Now I know where to see a movie next time I am in Stockholm. Designstudio 1:2:3 and Kristoffer Sundin have designed the interior and the graphic identity of Rio cinema in Stockholm.. They have carefully transformed it into a modern space, without changing its original appearance. The new aim with the space was to create a design functional for different range of activities. The cinema houses different activities, beside showing films it is a venue for seminars, theater, musical performances, installations, opera shows and other cultural events. The furniture and lighting is adaptable and can be changed into single tables with light over each table, or you can make it in to one large seating group with all the lamps in a cluster. Tables and light are specially designed for this space. Check out Rio`s event program here.
Found via Creativejournal Photography by Erik Wåhlström
Svenska station is a webshop selling local and international handcrafted products. They have a wide selection in Kelim cushions in different pattern, beautiful handmade quilts; and their very own furniture designer Fredrik Borghardt Pettersson creates locally produced furniture. It is all about traditional handcraft seen in an modern aspect, using traditional techniques and local handcraft.
This store design feels like walking on a cloud. I imagine walking on a cloud gives a bouncing feeling, just like the shape of the fabric that covers most of this store. It is just a temporary design, going from November 2011 to February 2012, so if you are in Budapest you can still visit Nanushka store and have a look at the beautiful design. Daniel Balo, Zsofi Dobos, Dora Medveczky, Judit Emese Konopas and Noemi Varga are the creative souls behind the idea. They were picked out by the fashion designer and put together in a team; they had never worked together before, they were given a short deadline, low budget and most important they had to leave the interior unharmed. Their inspiration comes from classical wedding tents and barn weddings, and aims to emphasis the brand’s core values and contrast the sometimes overwhelming racket of the urban experience. It´s used 250 sqm of fabric to cover up the walls and ceiling, and for the floor they have sliced firewood. In some areas they have used logs, as they are sprouted up from the floor, to display accessories. The design is harmonic and delicate.
Found via daniel balo Photography is by Tamas Bujnovszky.
The pleasure is always great when I discover websites dedicated to one specific subject, like this site FreeCabinPorn. A site where you can find cabins in all sizes and shapes. Often surrounded by beautiful nature, and some in very urban settings. If you have a nice one yourself you can even submit it to this site. Digg in and enjoy!
What a store. Dear Design have created this store for Munich footwear shoe store in Ireland. I admire the creative use of shoelaces as main material in this store. They have covered the ceiling with hanging shoelaces and used it as a background surface to the walls. To recall the Irish green hills and mountains they have worked in green padded fabric for the cash desk, shelves, sofa and walls. Great looking concept store.
Source Archdaily, photoes by David Murphy Photography
Hotel Daniel in Vienna, Austria is fronted as smart luxury and urban stay. From the picture to judge, it looks like a lovely relaxing and trendy hotel. Open and inviting spaces with a green approach. You can chose from four different room types, so easy to find something to match your wish list as well a your wallet. I would definitely love to go there. Waking up in the hammock with a city life on the front step sounds very tempting.
Found via Chictraveler
Interior styling for inspiration. Great background colours with great focus on light. Dieu Tan Photography
It is not difficult to understand why the guardian announced this as ‘probably the most beautiful bookstore in the world’. It is a very unique and unusual location for a bookstore. Because of the design of the bookshelf, you are allowed to experience the architectural structure in a close up. The bookshelf is constructed as a walk-in shelf going over three stories. The designers, Merkx Girod, has been true to the church´s architecture, and that is what makes it so powerful. It must be magical walking up the stairs, and have a view from the third level; even stand at the ground floor looking up and experience the dimensions of the church probably gives an exceptional view. Great wow-factor!
Here are some photos of the pre-build model for the project, photos found via e-architect
