Thursday, June 11, 2009

The Air Bubble 33 Chair by Guadalupe Velazquez




Guadalupe Velazquez:
I was inspired by different kinds of insects from the place I grew up, such as ants, and baby wasps when still in the nests. Where I used to play when I was child, there were leaf-cutter ants carrying their food and other colorful objects above their heads, protected by their legs, over the red earth. The chair is built with futuristic features, using acrylic, leather, steel and perforated aluminum. To make the cushion I used the idea of a banana shape.

THIS CHAIR SWEEEEEET AND SUPER DOPE!!! I NEEED THIIIS!!!!!

For more info, visit: www.occenca.com

NEW BALANCE A20s!!! OMG!!!





New Balance takes a trip to the ol’ Wild West with their new Navajo-Indian inspired A20 boot. Perfect for the urban cowboy roaming Harajuku’s proddy prairies, this suede steed features embossed NB branding on the heel and tongue, leather heel tassels, chunky cross-stitching plus woven rainbow bands similar to the patterns found in traditional Navajo textiles. The A20’s will be released this July. Hopefully on the 1st so I can rock them on the 4th of July!!! :-))

For more info, visit: www.newbalance.com

Vans Fall 2009 Off the Wall Pack (Old Skool & Mid Skool)







Here’s a look at the Old Skools and Mid Skools from the Vans Fall 2009 Off the Wall Pack. Both models are featured in three classic colorways. The Old Skool comes in a green/yellow-white color scheme, a light blue/blue-white pair, and a yellow/black style. The Mid Skool will release in a brown/white, light blue/white, and green/white colorway. The Vans Fall 2009 Off the Wall Pack will be available for purchase at Vans retailers later this year. Look like they are going to be some FLY Vans skate shoes dropping later this year!

For more info, visit: www.vans.com

Flower Containers by Warp Designs




The Warp Floral Container line is a unique concept in floral arranging, designed and patented by Kimberly Manne. Each container is hand-made of stainless steel and can be used to create a variety of looks depending on the flowers or plants chosen. Trays and cubes can be used alone to plant wheat grass, mosses or display pebbles with air ferns. Cubes can accommodate orchids, ferns and small Lilies. When the perforated steel sculptural top is combined with the base, just insert flowers and you have an instant arrangement! They also can stand alone and unadorned to function as a sculptural element in your design scheme. These are BEAUTIFUL!

For more info, visit: www.warpdesignsnyc.com

Hotel Worth Checking In...















Ong & Ong have provided the architecture, interior design, and landscape design for the recently built Quincy hotel in Singapore. Ong & Ong has a track record of over 30 years in the industry, and has earned an unparalleled reputation for integrating skilled architecture, clever interior design and sensitive landscape design thus creating resonant outcomes. The hotel outcome is SUPER AMAZING! I love the modern theme used throughout the hotel and its rooms. I’m definitely staying in this hotel when I visit Singapore.

For architect's info, visit: www.ong-ong.com

To make reservations, visit: www.quincy.com

Monday, June 8, 2009

B-99 House by DADA Partners














Essentially modernist in spirit, the intrinsic idea was to create a house that would be an exemplar of fusion between the traditional and modern values of architecture. As a result, the architectural vocabulary effortlessly integrates the principles of modernism with traditional responses to this particular climate. Further, use of clean lines and white expanses enhance the contemporary aspect of the house. The house is a true visual and architectural delight that appropriately caters to the needs of younger generation looking to break away from conventional house designs without losing the essence of their traditions. LIKE ME!!! THIS MIGHT BE MY NEW DREAM HOUSE!!! THIS IS PERFECTION AT ITS BEST!!!

For more info, visit: www.dadapartners.com

The Gorge Coffee Table by Ramei Keum






Designer's Description:

‘Gorge’ is a coffee table with a shape of a gorge. Designing it, I strived to put it in a form so that elements composing of a table such as a top board and legs may become one element, not individual elements.
The shape of a gorge folded in a V shape itself plays a structural role of supporting the top board of the table, and plays a role of holding/ keeping magazines or books as well as completing an aesthetic form of the table.

For more info, visit: www.rameikeum.com