NEXT Blog - July, 2009

Mountain Dwellings in Copenhagen

Friday, July 31st, 2009

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From celebrated Danish architects Bjarke Ingels Group, Mountain dwellings in Copenhagen. Each of the 80 units include a nearly 1000 square foot outdoor space to enjoy through their floor to ceiling, Read More…

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Imm Living Inside My Head

Friday, July 31st, 2009

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Imm Living Inside My Head Container designed by Joel Escalona. This product comments on social construction and racial profiling. Despite cultural distinctions such as skin colour, our bodies are Read More…

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Loyal Loot Monsieur DressUp Collar

Monday, July 27th, 2009

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Loyal Loot Monsieur DressUp Collar designed by Anna Thomas. Used individually or all at once. Monsieur Dress Up can wear your jacket, scarf, umbrella, and mail. Undress and redress at the door, by Read More…

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Holy Renovation!

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

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This 100-year-old chapel in the Dutch city of Utrecht was designed to meet the needs of an order of Catholic monks. But [the owners], who bought the redbrick building—part of a deconsecrated Read More…

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Domestic Aesthetic Salt + Pepper Shakers

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

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Sustainable Modern Salt + Pepper Shakers by Domestic Aesthetic. The design of these two forms speaks to each other, as well as to the spices that are contained inside. The short and sturdy pepper Read More…

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Koko Company Trees Floor Mat

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

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Modern Floor Mat by Koko Company. Color the ground you walk on with Polyurethane woven floor mats! Or hang them on walls. Either way just hose them clean and they’re back as new! Spread Read More…

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Imm Living Totem Cups

Friday, July 17th, 2009

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Imm Living Totem Cups designed by Rob Southcott. A totem is an object, usually an animal, which serves as an emblem for a family or clan and embodies a sacred relationship between nature and Read More…

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Absolutely (Pre)fabulous Cabins

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

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With summer in full swing our thoughts turn to weekend getaways. Dreams of buying a parcel of land away from the everyday hustle and bustle has become more and more appealing with beautiful new Read More…

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