Rogers-Sturz Residence by Michael Lee Architects

Another house that will be part of the Fall Home Tour put on by the Los Angeles chapter of the American Institute of Architects is the Rogers-Sturz Residence by Michael Lee Architects.

A pocket of zen in an otherwise boisterous environment, the primary living spaces of this 2,300 square foot, two-story house are oriented toward a central courtyard that opens up to the living room and main house. An office looks to a front-yard garden and above it the second-story master suite has its own south-facing deck. Exaggerated eaves protect the entry and master suite from the south sun and provide dynamic sculptural composition as one enters the home. The intimate entry space leads to a dramatic double-height living room with floor-to-ceiling glass. Twin stairs lined with bookcases lead to the bedrooms and become a striking wall of built-in furniture.

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Dondolo Armchair by Milla Rezanova

At the 2009 Abitare il Tempo exhibition in Verona, Italy, Russian designer Milla Rezanova exhibited the Dondolo Armchair.

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Koerner Hall by KPMB Architects

Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects (KPMB) have designed Koerner Hall in Toronto, Canada, as part of the Royal Conservatory of Music’s TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning.

The design of the 1135-seat concert hall is based on the classic shoe-box shape of some of the world’s finest concert halls, and features two balcony tiers above the main orchestra level, and a third technical balcony. Juxtaposed against the shoebox form of the hall, the wood balcony fronts and curving walls create a warm, sculpted ‘liner’ within the rectangular form. Sightlines and adjustable acoustics allow for a broad range of concert types including live televised broadcast.

The signature element is the ‘veil’ of undulating oak ‘strings’. The ‘veil’ forms the backdrop for the chorus at the first balcony level, then hovers over the stage below the fixed acoustic canopy, extending into and over the hall at the technical balcony level. The strings act as part of the acoustic reflection when under the canopy, and then become acoustically transparent over the rest of the space. Balcony fronts and seats, as well as the hall floors are natural oak, contrasted against undulating black plaster panels that line the hall and resonate the dark stone that wraps the exterior of the Hall.

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Hye Ro Hun House by IROJE KHM Architects

Seoul, Korea based IROJE KHM Architects have designed the Hye Ro Hun House.

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Glass Wash Basins by Glass Design - Moon

For a little simplicity with lots of style, the gorgeous Moon glass wash basins by Glass Design is the ultimate in modern minimalism. This cool, contemporary wash basin for the bath is made from pure crystal with 24 percent lead content. This large-bowl design is so versatile, and perfectly complemented by a sleek, slim-lined faucet or something a little more elaborate. These mouth-blown basins are made entirely by hand, without machines or technology, but rather using an ancient tried-and-true artisan touch. The result is a chic, classic design to suit every space. This glass wash basin is as lovely to look at as it is to use. To learn more, visit Glass Design.

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