The ToDD Residence by SkB Architects

Designed by SkB Architects for a growing Seattle family, The ToDD Residence was built on a corner lot with limited space available and a tight budget. The design references an urban farmhouse with a two-story, pitched roof structure attached to a single-story volume with a flat roof. The exterior is fairly scaled back with a contrasting color palette of gray and white, simple forms, and no extraneous details.

What would typically go in a backyard has been moved up to a side terrace that’s raised above the street for added privacy.

The home’s 1,970 square feet was thoughtfully designed to make the most of every square inch. The ground floor maintains an open floor plan, except for a guest bedroom, that comprises a living room, dining room, kitchen, and home office.

The living area benefits from two fairly private terraces, which expand the feel of the space.

Upstairs marks the private areas with bedrooms that are no larger than they need to be since most of the time is spent downstairs.

Photos by Lara Swimmer and Tim Bies.

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Glass Partitions Jazz Up Refurbished Bilbao Apartment

PAUZARQ arquitectos refurbished an old apartment located in the famous Plaza del Museo, in Bilbao, Spain. The result is an unconventional home with industrial design influences that meets the contemporary living needs of the owners.

“This apartment in Bilbao possessed two singular features that conditioned the planned approach right from the beginning,” the architects explained. “On one hand, a powerful reinforced concrete structure with edged girders; on the other hand, a polygon-shaped facade, furnished with sash windows that advanced over the front line.”

These particular features were creatively emphasized and enhanced. The concrete beams and girders were skillfully uncovered, for a raw, industrial touch. The long and dark corridor was removed and integrated in the living room, taking full advantage of the generously sized windows.

Even though the kitchen, living room and dining area are organized in an open space, they are visually separated by glass and wood partitions. Moreover, two sliding doors offer the possibility to completely enclose each functional area from the rest of the apartment. According to the designers, light is focused downward illuminating the thermo-clay walls and upward on the wooden blocks. Photography by Xabier Aldazabal.

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An Interior Designer’s Fresh Start in West Hollywood, CA

One of the things that makes interior design so powerful is its ability to affect how we feel. And no other time is that more evident than when things get a bit sticky. Less than a year ago, interior designer Orlando Soria learned this firsthand after life shook him up and left him out to dry. Not only did he lose his job, but he also had to wrap his head around the dissolution of his longterm relationship. At the height of all this adversity, Orlando, determined to not let life get him down, moved into a new apartment in order to style a space where he could both rest and reset.

By design, the West Hollywood, CA apartment couldn’t be more different than the one Orlando shared with his ex. It’s more colorful, way more ornate and much cozier overall. “When I moved out, I wanted to make sure I wasn’t trying to recreate the life I had with him,” Orlando explains. That being said, he’s aimed to outfit each room with decorations he finds beautiful and pieces that mean something to him. Zero compromise was the name of the game this go ’round.

This freedom has resulted in what more traditional decorators may consider to be too daring. They say a man shouldn’t have a pink bedroom? Orlando did it anyways. Does putting the iconic ACT UP symbol smack dab in the middle of your living room sound too bold? Not for this designer. His newfound voice can’t be silenced, and we can’t stop applauding this brazen approach. His strategy has not only led to a fun, colorful space, but one that’s helping him get his groove back while also serving up some seriously stylish inspiration. Scroll down to check it out. Enjoy! —Garrett

Photography by Zeke Ruelas

Image above: A statement on society’s constructions of masculinity and a rebellion against designing in a way others think is appropriate, the pink walls in Orlando’s bedroom make him smile. Sitting in front of them is his first purchase for this apartment: an upholstered bed frame. He says it “make[s] a bedroom so cozy and inviting;” once you get one you’ll never go back.

from Design*Sponge http://www.designsponge.com/2017/10/an-interior-designers-fresh-start-in-west-hollywood-ca.html

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Desktop Wallpaper: October 2017

It’s a no brainer that we’re fans of LA-based interior designer Kelly Wearstler (have you checked out her episode on our Clever podcast?) and with her impeccable taste in design, specifically in wallpaper and fabrics, it was also a no brainer that we had to ask her to participate in our Designer Desktop series. This month’s desktop features her Graffito fabric, a bold abstract print that will inject some style into any space. To be honest though, everything from Kelly Wearstler – whether it be furniture, lighting, decor, bedding or textiles – is guaranteed to give your home or office an unexpectedness that commands attention in a space.

DESKTOP: 1024×768 \\ 1280×1024 \\ 1680×1050 \\
1900×1200 \\ 2560×1440

MOBILE: iPhone 6/7 \\ iPhone 6/7 Plus \\ iPad

See more designs by Kelly Wearstler here.

