Design

This World War II era factory was one of the lucky few in Dusseldorf to escape heavy bombing, its thick brick walls and pillars and deep concrete beams remaining relatively intact to this day. In such cases, simply adding some modern accessories and strategic lighting can bring out the best in a space – though that task can be more subtly challenging that it might initially sound — via Dornob

This 8 unit, 20,000 sf mixed use condominium project is located in the vibrant Bucktown district of Chicago. The project is the final phase of a full-block development, Urban Sandbox. The condominium units are a mix of 2 bedroom flats and 3 bedroom lofts. Penthouse units have roof access. A large commercial space fronts Wolcott Avenue and parking is accessed from the alley — via ArchDaily

Last month, I had the privilege of meeting one of Australia’s most renowned custom bike builders, Matt from Machine. This is his latest creation, and it’s just made it onto the cover of Greasy Kulture magazine — via Bike EXIF

The project was designed by David Guerra Architecture and Interior in a condominium next to Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, for a couple with one son. The total construction area of the house is 500m² and the site area 22.000 m².

The house over the native forest combines the nature with the contemporary vision. The furniture includes classics and present designers creating a snugness atmosphere — via ArchDaily

The matt black dial perfectly matches the black rubber elements and the grossly oversized hour indexes at 3 and 9 o’clock provide good visual support for the trademark claws, one of which also serves as an awkward-looking crown guard — via World Watch Review

Blue Sky Homes, the green building company whose prototype property was featured in Dwell magazine earlier this year, is set to commence its next project in January, with others in various stages of development. In addition, noted architects such as Linda Taalman & Alan Koch–the couple behind the famed, off-the-grid itHouse–have begun using Blue Sky Homes’ revolutionary Blue Sky Frame (patent pending) as the foundation for their own designs. Taalman-Koch have two current projects using the Blue Sky Frame: the Clearlake itHouse and the itHouse Cabin, both under construction in California — via ArchDaily

Dsankt of Sleepy City has posted a long and absurdly interesting write-up of his explorations over the years through the Paris Metro system, long after its doors have officially been closed — via BLDGBLOG

Dutch studio Atelier Van Lieshout have created a mobile, indestructible dwelling with an armoured shell.

Made of steel plates reclaimed from boats, the living unit is furnished with benches, a toilet and a wood stove — via Dezeen

On the land of 216 sqm the house was built with the main purpose to enjoy the view. But in respect of tropical climate and nature, ‘Catch The View’ House only use half of the land. This notion gives more potential views of the house and enhances it with attraction of the garden around the house. The configuration conveniently took place and form the strong orientation to the house ArchDaily

Atop a hill on Long Island removed from the fog of the shoreline, architect Wallace K Harrison in the early 1930s purchased land to design a house for his wife and himself. However, after the purchase of the land, the young architect had inadequate funds to pay for construction. Then, while touring the annual Architectural League show in Grand Central Palace, he paid around $1000 for what many consider the first prefab home, the Aluminaire House designed by A Lawrence Kocher and Albert Frey. In 1931, Harrison designed what he considered a summer-use extension to the Tin House adding a series of circles, an exercise in how to fit circles together — via ArchDaily

The building is divided vertically down the middle to create a pair of three-story condominiums that use many of the eco strategies and materials that have become Sander Architects signatures. Playful architectural details include double-height translucent walls, exposed steel structure, cutouts in interior walls, and plywood railings and ceiling finishes — via ArchDaily

Création Baumann has been involved with the production of so many types of textile it would be impossible to begin to list them all here. A brief overview would also be difficult, so the focus here will be on simple and color-free designs that revolve around creative pattern, printing and cutting strategie — via Dornob

The watches are the Duesenberg Rectangular and Duesenberg Circular … The design really does feel as though it hails from the roaring 1920’s — via A Blog to Read

A common problem for architects is designing a home as if space is no object, when in reality, the neighbors’ houses press up against the potential house on both sides of the lot. This home, shown at Trends Ideas is the perfect example, of both the problem, and a solution — via Home Design Find

The building replaces an old derelict barn, and complies a sheltered court yard together with the existing main building. It now accommodates a small apartment, sauna/fitness room and a double garage with storage space. The three pitched roofs represent a new interpretation of the old saddle roof, and gives extra useful space on the upper level — via ArchDaily

The Pampulha lagoon in Belo Horizonte is full of architectural significance and to build on its margins means to be close to the modernist legacy.

The building considers that recent history but also expresses its modern urban spirit with rural balconies and breezes. The land slope dialogues with the building and proposes fittings and suspensions — via ArchDaily