Tag Archives: wood

Garage door design magic

Posted on September 26, 2013 by KIMTHINGS

Innovative garage door designed by Raimundo Ferreira for a San Francisco house (see Dwell Sept 2013 edition).

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Old materials, new dimensions

Posted on June 14, 2012 by KIMTHINGS

Raumlaborberlin has very interesting ideas – see their website for thought provoking concepts of contemporary architecture and urbanism.  In particular, look at Officina Roma, a building made entirely out of recycled products: barrels for the roof and wine bottles for … Continue reading →

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Parasol par excellence

Posted on January 9, 2012 by KIMTHINGS

Brilliant urban design: Metropol Parasol in Seville, Spain.  Opened in April 2011.  Built of bonded timber with polyurethane coating.  Fantastic structure echoing the grid of the city, mushrooming out of a regenerated square, Plaza de la Encarnacion.  Housing an archaeological … Continue reading →

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Genesis

Posted on December 13, 2011 by KIMTHINGS

British architect David Adjaye’s Genesis project for Design Miami is an extraordinary structure blending inside and outside spaces in a highly unique way.  It is sculptural, architectural, artistic, functional and beautiful.  A wonderful piece. Designboom has the best pictures on … Continue reading →

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