8.25.2009

8.24.2009

mickey muennig...organic architecture




photos: cooper point house, ca.
his unique style of building with the land, rather than on it is inspiring enough. 30 of his works are all located in the big sur area along the central california coast. he pushes the limits with all materials while maintaining a true organic feel.

"At a time when most architecture seems merely argumentative, these buildings are relaxed and free, filled with - dare I say it? - real joy." -Micheal Sorkin, architect at the academy of fine arts in Vienna.

8.12.2009

indoor landscaping



photos: christian richters, ohnes & schwahn


so innovative, so smart. incorporating some serious interior landscapes into high rise office spaces and residential homes....creating healthy environments and optical pleasure!

the choice of plant species and a low-maintenance technique ensures a minimal effort for maintaining the installation. GrüneWand® allows a unique interior design for instance in offices, sanitary institutions, hotels or shopping malls, and obtain thereby also representative functions.

these have been implemented in many structures over in europe already, but the word will spread and i am confident we all are going to be seeing these interior wonders stateside.

8.08.2009

idol architect and artist




roy mcmakin and ian butcher form the greatest duo to ever grace the industry....in my opinion. they have found a balance within architecture and design that leaves you completely satisfied and never questioning their reasoning. please take a look into their world of domestic architecture.

8.07.2009

the lush


one of the many ways to get inspired...take a trip into nature. OR visit an amazing nursery....ROLLING GREENS in culver city, 9528 jefferson blvd. this is such a surprise amongst the warehouse haven, on top of the hill with three huge levels of lusciousness for your indoor/outdoor paradise.

from gorgeous pots to rustic lighting.....every plant is the finest specimen....this isn't your average garden center.

8.05.2009

laguna beach remodel

catherine dodd interior design
catherine dodd interior design
catherine dodd interior design
catherine dodd interior design
here are a few shots (first phase-upstairs master bed & bath)of the laguna job i have been working on with Anders Lasater Architects and the Artisan Restorations guys....i used to live in laguna beach, so this project has been really special for me to be apart of, now that i am living in LA.

another sale!

8.02.2009

matteo luxury


this weekend matteo is having their HUGE SUMMER WAREHOUSE SALE, downtown LA on 3rd st.,912 E 3rd, to be exact....just around the corner from SCI-arc.

beginning at 10:30 am....fri-sun.

luxurious linens, fine italian spun fabrics, all made in USA...so gorgeous you'll wish you had a mansion to adorn with all these goodies.

if you are an avid linen lover, you MUST attend! i have been saving up for a MATTEO sale for a good few years now....and it is most definitely worth every penny. their vintage washed linen bedding is so amazing.....and everything they make is absolutely durable...perfection.
added bonus, their warehouse headquarters is really neat to cruise around in while you shop...so enjoy!