Sman Cruisers: Wooden Bike

Bike lovers enjoy! Another fine example of a handcrafted bicycle by Sman Cruisers. If you liked this bike make sure to check out our other Wooden Bike design by Seth Deysach, the Chicago-based furniture designer behind Lagomorph Design. Via Design Don't Panic.

-priscilla giler

creative desks: ward jenkins

A great example of how a creative mind works. The workspace of ward jenkins

plak

recently completed by austrian studio propeller z, 'plak' is a single family residence in the western outskirts of vienna, austria. 
the narrow and steep site was conducive to a linear footprint, allowing five levels to be stacked vertically, placing the main 
living spaces at a higher elevation. unobstructed views of the encompassing city are offered over the existing neighboring structures 
due to the higher vantage point. another advantage to the configuration is the minimal disturbance to the land below maintains
garden spaces. 
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london loft

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house And atelier PTL

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studio GT SP

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house in imabari

hiroshima-based practice hayato komatsu architects has sent us images of 'house in imabari', 
a two-storey dwelling for a family of four in ehime prefecture, japan. while the plot is not cramped by
japanese standards, the architects focused on providing pockets of ample outdoor space as well as
a sense of privacy for the inhabitants. 
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carbon fiber axe

I usually only post about architecture and home decor but this is a project that I've been working for some time...

The carbo axe, created from direct input from the military EOD community, this lightweight tool is made of a hardened titanium core with a carbide-tungsten edge, sandwiched between two layers of carbon fiber and fastened via titanium hardware. The handle is turned from  a solid bar of carbon fiber. Super light and ultra fast... ready for your next zombie attack.

house by A423 design

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Point wall sconce

While Milan fashion week wrapped up its runways last month, stylish sartorial finery is still emerging from Italia. Enter the Point wall sconce by Arter & Citton for FDV Collection, a Leucos USA brand. Resembling a chunky fabric button, the piece is available in halogen or compact fluorescent lamping with three finish options. Transparent red or blue glass disks and a chrome-plated diffuser make up the face, while satin white glass comprises the body. Ideal for contemporary bedrooms, hallways, or entryways, it is also dimmable and ADA certified.


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The Translucence Series

The Translucence Series® waterfall allows the designer to define space with water, light and glass as never before. These built-in architectural walls of water and glass display spectacular translucent patterns of cascading water while providing privacy in a very unique way. The result is a bright, open environment, unparalleled in its richness of sight and sound.

Since 1987 Harmonic Environments has provided the world’s premiere architects and designers with innovative and unique design solutions; remaining dedicated to providing a personal level of attention and care that only an exclusive boutique can.

house and atelier PTL

japanese practice satoru hirota architects recently completed 'house and atelier PTL' in kangawa, japan. measuring 210 square meters,
the combined dwelling and studio is positioned upon a 230 square meter corner lot within a residential district. a U-shaped plan 
creates a centralized entry which is buffered from the adjacent street. wrapping the rooms around an outdoor patio courtyard and tree, 
the configuration separates the different programmatic spaces with large sliding glass doors which may be opened allowing a 
permeable circulation throughout the interior. 
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lik house

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house-dT

japanese office daijiro takakusa architects & associates has sent us images of 'house-dT', a two-storey house
in a new residential area of osaka, japan. situated on a corner site that overlooks the nearby osaka bay,
the design features a multi-storey window that serves as an open interface between the interior and exterior, 
putting on display a large painted tree in the atrium-like void space. 
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westside road

blending into the surrounding wooded landscape, the 'westside road' residence san francisco and princeton-based dowling studios 
offers panoramic views of sonoma county's russian river valley. the rural 22 acre site has been minimally disturbed, utilizing prefabricated
and panelized framing system for custom site-built construction. positioned upon a knoll, the home was conceived as a wood slice,
receding into the forest along the west, north and east sides of the structure. a covered patio and lap pool are placed between the living areas
and the scenic valley below. to lay lightly upon the land, the internal program minimizes wasted circulation space, eliminating wasteful rooms 
such as entry foyers and walk-in closets.
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Swellendam House

The Swellendam House is a contemporary home in the valleys of Langeberg Mountains, South Africa, designed by GASS Architecture. Due to the pristine surrounding natural landscape, the architectural intervention had to be non intrusive and also to blend in. 
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happy b-day mies

one of the best architects in our era... and he wasn't even an architect!

images of the buildings taken from this great infographic.

Bamford Aluminium Watch Roll

This one is for the dudes. The Bamford Aluminium Watch Roll has space for 4 watches on soft calf roll internally lined with Neoprene. Integral locking mechanism / support legs and watch bracelet tool. Crazy priced but nevertheless cool design. Buy it from bamfordwatchdepartment.com. Via Design Don't Panic.

-priscilla giler

The Porto House

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parametric fragment

japanese practice takashi yamaguchi & associates have completed 'parametric fragment', a single family residence in a rural area
near the ise bay in matsusaka, mie, japan. surrounded with stretches of green rice fields, the aluminum panel exterior of this residence 
reflects the changing lighting conditions as the land changes from the water bathed planting season to the golden hues of the 
autumnal harvesting season. enclosed with a double skin, the south and west facades contain wide gaps and without window openings, 
allowing the summer's radiant heat to rise through the structure and exit near the roof. a fragmented pattern of louvers near the top 
of the perimeter wall arranges shorter and longer lengths of panels as determined by the internal room placements, flue window,
ventilation and air conditioning outlets.
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Beach House in Australia

Studio BKK architects completed the Beach House, a 3,756 square foot contemporary home located in Victoria, Australia. According to the architects, the overall design of the residence was inspired by the art of origami, defined as “folding of spaces over and upon each other:
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student apartment

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cloudy house

japanese architecture practice takao shiotsuka atelier has shared with us images of 'cloudy house', 
a two-storey private dwelling in a small-scale residential suburb of oita-city, japan. surrounded by 
other low-lying houses as well as farmlands and fields, the design focuses on the site's flow of light 
and wind to create a living space that is open to its environment. 
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new fab sale! new posters!

