Small House in Sydney, Australia, designed by Domenic Alvaro, has won the ‘World’s Best House’ award at the prestigious World Architecture Festival (WAF) Awards 2011.
The presentation of the WAF Awards are taking place during the largest global celebration of architecture – the World Architecture Festival, which is being held at the Centre Convencions International Barcelona (CCIB) this week.
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Palazzetti presents the new creation born out from collaboration with Massimo Iosa Ghini
The design is the most fascinating creative process: the winning projects often arise unexpectedly, suggested by a quick intuition, by a meeting that enriches the mind of new inspirations.
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À Hauteur d’homme launched its all-new hard wood kitchen lines: ALEXANDRE, JULIE and EVA. Entirely manufactured in Montréal and tailored to meet the specific needs of each customer, every kitchen conveys a clean and original design that will stand the test of time. With a wide range of wood species and new material such concrete, glass and stainless steel available, the possibilities are virtually endless. The three kitchen concepts meet the environmental standards set out by À Hauteur d’homme and are part of the 1=1 reforestation program.
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Amosdesign has introduced two new products at this year’s DESIGN festival in London 2011 during the 100% Design fair.
These novelties include a non-conventional reception-desk made of corian with inbuilt lighting and ipad, called 100% STEVE. This freely modulated product is designed for public and commercial areas as a communication and information point. Based on this platform, we can also deliver sales or exhibition desks for retail facilities.
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Devon & Devon
Presents
NEW 2012 COLLECTION
CERSAIE
the international construction industry and bathroom furnishing fair
20 / 24 SEPTEMBER – BOLOGNA
Pavilion 30 – Stand C25
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“nendo’s solo exhibition” design concept:
A solo show at the Taiwanese government-sponsored National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute featuring two collections. ‘thin black lines’ is a collection of furniture formed from ‘still black’, so we wanted to use ‘active black on white’ for the exhibition space. The drawings on the floor flow like river water around the exhibition stands. ‘dancing squares’ is a collection based on the concept of ‘active white’, so we wanted a space that expressed the idea of ‘still black on white’. Our room-sized sketch, affixed to walls and floor, uses a fish-eye lens-like effect as though viewers are seeing it through a tiny water drop.
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Whether you are designing a room from scratch or simply updating existing décor, one of the most important elements is always going to be your choice of window dressing. The windows and their accessories naturally draw the eye, so the wrong choice can ruin an otherwise lovely design. Of course, there are also practical considerations to bear in mind.
Curtains
Curtains are the ‘classic’ window dressing and may be more suitable in old-fashioned rooms or rooms that are inspired by a historical era where blinds would be out of place. Curtains can also help to retain heat, and they are available in a wide variety of styles and fashions. Light fabrics can help prevent the build-up of dust which is wonderful for those with allergies and certain fabrics can easily be run through the wash, making cleaning a breeze.
Blinds
However, blinds have their own benefits. Available as they are in so many materials and styles, it’s hard to think of a room design where one of the many blind options available wouldn’t fit in. Many blind designs can be tucked out of sight when not in use. Blinds are easy to install and adjust. They can be adjusted to let in different amounts of light depending on your personal preference and the time of day. They are perfect for bedrooms as some varieties can almost completely block out light. Blinds are also great in the kitchen and bathroom, as they can be obtained in materials that are easy to clean and water resistant. Blinds can also be customised to fit irregular and unusually shaped windows.
Conclusion
The choice between blinds and curtains ultimately comes down to your particular tastes, needs and desires, but for those who are looking for a versatile, modern solution that can be used throughout the whole house, blinds are the obvious choice. If you’re still not sure visit an online store like www.directblinds.co.uk and check out all the different styles of blinds and curtains.
Wooden music boxes designed for the Isetan department store’s ‘bell-orgel collection’ project, launched with the cooperation of composer Sakamoto Ryuichi’s moretrees initiative, which promotes the protection of forests as absorbers of CO2. nendo designed the music box, which was then decorated by 57 different designers and design groups. The music boxes are made of Japanese cypress (hinoki) harvested as part of sustainable forest management practices. As a familiar form, the bell shape also invites visitors to touch the music box and enjoy the feel of the wood surface. They were also aware that the combination of form and material would soften the metallic sound of the chimes.
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