Volcanic Rock The Archives
Saturday 23 March, 2013
Chic, Sleek Limestone Bath from Victoria + Albert
When you need to escape the hectic pace of life and enjoy a long, warm soak in a bathtub, sometimes the same-old same-old jist won’t do; every once in a while, something special and spa-like is in order. Part of the allure of a spa, of course, is its dedication to natural simplicity, which has [...]
Saturday 23 March, 2013
Chic, Sleek Limestone Bath from Victoria + Albert
When you need to escape the hectic pace of life and enjoy a long, warm soak in a bathtub, sometimes the same-old same-old jist won’t do; every once in a while, something special and spa-like is in order. Part of the allure of a spa, of course, is its dedication to natural simplicity, which has [...]
Wednesday 13 March, 2013
How to Balance Local Traditions and New Solutions in Public-Interest Design
Friday 01 June, 2012
Just Swingin’: 10 Sublime Hanging Chairs
In emotional terms, the state of suspension can be a tense and terrible thing; not knowing where we stand is often a root cause of stress and anxiety. In physical terms, though, suspension can be liberating; hence the plyometric benefits of Pilates, swimming, aerial silks and trapeze as fitness endeavors and the sublime sense of [...]
Saturday 17 March, 2012
Cool Hanging Chair made of Volcanic Rock by Maffam Freeform
Not only is the Manu Nest by Maffam Freeform cool because it’s a hanging chair, but it’s also really cool because it’s made of volcanic rock! Yup. The material is called Basalt, a magmatic rock that renews itself very quickly through volcanic activity. It’s practically a limitless resource, which is why it’s a good material [...]
Saturday 17 March, 2012
Cool Hanging Chair made of Volcanic Rock by Maffam Freeform
Not only is the Manu Nest by Maffam Freeform cool because it’s a hanging chair, but it’s also really cool because it’s made of volcanic rock! Yup. The material is called Basalt, a magmatic rock that renews itself very quickly through volcanic activity. It’s practically a limitless resource, which is why it’s a good material [...]
Friday 27 January, 2012
Alma Hotel Residence Winning Proposal / Kouvo & Partanen
view towards main building Kouvo & Partanen was recently announced as the winners of design competition for the Alma Hotel Residence in the Atacama Observatory and Research Center in the desert of northern Chile. The aim of the competition was to find the best solution on a fixed design fee and construction price for the [...]