When thinking how the future will be, I don’t include kitchen designs or kitchen utensils in the big picture, but now that I see the Brandt Aion, I think I should have. A result of Antoine Lebrun’s work, the multi functional kitchen designed for Fagor Brandt is intended for small places and should go along with the lines and curves of our homes in just 10 years.
From what I see, the appliance is going to be a green space in your flat by using plants to improve the quality of life, filtering water and air. Lift the upper part and there’s a cooking surface and a sink. Close it down and the system will start the dish washing process, using vegetable soap (which also provided by the plants).
I think the concept is great, but would you buy one right now if it would be available? – via CoolDesignIdeas
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Building a new house in the old fashioned way, doesn’t allow change and takes not only a lot of time but a lot of personal effort. Not the Cocobello modular cabin which is built using three interlocking elements that can be moved horizontally and vertically, to form a two-storey studio unit. Designed as a Fliegender Bau (”flying building”), flexible and extremely functional, it was built as a temporary structure that would allow to live up to 5 years. I can really see it as an office, showroom, artist’s studio, some sort of a mobile workshop or maybe a temporary booth at a trade fair ?
The Cocobello modular cabin was designed by Peter Haimer Architektur and measures 3 x 6 x 3.5m, but once deployed it occupies a volume of 5.8 x 6.4 x 6m. The color and the ease to move it around are a plus, but the fact that you have to pay 75,000 Euro for it (pretty expensive) draws it back. Love the colors, though. Cabin specs (pdf link)
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At Freshome we really enjoy furniture that can twist, bend or turn, to get a new shape for different purposes. Take the Huggy armchair for example. Normally it has a mattress that is wrapped inside a small cylindrical wooden base, like the ice cream in a cone, to form a 77 x 60 x 60 cm comfortable armchair. However if you need to come up with a solution, if your friends decided to stay overnight, you can change it into an extra bed. Just unscrew the base and roll the mattress on the floor, you’ll have a 190 x 120 cm perfect bed.
The Huggy armchair can even be changed into a small table. Turn the base upside-down and voila, you have a 60 cm diameter, 40 cm height and 12 cm thick, useful night table. It shouldn’t be very expensive and could easily be done by yourself if you have some time to kill. – Via
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These wall mounted aquariums will add an atmosphere of life and sophistication to any room or office. As the tank is fully mounted on the wall, there’s no need for a stand or table, thus drawing the eye directly to the tank. The low profile of these aquariums match the modern look of plasma TV units. They can be mounted at any height keeping them at eye level and away from small pets. All necessary equipment is included and fully integrated behind the frame, leaving nothing but the natural beauty of the fish and water for the viewer. Various sizes and colours are available both in glass and acrylic versions. These can be purchased in North America through MIKAZA HOME , based out of Ottawa, Canada. Prices range from $US 350 to 750.
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After last month we saw that Brad Pitt will design an eco-friendly hotel Dubai Infinity Holdings just announced that Karl Lagerfeld will design 80 residential homes for them, including a limited-edition design on Isla Moda, the world’s first dedicated fashion island, set in the iconic development, The World ( one of many man-made islands being created in Dubai). In conclusion Chanel fans and fashionistas will soon be able to live a high-style life in homes designed by Karl Lagerfeld. The first stage of development of the homes will begin next year, with an expected completion date of 2012. Sale prices were not disclosed, but the spokeswoman said the haute houses will be available by invitation only. Mr. Lagerfeld will focus on interior designs. I assume that the prices will have a high price because of the brand …and I’m also wondering how the brand will be displayed.
Now here are a few words that he says in a press release : “The metamorphosis of art and beauty is my passion. The discovery of contemporary mediums of expression has allowed me to pursue my interest in art, beauty, architecture and progressive cultural exchange. Dubai is a fashion bud on the verge of blossoming into the next fashion hub of the world. The city is alive with culture and rich in personality, making it a perfect place for aesthetic, fashion and design to flourish. Isla Moda has tremendous potential to be the style icon of the future and I intend on driving the island to high style stardom.” – Via
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