Mies Van Der Rohe: 1886-1969 (Basic Architecture Series)

November 16, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture

Less is more: finding perfection in purity Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886?1969) was one of the founding fathers of modern architecture. The creator of the Barcelona Pavilion (1929), the Farnsworth House in Plano, Illinois (1945?1951) and the Seagram Building in New York (1954?1958), Mies was one of the founders of a new architectural style. Well Well

House in Charlottesville, Virginia

June 23, 2011 Filed Under: Construction
House in Charlottesville, Virginia

The architect Voorsanger Architects designed this contemporary modern house located in Charlottesville, Virginia. via

The Russian House: Architecture & Interiors

November 16, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture

The Russian home is truly eclectic, a surprisingly harmonious mingling of color and pattern, carved furniture, glass, textiles, porcelain, and religious icons. And whether a city apartment or a country dacha, the Russian house is typically warm and welcoming—a haven in a harsh climate. Russians treasure their possessions, adore color, texture, and pattern, and effortlessly create create

Method Homes completes its first prefab cabin

April 26, 2011 Filed Under: Construction
Method Homes completes its first prefab cabin

A Seattle manufacturer of architect-designed, Method Homes, has completed building their first project design the prefab cabin located in Glacier, Washington near Mt. Baker. This cabin was designed by Balance Associates ans in building this house this architect and designer is fully used the environmentally friendly materials. via The layout and configuration of the current model is so great and stisfying, which is based on a flexible template. “One... 

Drill Doctor DD750X Drill Bit Sharpener

January 22, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Tired of living in a disposable world? Then check out the Drill Doctor 750X drill bit sharpener. This cleverly designed, easy-to-use tool gives new life to old, dull bits. It accepts bits ranging in diameter from 3/32 inch to 3/4 inch and works somewhat like an electric pencil sharpener: Tighten a dull drill bit into the removable chuck, then insert the chuck into the sharpener. Inside is a (replaceable) diamond wheel that quickly sharpens the bit... 

Old-House Interiors Design Center Sourcebook

November 16, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture

This publication is a listing of companies who offer excellent products and good value to those creating period-inspired interiors. View product detail on Amazon.Com

Andromeda light sculpture for Klubb Rouge

March 24, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Andromeda light sculpture for Klubb Rouge

When you visit Klubb Rouge in Beijing, China you will see the beautiful and stunning light sculpture. This light sculpture is the creation designed of The Murano, Italy based lighting company Andromeda. This sculpture is a great decoration with unprecedented technical and aesthetic characteristics – 650 irregular Murano glass spheres, blown and shaped by hand and arranged on four rows of 22 cascades each for a total of 88 (in respect of Chinese... 

New Collections at Stemik Living

June 10, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
New Collections at Stemik Living

Stémik Living revealed some design of their new modern kitchen collections from Italy and the Free Spala living room furniture. such a great inspiration. love it via

Suomi Suspension Lamp by Luz Difusion

January 4, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Suomi Suspension Lamp by Luz Difusion

The furniture studio Luz Difusion introduced you their latest collection of contemporary lighting furniture called The Suomi lamp. This simple yet aesthetic lamp is made of 4 blocks of oak sheets, 2 cm thick, that are given a concave shape through the use of a mold. There are also Four steel cables pass through the interior to avoid leaving visible screws on the exterior. can be placed anywhere in your house just hang it on the wall this Suomi Suspension... 

Queens Park House by MCK Architects

July 9, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
Queens Park House by MCK Architects

Simple but modern architectural house design is designed by MCK Architects. This house designers have completed the Queens Park House in Sydney, Australia. The basic idea of creating and designing this house was a room in the garden. The architects want to create a living space and open house can is comfortable to live. The interior and exterior design is design well by taking a look at the atmosphere of the surrounding. the paint also chosen based...