Pin-Up-Inspired Furniture Collection Marrying Retro Style and Functionality

Pin-Up-Inspired Furniture Collection Marrying Retro Style and Functionality

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Pin-Up-Inspired Furniture Collection Marrying Retro Style and Functionality

Posted: 11 Nov 2014 06:24 AM PST

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Reminiscent of Pin-Up clothes, the sideboard and bedside tables shaping the Unbutton Collection dive into the idea of unbuttoned beauty and seduction. Being inspired by a provocative retro style, these furniture items are perfectly suited for bedrooms that aspire to showcase a playful, yet elegant decor. Imagine these attractive furniture details adorning your bedroom, always reminding you of their harmonious design. Young and talented Romanian designer Cristina Bulat imagined these sideboard and bedside tables as retro furniture displaying a curvy design and a striking detail that gives the collection its name.

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The Unbutton Collection by Cristina Bulat has a deep visual impact due to their stylish “unbuttoned” detail. Reminiscent of  Pin-Up models posing for photographers and painters, these slits add character to the furniture’s functionality. The three pieces are the first prototypes developed for a Romanian national furniture contest organized by APMR. They were exhibited at the BIFE-SIM 2014 International Furniture Fair in Bucharest, Romania.

Winning first prize, the collection promises a balance between sleek Scandinavian Design and Pin-Up inspiration. Soon to be launched, the Unbutton Collection will be available in a large palette of colors. Measuring L 55 cm x W 45 cm x D 35 cm, the bedside tables beautifully fulfill their purpose, while the sideboard ( L 70 cm x W 100 cm x D 40 cm) completes the overall appeal. Can you see this collection adorning your own bedroom?

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Intriguing Array of Textures Displayed by Graphite Penthouse in Kiev

Posted: 11 Nov 2014 02:39 AM PST

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Denis Rakaev sent us photos and information about Graphite Penthouse, a contemporary project in Kiev, Ukraine. According to the designer, the interior should be perceived unified and monolithic – this is the main idea of ​​the project. Going into any of the premises, whether dining or bathroom, a person must realize that he is in one of the zones of a common space, so the interior is in the same vein stylistically and color-wise. The designer’s goal was to create an interior with plenty of light for visual perception and a high level of comfort.
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The interiors are said to fully display the world view of their owners: “Strict purism is diluted with a warm ethno style. Combining simple, rectilinear forms with decorative motifs and curvilinear ethnic, a unique effect of detachment from the bustle of the big city is created.” Wooden 3D panels simulating ornamental carving were employed in the design scheme with original visual effects. In the bedroom, walls in genuine leather creatively solve the problem of sound insulation, while dense graphite curtains give the feeling of a nocturnal gloom. [Information provided via e-mail by Denis Rakaev; Photography by Andrey Avdeenko]
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Open-Layout Apartment in Warsaw Exhibiting Fresh Industrial Design Elements

Posted: 11 Nov 2014 12:06 AM PST

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Welcome to a modern open-layout apartment located in the Pole Mokotoskie Park neighborhood of Warsaw. The owners of this 150 square-meter crib wanted their home to reflect an independent way of thinking. They shared some photos of American lofts and remodeled European tenement house apartments with the design team at Soma Architekci. Since it wasn’t their first home, the owners also wanted to keep some precious furniture units from their previous living space.  The comfortable purple bedroom bed and the blue living room sofa needed to be the essential part of new-industrial design scheme.design modern apartment Open Layout Apartment in Warsaw Exhibiting Fresh Industrial Design Elements
The apartment consists of a spacious open-plan living and dining room, separate kitchen, two bathrooms, bedroom and home office. Austere materials were employed for the design: solid concrete, exposed white brick, rough oak flooring and cold white and grey colors. All the furniture was custom made from natural materials; just have a look at the steel book-stand, coffee table in concrete, aluminum chairs and lighting decorations. But despite this sober combination of materials, the place looks like a nice retreat at the end of the day, at least from our end. [Information provided via e-mail by Soma Architekci; Photos: Joanna Rochowska-Mazur, Wojciech Mazur ]
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Why Drones Are The Future of Design Photography

Posted: 10 Nov 2014 09:20 AM PST

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Drones are changing the way we see design photography. Image Via: Rick Ryniak Architects

The idea of drones makes people nervous and understandably so. In the past, talk of this pilot-free technology has been exclusively associated with air raids and stealth missions. These days, however, drones are being used for decidedly less militaristic tasks.

Now is the time for drones to get a makeover. As they become increasingly available, on the private sector, drones are receiving recognition for the advances they are bringing to the field of design photography.

