8

Aug

2Modern is so pleased to announce yet another designer who has come aboard this summer: François Chambard of UM Project. “UM” stands for “user” and “maker” and François’ philosophies about creating furniture fit ours to a “T”. He believes in connecting the person making the product with the person who will be using it, and considers it special for someone to know the background of his pieces before they buy them. We do, too! Continue reading…

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Posted by Adrienne Breaux

11

Aug

Kazimir Malevich, a 20th century Russian avant-garde artist believed that “without color, the world is impossible.” He had a dream of making architecture more colorful and “flowering with bright colors.” Today, his dream made it possible by a British architect David Adjaye who designed the Moscow School of Management with — Continue reading…

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Posted by Safir Kaylan

11

Aug

Have you ever wanted to know how to block print? We sure have. There’s just something so handmade and ancient and lovely about the art/craft, and certainly a way in which you create personal, customized, fun art for your home. Or even give away as gifts! Don’t think you have — Continue reading…

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Posted by Adrienne Breaux

10

Aug

    This glass house in a residential neighborhood of suzuka-shi, mie, japan is not a residence, but the ‘isoyama dispensing pharmacy’ designed by the osaka-based architectural firm SPACESPACE.  Recessed from the street with glass and white steel, make this ultra modern structure stand out amongst wood sided homes.  Single — Continue reading…

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Posted by Claudia Endler

10

Aug

We got a great email yesterday saying that Herman Miller’s Envelop desk is now available in retail. Good news for those who (oh wait, everyone today) have to work in front of a desk or computer for a zillion hours a day. “Designed to make sitting in front of a — Continue reading…

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Posted by Adrienne Breaux

10

Aug

Mina Javid has a great aesthetic, and we love that she does design work in a number of design fields. She studied architecture, and can be seen applying her lovely style to some pretty stunning, rich, sophisticated and full modern interiors. Next is her furniture work that we enjoy. She — Continue reading…

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Posted by Adrienne Breaux

10

Aug

Oh boy this is neat. Artist Letha Wilson has created an installation that is certainly unlike anything we’ve ever seen. In Lisle, Illinois, anyone can take a lot of guesses as to what this art could represent. How nature is the ultimate canvas (architecture) or how nature itself is the ultimate — Continue reading…

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Posted by Adrienne Breaux

10

Aug

If you thought we were over posting log cabins and snow inspiration on the blog being that it’s definitely still summer, you’re wrong. It’s hotter than heck here and we will will the cool weather here any way that we can. If that involves posting about gorgeous, heat-challenged locations and — Continue reading…

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Posted by Adrienne Breaux

9

Aug

Who says design has to be so serious all the time? We appreciate being reminded that though design serves the function of practicality, it also serves the function of fun! These are two definitely fun books that are worth checking out if you are a design connisseur or just like — Continue reading…

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