Design for a Hat Store – Phase One

Working closely with The[Object]Shop, we are at the beginning stages of design for a hat store opening later this year. Our concept draws inspiration from old attics and steamer trunks with a little modern twist. Main element in the space is wall with missing wood planks exposing grid that serves as a product display.

Concept #1
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A wall partition divides the space between showroom and private areas such as storage and restrooms.
Three custom-made steamer trunks nest back to back in the center of the shop. Each trunk is outfitted with shelves, drawers, and a mirror to give shoppers the experience of rummaging through another person's closet.

Steamer trunks are on the raised floor, surrounded by seating adding to the playful idea of dress up

Concept # 2

In a second concept check-out desk is located in the center of the space and the wall structure of displays is broken by nooks where you can try on hats in front of the mirror

Green Cube featured in Modern in Denver Magazine

One of the projects I'm currently working on got some great coverage online from Modern In Denver.

Read the full article and see more photos here

Drift Wall Flats

In one of my projects I am using these Drift Wall Flats from Inhabit - These lightweight dimensional wall tiles are a fun and easy way to create an accent wall for your space. Molded from bagasse, one of the world's most renewable resources, they are durable, sustainable and biodegradable. They are also paintable.

Project Progress - Colorado Springs Residence

Demolition is underway.........Demoing is the way to get out with the old in with the new, but it is also a way to find out hidden surprises.
In this particular case I had to go back to drafting table and collaborate closely with the builder, fireplace installer and Media installer to make sure we get what we need and meet the codes. So we had to give up the fabulous Xtreme Fireplace with Aspen drunk installation in it. Just because the fireplace you see outside seems very slender and fitting perfectly the wall does not mean that the box going inside the wall will fit.
So we had to pick a slightly different fireplace. Not what we originally wanted but still very beautiful Red60. Now we can also fit the TV on that wall on ideal height, so you can comfortably view both the fireplace and the TV. The major challenge was not only fitting both, but also that we need to make a nook for the TV so that a pull down panel will hide it when it's not in use.

Here is the final renderings for the great room (click on the images to enlarge them). Stay tuned for more renderings for Kitchen, Dining Room, Loft and Home Office in the next few days

A former garment factory turned into 1 bedroom loft

This 2,000 sqf apartment, that used to be a garment factory, is located in Lower East Side, New York,and was renovated by the studio Anima in 2008.

The open space layout consist of public areas such as dining, kitchen and living space. The private areas, bathroom and bedroom are separated from the public area with sliding wooden walls.

I love the mix of the industrial rustic style and the modern white surfaces

My Top 10 favorites of July 2011

Every month I feature my favorite designs (interior, architecture, products, fashion). Here is my selection for July

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