Design Folio NZ

Michael Bay's LA Residence by Rios Clementi Hale Studios

Thu, 21 Jan 2016 11:00:00 GMT

Miami architect Chad Oppenheim first came up with the concept for what would eventually be director Michael Bay's Los Angeles home after an unrealised proposal he had for a group of Caribbean villas. This explains the resort feel that permeates throughout the 30,000 square foot, three story dwelling that is comprised of the sculptural massing of rectilinear forms and astonishing cantilevers. The project was completed by L.A. firm Rios Clementi Hale Studios and boasts a state-of-the-art home theatre and a massive window wall in the lower lounge that opens by way of an elaborate counterweight system.

Furniture includes Arne Jacobsen lounge chair (available locally from Cult), Giorgetti sofa (available locally from ECC), B&B Italia beds (available locally from Matisse), white Flexform sofa (available locally from Studio Italia) and kitchen appliances by Boffi and Wolf.

Via Architectural Digest.

Jaime Hayon Passepartout Lamp Collection

Wed, 20 Jan 2016 21:30:00 GMT

Just as the name implies, the "Passpartout" collection's objective is to act like a frame that enhances what they are illuminating. The lamps come in three different finishes (satin polished brass, polished aluminium or matte white) and each has its own unique form. They can be placed on either wall or ceiling and arranged together in compositions if desired. The built-in LED technology ensures energy saving and high quality light emission dispersed uniformly throughout the space.

Via Designboom.

Portugese Concrete House by Studio Carvalho Araújo

Wed, 20 Jan 2016 19:30:00 GMT

Looking at this concrete residence by Portugese studio Carvalho Araujo, the piece de resistance is inarguably its rooftop pool which spans the length of the structure and offers expansive views over the nearby Serra d'Arga mountains. The compact property occupies the footprint of a former ruin on the edge of Viana do Castelo, a coastal village in northern Portugal. The aesthetic of the home is inspired by the domestic water tanks used to supply local houses and is inconspicuous set amidst the rugged landscape.

Via Dezeen.

Catalano Bench by Lluis Clotet and Oscar Tusquets Blanca

Sun, 17 Jan 2016 11:00:00 GMT

With 2014 marking its 40th anniversary, the Catalano Bench was designed by Lluis Clotet and Oscar Tusquets Blanca in 1974, as a more ergonomic version of a bench Antoni Gaudi designed for Park Güell. In celebration, the designers recreated a limited modernised and more comfortable edition, by adding black rope to the pink and mint coloured benches.

Via Design Milk

Ramp House by Studio MK27

Wed, 13 Jan 2016 11:00:00 GMT

The aptly named Ramp House bears all of the trademarks of Marcio Kogan's studio. The living room, invariably the focus of the Brazilian architect's attention, is an elongated right-angled volume sheathed in raw concrete that opens into a sheltered 4m-wide verandah that, in turn, leads into a minimalist landscape. 'The inspiration for this house,' says Renata Furlanetto of Studio MK27, 'was the client's art collection and a ramp. The house was built around them.' Its reification as a solid, three-dimensional house in a quiet leafy São Paulo neighbourhood is gratifyingly breathtaking.

Via Wallpaper.

Traveller by GamFratesi for Porro

Mon, 11 Jan 2016 11:00:00 GMT

The 'Traveller' is an elegant daybed by Copenhagen based studio Gamfratesi for Porro. Both comfortable and proportional, the piece is distincly recognisable by its black-metal trestle structure. Back rests are made of leather, available in natrual aged or dark brown, and are visually softened by two upholstered cushions that cover the horizontal length. Porro is available locally from Studio Italia.

Via Designboom.

Caruso Music Cabinet by Paolo Cappello Design for Miniforms

Sun, 10 Jan 2016 11:00:00 GMT

A trumpet shaped speaker that also acts as a cabinet, this unusual hybrid concept's created by Paolo Cappello Design for Italian company Miniforms. Outfitted with a Bluetooth, high-definition speaker, this retro yet modern design piece is 39 inches wide, and comes in a range of inspiring hues suitable for many interior situations.

