Bold Colors Tastefully Displayed by Laight Street Loft in New York

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• Bold Colors Tastefully Displayed by Laight Street Loft in New York
• Inspired by Ancient Celtic Forts: MIKA 350 Pendant Lamp [Video]
• This New Advertising Agency Office Design in New York Puts Work Before Play

Bold Colors Tastefully Displayed by Laight Street Loft in New York Posted: 05 Jul 2014 05:56 AM PDT Laight Street Loft by DHD Architecture and Design is part of a 7-story residential complex located close to Hudson Square near the entrance to the Holland Tunnel, at the northern end of TriBeCa, New York. According to the architects, the client begun this renovation with a desire to "refinish" the floors. The scope quickly escalated into a full blown gut renovation once the full potential of the space was realized. Significant planning changes allowed the entrance to connect visually to the open loft space which is drenched in natural light. Other conversion plans permitted the master bedroom and master bathroom to be enlarged with the removal of a redundant internal corridor. Architectural features include marble slab walls, which were discovered and presented to the client quite opportunistically following a visit to a local stone supplier. We absolutely love how the designers employed a black and white combination as canvas for a striking array of textures and bold color finishes.  [Information provided by DHD Architecture and Design; Photography by Emily Andrews and Brooke McGowan] The post Bold Colors Tastefully Displayed by Laight Street Loft in New York appeared first on Freshome.com.

Inspired by Ancient Celtic Forts: MIKA 350 Pendant Lamp [Video] Posted: 04 Jul 2014 01:56 PM PDT MIKA 350 is a pendant lamp inspired by the "Pallozas", the houses of the ancient Celtic forts that were built in Galicia from 6th century BC. A\STUDIO chose granite and wood as main materials for this project, being representative in the Galician architectural tradition. This pendant lamp is an exercise of contrasts, combining the classic and the modern, the domestic and the industrial. MIKA 350 is a new interpretation of the classic industrial lamp; it all about balance, distance and proportion. According to the designer, MIKA 350 is a unique product, treated with professionalism and care throughout the production process. A synthesis of skilled competence and attention to detail brought out by experienced and dedicated craftspeople. There are four types of wood employed in the development of the lamp: “Silvestre” oak, chestnut, sucupira and afzelia. We’ve also uploaded an impressive video of the production stage (at the end of the post), which we believe you will find inspiring. It will give you an idea of how much effort and skill was put into the design, so enjoy and let us know your thoughts!  [Photos and information provided via e-mail by A\STUDIO]   MIKA 350 from A\STUDIO on Vimeo. The post Inspired by Ancient Celtic Forts: MIKA 350 Pendant Lamp [Video] appeared first on Freshome.com.

This New Advertising Agency Office Design in New York Puts Work Before Play Posted: 04 Jul 2014 08:13 AM PDT The new advertising agency office design for Wieden+Kennedy New York takes the “playground” tone down a notch only to focus on work-related necessities without forgetting aesthetics. Well known for their work with Nike, Wieden+Kennedy New York’s offices were recently updated to suit their employees’ and company’s needs. The agency's new 50,000 square feet New York offices flaunt a rounded walnut-clad staircase connecting two of the three floors. This surprising design element has a double function, easing the access while providing an informal meeting space. Imagined by WORKac as a flexible collection of spaces that can be used for different reasons, groups or schedules, this inspiring space gathers everyone together in an effort to socialize, communicate different perspectives or take part in general office announcements. With a line of work based on collaboration, the modern offices design in Lower Manhattan encompasses open plan offices and meeting rooms, lounge spaces, a  bamboo-clad library den, and the 7th Floor white-tiled bar where work days can easily end in office celebrations. “Teams can choose to hold quick reviews standing up at 10 foot long "Over-The-Counter" blackened steel tables; have informal discussions in lounges with comfortable furniture and natural wood floors, raised to different levels to create a sense of privacy; or gather in the kitchens for working lunches. More traditional meetings can be held in conference rooms that range in scale from smaller, intimate "Phonebooths," to "Picnic-Table" meeting rooms that accommodate up to 10 people to larger, formal "Wide-n-Long" conference rooms. Glass walls create a sense of lightness and transparency in the space. Clusters of these different meeting spaces are organized around groups of 20-25 people in open offices, featuring polished concrete floors.” This refreshing approach to work spaces in a society still focused on “playful” and “creative” work offices keeps a respectful distance between work and play. Do you prefer working in a space where playfulness is closely linked to creativity or you’d rather focus more on collaboration and simplicity? The post This New Advertising Agency Office Design in New York Puts Work Before Play appeared first on Freshome.com.

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