Perkins Eastman proposal for Kohinoor Design Competition

As one of five international architecture firms invited by Kohinoor CTNL Infrastructure Co. Ltd. to participate in a design competition to create a mixed-use urban development in Mumbai, India, Perkins Eastman submitted two bold approaches-one, a singular 33-story, 1.16M sf (108,000 sm) high-rise tower and two-story retail base; the other, a low- and mid-rise, 750,000 sf (69,700 sm) two building scheme. Each is a visionary catalyst for smart, green urban development that establishes an iconic sense of place amid juxtapositions of traditional and modern India.

Both schemes incorporate sustainable elements to create an indoor environment that is healthy to occupy and cost-effective to operate: intelligent facade design, harnessing alternative energies, harvesting and recycling rainwater, and incorporating smart technologies such as solar chimneys and abundant facade plantings to filter and improve air quality.

In each, colored glass and richly colored terra cotta contrast with cool sleek aluminum elements amid verdant landscaping. Both schemes utilize a bright and energizing palette of materials that integrate the colorful aspects of Indian culture with an unwavering commitment to a more sustainable environment.

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Textured Wallcoverings by Silven - Glamourous Covering for Vertical Surfaces and Furnishing

Tiffany textured wallcoverings are the latest creations of the Italian vertical surfaces covering specialists, Silven. The full sparkling splendour of this range is stunning on a large scale, as shown here, but is fully customisable to a dimension and design to express your own personality. The fascinating, detailed motifs of the Tiffany wallcovering are created with ‘Crystallized Swarovski Elements’ – gems which ‘appear on the surface like rainbow colored dew drops’. Clustered together into elegant textured formations on the delicately-hued Alcantara wall surface, the gems add glamour that you can’t take your eyes off. Whether you are looking for a mosaic for a private dwelling or even a yacht, the wallcoverings by Silven will add the distinctive drama you are looking for.

Love larger-than-life wall inspirations? See the impressive Flower Power collection of glass tiles from SICIS!

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The EJ 6 Yasmin Chair from Erik Jørgensen

Architects Johannes Foersom & Peter Hiort-Lorenzen have designed the EJ 6 Yasmin chair for the Danish furniture manufacturer Erik Jørgensen.

Yasmin is created for daydreaming and absorption with its soft shapes, surrounding corpus, impressive comfort and low height, which lead your thoughts toward Asian traditions and the Zen culture’s focus on physical balance and mental harmony. The chair is beautifully elevated on a steel cross construction, and its changeable expression, according to fabric selection, makes it suitable for different lounge scenarios. Technically, the chair is built around a fibreglass shell covered with cold cured foam, and in order to ensure comfort the chair is completed with a pillow in Panthera foam.

Visit the Erik Jørgensen website - here.

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The Flow Stool by Kenneth Young

Sydney, Australia based designer Kenneth Young has created the Flow Stool.

Kenneth says:

‘Flow’ is a study into line and surface in relation to the human body. The overall aesthetic can be characterised by fluid and dynamic lines creating a modern, sleek and unique appearance. The leading leg which also functions as a temporary foot rest flows from the rear of the seat pan to the ground. The intent of this is to visually connect the lower back of an occupant to their feet while sitting on the stool. This creates an embracing aesthetic between the stool and occupant whilst maintaining an elegant and minimal design. The flowing brush strokes of Chinese calligraphy are also of influence to the design with combination of clean lines and dramatic changes in direction. Flow is constructed from laminated plywood and finished with a durable urethane coating. Plywood gives the design a vibrant and warm feel to compliment the dynamic lines of the stool.

Visit Kenneth Young’s page on Coroflot - here.

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Okto Villa by Touzet Studio

Touzet Studio have designed the recently completed Okto Villa, located on a private island in Miami Beach, Florida, overlooking Biscayne Bay.

The waterfront home features a combined total of 20,000 square feet, spread over three buildings. A 16,000 sq ft two-story main house with 6 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms, a 2000 sq ft cabana/guest house with 1 bedroom and 2 bathrooms, and a 2000 sq ft staff/maid’s quarters with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with service kitchen.

The home is now being offered for sale through David Solomon - here.

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