Category: Misc
Posted by James on 3/31/2005 4:35:00 PM
Modern LEGO architecture
 When my niece and nephew are visiting there is always a flurry of activities… I get to go places I would never otherwise go… and yesterday we had LEGOLAND California on the agenda.
LEGOLAND on the whole was not overly impressive as a theme park (the rides and shows were just OK), but the things that they did with LEGO bricks... cars, boats, animals... you name it… oh yeah, my childhood LEGO fantasies were realized. Especially in the Miniland section which was by far the highlight of the park. Here they have recreated seven regions of the United States out of 20 million LEGO bricks.
A fair amount of modern architecture was represented, especially in the New York scene including the yet unbuilt Freedom Tower. So, what the heck. Here is a Land+Living modern tour of LEGOLAND California.
Link: Legoland
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Category: Furniture
Posted by Anthony on 3/31/2005 2:44:00 PM
Exquisitely simple
 Last summer in our coverage of CA Boom, it was noted that Sami Hayek was on the panel of a conference that James attended. We included a link but unfortunately didn't feature any of his work. I recently visited his site, and, well, being the huge fan of bentwood furniture that I am, I was impressed with the work that I found. I was most impressed with the Inana cocktail table (below, bottom left). His work is available in finishes such as walnut, maple, and leather. Featured at right is the rambius shelving unit.
Link: Sami Hayek
Reference: CA Boom (Land+Living)
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Category: Furniture
Posted by Anthony on 3/31/2005 12:04:00 AM
This isn't your mom's wicker
 Is it wicker? Is it wire? Is it a "high-tech plastic"? We're not sure, but whatever it is, Lebello shapes it and paints it in some cool colors. Their product line ranges from ottomans and lamps to chairs and stools. The Hollow ottoman (featured at right) provides an open frame for books to be placed in its center. Each product is available in a wide range of fun colors.
Link: Lebello
Link: Available Colors
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Category: Furniture
Posted by Anthony on 3/30/2005 3:31:00 PM
It's all about the Altuglass
 Using a proprietary acrylic known as "Altuglass", desginers at Aitali have come up with the Alikudi chairs. The acrylic is approximately 25 mm thick and can be embedded with graphics to create bold and striking designs.
In addition to the Alikudi chair, they also manufacture a table and chair set and a chaise lounge, all created with Altuglass. Very cool!
Link: Aitali
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Category: Furniture
Posted by Anthony on 3/30/2005 12:42:00 PM
A consistent approach to design
 Founded in London by architect Philipp Mainze, e15 produces well designed furniture in an array of styles and materials. Some of our favorites include the Tafel bench, the Ingmar console, the Alex side tables, the Harry garden bench, and the Noah bed (featured at right).
"Solid European wood, stainless steel, aluminium and leather are selected with beauty, strength and durability in mind. The feel and appearance of the material inform the design of each product. The shape is modern; the craftsmanship traditional. Designed and built to endure, the pieces are assured, refined and uncomplicated, allowing the natural beauty to be appreciated in its most elegant form."
Link: e15
Via: Wallpaper*
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Category: Announcements
Posted by Anthony on 3/30/2005 10:10:00 AM
Ch-ch-ch-changes
 You might not have noticed but we've been making some small changes to the site here at L+L. We've added pagination to our main pages (finally!) and recently fixed a bug that was causing comments to be submitted multiple times. We've also made a few changes to the database so hopefully pages will load a little bit faster. I'm pretty sure things are running smoothly but if you happen to notice any weirdness, give us a holler and let us know, or simply comment below. As always, thanks for stopping by!
Link: Contact
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Category: Bath
Posted by James on 3/29/2005 5:32:00 PM
The Purist Hatbox Toilet from Kohler
 Toilets haven't changed too much since they evolved from the outhouse... the shape and parts are fairly standard and predictable. But this is different from anything we've seen.
Conventional cues of the traditional toilet are removed as the minimalist inspired electric toilet offers a clean aesthetic both visually and physically with its innovative tankless design. The result is a utilitarian product which provides tremendous performance yet offers unexpected beauty by turning common perceptions of what the traditional American toilet should look like upside down.
The form is nice and simple... hopefully the technology is simple enough that it won't be a maintenance nightmare. But then again, if you can afford the $2890 price tag...
The real wonder of it all is that the same company that can produce a toilet as sleek and straightforward as the Purist Hatbox also made this.
Link: Kohler Purist Hatbox
Via: MSNBC
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Category: Dining
Posted by Anthony on 3/29/2005 4:53:00 PM
Your napkins will love them
 Browsing the Moss online store, we were smitten with these industrial looking, albeit pricey, sterling silver napking rings designed by Italian architect, Gabriele De Vecchi. For a cool $1275, this set of 6 rings can be yours as well.
For me, however, I think I'll stick with bicycle cogs and some silver Rustoleum.
Link: Modern Rings (Moss Online)
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Category: Architecture
Posted by James on 3/29/2005 2:05:00 PM
Architecture, landscapes and installations
 Québec based architect Pierra Thibault designs a wide range of projects on a variety of scales. Always central to his work is an understanding of context and the dialogue between design and environment.
The interrelation of landscape, site history and cultural context allows for the development of distinctive solutions that give birth to buildings rich with meaning, atmosphere and heightened sensory awareness.
Link: Pierre Thibault, architecte
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Category: Furniture
Posted by Anthony on 3/29/2005 12:09:00 AM
Furniture for the modern minded, part II
 Back in early February, I had this flashback to my high school woodshop days. It was caused by the X-Lounge from Modern Objects and since their website lacked information about their lounge, I rambled on about the old high school memory it evoked.
Well, since then, it looks like they've been busy because they've got a new site up with quite a few new products and plenty of information. Bravo to them!
So it turns out, the X-Lounge is available in three different woods: poplar, walnut, and teak. In addition to the X-Lounge, they also have a few new tables: the min coffee table, which features a sliding, removeable platform shelf; the hidey table, which features a "box like" shelf for stashing your keys, wallet, etc; and the italic table (at right), which has an off angle book cubby and a floating removable shelf. Nice work, Jesse!
Link: Modern Object
Designer: Jesse Doquillo
Reference: X-Lounge (Land+Living)
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