Have you heard of Orange Piel? I was so happy to find out about them because, well their window shades are amazing! Each rolling window treatment is custom printed so that you can create a window to a more beautiful world. Whether it’s a graphic print, something for the kids, or a beautiful view of the sky that you are looking for, Orange Piel certainly makes the view wonderful.
See more from Orange Piel here. Happy Friday!
AUGE Design is a branch of an agency that describes itself as “a new generation…creating full-fledged projects across every contemporary communication discipline.” Their design work is on the more future-side of modern – it involves “design with something to say”, creating laser cut plastic tables and wall decor with cutout words. They produce social statements, such as the first table pictured above, or gift ideas such as the table pictured below. These pieces are edgy and creative, and their use of negative and positive space to create not only words but concepts and ideas is intriguing. AUGE also specializes in advertisement, typography, fashion, and more.
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It was famous architect Frank Gehry who once said, “Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness“. We here at Furniture Fashion also subscribe to this point of view and want to highlight some of the most stunning architectural accomplishments that encapsulate ethos like ingenuity, vitality and subliminal design sensibilities.
When it comes to modern architectural marvels, chances are you will find more than one in the city of Dubai. Take for instance the Timelinks ZIGGURAT Dubai Carbon Neutral Pyramid which has been designed to house a community of more than one million! The pyramid will cover 2.3 square kilometers and the Egyptians will be mighty proud, we think!
Firm Atkins is the brains behind the proposed Songjiang Hotel. The project entails creating a state of an art hotel right in the centre of a quarry! The hotel will also be partially underwater and will be situated near the Songjiang district, near the Chinese city Shangai.
The Aliens have landed! Well not exactly. This isn’t from outer space but a structure that was commissioned by Chanel to house works by about 15 contemporary artists from across the globe.
They say “god is in the details” and the Leaf Chapel seems to epitomize this noble thought. The stunning chapel sits pretty in the serene location of the Risonare hotel resort in Kobuchizawa and from it one can enjoy views of Yatsugatuke peaks and Mt.Fuji.
The National Aquatics Center or the Water Cube was designed to host swimming competitions in China during the 2008 Olympics. Now it functions as a recreational center.
Worried about Global Warming? Well maybe the stunning “Lilypad” a prototype of auto-sufficient amphibious city may give you some hope. This floating Ecopolis seeks to provide housing to future climatic refugees. Lets hope that day never comes!
Architects from the Office for Metropolitan Architecture have been selected to design the Performing Arts Centre in Taipei and we absolutely love their prototype. The design includes a 1,500-seat theatre and two 800-seat theatres, which plug into a central cube that is clad in corrugated glass.
The Blue Planet is one the most surreal concepts we have come across. Overlooking the Øresund strait, the whirl-shaped building acts like a connection between land and sea.
This is a design by Zaha Hadid Architects for a private house in the Barvikha Forest close to Moscow.
The Iceberg residential complex takes surrealism to a new level. Set in Denmark’s second-largest city, Aarhus, the building will have 250 apartments and is located within the container terminal of Aarhus Harbor.
The Apeiron Island Hotel in Dubai (where else) is one those places that can become the playground of the rich and the famous. Unfortunately its still a concept and may just remain that. The hotel would feature a private lagoon, Michelin star restaurants and even an art museum!
Those who love the Great Outdoors and want to be connected with nature will highly covet the Stone House. Located in Nas montanhas de Fafe, Portugal, the house has been primary made of two humongous boulders.
If your idol is Ed Hardy and you love getting your body inked then you would also appreciate the Tattoo House, in Melbourne. Designed by Andrew Maynard Architects, a normal building was turned in an Object D’ Art by extending the house, using UV stable stickers and painting intrinsic graphical patterns.
Joanna Borek-Clement modernizes the prosaic houseboat. The Tafoni Floating Home not only is an architectural design wonder but also is ultimate in space and function. The 960 square foot home features a kitchen, living room, and bedroom area and in case you are wondering, California coastal pebbles have inspired the design.
Kevin Schopfer is the man behind the incredible BoA, short for Boston Arcology. Who knows this floating city may just one day become a reality. Built to LEEDS standards, the BoA has been designed to house over 15,000 people in hotels, offices, condominiums etc.
The 303 East 33rd Street has the distinction of being the first green development in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan. A project by the Toll Brothers, the housing complex is a dramatic 165,000 sf, 12-story building that comprises of 128 studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes.
While most of the featured projects may never see the light of day one cannot deny that each project contravenes traditional A&D principles and makes a dramatic sculptural presence.
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The Boxetti collection provides home furnishings that truly come “from a box”. The concept embraces minimalistic design where each piece has three attributes: functionality, technology and contemporary looks. The concept was created by a young designer from Latvia named Rolands Landsbergs. When still in the box the room looks very clean, free of clutter and a minimal white. Once the boxes are opened, the usefulness of each piece is displayed along with color that is introduced into the room. Via and Boxetti.
