A Thread for Fine Design
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dale the concrete looks fabulous, thanks for posting. Roof tile bird houses are a great idea, although I can't help but think you'll be hearing lots of scratching and pecking through the roof?
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.... something less grandiose but never the less impressive design in my opinion.
Today I came across Cadaval & Sola-Morales' X House in Cabrils, Barcelona, Spain.
http://www.ca-so.com/proyectos/Casa%20X/Casa%20X.htm
The design addresses the brief which must have been, views from all important rooms! This image explains the design concept.
The plan flows well and delivers some interesting shapes and volumes ..... and not to forget 'views'!
The building plot is an awkward one, a steep hillside. These sections show how the designer got around the problems.
Personally I would have at least allowed for future lifts in the house, something along the lines of the Vacuum Elevators http://www.vacuumelevators.com/gallery.php
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That is on fine residence Mike. I am wondering about potential overheating without some kind of shading on those main windows.
As for the elevators, I can't just let that one remain at the bottom of your post. I almost missed it, and that is one sweet system
Once again http://www.vacuumelevators.com/gallery.php
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Yes indeed, solar gain could well be an issue as Spain is a hot place!
I like this lift, so clean. It doesn't take much space either. I think consideration should be give to future lifts in domestic designs. This opens up more possible usage ..... now that I am approaching my more senior years, i tend to think more about these things ALSO the senior citizen sector of the Western World populations are increasing!
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The Bertschi School of Living Science
KMD Architects http://www.kmdarchitects.com/work.php?id=11&pid=243
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@mike lucey said:
Yes indeed, solar gain could well be an issue as Spain is a hot place!
I like this lift, so clean. It doesn't take much space either. I think consideration should be give to future lifts in domestic designs. This opens up more possible usage ..... now that I am approaching my more senior years, i tend to think more about these things ALSO the senior citizen sector of the Western World populations are increasing!
"Wrinkle Power Rules," I am with you Mike.
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Winning micro-housing design on display in NYC
Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s adAPT micro-apartment design competition has a winner! Check it out here, http://www.gizmag.com/winning-micro-housing-design-nyc/25989 Its nothing ground breaking, just good solid adaptation of things that work well.
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...... initially I thought, yes! ..... the no .... then yes again. What do you think? I imagine the question, 'where do I sit?' comes to mind
Sensei
Design conceived in terms of space and utility, sensei gathers two different objects in one same product, being these, two chairs or a small table. http://claudiosibille.com/sensei.php -
Saw the chairs on Gizmag. The first thought I had was only if the floor is truly level. I assume that this is a quick, "impromptu" arrangement. I didn't see any kind of interlock hardware, but I am sure there is something to unitize the work surface.
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I've always loved this one. It's so tactile.
More here http://www.restorationhardware.com/search/results.jsp?start=25
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Jensen Architects
SFMOMA Rooftop Sculpture Garden
http://jensen-architects.com/our_work/featured_projects/sfmoma_rooftop_garden
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A Variety of inspirational works by Li Xiaodong Atelier
http://www.lixiaodong.net/en_home.aspWater house
LiYuan Library
Yuhu Elementary School
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I think the birdhouse tiles are ill-advised. Again the solar gain problem. Also I'd rather have a built-in elevator. Who wants to see that, much less ride in it (more than once
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Just saw this posted on Facebook. Thought someone would like it.
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Who could resist a tree house. Pacific Environments Architects NZ http://www.pacificenvironments.co.nz/
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Such fine work.
This is by David Fletcher http://www.dbfletcher.com/
He has designed a few tables like this, mostly I believe for Yachts.
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