The statement seating that could..

From British Designer Elliot James Barratt comes his SYNC seating system.

" SYNC consists of a number of highly engineered cubes situated on gas springs finished with the client’s preferred material. When appropriate, pressure is applied, and the seat descends to reveal the arms and back rest regardless whether it is the middle or corner cube.

The seating can be arranged in multiple configurations with the least amount of cubes required being four. The minimalist design means it is at home in both larger scale living and design-inspired areas such as public spaces, foyers, hotels etc. The seating system is designed and configured to suit its surroundings. Whether a long line to fit a narrower layout is required or if the piece needs to work round corners of an interior, SYNC’s bespoke design can suit all.

Available with endless upholstery options, Base plate covers available in a range of different finishes and materials, upholstery shown in cowhide with base covers in mirrored steel.

Dimensions per cube 450mm x 450mm x 700mm (at starting height)"

~ From Elliot James Website

Fun isn't it? A great idea for a large lobby area, public space, hotels, conference halls, etc. :)

Check out his website for a fun promo video.

Via elliot james, contemporist

Couture Gloves

With the cold frosty weather, sometimes slipping your hands into comfy gloves isn't desirable due to the style. But wait until you get your hands on these! One look and you can't wait to slip them on.
Beautifully tailored pieces by Mary Beyer brings you back to the era where gloves were an essential part of a woman's wardrobe. The French designer works in her boutique at the Jardins du Palais Royal, Paris. She works with beautifully colored and textured leather, some with interesting details such as ties and cuffs. She also makes couture (made-to-measure) gloves for the Paris' chicest women. The trend has already started in Paris, will you join in?



Mary Beyer, coolhunter

Desire!

A book that's so Beautiful Chaotic, and A new addition to the library, "Desire - The Shape of Things to Come". A 280- colorful page book about the current developments in furniture and object design today. The most influential designs of the 21st Century. Recent works by the most exciting and influential designers worldwide are showcased, categorizing four distinct trends and groups: Modernists, Taletellers, Inventors, and Entertainers.

With design evolving rapidly today, with new technologies, expanded choice of materials, and the practice of luxurious craftsmanship, designers are challenging aesthetic boundaries with a glistering attitude, speculating and unraveling the new expressions of design.


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Dear Coffee Table...

You are one of the most practical convenient table in the living room. You complete the environment.. without you there is no place to lay my magazines and coffee-table books, or place my cup of tea on top of a coaster so that it won't damage you, or even have a meal while dining in front of the TV. You my dear coffee table give pleasure to the room, to me, your design is the reflection of my taste. I have picked you to be in my living room. Without you..the living room is not complete.

Choose your coffee table wisely..

Coffee Table Pictures:

1.Ukir, La Maison Coloniale.
2.Dentelle de Acrila, chez Bo.
3.Capricio, catalogue AM-PM
4.Shuffle, Habitat.
5.En bois flotté, Bleu Nature.
6.Table en acacia. Red Edition.
7.Fire & Ice, EcoSmart.
8.Twist à partir, Design Martinez Otero, Corbiere.

Sign Murals by Rigo 23

Rigo 23, also known as Ricardo Gouveia, is a Portuguese muralist, painter, and political artist, residing in San Fransisco, California. Known especially throughout his community for painting "ONE WAY" sign murals. He is considered by some art critics and curators that he is part of the first generation of the San Fransisco Mission School Art Movement.


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A round of Art Therapy

After a stressful few weeks, I decided to give myself some Art therapy. I headed over in anticipation to Bahrain National Museum to see the 35th Bahrain Annual Fine Art Exhibition. In its 35th year, the show is one of the key events that helps boost Bahrain's progressive growth in the Arts and Culture.

I was welcomed with a variety of mediums from 67 Bahraini Artists, all either well-known artists who have established themselves within the region and abroad, and some just starting out. There were colorful displays of oil paintings, photography, sculptures from marble, metal, pottery works, as well as a video installation. As I wandered through the exhibit, I kept thinking about the different ways each individual approached in creating their art, some were abstract artists, other used intricate details in their work. The Prime Minister Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, who opened the exhibition, asked the artists to convey Bahrain's modern message in calling for peace and stability through different art forms. He stressed that Art is the only language understood by people worldwide despite their cultural and intellectual backgrounds. Art is a universal language understood by many..I definitely agree :)

The Chalayan Retrospective

Something very big is happening at the Design Museum in London that has taken people into a frenzy. A midst of crowds are lined up to see what is the forefront of contemporary fashion design. Twice named "British Designer of the Year" Hussein Chalayan shows his first comprehensive presentation of his works in the UK, spanning fifteen years of experimental projects.

Renowned for his innovativaty and creative approach with his different uses of materials, meticulous pattern cutting, philosophy, and a progressive stance in leading fashion with the use of new technology. The Central St. Martins graduate has taken fashion in a different approach.

His exhibits includes "Airborne" the latest LED technology addition to fashion design, with over 15,000 flickering LED lights on a dress comprising of Swarovski crystals. "Airmail" a dress that could be folded into an airmail letter and posted. "Afterwords" exploring the notion of wearable portable architecture in which furniture literally transformes itself into garments. "Before Minus Now" a dress made out of materials used in aircraft construction which changes shape by remote control, and many more.

To watch a video click

Open at the Design Museum in London UK until May 17.



via the Design Museum, Wallpaper