Monday, 9 September 2013

The Double View Bench from Outdoorz Gallery is a small but sweet two-seater that is big on style and sustainability. French design firm Chloe De La Chaise put a literal twist on the traditional Victorian love seat in her contemporary bench concept, which features a double backrest that pivots back and forth, allowing a pair to sit side by side or face to face. The bowed base allows you to rock gently. Crafted by a French cabinetmaker with work recognized by the Ateliers d'Art de France, the Double View Bench features quality construction and is made using sustainably harvested materials - of the four pieces of wood used, three come from certified forests in France, and the fourth is moabi, a naturally oiled African wood also sustainably harvested. Wood choices include chestnut, oak, robinia-acacia and moabi. With just 50 Double View Benches in existence, this limited edition piece is in high demand and can be yours for a price of 2979€. For more information, visit Outdoorz Gallery.


Tuesday, 27 August 2013

    Villa in Rotterdam
It is worth mentioning a little of the history behind the design of this villa in Rotterdam by OOZE Architects: the original building dates from the early 20th century. The first extension, which was built in 1991, substantially increased the raw size of the house. In 2003, three more rooms were added, shortly after which the current owners moved in.