Underground Trompe-l’oeil
Here’s a subversive use of trompe-l’oeil. Berlin based artist EVOL created the illusion of an underground city in a meadow outside Hamburg for the MS Dockville Music & Arts Festival.
Brazilian Greenhouse
Here’s another fresh take on indoor/outdoor living, Brazilian style. In the high-ceiling open plan interior, massive succulents are living sculptures that define areas and introduce color and texture to the bright white space. Comfortable seating, cool lighting, loads of books and great speakers – other than a caipirinha, what more do you need?
Inside Out or Outside In?
Now here’s a fresh take on indoor/outdoor living. In the Venice, California, home of artist Doug Aitken, silkscreened walls mimic the hedges growing outside the windows. Love it, especially with the contrasting orange pendant lamp and upholstery.
The sectional sofa with built-in end tables and storage below is great too. It’s exactly the type of custom design we specialize in. If you’re interested in something like it, just give us a shout.
Civic Sculpture
Walking past the Toronto Sculpture Garden I was stopped in my tracks by this piece. Canadian artist (and Los Angeles resident) Jed Lind stacked replica chassis of 1979 Honda Civics in various states of undress. Gives new meaning to the term “pile up”.
Amsterdam Bound
A Wallscape resting in the garden before the long journey to its new home in Amsterdam.
LEAP of Faith
Designed by Luca Gentilcore and Stefano Testa, LEAP (Living Ecological Alpine Pod) is an unattended high-altitude shelter anchored to the side of Mont Blanc. Used to record and transmit data on meteorological conditions, it can accommodate up to 12 people.
Pre-fabricated in tubular segments, it was lifted in by helicopter and then clamped to a trapezoidal rail-beam attached to the rock. A red jacquard motif on the roof echoes traditional alpine iconography and makes it visible from a distance. Photovoltaic roof panels provide electricity and heat to prevent the formation of ice and snow.
The prototype design is modular and flexible and could be adapted for other uses and geographic conditions. A breathtaking design – the views aren’t bad either.
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