, resembling cubes of cheese, hang from the ceiling, giving off a milky white glow.

The space contains a show kitchen where wine tastings and classes take place.

Fabulous.

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