eames lounger

eames lounger again is another form of inspiration for the gallery seats, the reasons fr this is i want to create the feel and design qualities the chair has. i find the design very interesting and unique as there are three main sections joined together with detailed brackets. from looking at the back the lower back piece its separate but from the front the leather seems to blend together with the base padding. i would love to incorporate some elements of this lounger into the gallery seating area.

final project ideas for the gallery zone

i chose these images for inspiration for my final project due to the sleek styling. it looks like the pods were connected to the seating on the floor and opening up with a ambient light internally. the seating area seems very relaxing something i need to design in the gallery spaces in the air ship port. also being identified as there own personal spaces is another key point to take in. the fabric or metal material hanging down soften the heavy look and adds a different element to the design.

below is another seating arrangement that inspires me, for example, how the area inside becomes individual and personal at the same time.

GVAL Chair

The GVAL Chair, by OOO My Design, is as multifunctional piece that can be a chair, a chair with a footrest, a chair with a footrest & a stool, two chairs, or a chair and two stools. Inspired by the rings of a tree that represent age, the GVAL is made from alternating sheets of bent plywood that create a similar ring-like pattern.The two footrest/stool pieces fit perfectly inside the chair for easy storage. You can pull them out to use for extra seating or to prop your feet up at a moment’s notice.

http://design-milk.com/gval-chair-by-ooo-my-design/#ixzz1rA5aa974

Chongqing Mountain & City Sales Office in Nanshan, China.

The inspiration for this 17 000 square foot real-estate office came from the hills that surround it. The space is filled with low-res mountains and valleys. Triangular marble facets form “cliffs” which line the walls and reach up through the double volume space. The theme is continued on the floor with intricate, irregularly sized triangular inlays creating a space ages mosaic. Sharp cuts in the cliff face, like fissures in a mountain side lead to a cave-like staircase. From the ceiling, long LED lights hang. These lights are said to be inspired by rain, and one can easily imagine the streaks of light formed by falling drops in a midnight thunderstorm. Custom-made bronze reception desks are scattered around like chunks of ore.

While the space is imbued with the monolithic and timeless spirit of stone, there is a certain dynamism to the design. the high ceilings create a feeling of airiness balanced with the subdued color palette and high level of finishing.

cecilia paredes

cecilia paredes works closely with her assistant and creates some extraordinary pieces of work, blending her into the backgrounds of here work. acting as the photographer and the subject see uses body paints to replicate the background and becoming invisible. its very impressive the level of detail she paints on her self. i look forward t seeing other pieces of her work in the future.

new style

for my up coming final project i have been inspired to capture more of an artistic stamp on my designs that are inspired by these selected images, the concept is simple by using photoshop and over laying layers to produce a strong visual, as i used to do for my automotive designs this is something that isn't being done in the interior world. it takes away the boring sketch drawing and gives it life and excitement, drawing people to look closer.most importantly stand out from the rest of the crowd.

bertone

when i was at university i studied automotive design and i was very fortunate to experience 4 months in the heart of the car design industry in turin, italy. i worked for one of the worlds most famous design houses called STILE BERTONE. may claim to fame is working on a lamborghini concept as well as several other big leading automotive companies. below are some example of the vehicles the company design to give you an insight.

transparent concrete

the bottom image is Filled with optical fibers that run from one end of a poured piece of concrete to the other, these prefabricated blocks and panels effectively transmit light from one side to the other. Colors and light remain remarkably consistent from end to end, but with a natural variation from the pouring process that actually softens the effects considerably. i would like to try and incorporate that technology in my latest project is i know that we will be using a lot of concrete and my job as an interior designer is to transform a harsh material to something eye-catching. the bottom images are from a company i sourced out that can lasor cut patterns, text and cast pretty much any form you want.

