Narrow Streets

Only two sketches to share, but hope to add more at a later date.

A European side street is always a quick reminder to the usual tourist that they are in fact not in the US anymore. Narrower than streets today, often with hand placed cobblestones that are determined to remain, even if it does mean taking a few ankles down with it.

As you're surrounded on three sides with ancient structures, most preferably alone, it's much easier to imagine living in the period when they were built. . . .

until you look to your right and you realize that's where your neighborhood's broken TV drop off yard is located. Imagine encountering that a few hundred years back.

Praktikum

I did an internship at a Ligne Roset/Dedon showroom this spring. All in German.

Design, imagination, and language are close.

This sketch shows the parts and pieces that combine to form...



This wall decoration which comes in some surprising colorways.

A glass top shows off the geometric base of this side table.


This sofa is two parts. Its name is Confluences.

Different heights, lengths and endless modularity. You can add a third if you dare.


A happy accident occured on the elevation. On the other side of the page is....

Flax the lounge chair. It looks great in wood.


This guy is cute. His name is Pop and he comes in bright colors.


Three of them would look great in a lobby seating area.


Facett looks to me like an origami piece.

Constructed with colorful stitching, the structure is enhanced.



This couch, Togo, is one of the classics from Ligne Roset from the 1970s.



It's made entirely out of foam. Drawing it is anyone's guess.


Togo Version for kids

awwww...

I did this sketch of the showroom inspired by some work by Pierre Paulin.


This occasional table may need more explanation. Click here.


A light solution that hovers over seating. A bit more organic than the usual.


Plan/Elevation study of Modular Bookshelf System- Clouds hang above


"Book and Look "Shelving design keeps the eye interested with jumps and shifts.


I find Mod Box more masculine. Same designer as Book and Look.

And now for Dedon.
This outdoor furniture's woven material is synthetic, so, weatherproof.

It withstands the elements for years but woven in a beautiful, hand-made way.

The material for the furniture is produced in Germany then woven in the Philippines.
More here.

The three pieces to the right are stacked to create the puzzly mass on the left.


two of these

and two of these

plus a table

makes...


Obelisk contains four lounge chairs thoughtfully stacked together.

Lots of lounge furniture options. My favorite, however is here.

Ireland

Beer, Green Landscapes, Colorful Storefronts and Hotels

The roof of the Corcomroe Abbey at one time was thatched and therefore now opens up to the sky.

"Dry Stone Walls". No Mortar or glue. Each stone hand selected and perfectly placed.

The Killkenny Castle. Built in 1195.

Long Blue facade on a hotel. Here colorful advertisements are stuck on the glass windows.

The Hotel across the street had great coloring and detailing. Reminded me of my favorite Designer, Kelly Wearstler

Dublin is filled with detailed and colorful facades. Red, Blue, Orange.

Ice Cream Shop. Next to a shoe store.

House Number Detail

Lots of window details.

Wouldn't be a trip to Dublin without a visit to the Temple Bar and their famous red front.

Breathtaking Cliffs of Moher. A far distance from Dublin, but worth the "Paddy Wagon" Bus Trip.

We were lucky enough to have a nice day, so a few harpists were outside playing.

National Gallery of Ireland. Old and new facades, connected by a dry stone wall.