I decided to create new, exclusive prints just for the Fab community as a thank you for your support. Each work is the result of the strong inspiration of not only Mid-Century pieces, but also the direct influence of the design masters themselves.


you can check the sale here.

The Giant Deck Chair

Summer is just around the corner and everyone is getting ready to hit the beach. Well if you had Giant for a friend you could take them too and have them enjoy sun in this Deck Chair. Taller than a double decker bus: The deckchair is 8.5 meters tall and 5.5 meters wide. Location Bournemouth beach. By Stuart Murdoch. Via Design Don't Panic.

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casa pocafarina

barcelona studio hidalgo hartmann arquitectura has recently completed 'casa pocafarina', a single family residence designed 
to frame views to the distant landscape of girona, spain. situated upon a corner plot, this elevated cross-form dwelling 
reduces the impact of neighboring structures, creating a feeling of isolation for inhabitants. supported with four pillars,
the four wings containing compact room layouts cantilever above a sub-grade garden level. 
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oasis

another nice church
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block house

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nest house

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dart stool

Dynamic and original, the Dart stool makes any space more comfortable, elegant and futuristic. It was designed by Luca Nichetto
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Hans Wegner Wing Chair

Comfort and art come together to form this incredible chair. Available in your choice of fabric or leather. Produced using Hans Wegner's original drawings with the original construction and materials techniques.

"Being able to change positions in a chair has always been a foundation of Wegner's ergonomics; designing a chair that combines form and function so beautifully is Wegner's genius." - Knud Erik Hansen. Via Design Don't Panic.

-priscilla giler  

Wine Storage System

The system illustrates henrybuilt's ability to produce custom products with a high-level of engineering sophistication and the feel of hand-crafted furniture, a combination that sets them apart in the luxury kitchen system market where most product is cold and technical.

The system can be configured in a variety of ways, to store any number of bottles at a precise angle and can be used for either room-temperature storage or for longer-term storage in a conditioned environment.  Each system is built by hand to order.

visit henrybuilt for more info.

DUAL CUT

Splitting a raw rectangular foam block with only two L-shaped urethane cut lines, Dual Cut is a transformable furniture piece that employs the simplest production processes true to the materials in use with minimal wastage. It features two ergonomically comfortable seat back angle options of 6° and 23°, and the multi-formation ability to form a one seater with a side table, a chaise lounge or a corner table. It also easily forms a neat, compact parcel for transportation and convenient storage. Dual Cut is available in Light Gray and Dark Gray with a 3-layer-system coating making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
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Casa Quince

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whitehall lane

san francisco and princeton-based dowling studios have designed 'whitehall lane', a residence and guesthouse in 
st helena, california. positioned along a steep slope, the site is framed with a backdrop of mature trees and a garden
positioned in front of the main home while providing unobstructed views of napa valley and the vineyards to the east.
accessed by a series of portals branching from an internal corridor, an enclosed courtyard planted with ornamental 
cherry trees to the west side of the dwelling creates an intimate outdoor setting. 
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Autospace

With the need for housing and utility space becoming more and more deficient in moist cities , there is a rising need to convert the existing lot into something more resourceful. This gives birth to the concept of installing aesthetically and technologically advanced modular structures within one’s residential compound, which could either double up as a music room, home-based office, or more so, a personal garage for the coveted car. 
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trail house

Trail House is a single house which takes a fragment of the existing paths (or trails) as the plan for the house. A house with the same curvature as a path, a house that curls, bends and split through the landscape. The plan, as an objet trouvé of a landscape element, has defined characteristics without being formed by its architectural function
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SILICON VALLEY TEA HOUSES

Swatt Miers Architects designed these three very simple houses in Silicon Valley, California. Each house has a unique purpose. The first 270 square foot space is the meditation tea house used for individual contemplation. The next space at 372 square feet is the sleeping tea house used for overnight stays. The third tea house at 492 square feet is the visioning tea house used for intimate gatherings and creative thinking. Each space is about quiet simplicity. No phones or televisions are found in the home.
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Dove House

London architects Gundry & Ducker have added a blackened larch extension onto the rear of a Victorian terrace in south London.
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i/o desk organizer

The ultimate desk accessory to organize your items. i/o (input/output) Organizer features modular sections that can be 'plugged' in and out of the sectioned felt base, this allows you to customize it as you want. Buy it here.
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U Penthouse

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Kitchen from Vipp

Vipp is renowned for its iconic dustbins, which it has been producing since 1939. However, the Danish company has now become synonymous with quality products for the kitchen andbathroom. In a recent move to expand its product portfolio, Vipp launched one of its most sensational product-developments in the form of a radical reinterpretation of the kitchen.
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Scandinavian Apartment

Check this great apartment in Gothenburg, Sweden
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Lighting Lab

I love the obvious inspiration behind this one-of-a-kind lamp design by Michael Samoriz. The Microscope LED Lamp aims to inspire designers, artists and other creatives to view their desk not merely as a desk, but as a laboratory where they can experiment with imagination.

Designer: Michael Samoriz

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t bone house

Designed by Coast Office Architecture, this is the premier bachelor pad outside of downtown.
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