Via Design Milk

Charcoal Creative Studio Marble Globes

Thu, 07 Jan 2016 11:00:00 GMT

These marble globes by New York based Charcoal Creative Studio carry the underlying intention to encourage using sustainable materials in every corner of the 'globe'. Crafted from a earth-friendly marble base, each globe has 5 components that can be mixed and matched for different everyday uses and purposes.

Via Contemporist

A-house by Kubota Architect

Tue, 05 Jan 2016 11:00:00 GMT

The latest project by Kubota Architect Atelier is the A-house that sits perched on a green hill in Kai City, Japan. The residence uses a seemingly continuous slab of stark white concrete folded over itself to create fragmented polygonal sections that serve the function of roof, wall and floor plate.

30 Esplanade by Wood Marsh Architecture

Sun, 03 Jan 2016 11:00:00 GMT

Located at the beachside destination of Brighton, Melbourne, this collection of 24 modern townhouses called 30 Esplanade are architecturally designed by Wood Marsh Architecture along with interior designer Kendra Pinkus, where coastal living is reimagined with modern materials and refinement, breaking it from the stereotypical seaside home mould.

Via Contemporist

Smalls Bar Melbourne by Fiona Lynch

Thu, 31 Dec 2015 11:00:00 GMT

Nestled in a South Melbourne laneway, this petite wine bar is the work of Fiona Lynch. The intimate space reflects the nature of the smaller producer wines on the menu, while also flaunting contemporary design elements by using materials like the bespoke ceramic bar, and the different accents of marbles and brass scattered throughout that provide a unique visual interest.

Via Yellowtrace

Customisable Layer chair by Sohyun Yun

Tue, 29 Dec 2015 11:00:00 GMT

Korean designer Sohyun Yun has come up with the ultimate way to design your own chair, simply by inserting various patterns intro an acrylic framework.

Via DesignBoom.

Marble Umbrella Stand by Thom Fougere

Tue, 29 Dec 2015 11:00:00 GMT

This Umbrella Stand by Canada-based designer Thom Fougere is typical of the studio's aesthetic that pays careful attention to material choices, functionality and design. Bridging the gap between a utilitarian product and a sculptural object, the stand offers an elegant place to store one's umbrella.

Tennessee Farmhouse by Meyer Davis

Mon, 28 Dec 2015 11:00:00 GMT

Boasting picturesque, sweeping rural landscapes, this Nashville property provided the ideal idyllic backdrop for a couple's vision to create an inviting family retreat. New York-based firm Meyer Davis Studio rose to the challenge, conceptualising a dramatic contemporary interpretation of a hunting lodge, drawing reference from modernist icons such as the Farnsworth House. The home's striking transparency and simple geometric representation of the natural topography, results in what is essentially a glass box that takes advantage of all available views. Residing purposefully within the landscape on a grass plinth, the Farmhouse exudes a sense of permanence. The fluidity between indoors and out is achieved through spatial playfulness, combined with exquisitely detailed materials, making this a truly special home. The residence also provides welcoming and expansive entertaining areas along with ample space to display the owners' eclectic art collection. The windows offer continual cinematic views of the property and as it changes throughout the seasons it establishes a natural palette, so using authentic, durable materials was important. The rustic finishes used range from thick leather and heavy fabrics to wire-brushed wood and stone that reveal the space's natural character. The result is a simply magnificent home that is destined to become a significant architectural reference point for its era in years to come.

Key pieces featured: Boffi Pipe Shower (available here), Agape Spoon bath and Maxalto Agathos armchair (both from Matisse) and CH24 Wishbone chair (available from Cult).

Bandol Restaurant by Kinnersley Kent Design

Sun, 27 Dec 2015 11:00:00 GMT

This new 70 seater restaurant in London is a copper lovers dream. Located on Chelsea's Hollywood Road, the eatery features an abundance of copper, distressed oak, concrete, brick, smoked glass, and design forward lighting. On entry, you'll have direct sightline to the back of the restaurant where greenery is smattered, and a large olive tree stands proudly.

Via Contemporist