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• Using Airplane Parts To Create Sustainable Architecture: Wing House [Video]
• Joseph Walsh’s Exceptional Enignum Chairs Collection
• Wooden Residential Structure in Japan With Interesting Details
• Inviting Twenty Five Lusk Lounge in San Francisco
• Colourful Cowhide Creations by Kyle Bunting
• Magnificent Rental Ty-Hedfan House In The Welsh Hills
• Modern Home Extension Displaying a Clever Architecture in Germany

Using Airplane Parts To Create Sustainable Architecture: Wing House [Video] Posted: 10 Nov 2011 07:20 AM PST Wing House is an original project belonging to David Hertz Architects Inc, and located in in the remote hills of Malibu, with unique views over a nearby mountain range, a valley, and the Pacific Ocean with islands in the distance. The project consists of several structures, each employing various parts of a Boeing 747-200 aircraft. Wing House is the main residence and uses both of the main wings as well as two stabilizers from the tail section in order to serve as a roof for the master bedroom. Here is more from the architects: “The client, a woman who co-owns a Mercedes car dealership, requested curvilinear/feminine shapes for the building. The progenitor of the building's form was envisioned as a floating curved roof. It soon became apparent, that in fact, an airplane wing itself could work. In researching airplane wings and superimposing different airplane wing types on the site to scale, the wing of a 747, at over 2,500 sq. ft., became an ideal configuration to maximize the views and provide a self supporting roof with minimal additional structural support needed“. “The 747 represented the single largest industrial achievement in modern history and its abandonment in the deserts make a statement about the obsolescence and ephemeral nature of our technology and our society. As a structure and engineering achievement, the aircraft encloses a lot of space using the least amount of materials in a very resourceful and efficient manner. The recycling of the 4.5 million parts of this "big aluminum can" is seen as an extreme example of sustainable reuse and appropriation. American consumers and industry throw away enough aluminum in a year to rebuild our entire airplane commercial fleet every three months.” The new home features plenty of environmental features, starting from using materials that are 100% post-consumer waste, to solar power, radiant heating and natural ventilation. How would you comment on this project’s concept and design?

Joseph Walsh’s Exceptional Enignum Chairs Collection Posted: 10 Nov 2011 05:06 AM PST Joseph Walsh‘s Enignum Chairs Collection shows how the evolution of design can create a fantastic collection of modern chairs. The first photo shows the latest addition to the collection – the Enignum III Chair that comes in a series of 6 unique pieces. This chair displays an undulating design made of thin stripes of wood. A combination of Olive ash, copper and silk woven textile, finished in white oil, gave life to the third chair in the series, creating an unequaled, contemporary design. For the Enignum I and II Chairs, Joseph Walsh used Olive ash and suede, differentiating the two designs in concept and details. The designer’s words can best describe the inspiration for the series and the name, and construction technique used to manipulate the material: “In the Enignum series of work, I have stripped wood into thin layers, manipulating and reconstructing them into free form compositions. I then shape through these layers to reveal not only the honesty of the structure but the sculpted form which is a unique collaboration of man and material. The title derives from the Latin words Enigma (‘mystery’) and Lignum (‘wood’), for me they sum up the series: the mystery of the composition lies in the material.” Which one is your favorite?

Wooden Residential Structure in Japan With Interesting Details Posted: 10 Nov 2011 04:06 AM PST A couple and their two little girls, together with two dogs and three cats, are the happy inhabitants of this fantastic contemporary residence inspired by Japanese architecture. Expecting for neighboring buildings to be built to the east and west of the property, Mizuishi Architects Atelier decided to construct this residence on a north-south axis, allowing the inhabitants to enjoy unobstructed views and natural air to circulate and ventilate the interiors and protecting their privacy at the same time. Covering over 108 square meters, the residence in Tokyo, Japan, got its name - House with Futokoro – from a versatile space used as storage, or extension of the adjacent room, called Futokoro (meaning recess space in Japanese). A centrally located light well right next to the stairs gathers sunlight on the roof and brings it deep into the house, straight down to the kitchen. The wooden structure’s facade is adorned with a lattice screen, allowing the owners to move freely around the spaces without being exposed to indiscreet eyes. As you can see, this was the perfect solution for the given property.

