Freshome.com - Interior Design & Architecture Inspiration Newsletter

---

• Green AstroTurf-Covered Aeron Chair by Herman Miller and Makoto Azuma
• A Game of Opposites and Similarities: Latest Design Collection by Roche Bobois
• Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Spheres – Art Installation in Santa Monica
• Lovely Design Details within a Charming Australian Family Home
• Wake Up or Start Your Day Sobbing: The Money Shredding Alarm Clock

Green AstroTurf-Covered Aeron Chair by Herman Miller and Makoto Azuma Posted: 30 May 2011 07:44 AM PDT The collaboration between Japanese botanic artist Makoto Azuma and furniture designer Herman Miller led to the creation of an unusual version of the Aeron Chair. This AstroTurf covered chair delivers all the important features of the Aeron Chair, with the interesting feature of having a distinct green “skin”. This chair comes as a natural response to the works of Makoto Azuma and Herman Miller, accentuating the decorative inclinations of the first artist and the exceptional design techniques of the latter. The body of the chair – including all the small details – were covered in a green AstroTurf skin, leaving only the wheels and moving parts bare. Just as Herman’s site says: “It's all about making great design available to consumers“. You can see the AstroTurf covered chair this summer at the Herman Miller store in Tokyo, in the Marunouchi shopping district. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Setu : Herman Miller Newest Office Chair Aeron Chair Upgraded, New from Herman Miller the Embody Chair Latest Herman Miller Office Chair Design : Sayl Chair Elegant Adjustable Desk From Herman Miller Eames Sofa by Herman Miller Chairs Inspired by Nature Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

