In the right hands, technology can be a fabulous thing. Case in point: the achievement of the team at Stroehmann Steinkult. Rather than contribute to mainstream masonry offerings, they seek the improbable in the material, and make it a reality. Woven stone, 'Coimbra' garners more than admiration from me—it's art, a truly wondrous creation. stroehmann.de
Rock On
In the right hands, technology can be a fabulous thing. Case in point: the achievement of the team at Stroehmann Steinkult. Rather than contribute to mainstream masonry offerings, they seek the improbable in the material, and make it a reality. Woven stone, 'Coimbra' garners more than admiration from me—it's art, a truly wondrous creation. stroehmann.de
Small, Dark & Handsome
When I first saw this photo, I noticed how the hand-formed tiles bring a welcome texture into this mostly-monochrome kitchen. But then, an incidental observation took precedence: I'm really impressed with how effectively this design disproves any notion that the range must be a statement-making behemoth in order to make an impact in the room. Small is beautiful, indeed.
His and Hers
This vision of a separate and very unequal—not to mention bizarre—bathroom was visited upon us in 1957 by Formica. While the strange contours of the 'vanitory' are meant to convey the versatile forming properties of the material, the design seems to play favorites. He gets to stand and face a mirror that's threatened by a jungle of encroaching houseplants. She, comfortably seated, is surrounded—insulated, even—by all the conveniences of a personal boudoir.It's hardly the picture of today's egalitarian master baths, that's for sure. Have we really come a long way, baby?
Surface Effective
Generally, binding wood and resin together results in a surface that is a grim dilution of one of those materials; the worst of all possible worlds, if you will. So I am thrilled to come upon Lamellux, a French manufacturer of exquisite and inventive architectural surfaces which unite the two substances in sculptural ways. An example of their Quertec line is shown above, featuring bubinga wood. Too new for photos, but I promise you it's magnifique: the Nida series, in which a delicate honeycomb of aluminum is embedded in a contoured matrix. lamellux.com
Light Showers
Opalescent Strass Swarovski crystals supply the 'suds' below a cascade of polished nickel rings and clear crystal droplets in the Lather Up chandelier, a witty, cheerful design that's part of a collection of similarly exuberant light fixtures. Its three LED lamps cast a cool brightness on the bathroom—or any space it's installed. waterpressurelighting.com
Equal Time
Since in yesterday's post I admitted a predilection for showers, it's only fitting [I swear these puns are purely accidental!] to follow up with one installation I'm fond of. The walk-through plan is great, and taking an artistic approach to the glass panel's structural support is good designing. porcelanosa.com
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