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Via Kitsune Noir
Conceived by interior designer Michel Penneman and architect Oliver Hannaert, the Pantone Hotel, which has recently opened in Brussels, is undoubtedly the ultimate place of rest for synesthetes and the colour-conscious. Although I have become accustomed to the sight of Pantone mugs in every second gift store, I am quite in awe of this new project that forms a part of the Pantone Universe. Mixing colour therapy and design, each room corresponds to one of seven palettes: earthy/rich (chocolate), daring/fiery (fuschia), vibrant/intense (orange), cheerful/warm (lemon), captivating/esteemed/silky (pink), fresh/eager (green) and tranquil/exotic/exhilarating (aqua).

The actual interior design is relatively stripped back and minimalist in tone, which allows the individual colour palette utilised in each room to visually pop. If I were to visit the hotel in the near future, I think I would go for a pink room. There’s just something delightfully kitsch about the prospect of sleeping in a room that accords to a “captivating” and “silky” chromatic design.

..:: LEGEND ::..

Do you know who this guy here is?

If not, Shame on you!

This is Fraser Cooke, Nike Global Energy Marketing Director. The guy is major.

The Selby just went and did a great photo shoot out at his place in Tokyo.

Check it here!

I think I want everything in his house!

Check out his blog, great stuff.

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With as much time as designers, and well, most people really, spend in their offices, this will give all of us something to smile about!

I am aware that I am not the first to post on this, but I just had too. Its just to good.
This kind of place makes you want to show up early and stay late! :)

Selgas Cano Architecture Office by Iwan Baan. Is one of my favorite pieces of architecture in quite awhile, let alone one of my favorite office buildings I have ever seen. Amazing!

Here are some more pictures of this simply beautiful place to get your work on.

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Inspired by the potential of design to "incite playful curiosity" Pete Oyler has created the Stretch shelves: giant, colorful rubber bands that can be stretched around aluminum pegs into any shape you want.

I have to say, as someone that spent the weekend putting up shelves, I love this idea.

..:: INNOVATIVE ::..

One of my new favorite blogs posted this awhile ago,
but I had to put it up.

If you haven't seen True Blood yet, its worth a watch, but really, this campaign is almost better then the show!

I love when agencies/clients are not afraid to take a risk. The campaign really stretches out way past the realm of "The Box". Great work.

Read more here.

..:: GOOD DESIGN ::..

I know I have been slacking on my posting lately, I promise to be more on it when things calm down.

ANYWAY!

I am in California right now for work and play, and I got to thinking
about the state of design in CA.
California has always been huge in creating new ways to be environmentally sound, and with the economy being the way it is, its time to make a difference in the way architects think about housing in CA.

Modern residential design is one of my passions, and thinking of the environment is so key in the next steps of our world. This is a great look at the way we, as designers should be thinking.