Give the article below a once over. In it, we outline some of the advances that drones bring to photography as we see it today. Whether you're a real estate agent looking to give your properties an edge or just an architecture enthusiast vying for a peak at one-of-a-kind shots, we bet you'll love the advantages that drones have to offer.

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They are helping views like these become increasingly common. Insight Photography International Inc

What Is A Drone, Anyway?

Strictly speaking, the word "drone" can be used to refer to any unmanned aircraft that can fly autonomously, or without human control. This technology is often guided by a GPS system or other location-tracking software and uses cameras to provide viewers on the ground with real-time images. Typically, these images give the point-of-view of being flying in the drone's cockpit.

Drones were originally developed as military technology. They have been in use worldwide since the early 1900's for surveillance, search and rescue missions, and solider training

Now, however, their use has branched out quite a bit. Real estate companies have seen them as an opportunity to set their listings apart from the rest by offering million-dollar views Film sets have used them to get those hard-to-recreate establishing shots and some couples are even requesting them to provide top-notch wedding photography.

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These guys could become an increasingly common sight within the next few years. Image Via: Drones For Hire

They Allow Unprecedented Areal Views

Readers of Freshome and other design websites are no doubt familiar with breathtaking photos of luxury real estate. But, have you ever looked at one of those photos and said to yourself, "I wonder how they get a camera all the way up there?" or "How do they get that whole building into one picture? It's so big!

The answer to both those is drones. Drones are smaller and more easily customized than any other areal photography setup that has been seen before. As Randy Scott Slavin, a writer and director who is one of the people pioneering the drone photography movement says, "You can literally put the camera anyway in 3D space that the operator can oblige."

Simply put, drones can go places where it would be unsafe for humans to venture. Recently, a drone captured footage of a live volcanic eruption in Iceland, as well as previously unseen footage of humpback whales in the middle of the ocean.

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Drones give us access to some truly amazing areal views. Image Via: Wallsev

They're Safer and More Cost-Effective

Obviously, before drones became commercially available, there had to be some way to achieve areal shots. The solution was to use full-scale helicoptered camera set ups. Unsurprisingly, that method had quite a few limitations that have been solved since drones made an appearance on the market.

Here are just a few of the benefits:

  • Less Expensive: Helicams often comes with more than a few associated costs – a pilot's salary, gas, equipment rental, etc that add up to far more than most drones. Individual models can often be purchased in a range from $100 – $500 USD.
  • Faster Set-Up: A lot of drones advertise the ability to get set-up and ready to fly in ten minutes or less.
  • Greener: The average helicopter consumes approximately 129 litres of fuel per hour. In contrast, since most drones are operated by battery or electricity, they give off zero emissions.
  • Less Intrusive: Think about it: No propeller and no motor adds up to much less noise
  • More Maneuverable: Drones are able to make tighter turns, dive at steeper angles, and get closer to the action than hellicams.
  • Safer: Drones are often sent to avalanches or other unsafe areas where a lack of radio signals can cause most helicams to fail. Since there is no need for a human pilot, drones are also approved for extreme temperatures.
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Drones can withstand conditions that would be unsuitable for human-piloted aircrafts, Image Via: Wired

They're Becoming Increasingly Commercially Available

If you had tried to buy a drone just a few years ago, it would have been have been exceeding difficult. The only people with access to drone photography were military personnel and movie studios with humungous budgets at their disposal. These days, though, "hobbyist drones" are being seen increasingly frequently.

Of course, before purchasing it's important to do your research. Some models like the Heli-Max 1SQ V-Cam take footage with a built-in camera similar to the kind that is found on a smartphone. However, if you wanted a higher resolution, you could choose a model like the DJI Phantom, which offers a mount for the Go Pro. Options on wingspan, flight time, and price range are also available.

Before you buy, you may also want to check on any drone restrictions in your particular area. Since drones still have military applications, there are often rules and regulations that have to be followed in the private sector. Drones are often required to fly at a lower altitude and, in some cases, consent must be obtained from those who will be photographed.

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As drones become more common, they’re taking on increasingly commercial uses like real estate photography. Image Via: Morehouse MacDonald & Associates, Inc.

Now that drone photography has come onto the market, it's here to stay. It's hard to say where the uses of this technology will expand to in the future. However, there's no doubt that it will become a larger and larger feature within the field of design photography, especially when it comes to architectural shots. Check out the article above for a sneak peak at the benefits that drones have to offer. In just a few years time, you may own one of your very own.

What do you think about drone photography? Do you like that they are becoming more and more commonplace? Tell us your opinion in the comments.

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