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Designer Karim Rashid does it again. This time Rashid collaborates with Australian based ALLOY Design on a simply brilliant series of metal wall tiles that are available in a wide choice of metal finishes and patterns. According to Rashid “The more diversity of line, shape, and composition, the more interesting a single cell is. The undulating, curvilinear forms give a 2-dimensional surface a sense of 3-dimensions. These elements repeat in a predictable manner but they are designed to contradict the square tile”. The wall tiles are each punched from 1.6mm high quality metal and costs about $4.50 USD or $5 AUD for our friends down under. See the entire collection of ALLOY metal wall tiles here. Via
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Today’s LED televisions are taking the once gaping and heavy box that later transitioned in to the widely accepted flat panel and reducing the depth to a whole other level. The Samsung 9000 would be hard to see from the side if it were not for the stand. As time goes forward in the electronic field this may even be bulky one day. After seeing the 8000 series recently I was extremely impressed with the brilliance and clarity of the picture the LED’s produce and I can’t wait to see the new Samsung 9000 due out later this year.
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Three students of design got together and formed Hubero Kororo in 2005. Since then, they have been striving to bring out the unique expression of every piece they create, be it a product brand, a package, a shelving unit, or an outdoor space. They use their skills to craft unique interpretations of form and function that are amiable to the user but still complex and unique. They have won many awards and nominations, including being a final selection for Global Warming for Droog Design in 2008. The above pictured Drawerment uses old office drawers and affixes them to the wall, making it a light, poetic reinterpretation of a once cold office.
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Toxicity affects products at every stage of their life cycle, so naturally, reducing toxicity is good for business. As I discuss at more length in my latest book on green marketing to be released later this year, it reduces the liability associated with worker rights, and via alternatives that are safer to handle, can enhance productivity and cut workers’ compensation claims. And of course, there’s the opportunity to market to the growing number of mainstream consumers looking for safer alternatives.
Nike aims to eliminate noxious adhesives with its Considered line which is targeted towards “deep green” consumers with innovative design that eliminates the need for excess lining and reinforcement. Compared to Nike’s established lines, the manufacturing process reduces solvent use by 80%. To strengthen corporate responsibility, Nike is now incorporating the principles of the Considered line into other products, such as Air Jordan XX3.
Nike knows that consumers are focused on maximum performance, so they smartly focus communications on increased performance rather than on health. However, communications targetted to employees, investors and other important stakeholders do discuss reduced toxicity, and as such enhance their brand and corporate reputation. So the value is captured more indirectly, but captured nevertheless!
Note: This blog post is excerpted from my soon-to-be-published book on doing green marketing right. Learn more and sign up to be notified of its release by linking here.
Ashley Blakemun contributed to this post.
Toxicity affects products at every stage of their life cycle, so naturally, reducing toxicity is good for business. It reduces the liability associated with worker rights, and via alternatives that are safer to handle, can enhance productivity and cut workers’ compensation claims. And of course, there’s the opportunity to market to the growing number of mainstream consumers looking for safer alternatives.
Nike aims to eliminate noxious adhesives with its Considered line which is targeted towards “deep green” consumers with innovative design that eliminates the need for excess lining and reinforcement. Compared to Nike’s established lines, the manufacturing process reduces solvent use by 80%. To strengthen corporate responsibility, Nike is now incorporating the principles of the Considered line into other products, such as Air Jordan XX3.
Nike knows that consumers are focused on maximum performance, so they focus communications on increased performance rather than on health. However, communications targetted to employees, investors and other important stakeholders do discuss reduced toxicity, and as such enhanced their brand and corporate reputation.
Note: This blog post is excerpted from Jacquie Ottman’s soon-to-be- published book on doing green marketing right. Learn more and sign up to be notified of its release by linking here.
Ashley Blakemun contributed to this post.
Toxicity affects products at every stage of their life cycle, so naturally, reducing toxicity is good for business. As I discuss at more length in my latest book on green marketing to be released later this year, it reduces the liability associated with worker rights, and via alternatives that are safer to handle, can enhance productivity and cut workers’ compensation claims. And of course, there’s the opportunity to market to the growing number of mainstream consumers looking for safer alternatives.
Nike’s Considered line of reduced toxic shoes
Nike aims to eliminate noxious adhesives with its Considered line which is targeted towards “deep green” consumers with innovative design that eliminates the need for excess lining and reinforcement. Compared to Nike’s established lines, the manufacturing process reduces solvent use by 80%. To strengthen corporate responsibility, Nike is now incorporating the principles of the Considered line into other products, such as Air Jordan XX3.
Nike knows that consumers are focused on maximum performance, so they smartly focus communications on increased performance rather than on health. However, communications targetted to employees, investors and other important stakeholders do discuss reduced toxicity, and as such enhance their brand and corporate reputation. So the value is captured more indirectly, but captured nevertheless!
Note: This blog post is excerpted from my soon-to-be-published book on doing green marketing right. Learn more and sign up to be notified of its release by linking here.
Ashley Blakemun contributed to this post.