Inviting Twenty Five Lusk Lounge in San Francisco Posted: 10 Nov 2011 03:09 AM PST Enjoying precious free time in the Twenty Five Lusk Lounge can be a fun and inspiring experience. Located on Lusk Alley in San Francisco’s South of Market district, the Restaurant and bar welcomes guests with 265 seats spread over two levels. CCS Architecture were the ones who created the intimate spaces and they did a wonderful job. What used to be a 1917 smokehouse and meat-processing facility has been transformed into an inviting lounge perfect for sharing fun moments with friends, family or colleagues. The architects explain how they “crafted the two-level space, weaving graceful forms and sophisticated materials through the massive, historic, warehouse structure. The interior emphasizes a counterpoint between the new palette of polished stainless steel, glass, white plaster, leather, mirror, faux fur, and slate and the existing elements of brick, concrete and rough-sawn timber.” The glass entrance canopy curves up to become the restaurant’s sign and invites people into the lower level lounge and the 120-seat dining room upstairs. Tables, banquettes and booths on the second level ensure the comfort underneath Douglas fir ceilings, while the lounge downstairs is accentuated by suspended, stainless steel fire orb hanging from 20 feet high ceilings. Semi-private lounge areas behind the bar display a mix of brick and concrete building materials, completing the transformation of the former meat-processing facility. What are the reasons that make you want to enjoy a cup of something in a new location?

Colourful Cowhide Creations by Kyle Bunting Posted: 10 Nov 2011 02:08 AM PST Through his work, designer Kyle Bunting is redefining how hide is used in interior applications. Having recognized the design potential of the material and working exclusively in hide for almost a decade, Bunting has created a unique range of luxury hide rugs, wallcoverings, upholstery, furniture and even art. Made with hair-on-hide leather, the luxurious texture and rich colours make the work of Bunting particularly appealing as they add a great deal of visual and tactile interest to any environment where they are used. Working with a variety of designers in his design studio outside Austin in the Texas Hill Country, Bunting has completed projects for thousands of private clients and design professionals all over the world. His work has garnered international attention and acclaim. Odds are that you’ll either love or hate Bunting’s furry furniture and colourful carpets. They certainly are attention grabbing, but is it for the right reasons? We’d love to know your thoughts.

Magnificent Rental Ty-Hedfan House In The Welsh Hills Posted: 10 Nov 2011 01:02 AM PST Enchanting surroundings make the Ty-Hedfan House (the hovering house) more than just a 2,400 square foot house – it is a magnificent vacation residence for those who want to rent it. Designed by London-based architectural studio Featherstone Young, the rental residence is also eco-friendly, having solar panels, heat pumps and water recycling features. Designed to offer the best in recreational vacation renting, the four bedroom residence welcomes guests with the same comfort and luxury as it would its owners: “We designed it as our family home and without compromise, to be a totally unique, utterly modern and luxurious hideaway deep in the Welsh hills. Ty Hedfan can sleep up to 10 people in five double bedrooms (3 en-suite). You can enjoy the large living room floating over the river, lounge on one of the two riverside external decks, entertain in the vast kitchen and dining area or just relax next to a roaring log fire in the library or living rooms.” Overlooking a valley river close to the Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales, the comfortable contemporary vacation home is surrounded by a wide range of possibilities for spending free time: mountain biking, fishing, canoeing or climbing. With an impressive architecture like the one you can see in the photos, who wouldn’t want to spend at least a relaxing weekend there?

Modern Home Extension Displaying a Clever Architecture in Germany Posted: 09 Nov 2011 08:13 AM PST Architecture company dmvA designed a modern and original home extension entitled “vB4” and located within the countryside of Brecht, Germany. According to the project developers, “the extension from the existing  form resulted in a floating volume built with trapezoidal wooden structures. The new timber parts followed the same frames and studs as the original. These borders next to each other connect the old and new space creating a new library, washroom and entrance area. The exterior is recladded in black stained siding positioned vertically to create a similar repetitive motion as the surrounding forest. The back and front of the home is fully glazed with a movable partition wall which allows for uninterrupted views of the adjacent garden and pond.” The new addition was planned on a challenging surface of only 26 square meters, while considering the strict building regulations of the municipality. Have a look at the photos below and tell us if you believe the lack of space had any negative effect on the “look” of the new building.

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