| Ball-Shaped Pendant Lamp Made of 150 Single Tea-Lights: Elaine by Daniel Becker Posted: 06 Nov 2014 01:15 AM PST  Lighting series Elaine is based on a one-off, which Daniel Becker developed during his studies at Braunschweig University of Art under the topic „Readymade". It was a ball-shaped pendant lamp consisting of about 150 single tea-lights with built in miniature light bulbs. The inspiration for the design arouse from the shapes the earliest satellites had, from the first models till the early 1960s: “Two years ago, we discussed the idea of a serial production of this lamp with the renowned Dutch lighting manufacturer Quasar who were immediately enthusiastic about it. It turned out quickly that the initial idea had to be extended and optimized to develop a commercial product out of it”, the designer explained.  During the design process, the tea-lights were replaced by facetted and polished metal reflectors, which resulted in a more glamorous, precious appearance of the Elaine lamp. All reflectors are connected to an elegant, minimal frame made of stainless steel profiles, which also serve as conductors for the electricity. Besides ball-shaped pendant lamps in many diameters, Elaine is also available as a ceiling version and as a standing lamp. [Photos and information provided via e-mail by Daniel Becker]       
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| Narrow House Design Cleverly Adapted to Its Site in Melbourne, Australia Posted: 05 Nov 2014 08:15 AM PST 
Challenged by the intricacies and opportunities of a small site in Melbourne, Australia, Inglis Architects came up with a clever narrow house design for project Fairbairn Road Residence. Masonry, timber and stone are the main materials employed for the exterior finishes, “whether through brick perforated screens, steel cantilevers or custom timber claddings”. By layering up the front elevation towards the street, the architects created depth, thus managing to powerfully distinguish the residence from its neighboring buildings.
 In order to create a feeling of generosity through space and materiality, the architects reduced the functionality of the first level, which mainly accommodates the living room. Bedrooms were elevated to the tree tops on the first floor, in order to offer a high degree of privacy. “The house is refreshing. It requires minimal furnishing to feel warm and hospitable due to the soft natural finishes. The floorboards, stone and masonry here are on show and the light fittings and furniture are purposefully simple and pared back allowing the interiors to breathe. It feels raw whilst achieving elegance through composition, texture, volume light and program”. [Photos by Derek Swalwell]
                      
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