An Interview with Kosbe

Overconsmer in the South Bronx

In the South Bronx
Originally uploaded by LoisInWonderland

Overconsumer's stickers are everywhere in NYC, but this is the first piece of his I've seen (and it is up in the Bronx!)

Philly Sticker Art

Philly Sticker Art
Originally uploaded by LoisInWonderland

The stickers in Philly are probably the best anywhere -- in terms of variety, quality, etc. I could spend weeks in Philly just sticker-hunting and still not document them all. I'm amazed at the care that goes into creating these stickers and the artists' abilities to collaborate.

COLE VALLEY HILLSIDE RESIDENCE

 Resting on the hillside of San Francisco’s Cole Valley, this residence is a revitalization of a 1930's home into a more relaxing, modern masterpiece. It sits at the end of a cul-de-sac where the first thing you see while approaching is an exceptional use of planked wood siding and black steel.

visit the site : m-architecture

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visit the site : archdaily

Fresh Apartment with Vivid Colors in Hong Kong :The RAINBOW House

We recently received a welcoming and colorful home design by Max Lam, the Chief Designer of Moderne . According to the press release they sent us, the Rainbow House is a “830 sqf flat at The Cairnhill in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong. The entire concept is inspired by a RAINBOW. The main colours of this home are green, yellow and red. The rainbow goes from the living room to the dining room, from walls to ceilings, thoroughly
decorates 11 feet high ceiling, and then goes over the hidden room door. The unique stainless steel lamps together with the colourful settings, contribute to a sharp and trendy environment. Max combined the two rooms into one, in order to enlarge the space. A green wall and an orange wall make a strong contrast, which lead to a conceptual differentiation between bedroom and study room. The built-in white shelves, desks and high cabinet in the study room are simple and functional. All the 60’s and 70’s contemporary modern classical furniture came from designer’s invaluable collection from many Eur
opean countries, including designer pieces by Joe Colombo, Rodolfo Bonetto, Olaf Von Bohr, Marc Newson, Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Giotto Stoppino, Erik Magnussen, etc. All these classics make an inspiring contribution to the playful and colourful Rainbow House.” Freshome readers, would you live in an apartment with this much color?

visit the site : freshome

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visit the site : blueantstudio

North Philly Graffiti

North Philly Graffiti
Originally uploaded by LoisInWonderland

I revisited "the" wall on North 5th yesterday. It has been perfectly maintained. I just hope it won't be a casualty of the gentrification creeping closer and closer to the heart of Kensington.

Abandoned in North Philly

Abandoned in North Philly
Originally uploaded by LoisInWonderland

Certain areas of North Philly are gentrifying so rapidly that scenes like this are soon to disappear. Signs everywhere are offering to buy folks' homes. But I wonder where they're going and for what price.

Pete & James' Natural & Neon Loft

Skulls and neon lights transcend the biker bar look in the fun and eclectic Brooklyn apartment of Pete and James

The Prolific Katsu

In the East Village
Originally uploaded by LoisInWonderland

Ever since Katsu made headlines ( at least on street art blogs!) with his massive MOCA tag, I've been paying closer attention to his work on the streets here. He seems to be everywhere!

In Toronto, AWOL CREW

In Toronto, AWOL CREW
Originally uploaded by LoisInWonderland

A friend from Toronto -- who prefers to remain anonymous and give credit only to the artists -- sent me some amazing pics of walls. This is among my favorites.

In Tribeca

Downtown
Originally uploaded by LoisInWonderland

Tara is develping a sixth sense for cool street art. She found this one in the vicinity of St John's University on Murray Street.

OverUnder in Coney Island

OverUnder in Coney Island
Originally uploaded by LoisInWonderland

It was already dark when Samantha -- by chance -- came upon OverUnder and Veng at work on a mural on Surf Avenue. I'm so glad she had a camera with her!

Pixo in the East Village

In the East Village
Originally uploaded by LoisInWonderland

I've been increasingly noticing this Pixo tag. This may be the most conspicuous -- on the corner of St. Marks Place.

Recreate famous architecture using toothpicks

 Soothing programs by best selling author and composer Max Highstein The Diet Solution Program

To create a famous architecture, an architect doesn’t need complex software. He doesn’t even need a pencil and a board.
All he needs is imagination. The material base it’s just a small detail. An architect has to be able to create using various materials, in original ways.
With imagination, an architect can use original materials to recreate famous architecture designs: toothpiks
You have no idea what u can do with some toothpiks.
Scott Weaver is an architect with huge imagination and patience. He recreated an abstract toothpick sculpture of San Francisco, which we all know, it is one of the most famous architecture designs in the world.

via justpaste.it

chic-ettoni

architecture and design muse to one of the most legendary taste-makers of our time and yet relatively unknown, look into Marie-Laure de Noailles and this article brought to my attention by my friend Craig Cardon

Yasmin Shoots 5Pointz

5Pointz, LIC
Originally uploaded by LoisInWonderland

I finally had a chance to check out some of the photos Yasmin Jones, my City-as-School intern, took last week at 5Pointz. She has lots of great ones, including this fabulous Ka TVT piece.

Oyster | Studio Kawamura Ganjavian

Contemporary domestic spaces tend to be sleek and cool but often miss cosy intimate corners. Oyster is a versatile piece of furniture. When folded it is a cushion, when unfolded it creates a cosy and comfortable private shelter. + Designer: Studio Kawamura Ganjavian

Bomb It: Cope2 | Babelgum

Bomb It: Cope2 Babelgum

Cope2 in "Transition"

Cope2 in "Transition"
Originally uploaded by LoisInWonderland

Although I missed the opening, (and thanks, Shawnee, for going and taking all these cool photos), I did get over there on Sunday. I liked what I saw. The exhibit seems to reflect a new direction for Cope2 -- artistically and conceptually, 'will return with my interns on Friday, as I'm curious to get their reaction and I want more time there myself!

Folded House by Andrew Reeves

Folded house is located at the peripheries of the Canadian capital Ottawa. Architecture of the neighbourhood is diverse, beginning from modern design residences to working quarters form the beginning of the 20th century. This project has been created for clients with interest in urban environment. Architect Andrew Reeves created an open and continuous space with simple and clean forms. Reeves designed a compact composition of volumes at a narrow parcel of an irregular shape. The main volume of the building is parallel with the street side what enables to enter the house from the western side. Second floor volume overlap the entrance on the ground floor what forms a sheltered leeward. Layering of contrasting materials forms a geometric game of linear elements accentuating the entrance. A garage stands out on the other side of the house while copying the angle of the parcel. As for the used materials, natural materials predominate, a combination of pine-tree wood and plaster imitates the modernism of Alvar Aalt

source and photos: yankodesign