Core House – Affordable, Green, Modern Homes

Wednesday, June 11th 2008

Core House – Affordable, Green, Modern Homes This home was designed for a builder turned developer. The idea was to build a new development of “Affordable, Green, Modern Homes.” Stylistically the developer was looking for “Usonian meets Dwell Home.” The homes were to be single story, slab-on-grade designs for ease of construction. For energy efficiency and quick construction the design was to be built with SIP panelized... 

Greensburg House X

Wednesday, June 11th 2008

Greensburg House X Greensburg House X is a demonstration home that will be built by the not-for profit, Greensburg GreenTown. This home as well as other Green designs will be built by GreenTown in the town of Greensburg, Kansas, which was decimated in May of 2007 by an EF-5 tornado. The purpose of this particular design is to demonstrate that affordable homes can be built in a Green, sustainable manner. In honor of Earth Day and the anniversary of... 

Tugendhat Villa – UNESCO World Heritage Site

Wednesday, June 11th 2008

Tugendhat Villa – UNESCO World Heritage Site Please accept an invitation to visit a 1:1 replica of the RL building – the Villa Tugenhdat, which is considered a masterpiece of a German-born American architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The Villa Tugendhat, built in 1930 in Brno in today’s Czech Republic, is one of the most famous examples of functionalism. Mies van den Rohe designed also all furniture in this house and pieces like Barcelona... 

Pinzon Aruba Arm Dining Chair

Tuesday, June 10th 2008

Enjoy tropical flair and a modern twist on traditional wingback styling with Pinzon’s Aruba arm dining chair. The wicker seating is made from rattan peel, a very durable material harvested from palm trees and extensively used to make furniture. Featured here in a gorgeous, contemporary herringbone weave, the rattan is lightweight, durable, and flexible. The chair’s sturdy, dark-finished legs are made from government-certified, plantation-grown... 

Modern and Stylish Corner Space Saver Bookcase – (Maple)

Tuesday, August 21st 2007

This Amazing and Stylish Corner Space Saver Bookcase can be attached to the wall in any corner of the house. It’s fully functional, endlessly dynamic, and totally modern. Can be used in the bedroom, kitchen, study, bathroom — any room in the house that features walls. Screw-together construction – Ready to assemble. Mounts to wall using screws and drywall fittings (hardware is included.)