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#67 on our list of 100 Big Ideas

Firm: Cottrell & Vermeulen Architecture; Studio Myerscough.

Site: London, UK.

Idea: A modern-day Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, these pediatric areas at the Royal London Hospital supersize everyday objects, for example a 10-foot tall chair in MDF and aluminum.

YAY Connection March 2013 - “Advancement” Article is out!

Chic & Basic Ramblas Hotel by lagranja design

A vintage Daimler Double-Six hangs on the kitchen wall of a house outside Amsterdam by Dutch design firm Denieuwegeneratie. On the cover of the February issue of Interior Design Magazine:

Want to see the rest of this jaw-dropping house? Click here.

Penhaligon’s Arts & Crafts Boutique, London

In creating the compact 50 sq m boutique, British designer Christopher Jenner has drawn on a kaleidoscope of historical decorative styles – from iconic English buildings to orientalism – that underscore Penhaligon’s 140-year heritage.

http://www.penhaligons.com

French designer Sasufi used reclaimed wooden doors to recreate the decorative panelling of nineteenth century French interiors on the walls of this patisserie on the outskirts of Melbourne.

By Josephine by Sasufi

Crystals dangle from the ceiling at the Le St-Cyr Restaurant in Montreal by 2013 Interior Design Giant Aedifica. 

See more projects by 2013’s Giants here

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Bookshelf Wallpaper adds a cozy feel to this space…

Shipping Container Housing Fans Rejoice, There is now a Doll Version-
these 1:12 scale models of converted pods are available at a much lower cost than if you were building them at full size.

You can view more at Module-r.com

A lush indoor garden is tucked away in the middle of a government complex at the Federal Center South by ZGF Architects. The building is expected to attain LEED Gold Certification.

Click here to see more work by ZGF and our other 2013 Design Giants.

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Randy Brown’s 7,000-square-foot office for Bozell, a 50-strong advertising and public-relations agency in Omaha, Nebraska. Winner of the 2012 Best of Year: Budget Interiors award. 

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“My Micro NY” will create a building of 55 micro-units each measuring between 250 and 370 square feet, with 40 percent of the units priced to be affordable, the mayor’s office said.

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Check out this restaurant made out of doors!

Freehand Miami is a reinvention of the historic Indian Creek Hotel, one of Miami Beach’s classic 1930s Art Deco buildings. (Opened in December 2012 - see article on Curbed Miami here)

They have incorporated handcrafted design by Roman & Williams, local food and beverage, a comfortable community atmosphere, and both shared and private accommodations—all just one block from the beach.

“This isn’t the same kind of hostel you stayed at while you backpacked through Europe after college graduation… the Freehand Miami was created for a new generation of travelers who are looking for top-notch accommodations and a comfortable atmosphere at low costs… You can score a place to crash, a pool to lay at and an impressive ambiance for as low as $50/night– not too bad… article via http://airows.com”

Check out their website at http://thefreehand.com

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Busan Cinema Center / Busan International Film Festival by COOP HIMMELB(L)AU.

The basic concept of this project was the discourse about the overlapping of open and closed spaces and of public and private areas. While the movie theaters are located in a mountain-like building, the Center’s public space is shared between an outdoor cinema and a huge public space which is called Red Carpet Area – i.e. reception area. The Red Carpet Area is actually three-dimensional: across a ramp which leads along a double cone the guests of honour reach the reception hall. Each of the two areas is overarched by a huge roof, one of them measuring 60×120 meters – the size of a soccer field – and cantilevering 85 meters.

The Busan Cinema Center – A multifunctional urban plaza COOP HIMMELBAU’s design for the Busan Cinema Center and home of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) provides a new intersection between public space, cultural programs, entertainment, technology and architecture creating a vibrant landmark within the urban landscape. LED saturated outdoor roof elements acting as a virtual sky connect building-objects and plaza-zones into a continuous, multifunctional public urban space. Media, technology, entertainment and leisure are merged in an open-architecture of changeable and tailored event experiences. The result is a responsive and changing space of flows acting as an urban catalyst for cultural exchange and transformation.

Funny Infographic- “Dancing about Architecture”

Coffee Shop That Reinvents ‘Takeout Coffee’ Service 

Located in one of the smallest commercial spaces in Montreal, Canada, next to a subway station—coffee shop ‘La Distributrice’ (The Distribution) reinvents the traditional takeout coffee service. 

Via Design Taxi and The Dieline Via Design Taxi and The Dieline http://goo.gl/FTazE

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As we enter the New Year we all resolve to become better, more productive, happier and healthier. Should we not do the same for our homes? 

GREAT article to start your home out right for the New Year!