Filed under DESIGN, Deco, US by marieluce
Brought back from their Appalachian travels, this black wooden bird has stood in the center of the Eames living room for over fifty years. With its smooth appearance and pleasant expression, you too might continue its tradition of being a prized object of American folk art.

February 8, 2009 - 9:58 PM
Filed under ARCHI, Public, Spain by marieluce
Love the holes in the walls of the Espacio de las Artes at Santa Cruz, the Photography Centre of the Tenerife Island.
Created by the architects Herzog & de Meuron.
Photographs by Iwan Baan



February 8, 2009 - 9:55 PM
Filed under DESIGN, Furniture, Mexico, Spain by marieluce
« Global Warming contrasts the comfort and softness of a rug with a thorny problem that is specific to our time. Following the age-old tradition of using rugs as a means for communication and a cultural record, NEL is portraying global warming in a scene that invites us to reflect on our impact on today’s world. »
The rug is manufactured by the Spanish rug and carpet company Nanimarquina


February 5, 2009 - 9:54 PM
Filed under DESIGN, Furniture by marieluce
« LOMME is a unique sleep experience and rejuvenation environment. Lomme defies definition.
Created as a result of two years research into sleep habits, problems and therapies, Lomme skilfully combines natural therapies with the cutting edge technology. Using light, sound and massage therapies, Lomme offers an environment to enhance all the senses – forming a place to rejuvenate, meditate and above all sleep. »


February 5, 2009 - 9:40 PM
Filed under DESIGN, Deco, Denmark by marieluce
« Clouds is an innovatve, sophisticated and colourful new tile concept for the home, designed by the internationally acclaimed Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, in collaboration with Kvadrat. The tiles can be used as an installation or be hung from a wall or a celling.
The tiles are made of one element and are attached by special rubber bands. This simple design means you can easily arrange and re-arrange the tiles to reflect your ideas and bring self-expression into your home, time and time again. »
Kvadrat website



February 4, 2009 - 3:04 PM