Archive for July, 2010

July 26, 2010

Black Orbit Chandelier

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Patrick Townsend’s Orbit light series was named one of the top five lighting designs of the year by Elle Decor, UK in 2003. With the recent addition of a black color choice, the still fresh design takes on a whole new look and feel.  The Orbit Chandelier was the result of “pulling apart and exploding the string light” to create “a delicately woven pattern of energy.” Read more …

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July 24, 2010

Singapore’s Fish House

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This beautifully exotic residence in Singapore, thoughtfully named the “Fish House,” was designed by the team at Guz Architects with the idea of ensuring a connection with nature and the homes’ surrounding landscapes.  A “modern tropical bungalow,” the Fish House is perfectly integrated in its environment. The architectural design encourages natural ventilation throughout the home, and the floor to ceiling windows provide beautifully unobstructed views of the body of water surrounding it.  Read more …

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July 21, 2010

Casa Son Vida

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This fantastic 8,500 square-foot home is located in the Balearic Islands just off the coast of Spain, on the lush Island of Mallorca. Residing in the exclusive Son Vida community, it sits just 15 minutes from the capital of Palma. Luxury residential developer Cosmopolitan Estates teamed up with eclectic Dutch designer Marcel Wanders, and the award-winning tecARCHITECTURE group to transform this 1960s Mediterranean villa into the incredible, sprawling residence aptly named “Casa Son Vida”. Read more …

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July 20, 2010

Skateboard Decor!

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With a little bit of creativity you can turn just about any household item into a piece of decor. Even a skateboard! We love the ingenious ways that these skateboards were put to use in every day life. Read more …

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July 19, 2010

Innovative Lighting Within Reach

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Pablo has done it again, garnering another Best Collection award at this year’s New York International Gift Fair for its innovative lighting collection. Newly featured were the Solis Suspension Lighting system designed by Carmine Deganello along with a vast new lineup of Link lamps in new sizes and mounting options designed by Peter Stathis. Solis Lamps can mount to the ceiling or the wall, and ship flat for material conservation! Read more …

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