Japanese History by DEROLL
Of the many exhibitions that took place this year, the one that was most talked about was most likely the “Japanese History” exhibition. These works used Ii Naosuke as a motif. He guided Japan from being nationally isolated to being opened up by using forceful leadership as an important person to the “Edo Bakufu,” the government of Edo. He was then assassinated after leading a counter force against the powers. There is no mistaking that featuring a historical figure with a slightly “dirty” image, to many Japanese has never and will never happen again. What does the opening up of Japan mean to the country and what does this conversion mean to Japanese history as a whole?
Awesome Architecture From Studio Daniel Libeskind
Architects and admirers of architecture: This is a post for you!
In this post you’ll see the creations of Studio Daniel Libeskind, an Architectural firm set up by the famous architect Daniel Libeskind.
The principal architect for the project below was Arne Emerson and the building is called 18.36.54.
3D models of the proposed design of the house show off the sleek lines and almost mathematical angles and shapes of the building.
Studio Peizhu and The Cai Guoqlang Courtyard House
Studio Peizhu is a Chinese design and architectural company who renovate many old, sometimes even crumbling buildings into modern livable spaces.
Although of course they have many previous projects and many new ones on the go, this post will focus on one particular building: The Cai Guoqlang Courtyard House.
The Cai Guoqlang Courtyard House project is unusual in that there are images available that show the cycle of the development of the project from start to finish. Read the rest of this entry »
Vote HDF for Best Blog Design Category
Home Design Find is pleased to announce that we are among the finalist in the Best Blog Design category for the 2008 Weblog Awards. We are grateful and thrilled to be nominated. Good luck to all of the finalist and don’t be afriad to vote for HDF more than once. Voting ends January 13th 2009 at 10:00 p.m Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Thanks to all the readers!
Wow: Japanese Kitchens From Toyo
Toyo Kitchens are more than just kitchens. They are art. they are sculpture and they are luxury design all rolled into one product for the home.
Toyo Kitchens have some of the most decadent and stylish kitchen designs anywhere in the world. They are a Japanese company which have proved to be very popular amongst discerning design enthusiasts from Tokyo to London for many years now. Customers have been wooed by their inspiring interiors, their unique style and their top quality bespoke products.
MoHen Design International’s Exciting Project
In this post you are going to get a real design treat in the form of the MoHen Design International’s Winding Corridor home.
MoHen is an award winning Chinese design firm that has been catching the eye of design-lovers around the world for sometime now. The company was initially set up by Mr. Hank M. Chao as a platform for cross-disciplinary collaborations between interior designers, artists, architects and garden designers.
The Winding Corridor home is a spectacular example of the ethos of collaboration that MoHen has always embraced so much.
Below is an example of some of the artwork that MoHen have incorporated into this particular project. As you can see this piece of art reflects both the traditional Chinese style of intricate art whilst also maintaining a look which is contemporary above all else.
Books Giveaway: Winner
Back in November we announced a books giveaway that cover topics ranging from contemporary design, green design, and luxury bathrooms. We appreciate everyone who took the time to subscribe and read our site daily. It’s time to present the winner.
Mai Mai Home by Patterson Associates
New Zealand architects Patterson Associates built the Mai Mai home in the year 2007. In 2008 this home was featured as a finalist in the World Architecture Festival making it one of 16 of the best built private homes in the world during the last two years.
Mai Mai takes inspiration from Pacific design, with a carved feather motif on the outside of the building, upon which striking images of the home and its surrounds are projected at night. The building takes its name from the shelters used by duck hunters, which like the home offer both camouflage and vantage point – in Mai Mai’s case a beautiful view of the Auckland cityscape.
For more information visit Patterson Associates.
Japanese Architecture: Boukyo House
This home was created by Nakayma Architects in Sapporo, Japan. The idea of the home was to separate the private areas from the public area as much as possible. Locating the two bedrooms and bathroom as far apart from the dining room, living room, and kitchen. This is done to purposely extend the distinction between private and public areas. The exterior of the home is covered in steel leaving a naturally rusting effect on the home. The interior features an interesting display of lighting created by geometric shapes in the bathroom.
Determining Your Design Style
The first thing required, before embarking on any design project, is to determine your design style. It can seem rather a complicated exercise, especially with the media bombardment about what we ought to like, how we ought to dress, what we ought to buy, how we ought to live, and so on. The thing is, each of us already has a style – you just can’t be a person without having your own unique style – it may not be the one they advertise on the billboards, but, rest assured, you have one. The trick lies in dimming the outside noises, refusing to ape prevalent fashions, being perfectly aware of past and present fashions, designs and trends, and going with what gives you joy.
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