September 2009
"House On The Water" by formodesign...
'House on the Water' by formodesign
The two Polish architects Jedrzej Lewandowski and Lukasz Skirzynski of formodesign recently presented their proposal for a ‘House on the Water’. The extraordinary design of the self-sufficient two familiy house was a result of research on yacht architecture. “The core is made of concrete and combined with steel cantilever structures. The foundation for the house is a concrete counterweight foot stabilised with the sea bed pile system”, the architects explain.
Cantilever steel structure
Here some explanations of the architects:
“The white look is achieved by the use of Corian. The floating deck, which rises with the water level thanks to the railing installed in the core structure, leads to the stairway. The top deck is available for the residents as well.
Eco-friendly features like the water desalination, energy accumulation, ventilation methods, water recycling, heat and energy consumption, tidal and solar energy systems are all there. The ‘House on the Water’ was designed to be sustainable. It is not only the installations, but it’s form and sun orientation. Vertical lines on the facade are the rails for computer driven shading system.”
Fall/Winter 09 collection from Band of Outsiders
The Fall/Winter 09 collection from Band of Outsiders is cast in a new light in Polaroids snapped on the streets of LA’s Chinatown. With pose-striking provided courtesy of Hollywood jester Jason Schwartzman the line’s cinnamon-colored cord blazers and Scottish striped sweaters shed the dweeby chic of their original unveiling in these new images and adopt a looser, 70s-slanted style.
Dittmars
Dittmars human-animal-plant-energy amalgams contain threads of common elements and colors to express deep levels of union across themes of biology, technology, and consciousness . Her characters are frequently involved in quiet expressive moments, or lounge facing their audience so they can share their inner space. Dittmar believes it is this space we recognize in ourselves, and through convening in that space, the interconnectedness of all things is revealed. She sees the act of spontaneous artistic creation as part of a larger practice of being present, and a way to better understand herself and reality.
"Rocky Mountain Feather Bed x Beams Collection" via Highsnobiety
Japanese retailer Beams got together with Jackson, Wyoming’s Rocky Mountain Featherbed once again to rework their classic down outerwear. For this season’s collaborative release, they present two jackets and four vests, each featuring the brand’s signature leather trimming. Several of the items also include fur collar lining, multi-colored panels and reversible options. Now available at Beams.
Charlotte Fashion Week 2009
On Thursday, September 10, 2009 Charlotte Fashion Week kicked off with the Young Designer Showcase. Beth Pilger started out the show with her first womens wear line "Pilger Designs".
Ashton Raggatt McDougall Adds To MTC Theater & Melbourne Centre Design
Australian design firm Ashton Raggatt McDougall’s most recent projects have been to add a bit of functionality and uniqueness to the MTC Theater and the Melbourne Recital Centre in Australia. The results…absolutely incredible. The two buildings function individually but they connect together and sit on the same block as one another within the city’s art district. The MTC Theater features an interesting white facade comprised of white steel tubing in the form of geometric patterns that have the appearance of a 3d image when viewed at a certain angle. It was designed for optimal viewing at night and the tubes almost look luminescent. The geometric patten is carried throughout the interior of the lobby and the theater is filled with backlit perforate walls that reveal a text motif. The Melbourne Recital Centre boasts a two level recital hall and is larger than the MTC Theater. On the outside, the building’s facade is made of a white inscribed cell pattern that carries onto the honeycomb glass window. The recital hall is like nothing I have ever seen before with its wood paneled walls and ceiling. It was designed to achieve the highest sound quality possible. These are two buildings I certainly wouldn’t mind working in! Source
Debacle & Nike SB Blazer High...via Hypebeast
To commemorate the most recent Nike SB skate movie Debacle, a special custom version of the Blazer High was created. The shoe features a black suede upper with Debacle embroidered on the heel. The shoes were originally available at The Berrics but have now sold out.
