i had the opportunity to stop by wabi yesterday on my way to work. wabi is situated on a quiet culdesac in the carlsbad / la costa area, and boy is it looking good. the house was designed for a co-worker by sebastian mariscal studio. learn more
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rankin house lies in a heavily wooded creek bed in Missoula, Montana. The main body of the house is parallel to the creek, allowing the sight and sound of its year-round flow to be expected within the 110′ long space. The house is enclosed on the opposite side with a board-formed concrete wall that stops short of the roof, allowing a continous band of clerestory around the house for light and circulation.
falcon residence keeps it simple. With its masonry base, nestled into the sloping site, a steel structure cantilevers out exposing a glass edge. The full height perimeter glass wraps the western edge offering a view of San Diego’s downtown skyline. public architecture
stitch by ronan and erwan
At the intersection of green design, space-making, and textiles, the Bouroullec brothers’ Stitch Room is one part design genius, one part child-like playtime. Known for designs that cross the boundary between furniture and architecture, the creations of this design duo tend to emphasize possibilities, and their exploration of space in The Stitch Room is no exception. Using eco-friendly textiles from the ultra-green Danish company Kvadrat, the brothers have created organized, versatile spaces that can be transformed to almost any imaginable use. via inhabitat
movie still from lloyds lecture
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snapshots of the residence
here’s a few early pics of the space. overall, we love it here, less the storage space, and the fact you have to walk up 2 flights of stairs to get the bathroom. but 9 months later, we’re used to it.