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Tokyo Weekly: Nakae Architects & Musvi Point Design
Written by Keiji Ashizawa
Translated by Hannah Hernandez
NE apartment
Nakae ArchitectsAssociate design
Takagi Akiyoshi /takagi akiyoshi architectural design firm office
Oono Hiroshi /ohno JapanThe Condominium contains eight family units in three levels including a bike garage. By arranging curved walls an elegant space on each unit is created.
Photos : Hiroyasu Sakaguchi
MUSVI
Design : PointThe designers of musvi, point, is a [...]
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Norm 06 Puzzle Light
One look up at this amazing light and you can tell that it was inspired by nature. Like many of Normann Copenhagen’s lights the Norm 06 is self assembly. Although it’s part of the self assembly series, it’s quite easy to assemble. No need for glue or tools when putting the light together.
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How To: Change a Light Fixture
Ever wondered how to change your existing light fixture yourself? We are here to help. It seems hard when you don’t know how to do it. But you will now learn it is quite easy and can be done yourself. Something as simple as updating your lighting in a room can make your entire area feel [...]
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Aduki Ni Bean Lamps
This is such a cool idea! The Aduki Ni Bean Light is just like its name says, a lamp that is shaped like a bean. Granted, a cool colorful sleek bean, but still a bean. What makes these beans so interesting and fun are its features and design. The chrome metallic beans are water proof [...]
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Crono 1.0
Create your own luxurious oasis in your home with the Crono 1.0 bathroom from Burgbad. High gloss, high quality surfaces combine with sleek design to create a stress-free calming retreat. The clean lined bathtub and washbasins give the Crono 1.0 a modern futuristic feel.
Available in 8 colors the bathroom can adapt to your existing color choices [...]
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Amazonas Globo Swing Seat
When you think outside swing, thoughts of hammocks or square wooden swings may run through your mind. But maybe now, when you think of outdoor swing you will think of the Amazonas Globo Swing Seat. It combines two elements that make it a must have for outdoor living. Wood is a favored [...]
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Quick Inexpensive Bathroom Remodel
There is always a time when you want to remodel your bathroom. If you are simply tired of the look of your bathroom and want to do some updating without any major changes, we are here to help with some easy ideas. Just remember to fix up and not tear out. Here [...]
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Inga Sempe Brosse Storage Units
Here’s a unique way to hide storage spaces in plain site. A feminine flair makes the storage units ideal for a woman’s dressing room or bedroom. The thick layered bristles hide an aluminum structure with white or black shelves underneath. The long bristles give the appearance of hair covering the structures, giving [...]
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Custom Cabinets Vs. Stock Cabinets
So, you’re thinking about remodeling your kitchen and aren’t sure whether to go with custom or stock cabinets. Well we at HDF are here to help with some information to consider when you are choosing. Many factors will come into play when deciding. Factors like budget, design, and time-line.
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Pol Sofa
The contemporary Pol Sofa by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec looks like two large rectangular blocks put together to form an interesting sofa, and that’s just what it is. The armless sofa is made of a light chrome steel structure with a padded backrest and seat, which are each one solid element. Pol [...]
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Lau Sun House
The Lau Sun House was a lengthy project for Studio Kyson, taking 4 years to get completed. Besides that, it has already won many awards and acknowledgements. Built on a tiny awkward location on an inner London site the Lau Sun House is a remarkable home. Even though the home is surrounded [...]
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Crystalia Kitchen
The highlight of the Crystalia Kitchen are the tempered glass doors. The doors give the kitchen a high end appeal with a light feeling accented by the shiny finish. The lacquered glass gives the wonderful option of 13 bright bold colors that can be mixed and matched to personalize the kitchen. Available [...]
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How To: Replace Old Door Knobs
Old door knobs can age your home. New knobs can modernize and add your personality to the theme of your home. This is a small detail that can often be overlooked when making changes in your home, but it’s an easy fix.
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Voyage Bed
Sail away in comfort and style to a great nights sleep in the Voyage Bed. The open feel is created by the transparent weaving of Buri (core of coconut leaf). This leads to a cozy cocoon when in the bed. Designed by Kenneth Cobonpue, the voyage bed is made in an indoor [...]
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Remuera House
This five bedroom, five bath home is located in the Auckland suburb of Remuera in New Zealand. The home is fully automated and is loaded with luxurious extras. A home theatre with it’s own kitchenette that slides away when not in use, beautiful views of the sea and landscape, and your own [...]
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Dancing Trees, Singing Birds
Although it sounds like something out of a forest fairytale, it is actually a small apartment complex located on 8,288 square feet in Tokyo. You would never think that located in central Tokyo you would find a small forest getaway, but that’s just where you can look to find Dancing Trees, Singing [...]
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How To: Decorate on a Budget
The thought of decorating can make many think “a lot of money”. This isn’t always the case. Being on a budget is no reason you should have to cut out decorating and adding personality to your home. Here are some tips to decorating your home less:
Paint an accent wall - instead of [...]
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Tokyo Weekly: Drill Design & Minority Rev
Written by Keiji Ashizawa
Translated by Hannah Hernandez
DRILL DESIGN
Yusuke Hayashi & Yoko Yasunishi
Each part of the design such as graphic design, package design, and spatial arrangement are done in tune with product design.
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Easy Way to Add Personality to Boring Walls
Often the easiest change to do to a wall is to paint it. Then you have to add picture art, accessories and furniture to give the room personality. But what about adding stickers to the wall. No, we are not talking about the ones the kids put on the walls. We mean, [...]
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XHouse
Built in 2006-2007 in Quito, Ecuador, as you can see XHouse is one of a kind. The house is built like an opened glass box, with fantastic views of the valleys. When looking at the home, the main focus has to be the large enclosed patio. The shape of the patio mirrors [...]
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