View and download past Designer Desktops here.

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Michelin 3D-Printed Concept Tire Treads Boldly Forward

The Michelin VISION is a blue, bio-sourced, and biodegradable 3D printed tire that looks like it rolled off the set of Avatar. But what the spongy lotus root shaped tires really represents is a future when flat tires become a distant worry, organic and recyclable materials will replace rubber, and treads can be “recharged” and printed directly onto the tires when wear, tear, or driving conditions demand a new set for comfort and safety.

The speculative design shares very little resemblance to the rubbery and air inflated treads we roll across roads today. And that’s because Michelin’s research teams at the Ladoux Research Center turned to the nascent capabilities of generative design – a technology utilizing computational power to mimic nature’s evolutionary approach to design in numerous iterations – to explore forms with more semblance to plant structures than any tires rolling across asphalt today.

The future of four wheel cruising shares some striking similarities with the emerging 3D-printed designs being explored across the athletic shoe industry, where latticed forms provide energy-returning support with a near identical biomorphic intricacy.

In the future “changing tires” may be as simple as rolling into a retail 3D manufacturing shop and pressing, “print”.

Michelin imagines each VISION tire outfitted with an array of sensors to provide real time feedback about tread condition and other diagnostic data.

A fully biodegradable tire and a rechargeable 3D-printed tire is still at least a decade away from becoming reality, let alone adopted by the public currently used to rubber treads. For now Michelin is content showcasing their conceptual vision as an example of what they believe will come to life in incremental iterations, slowly convincing the public with every revolution of the evolution of mobility.

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An Eclectic and Modern Bungalow in Phoenix, AZ

Like a lot of people, my goal after high school was to get out of dodge. I landed in Pittsburgh, PA, a growing city where I could experiment with a creative profession while avoiding the constant stress of seven roommates and astronomical rent. Since then, Pittsburgh has gained a lot of attention as a livable city, an affordable city, a foodie city, etc. It’s on a new list every day. Lots of other up-and-coming cities are making these lists as well, cities like Phoenix, AZ.

Chantell Moulin Nighswonger and her husband Kevin Cieszkowski grew up in the Phoenix area, but they landed in San Francisco, CA because, as Chantell explains, “Phoenix wasn’t a place [I] wanted to stick around post high school. Think cookie-cutter homes, strip malls, chain restaurants and beige, lots of beige.” But when Kevin had the opportunity to work remotely as a software engineer, they left San Francisco and returned to Phoenix to be closer to family.

They were pleasantly surprised to find that the city had changed drastically. “Independent shops, restaurants and cafes were popping up, and the idea of destroying the old and building new was no longer the precedent. Young folks were quickly moving into historic neighborhoods and renovating homes to their original charm. It made the decision to move back all the better.”

The couple bought their house sight unseen, since they were still living in San Francisco, but luckily, it was everything they’d hoped it would be. Moving to a city with an affordable cost of living also meant Chantell could make her dream come true. In March of 2016, she opened VIDA | MOULIN, a modern bohemian concept shop selling women’s clothing, accessories, home décor and gifts, and their home has often served as a unique backdrop for many of her photo shoots. —Quelcy

Photography by Stock That Rocks – Bloguettes

Image Above: Kevin and Chantell’s bedroom combines a soft palette with bohemian touches. Kevin built the barn door himself to cover Chantell’s closet, which he painted with that minty pop of color (“Quiet Turquoise” in Eggshell from Ace Hardware). 

from Design*Sponge http://www.designsponge.com/2017/10/an-eclectic-and-modern-bungalow-in-phoenix-arizona.html

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Ambra Rose Volcanic Rock Lamps by Studio davidpompa

Mexican design brand Studio davidpompa explores two timeless materials, cantera rosa and copper, and combines them to create two new lamps. The Ambra collection consists of a table lamp and wall lamp made from simple forms yet unlikely proportions. The results are the perfect examples of sculptural fixtures that are both striking and minimalist.

The Ambra Table lamp features contrasting textures with its copper cylindrical interior structure which partially fits inside the pink volcanic rock body. A round cantera disc rests on top of the copper tube and acts as a reflector for the hidden LED light. The lamp is outfitted with a dimmer switch to adjust the light’s intensity.

The Ambra Wall light comprises two round volumes, a copper base that attaches to the wall and a larger, cantera one that rests slightly skewed above it.

Studio davidpompa is presenting the Ambra collection at Diseño contenido during this year’s Design Week Mexico from October 4 – 8th, 2017.

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