I currently live in one of the oldest live/work loft buildings in San Francisco. It’s true what they say, loft living comes with its advantages and disadvantages. The plus side: the square footage is generous, the ceilings are high, and I can make any structural changes so long as they’re to code. The downside: the […]
This astounding architectural resource is a treasure to anyone working with building design, construction, or for those of us just fascinated by architecture from our armchairs. Run by ArchitectureWeek, the site seems an inexhaustible database of photos, building plans, building and architectural element information and history, and other technical and cultural-historical aspects of architecture. You […]
I’m loving this new blog, Designtripper that merges design, travel, and food all into one. The photography is spectacular and covers locations all over the globe. Pictured above is the Sonoma coast glass house in Occidental, CA not far from the MAKE/CRAFT offices. There’s even a special “kidtripper” category which is great for where you […]
A Better World by Design is a three-day internationally acclaimed conference in Providence, RI that connects students, professionals, and individuals from a variety of disciplines in order to build a global community of socially conscious and passionate innovators. Presenters share engaging stories, workshops teach creative skills, and discussions reframe perspectives. A Better World by Design is an immersive experience, one that deepens our understanding of the power of design, technology, and enterprise to reshape our communities and sustain our environment.
The Textile Blog has an interesting post on Owen Jones’ 1867 book on Chinese ornament, Examples of Chinese Ornament. These examples of Chinese decorative work show the real beauty of composition, colour tone and balance that was the result of centuries of constant experimentation and innovation by generations of Chinese artists and designers. Certainly a […]
It’s a full-size chair version of one of those little wooden toys with segmented legs that collapses when you release the internal tension. I’ve heard them called “swoon toys.” This furniture-scale version called Lazy Chair, by UK designers Fresh West, stands back up rather more slowly than the toys; it takes about 45 seconds in the video above. There’s also a click-to-collapse Flash version at the designer’s website. [via NOTCOT]
Anh-Minh Le and Meg Mateo Ilasco have joined their creative forces to launch a new quarterly print magazine focused on design called Anthology. The magazine focuses on decor, travel, design, entertaining, and culture. The premiere issue is titled “The Slow Life” – the idea of taking it easy and taking pleasure in the simple things […]
