Design – Page 10 – Beautiful Musings

Architecture, Design, Modern Design, Modernism

Beautiful Architecture

May 26, 2014May 29, 2014by jjfdesignsLeave a Comment

Asymptote’s proposal of the Guggenheim in Guadalajara
competition imagined the museum as an undulating
mass rising from four sculptural corner volumes,
with a central atrium acting as an “urban balcony.”
While they lost to Enrique Norten, their surprising
proposal has since been attracting attention and
acclaim. With a strong, iconic architectural expression
on a spectacular, clifftop site, the diaphanous specter
seemingly hovers like a spaceship. It is touted by the
architects as a space that performs simultaneously as
a “dramatic viewing platform, a gateway, a gathering
place, an urban theater and an outdoor exhibition space.”

Abstract, Advertising, Branding, Design, Graphic Design, Philosophy, Thoughts to ponder

Beautiful Brand

May 23, 2014May 23, 2014by jjfdesignsLeave a Comment

Zappos simply gets it right.
Take note.

Architecture, Design, Homes, Minimalist Design, Modern Design

Beautiful Architecture

May 21, 2014by jjfdesignsLeave a Comment

I could live here, simply stunning.
Never mind how they built the spaces
hanging over the edge.

Color, Design, Graphic Design

Beautiful Pantone Colors

May 10, 2014by jjfdesignsLeave a Comment

271 years before Pantone, an artist mixed and described
every color imaginable in an 800-page book.

Design, Home Furnishings, Minimalist Design, Modern Design, Product Design

Beautiful Vase

May 10, 2014by jjfdesignsLeave a Comment

How lovely is this idea, a vase in the shape of a book
to put between books on a bookshelf?

Abstract, Architecture, Color, Design, Minimalist Design, Modern Design, Pattern

Beautiful Architectural Geometry

April 29, 2014May 5, 2014by jjfdesignsLeave a Comment

Today I learned about Skymetrics based on these
colorful, geometric architectural images. I’ve never
been so good at math but I’ve always liked geometry,
shapes and color.

The word skymetric is a construction composed
by: sky and -metric (geometric). The subject highlights
the decontextualization of places and architectural
spaces in order to alter the natural structure.
These places have in common the fact that all are
square, regular and schematic, so achieving geometric
shots in a minimalist context, where the simplicity and
cleanliness reign supreme. Another point in common is
the sky, in fact each shot shows with a light blue background
that decisively contrasts the brilliant colors of the shapes.
I love the colors, shapes and composition.

Architecture, Art, Chairs, Design, Europe, Furniture, Graphic Design, Modern Design, Product Design, Typography

Beautiful Design

April 13, 2014April 17, 2014by jjfdesignsLeave a Comment

BBC News – Designs of the Year: 76 eye-catching creations
http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-26648326

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The Fonds Régional d’Art Contemporain, known
as the FRAC, is brainchild of architecture duo,
Jakob + MacFarlane.
http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-26648326

Amazon Headquarters, Architecture, Design, Seattle

Beautiful Architecture

April 10, 2014April 11, 2014by jjfdesignsLeave a Comment

Amazon is joining the party of novelty headquarters
by designing its new Seattle office in the form of a huge,
spherical greenhouse. Formed of three interconnected
glass bubbles, rising up to 30m tall, the complex will
reside amongst grassy mounds in downtown Seattle.

This little spherical utopia is conceived as the social heart
of a vast Amazonworld, covering over three city blocks.
I’ve decided to take on the task of photographing the
construction of this amazing project and create a building
timeline to not only share the ever-changing city skyline but
the effect it will have on the surrounding neighborhood.
Although these first images are random, as I go along the
timeline I hope to capture some from different perspectives.

Let the fun begin.

Here is NBBJ’s design approved by the City of Seattle.

Designed by NBBJ Seattle

Amsterdam, Babies and Kids, Design, Europe, Parks, Play, Playground Design, Public Spaces

Beautiful Human Powered Carousel

April 1, 2014April 11, 2014by jjfdesignsLeave a Comment

A carousel powered by PLAY! Ecosistema Urbano recently
unveiled an amazing energy-generating carousel in the
Netherlands that produces power while lighting up riders’
lives! Ropes, pulleys and levers hang from the red and white
canopy, inviting visitors to play – and as it spins the carousel
harvests energy to power a built-in light show.Amsterdam’s
Carve design bureau invited 10 European design firms to create
innovative projects that would appeal to all ages, encourage play,
and help make the new Governeursplein Square
more fun and interactive for members of the community.
The Energy Carousel’s swirling peppermint canopy shelters
a series of swing ropes hung at different heights.
Get excited and learn more.

Check out 6 other design that harness the power of play.