August 31, 2010 under Interior Design
Description of Washington Street Residence :
This home for an art collecting family was shaped by two primary design parameters: make no visible alterations to the house’s traditional front facade while transforming the interior into a modern open living space that integrates the client’s extensive collection of contemporary art. Within this home, a critical density of contemporary art makes one question the normal “stuff” of houses – switches, walls, doors, sinks. The design seeks to create a heightened level of engagement by blurring the line between normal living and art experience.
The main living floor retains all of the original uses, but opens up the physical relationships between the rooms. Living, dining and entry at the front interlink with family, kitchen and informal dining at the back. The front suite of rooms are rendered more purely, with the normal house tectonics – windows, doors, light switches, outlets – concealed or obscured. The rear suite is completely open to one another while retaining some more recognizable elements of home.
Designed by envelopeA+D
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Enjoy relaxing on the rocking chair is exciting, are you agree? for those of you who love to enjoy relaxing on rocking chairs, and like to collect this chair, Cassina have this collection for you. Canapo, a rocking chair consists of the supporting fabric in ecru that is attached using cords that form a graphic motif along the sides. The removable cushion in polyurethane foam, upholstered in leather or fabric, is divided into foldable modules. The rocking chair comes in a choice of black ash or walnut. Via
http://www.digsdigs.com/stylish-italian-rocking-chair-canapo-by-cassina/
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August 27, 2010 under Dining Room Design, Interior Design
Description of Peak Fine Dining Restaurant:
Iceworks Bar and Restaurant and Peak Fine Dining Restaurant are spaces which revolt against the tendency to turn bars into expressions of five minute trends with bling, glitz and glamour. The objective of the spaces was to achieve comfort, to be practical, and exude a sense of class and quality. The space was to be clearly modern and of its time, but the detailing was to also reflect quality craftsmanship. In particular, great care was taken to ensure the comfort of patrons through the diversity of spaces and careful acoustic treatments which reflect the mood of each space. Iceworks sees itself as a venue which takes its position in the local community seriously. Lighting treatments ensure that the corner becomes lantern like at night and artwork commissioned for the space is located to be as accessible to passersby as it is for patrons.
Please visit Base Archtecture site for further detail.
Campus Cafe by Garcia Tamjidi
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