| Cube Illusion Lidded Case by Laszlo Tompa Posted: 04 Aug 2011 02:32 PM PDT A few weeks ago, we featured the Cube Illusion Lidded Case by Laszlo Tompa on the Contemporist Facebook Page. Laszlo has now sent us more images and information about it. 
. Description from Laszlo Tompa: The case is a simple cube, with a surface covered with no space matching geometric ornaments produced by CNC-woodturning. So beside the storage function there is originated a new, unusual, powerful abstract sculpture-looking furniture. At a first glance it's not visible that the furniture hides a relatively large storage place inside due to the optical illusion of the ornaments. The case is diagonally symmetrical, so the storage section can be covered with the lid rotated 180 degrees. I'm a ceramic designer; the idea came from one of my forgástest tile, when I designed it's corner elements. After a lot of experiments I found the 16th version the best choice. During designing I had to take into consideration that the case must be stable, the lid must be easy to catch and the elements must be turnable. Because of the precision peaks of each elements were carved by hand. The case was very difficult to assemble precisely, I had to glue more elements at the same time without any mistake. I love wood! Size: 40x40x40 cm,
Material: cherry wood             . .  |
| The Laurel Residence by StudioMET Posted: 04 Aug 2011 04:32 AM PDT StudioMET have designed the Laurel Residence in Houston, Texas. 
. Description from the designers: This house was designed for comfortable everyday living with a focus on sustanability. While simple in form the exterior utilizes a variety of low maintainence materials. The interior is organized around a large open entertaining area, which includes the kitchen, dinning room, and living room. A loft space that over looks the first floor living serves as a transition between public and private areas of the home. The living room opens onto a large outdoor covered patio creating a great space for outdoor living and blurring the boundary between the two. Carefully positioned windows fill the home with an abundant amount of natural light and create a strong connection with the landscape.          Visit the StudioMET website – here. .  |
