A Look at Kawamura Ganjavian by sabine7 / March 8, 2010 Scenter, an aromatherapy device used to inspire Proustian moments, was the item that brought design studio Kawamura Ganjavian to our attention. Established in 2000 in London by Key Portilla-Kawamura and Ali Ganjavian, the studio has been in India, USA, Japan, Great Britain and Switzerland. Currently based in Madrid, this multi-disciplinary practice is also involved in Studio Banana TV, an int
Heliotrope Architects projected this residence located on a beautiful waterfront property in Orcas Islands comprised of a sandy beach as well as both meadow ad forest. The home is situated between the beach and meadow, offering both distant water views and private territorial meadow views. The expression of the home is the synthesis of two primary interests of the owners: exceptional modern architecture and environmental sustainability. The house uses a garden roof to retain storm-water and ca
Hong Kong studio Design Systems have completed the renovation of a penthouse apartment in Shenzhen, China, including the addition of an undulating lawn on the terrace. Called Axial Symphony, the home is arranged along several axis and aims to make the residents feel they are at the centre of their home as they move through the property. The living area features reclaimed boat-building timber. More about Design Systems on Dezeen: Control room of Hong Kong international airport Here’s
Here are some photos of a blue striped house in Northampton, USA, by Pennsylvanian architect Joe Biondo. Called House Equanimity, the residence has a concrete base topped by a wooden frame and blue concrete panels, referencing the concrete industry local to the area. Completed in 2005, the two-storey building emerges from the hillside and has a loggia at each end. Here’s some more information from Joe Biondo: – House Equanimity Northampton, Pennsylvania Situated in a typical non
French designer FX Balléry has designed a collection of brightly-coloured vases that look like sections of plumbing pipes. Called Pretty Vases Collection, the objects are made of PVC for French brand Domeau&Pérès. Photographs are by Fred Dumur. Here’s some more text from FX Balléry: – Pretty Vase Collection Design: Francois Xavier Ballery for Domeau&Pérès Domeau&Pérès are are collaborating with FX Balléry in order to launch a collection of totally new vases in man
Brazilian architect Isay Weinfeld designed this house for a graphic designer in São Paulo with a studio situated below street level opening onto a garden. Called Sumaré House and completed in 2007, the two-storey house features a studio and a long étagère to display the owners work. The project also includes a space for ballet and a swimming pool on the upper floor, next to the clients bedroom. See our previous story about the Havianas store in São Paulo by Isay Weinfeld. Here’s
H2O Hennessy by 5.5 Designers by sabine7 / December 11, 2009 The Eternal Ice Drop by 5.5 Designers will cool your cognac without diluting it. Designed for Hennessy, the glass drop that holds water can be frozen time and again has a lighter cooling effect on the cognac's aroma and brings out the flavour at just the right temperature.No wasting water, no more dilution.The water purifier is a filtering decanter that is composed of two elements.The filter hold
Danish architects MAPT have designed a pavilion in Copenhagen made of recycled materials, including old shipping containers, to coincide with the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).Called Cop 15, the pavilion is made up of surplus products from the wood and wind-turbine industries.It houses an interactive exhibition focusing on urban sustainability, called Nordhavn (North Harbor). The conference continues until 18 December.Photographs are by Lars Engelgaar.Here’s some more
The “P-NUT” (Personal-Neo Urban Transport) is a vehicle concept from Honda that offering a clean and brisk ride explores the packaging and design potential for a vehicle conceived exclusively for the urban environment. Showcased at the 2009 LA Auto Show, the three-seater features an angular body enclosed by glass (including roof), allowing a wider range to the driver as well as commuters. Designed to support a variety of drivetrains, together with an effective gas engine, a gas-electric hybrid
Introducing natural surroundings to urban topography, the MAD Architects have popped up a high-rise building, the Urban Forest, which seems to uplift both the environment as well as economy of the area. Situated in Chongqing, China, the commercial structure features curved, abstracted shaped floors connected by a core cylindrical structure. Almost all the floors incorporate green spaces to create a natural environment throughout the structure. The floors enveloped in full length glass windows
Photographer Marco Zanta has sent us his photographs of an apartment designed by Italian architects MZC Architettura in Treviso, Italy.Called Casax5, the project features a pool on the wood-clad rooftop.The interior predominantly consists of white and reflective surfaces, with grey resin flooring in areas for daytime use and wooden floors in the bedrooms.Here’s some text from the architects:–casax5, treviso, italyA big apartment in the outskirts of the city, near the railway. The pr
UK company Concrete Canvas have been awarded Material of the Year 2009 by materials consultancy Material ConneXion for their cement-impregnated fabric. Called Concrete Cloth, the material consists of cement layered between fabric that can bond with water, backed with PVC.The product can be formed into the required shape then allowed to absorb water, causin
