Soelberg Industries

Factory Friday: Stack it Up

Soelberg Industries — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:30:41 +0000

Good Factory Friday Morning. As you can see, texture is starting to stack up. It has been a busy week and the shipping department has their work cut out for them today. Stack it up and get it shipped, guys.

Hot off the presses is your texture…

Scala from the Elevate Collection pressed in Shimmer.

A custom pattern pressed in Copper Filament laminate.

Colare from the Classic Collection pressed in Portuna Light.

Another custom pattern pressed in the always beautiful Shimmer laminate.

Serpente from the Classic Collection pressed in Chocolate Pear lamiante.

And again, another custom pattern in Glacier White foil.

Stillare from the Elevate Collection in Wenge.

A Rosa sample pressed in Shimmer.

Like I said, stack it up, get it out and let’s get started on our weekend. What have you planned?

Intentional unintentions of Philippe Starck

Michael — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:30:15 +0000

Usually, I think the eclectic aesthetic can become “cluttery” and really, who likes clutter? I think we are all trying to minimize the mess and cut back because, again really, who likes clutter? Obviously, this is why minimalism is so appealing. I think that minimalistic interior design, however, can lose the human connectivity and livability because it is almost too clean. So I present to you, a good balance, in Philippe Starck‘s work and if you are not familiar with it, spend a minute and get acquainted with him. He has an ability, unlike any other, to create an eclectic non-cluttered space with seemingly non-cohesive pieces that come together and feel refreshingly unintentional and livable. For example, take a look at his work for Yoo in the images below.

For me, this room needs no classification because it could essentially be used as an office, a living room, family room or reading room. What a great way to bring people together rather than having 4 different rooms where each of the members of your household spend time in each of those separate rooms. I think the printed wall paper is brilliant and unifies the elements from colors to objects.

Check out the pillows lined up in front of pillows lined up in front of pillows. I just want to jump on that sofa and take a long nap.

My favorite piece is the chair with the Raffello da Urbino-esque portrait. I think it is inadvertently humorous and certainly unexpected. And the placement, again, seems unintentional and yet, purposeful.

All images taken from the Yoo Residences project in Pune, India. Images property of Philippe Starck.

To Philippe Starck, thank you for your vision, it is always inspiring.

Quiet Waters Residence by Locati Architects

Haley — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:29:02 +0000

Quiet Waters Residence by Locati Architects is…simply refreshing.

This property has quite a large presence while upholding a cottage-like tone. It’s located in Big Sky, Montana with an exterior reminiscent of its earthly surroundings. The home utilizes wood, stone and glass acting as the physical segue from the interior to the exterior of natural wonder with the help of generous windows, terraces, and an ever alluring swimming pool. The vaulted living room serves as the commanding presence of the residency while there’s traditional wooded furniture and fireplaces throughout that increase the semblance of security, warmth, and wealth.

Sheer brilliance, Locati. Sheer brilliance.
Photos courtesy of Freshome.

Vincent Mauger

Michael — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:31:43 +0000

My son is terrified of bees because he was stung the very first day of preschool. He then decided he didn’t want to play outside or go near a trampoline (that is where he was stung) because he knew there was another one waiting to get him. Because he was so scared, my daughter developed the same fear. So, to help them overcome the terror of a bee sting, we have been checking out every available book from the library and have come to discover that bees are hard workers and create beautiful amazing works of art, or hives, and don’t really want to sting him. And, when I came across the work of French artist Vincent Mauger I felt as though maybe he had been reading a lot about bees too. His textural sculptures are bee-lievably sound and structurally amazing.

Obvioulsy, there isn’t any real connection here to a beehive, but I still love his concept and texture.

Again, not very bee-like, but still great movement and shape.

All images property of Vincent Mauger.

Featured Slider – Dr. Vogel

christie — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:25:57 +0000