brisbane art(full)...jan manton arts' (latest)

The fortunate few :: (namely me) were recently offered a sneak peek @ Jan Manton Arts' latest collection.

I will not try to put in words the meaning behind the artist's (Ken Yonetani) vision for his latest works (07/07 to 31/07/2010), but offer feedback on the mouth-open gasps of gallery passerby's, staggered by what they saw.

This is a truly awesome, jaw dropping collection...

If you get a chance, pop over to JM art @ 59 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane .au

or phone +61 7 3844 0043.

adding a 'Friend' to our collection...

Brisbane, Australia artist Ian Friend of the 'art bunker' collective, recently showed his latest collection @ Andrew Baker Art Dealer to a large, receptive & (wintery) cold crowd. We had to have 'Tracing the paths of memory 1' 2010 :: Indian ink, gouache & crayon, works on khardi paper. Photo close up and one with artist (Ian Friend).

wish us luck...

Nothing like winning an award to up the mood...

Here is a poorly shot (iphone) photograph of our concept board, entered into The Resene Paints Total Colour Awards - 2010.

I hope we win our category!

I will keep you posted...

the complete room by marcio kogan

This Brazilian home by architect Marcio Kogan is truly a masterpiece, with its wonderful mix of natural materials and simple finishes and an understated open plan elegance that appears to welcome with open arms and open panels. The property even features 3x 100 year + mango trees.

The living/dining and outdoor entertaining areas format as one room...the complete room for mine.

Daniel Marshall Architects NZ...AMAZING!!!

Talk about minimizing the architectural impact on the landscape.

This amazing home perched between New Zealand's, Hauraki Gulf and Waiheke Island requires a stunning and challenging design solution by talented New Zealand architects, Daniel Marshall Architects

its a dogs life...

Well I have NOW seen it all.

Dogbar has found a way for me to spend $210 (USD) to pamper the pooches and make everyone i know question my sanity.

The Bauhaus-style, Le Corbusier-inspired, Cowhide Dog Sofa.

its a dogs life...

The Met...Bangkok

Climate-controlled high-rises make sense when changing seasons bring extreme temperature shifts, but in Bangkok, year round hot and humid days blend into similarly sultry nights. Enter The Met, an award winning residential skyscraper by multidisciplinary design from WOHA Designs. (story by Jordin Kushins - Dwell Magazine)

Called by principal WOHA architect, Mun Summ Wong as a 'vertical community' this building takes great design advantage of cross-ventilation between towers, connected by bridges that double as airborne gardens and terraces. Make sure you take the time to view all the works of WOHA Designs. Something quite different...

Roll and Hill (NYC) Lighting ::

Roll and Hill is a New York City based manufacturer of high end lighting that brings a uniquely Amercian perspective to the international contemporary lighting market.

Their products are unique, responsible, innovative and add beauty to whatever space they occupy.

fireplace...

Above are a couple of iPhone snaps of a joinery unit (incorporating a fire place) that we designed as part of a project we are working on.

We are signing off today for our mid year break and look forward to updating all of our new projects when we return on the 10'th June.

dream time :: yatch by fosters & partners

michael bechara design :: retro 'ultra' chic

I love this living/dining/outdoor space that has been cleverly designed by Sydney .au designer Michael Bechara of Michael Bechara Design . The room is relaxed and welcoming, but at the same time filled with a personality and retro character. The overall look has a distinctive elegance to it...please have a look @ website link.

a must 'do' for your next visit to sydney .au

The White Rabbit Collection is one of the worlds biggest and most significant collections of contemporary Chinese art.

The White Rabbit Gallery :: a specially converted knitting factory (near Sydney's Central Station) has 4 floors of exhibition space as well as a theatrette, a library and a teahouse.

So go see it...you must.

phorm design life...top 100 blogs

Phorm Design Life has been featured in a list of top 100 Interior Design blogs worldwide.

Thanks to Amy for featuring us on her list Graphic Design Degrees