www.grayconcrete.com

final major project

for my final project at college i am collaborating with my brother and designing an air ship port located in the team valley gateshead. my role is to design the interior and the layout. this will involve the shop, bar, gallery spaces, restaurant bespoke seating areas and a bespoke chandelier . one might say "a lot to take on for an individual". inspiration will be taken from the art deco era, however i don't want to completely rip off the styling, i am going to capture the meaning one would think of when discussing art deco being grand, luxurious, elegant, graphical and so on. i will blend this into a contemporary manner and make the interior its own unique style. fashion will play a big part in this and i will be looking closely to the summer collect of Gucci 2012.

ies tutorials

here is a link to a web site which i used in helping me to understand the procedure in creating these lights. even though the package they are using is vray, its the same principle in kerky thea.

http://www.sketchupartists.org/tutorials/sketchup-and-v-ray/ies-light-tutorial-using-v-ray-for-sketchup/

ies lights

the first image shows a sample of its lights above is a standard light. you can clearly see the difference in quality. ies light are actually a true representation of existing lights this is ideal as the client can see what exactly the light looks like in a render of the room or space. there are thousands of lights to choose from, there are several web site that help you chose the current buld thus being the ies. this is something i will pursue further in when developing the final renders in my last project. creating real dynamic lights are very important and will help aid the development of a powerful visual.

visuals for the forth pub

The Forth visuals

“Post-Graffiti” Art Definining a Modern Apartment Building in Luxembourg:

i was doing some research for a recent project and came across this design .Luxembourg City-based studio Metaform designed a contemporary 4,000 square foot apartment building in Luxembourg, displaying quite a few interesting details. With a black, monolithic structure, the project’s sculptural architecture stands out and contrasts the surrounding neighborhood buildings. Integrating art in the development process is a unique feature of this design. The residence has a total of three floors. The first level hosts a two-bedroom, 90 sqm apartment, the second accommodates two studios, while the third was dedicated to a 115 sqm duplex apartment. its hard to believe that the interior design is from this building as there is a lot of light flooding in. the exterior looks heavy where as the interior is light and spacious. adding a few bright colours is a great modern input for the design.the exterior is bold and different which i think works well creating a great contrast.

final project 2012

for my final project i am contemplating to collaborate with my brother whom is an architect, the project in mind is a theatre that he designed and needs the interior to be developed to a high standard. my key inspiration for the level of detail is from candy and candy as this is the area in which I would love to pursue in. this is only the starting point of my thoughts on my final project. more to follow.

candy and candy

at last a book from candy and candy. this is a must have. the bible of interior design. "The art of Design" show casing the majority of their designs from residential to yachts.

vray trial

as seen bellow are some visual i done from the previous project using vray. due to the large extent of the model i could only use a selected mount of lights as this takes a while to process.

whilst studying i have taken both kerkthea and vray under my belt to learn, at the moment i am finding new ways in pushing kerkythea to vray standards which I'm very happy with. by doing so i include the use of bit maps on selected materials to give the render more depth and a realistic appearance.

vray

the forth hotel, pink-lane, newcastle

latest project. re design the forth pub in newcastle. we all had a site meeting on 21/01/12 to discuss what he client wanted and didn't want. after thee client answered a range of question i was able to go away and start my design and research development. the style i thought that would work the best for this location was a vintage. linking in with the railway station as this hasn't been done in newcastle as of yet. below are some sample pictures of my work.

boutique male restroom- work experience

above are images and designs that i created whilst on work experience at george bonds - BPID. the concept was to redesign a hotel into a boutique hotel requested by the client. these images of the male restroom are what i perceived to be boutique.

section of the island unit constructed

bespoke furniture - island unit

our second project of the year involved us in creating a piece of bespoke furniture. i decide to do a kitchen island unit inspired by bars. this mainly being the materials associated with them i.e., translucent marble, warm woods, black glass, concrete etc. The aim of this project was to build a section of the design to see wether it can be manufacture.i produce a very detailed sketch up model including where the pilot holes would go for fixings. how each part connects. step by step build. i took the sketch up model to a manufacture and he was more than happy to say that this could be built. the model i built was from the section in front of the sink.including 3 drawers and a polished concrete work top. however i did not produce the glass sliding surface this was down to costings. i am very pleased with the overall design and build. the mood boards with inspirational images on show the style of the island unit i wanted to achieve.