Dalston Rose by House of Hackney

Dalston Rose by House of Hackney

London brand (and near-neighbours of Dezeen) House of Hackney have created a range of floral wallpapers and fabrics that turn black at the edges.

Dalston Rose by House of Hackney

Above and top images are by David Dunan

The Dalston Rose range features English-style navy blue roses printed across a nude-coloured background that fades to black to give a room the appearance of a vintage photograph.

Dalston Rose by House of Hackney

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Dalston Rose by House of Hackney

Photography is by Sean Myers apart from where otherwise stated.

Here is some further explanation from House of Hackney:


House of Hackney

Launched in London in April 2011 House of Hackney is the new luxury wallpaper, bed linen and home furnishings label which reworks the concept of traditional British home wares for a new generation.

Dalston Rose by House of Hackney

Described as a ’’Colefax and Fowler on acid’’ House of Hackney takes classic British shapes in bed linen, wallpaper, lamps, cushions, fine bone china and furniture and subverts them with beauty and humour.

Dalston Rose by House of Hackney

House of Hackney is about creating product that will stand the test of time working with and supporting the best traditional British manufacturers in their fields.

Dalston Rose by House of Hackney

Dalston Rose

Dalston Rose features a wedgewood style navy blue English rose against an antiqued nude background with a gradient (ombre) effect across the base of the wall. Traditionally gravure printed on FSC paper made from sustainable forests.

Dalston Rose by House of Hackney

To achieve the same ombre effect as photography there are 2 parts to the wallpaper.

Cell + wood/fabric by Sugawaradaisuke

CELL by SUGAWARADAISUKE

Architects Sugawaradaisuke of Tokyo and Paris have completed two studio apartments on separate floors of a Tokyo apartment block, divided by twisting forms in the centre of each. 

Cell + wood/fabric by Sugawaradaisuke

Called Cell + wood/fabric, the two interiors have the same plan but have been executed in different materials: one in wooden panels and the other with fabric screens.

Cell + wood/fabric by Sugawaradaisuke

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Cell + wood/fabric by Sugawaradaisuke

Photographs are by Takumi Ota unless otherwise stated.

Cell + wood/fabric by Sugawaradaisuke

Here are some more details from Sugawaradaisuke:


“CELL” is a SOHO “one-room apartment” renovation project. It is situated in a 30 year old “one-room apartment” building in the downtown area of Tokyo.

Cell + wood/fabric by Sugawaradaisuke

There are two small one room apartments, with the same plan, on different storeys. The main target is to maximize the functions and space perception in a confined area.

Cell + wood/fabric by Sugawaradaisuke

Operation

A center-core planning is selected as the first zoning for the small room according to existing conditions, openings in 3 directions and “lifeline pipes”.

Cell + wood/fabric by Sugawaradaisuke

There are three areas. “Equipment Core”, “Free Space” and “Intermediate Area”. Each area shares one space to dominate maximum functions and depth like a “CELL”.

Cell + wood/fabric by Sugawaradaisuke

The twisting boundary surfaces are carefully planned to control the connection between each area without doors.

Cell + wood/fabric by Sugawaradaisuke

Result

CELL is a small one-room SOHO apartment that maximizes the functions and space perception within a confined area, designed with a “cell group behavior”.

Cell + wood/fabric by Sugawaradaisuke

This place shows us various aspects and connections between areas according to moving viewpoints, sunlight and the different activities.

Cell + wood/fabric by Sugawaradaisuke

The experience in “CELL” may be the same as with a forest or field walk, giving us a sense of discovery and surprise.

Cell + wood/fabric by Sugawaradaisuke

Above photograph is by Daisuke Sugawara

Different material but One form

Cell is two different studio apartments, each on different stories in the one apartment building, with the same plan. One is designed with free curved surfaces of fabric, the other with timber triangular surfaces.

Cell + wood/fabric by Sugawaradaisuke

Above photograph is by Daisuke Sugawara

“CELL + wood” composed by triangular surfaces, looks like an abstract mountain range with sculptural forms and the grain of wood.

Cell + wood/fabric by Sugawaradaisuke

“CELL+ fabric” composed by curved surfaces, looks like a cloud generating various shadows on the surface and through the translucent material when viewed from the other side.

Cell + wood/fabric by Sugawaradaisuke

Title: CELL + wood/fabric
Location: 2nd and 3rd floor, Sakai-Mansion, Katsushika, Tokyo, JAPAN
Function: SOHO one-room apartment
Area 29.72sqm
Architect: Daisuke Sugawara / SUGAWARADAISUKE
Design period:Jun-November,2010
Construction period: November,2010-March,2011
Client: Seven Seasons Investment.
Construction: Marui Kousan Corporation
Cell + wood/fabric by Sugawaradaisuke


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Switch
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AZB
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Apartments by EDIT!

Apartments by EDIT!

This faceted spiral staircase was created by Czech architects EDIT! to join two neighbouring apartments in Prague.

Apartments by EDIT!

The central staircase has oak treads and glossy white panels that reflect light through three storeys of the building.

Apartments by EDIT!

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The following is from the architects:


Staircase by Edit! architects

We were commissioned to design a connection of two neighboring apartments in a residential building in Prague’s quarter Karlin, a former storehouse adapted by Baumschlager Eberle Architects in 2009. The clients liked the location and the character of the residential complex but required more space than the existing layout offered. Therefore they decided to purchase 2 neighboring apartments and connect them into a single unit.

Apartments by EDIT!

Our task was to design the connection of two triplex units on the upper floors of the building and thus create one large multi-generation apartment. As each of the original flats had its own staircase, one of them became naturally obsolete after the connection. In a further discussion with the clients we came to the agreement to replace both staircases by a new one that would serve better in relation to the changed layout.

Apartments by EDIT!

In addition the clients wished the new staircase to become the main feature of the interior that connects all three floors. At the same time, we were limited by the existing opening in the floor slab where the structure had to fit in order to avoid more demolition works. Finally we came to a concept of spiral stairs but broken into straight fragments. This way we were able to achieve the desired rotation in the given area. The bottom of the staircase follows the fragmentation and completes the overall sculptural effect, which – with a little exaggeration – recalls the Czech cubism.

Apartments by EDIT!

Besides offering attractive views from many different angles on every floor, the stairs also participate in light distribution thanks to the high glossy surface of lacquered MDF boards cladding. A light strip runs bellow the outer handrail providing an intimate illumination of steps that are made of oak wood to match the flooring.

Project architects:
Ivan Boros
Lenka Mikova

Cooperation:
Vitezslav Danda
Juraj Calaj
Matous Godik
Kristof Hanzlik


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House Antero de Quental
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Gagosian Paris
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