A Game of Opposites and Similarities: Latest Design Collection by Roche Bobois Posted: 30 May 2011 05:49 AM PDT We recently received a press release from Roche Bobois, international leader in top end furniture design and distribution. The presented their latest exclusive collections at the Milan furniture Fair. Here is the information they sent us together with a few photos showcasing their designs: “The collections represent the eclecticism and breadth of range of the brand ; rigorous structure sits happily alongside more free flowing forms, acid brights alongside pitch black. A game of opposites and similarities, organic rounded shapes for an ultra chic urban environment :  the Roche Bobois universe  thrives on  the unexpected, on  the surprises that lift the spirits and bring a sense of joy to the quotidian.  Bold yet timeless offerings that, at the heart of the design event of the year, continue a 50-year old tradition of creativity and quality. With its softly-padded round-cornered frame and headboard, the Calisson bed has an air of Pop playfulness about it. (Design Maurice Barilone) Geometrically appealing elegance and supreme comfort, the Syntone sofa (below) plays with oversize proportions in the manner of contemporary loft spaces.(Design Roberto Tapinassi & Maurizio Manzoni) A sculptural invitation to comfort, Roberto Tapinassi et Maurizio Manzoni's EGOS sofa and armchair are as well-suited to the private domain as they are to public spaces. Under the theme of 'Nature, the universal link between east and west', 28 year-old design independent Song Wen Zhong, a graduate of Beijing Academy of Arts, sought inspiration for his Ava chair in the myths and stories of Chinese legend. With its long sensuous tapering limbs, Ava resembles a dragon-like avatar transformed into a chair: a fine yet strong specimen such as a giant ant. Representing the first plastic injection-created design from Roche Bobois, Ava marries high-tech purity with organic form.” The AVA chair is a project to result from the first Roche Bobois 'Design Awards', a competition launched in China in 2009 and held in a different country every two years. Under the theme of 'Nature, the universal link between east and west', 28 year-old design independent Song Wen Zhong, a graduate of Beijing Academy of Arts, sought inspiration for his Ava chair in the myths and stories of Chinese legend. With its long sensuous tapering limbs, Ava resembles a dragon-like avatar transformed into a chair: a fine yet strong specimen such as a giant ant. Representing the first plastic injection-created design from Roche Bobois, Ava marries high-tech purity with organic form. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Inspirational Interior Design of the Day : Bedroom with an Amazing View Bedroom Inspiration #8 La Roche Chair, A Creative and Unusual Design Diaz Collection, Bed Design Ideas from Italians at Prealpi Color and Creativity- The New Flux Collection from Lasa Idea World Home Day Collection: Around the world in seven rooms! Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Spheres – Art Installation in Santa Monica Posted: 30 May 2011 03:30 AM PDT A shopping mall parking lot in Santa Monica, California, has become the focal point for passers-by. Hanging above the sidewalk, the art installation created by Ball-Nogues Studio is made out of mirror polished stainless steel spheres: “Each ball is suspended by a cable from a point on the wall and locked in position by a combination of gravity and neighboring balls. The whole array reflects distorted images of passersby. Aside from the Newton's Cradle reference, we wanted the overall shape to elicit things that we thought might be slightly provocative when inserted into the glitzy Santa Monica urban landscape.  On one hand the installation resembles a big banana hammock and on the other it suggests the female reproductive system.” Named Cradle, the installation expresses the collaboration between digital technology and creative minds. By using technology, Ball-Nogues Studio predicted the organizing of the spheres but it was only when they transformed the idea into an actual physical thing that they could find out how gravity and Newton's Cradle effect would position the spheres. Originally designed by Frank Gehry, the Cradle was created by “pouring” the spheres into molds. Did it turn out great? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! “No Screw,No Glue” Stainless Steel Cabinets by Joost van Bleiswijk Stunning Sotheby's Home in Santa Ynez Contemporary Residence in Santa Ynez Valley, USA ZERO™ Chaise Lounge Razorblade Mirror Unique Bedroom Idea Using Stained Glass and Stainless Steel Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Lovely Design Details within a Charming Australian Family Home Posted: 30 May 2011 01:50 AM PDT Palm Beach Residence is an intriguing remodel of a family home achieved by Brooke Aitken Design and located in Australia. According to the architects, “this older style house directly located on Sydney's famous Palm Beach required an significant internal facelift. The house is used as a holiday home for up to 14 people and it was important to provide a relaxed beachy aesthetic that could cater for many people“. When we asked Brooke for some photos of this delightful crib, we were pleasantly surprised to receive some pretty impressive details of the project. We were charmed by the small open plan living room enriched with interesting wooden artifacts and by the simple color palette. Clever shelving systems, an immaculate all-equipped kitchen, a vintage coffee table and a cozy lounge area make for a highly welcoming atmosphere. We believe you will find the details in the images below both intriguing and inspiring. Enjoy! Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! A Beautiful and Inspiring Home Family Design Charming Traditional Greek Home on the Island of Tinos Charming Interior Design Design Details in an Elegant Swedish Crib Delightful Kitchen Design from Arrital Cucine Charming Home with White Picket Fence and Fascinating Design Details Minimalist Apartment Design in Stockholm with Unique Details Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Wake Up or Start Your Day Sobbing: The Money Shredding Alarm Clock Posted: 29 May 2011 11:55 PM PDT Having problems when it comes to waking up in the morning? It is our great wicked pleasure to present this creative alarm clock that will surely solve whatever “oversleeping issues” you may have. The design of the money shredding alarm clock is definitely for the strong-hearted, for the rich of for the desperate. Funny and clever, this device will make sure you get to work on time, even if it means compromising the earnings you are about to make that day. If for some money is not a problem, the machine can also shred other important papers, such as holiday airplane tickets, homeworks, “to do” lists and so on. But keep an eye out: according to Mashable, willfully destroying U.S. currency is considered a federal crime and is punishable by law: “Whoever mutilates, cuts, disfigures, perforates, unites or cements together, or does any other thing to any bank bill, draft, note, or other evidence of debt issued by any national banking association [...] shall be fined not more than $100 or imprisoned not more than six months, or both." Witty though! So… what would you shred for the sake of waking up in the morning? Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Wake Up and Walk Alarm Clock Mp3 Alarm Clock – YOM Wake Up with Songbird Serenade Clock iPhone Turned into Traditional Alarm Clock by Jonas Damon Flexible Robot Clock Grandpa Clock Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

You are subscribed to email updates from Freshome.com - Interior Design & Architecture Newsletter To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610