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Cyclone Shelter / Lindsay Bremner and Jeremy Voorhees

The proposal for the international competition for a cyclone shelter in Bangladesh by Lindsay Bremner and Jeremy Voorhees is conceptualized as a boat-building, referencing two local typologies – the boat and the landing ghat. Located in Ranggabali, a small village in the Patuakhali Province, the building is half submerged in water in times of cyclone flooding while beached against a concrete ghat in dry seasons. Sheltering its occupants in the liminal zone between land and water, it makes place by transitioning from depth and section to surface and plan. More images and architects’ descriptions after the break.

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Seaside House / A2 Architects

Architect: A2 Architects 
Location: East Coast of Ireland
Project Area: 150 sqm
Project Year: 2010
Photographs: Courtesy of A2 Architetcs

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Remodeling On Apartment Of New York / INNOCAD Architektur ZT GmbH

Architect: INNOCAD Architektur ZT GmbH
Location: 459 West 18th Street, 10011, New York, USA
Project Year: 2011
Project Area: 250 sqm
Photographs: Thomas Schauer

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Squeaky Clean: 10 Stunning Modern Bathroom Tile Designs

There’s something sublime about a glistening, gleaming powder room that’s nearly clinical in its coolness.  Today’s roundup of modern bathroom tile designs presents a range of colors — mostly cool, with an emphasis on turquoise, blue, green and white, with a few updated black-and-white classics thrown in as well.  The only exception to the collection of stark sea-inspired cleanliness is a design brought to us by Bed & Breakfast that looks quite a bit like what it must be like to stand inside an enormous treasure chest, with corrugations of gold, amber and other earth tones.  Each and every one of the designs in today’s series, though, is sleek, smooth and clean as a whistle, just the way it should be.

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Ultra Modern Dining Table by Kisskalt

We love the split-personality appeal of this ultra modern dining table by Kisskalt. Two tables in one, half of the design is a modern, glossy, minimalist design while the other half is traditional German oak with carved legs and a natural finish. But there’s another cool twist to this dining table – it’s extendable. When you’re expecting a large group for a feast, or if you have a huge dining room to fill, pull the two tables apart to create an elongated piece. Slide it out to the desired length, and when not in use, one piece overlaps the other, transforming into a more-compact version of itself. The table measures 220 / 420 x 100 cm x height 73 cm (custom sizes available) and comes in a variety of wood types. For more info, visit Kisskalt.

Bold Patterns Design by Gandia Blasco

Bringing bold patterns design and bright palettes into the spotlight, these Gan Spaces collection by Gandia Blasco are hot! These bold pieces by designer Sandra Figuerola are done in 100% virgin wool, so they’re as great to the touch as they are to the eye. The modular seating features simple shapes splashed up with standout color and graphics in a variety of scales, which can be arranged in any composition to suit any-sized space and accessorized with pillows. The seating and cushions are reversible, so you can switch up the look as desired. Complete the look with the candle boxes – a great floor or tabletop accessory illuminated from within to highlight that same pattern that sets this collection apart. Forget subtle or matchy-matchy – these vibrant geometric motifs come together is a clash of color and pattern that transforms your interiors into a stylish wonderland. More information is available by visiting Gan Rugs.

Textured Lighting Fixtures by Suzusan-Shibori

Minimalist, but a million miles from boring, we love these textured lighting fixtures by Suzusan-Shibori. Offsetting their simple white palette, vibrant textures transform these lamps into a visual and tactile playground. Their exciting textures come from a most-unusual choice of material in lighting design – 100% polyester, which is formed into their desired shapes. This modern collection of floor, table and pendant lamps designed by Hiroyuki Murase come in a range of sizes, shapes and patterns that look fab when combined in a varied array. Suspend a group of the ceiling fixtures above the sitting area or dining table as an overhead focal point, or arrange the floor lamps to create an illuminated display in your home. Check out these chic, contemporary lamps by visiting Suzusan-Shibori.

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Contemporary Cozy Chair – Bunny by Normann-Copenhagen

This contemporary cozy chair by Normann-Copenhagen is as inviting to look at as it is to sit in. A modern interpretation of the classic ear design, the Bunny chair designed by Iskos-Berlin is characterized by its vibrant colors, soft edges and a silhouette shaped by tightly wound bindings. Plush arms, a super-soft seat and solid back lure you to lean back and get swallowed up in cozy comfort, and you may never get up. The contemporary chair comes in trendy tones of pink, grey and purple, and retails for 3,000 EUR. More details are available by visiting Normann-Copenhagen.

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Revitalization Of The Crucifix Bastion / MCA atelier

Architects: MCA atelier
Location: Horská ulice, Prague, Czech Republic
Cooperation: Mgr. art. Peter Buš, Ing. Pavel Košťálek
Project Year: 2011
Project Area: 1,870 sqm
Photographs: Courtesy of MCA atelier

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AD Round Up: Best from Flickr Part LVIII

ArchDaily’s Flickr Pool has now over 68,000 photos, and this week’s Round Up has 5 great selections including a wonderful photo of Mies van der Rohe’s Neue National Gallery. As always, remember you can submit your own photo here, and don’t forget to follow us through Twitter and our Facebook Fan Page to find many more features.

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