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Author Archives: Ben D.

Fashion + Architecture Aficionado
Student of USC School of Architecture
CA Liscensed Realtor
Panelized Home Franchise Partner

Avant Guardian…

Our favorite Semi-Finalists from Surface’s 12th Annual Avant Guardian Project.

Entry #144 John Michael Fulton

Entry # 265 Mark Gong

Entry #382 Stian Foss and Annie Day Entry

Entry #411 Tim Sirin
We think these guys have quite a future ahead of them, who’s your favorite? Or maybe you like some of the other Guardian’s Semi-finaists over our favorites…

The Supreme, Etienne Russo

When it comes to Fashion week you know the best shows and sets are produced by Etienne Russo, head of Brussels based Villa Eugénie.

The Zaha Affect

Fashion and Architecture
I came across this editiorial spread relating the work of Zaha Hadid and Fashion. I’ve always been inspired by fashion for my architectural products and I’m continaully exploring the coralation between the two. However, I’m continuously disappointed in the lack of content available in the study of the two subjects together. So, it [...]

Chair of the Day #5

The Parallel Chair by Gwenael Nicolas based in Tokyo, Japan. The seat folds to become parallel with the backrest allowing for easy stacking…

I Can’t Explain How Bad I Want This…

You know you want it too, admitt it….
Available Here for €40

Chair of the Day #4

The Myrkr Chair by Chris Warren of WORD, formerly with Morphosis and a studio professor at USC during second year of Architecture. The project was conceived of light and shadow and fabricated with no metal connections, just a single sheet of 12mm plywood and 12 wooden dowels later dipped in black aniline dye and finished with [...]

Oxford’s Facetted Facade…

On the undeveloped end of Oxford street in London, a tired 1960’s building’s facade got a facetted update by Architects Future Systems. The scope of the project included the addition of one more floor  while transforming the quality and appearance of the project with two new facades. The facets of the glass reflect the surrounding [...]

Armani/ Zaha Architectural Couture…

It’s undeniable that Armani’s collections are consistently inspired by architecture or inspire. This last Spring’s 2010 Couture collection was no exception showing more fluid forms which may be readily compared to works such as Zaha Hadid’s, and especially her most recent Bach Pavillion in Manchester…

Chair of the Day #3

Uhuru Design’s Bilge Chair available in dozens of finish options…
Photo via: Uhuru Design

One Hot Stair…

The Genetic Stair by Caliper Studio. This awe inspiring staircase serves as the centerpiece of an art collector’s New York, Upper West Side apartment renovation. This 3D modeled realization is the product of stainless steel craftsmanship, translucent white Corian treads and low iron glass balustrades.