Archiculture

Hurry!  Dennis Hopper’s House just went on the market for a cool $6.245 Million.  The 15,500 sq. ft. complex includes a main house, 3 two-story condominiums a pool house and a guest cottage.  The main home was designed by Brian Murphy and the condominiums by Frank Gehry.  If you can’t afford the entire package, you can buy into the condos separately.  The house is said to have served as a source for artistic creativity and output from both actors and artist.

source: HuffingtonPost

source: MacRumors

Here is a screenshot of the Mac Edition of Autocad.

Source: NYDailyNews

Here is this years list of 10 ugliest buildings in New York City according to the New York Daily News.  Note: This list does not represent our top 10, but might inspire us to make one.

10. Former Bear Stearns World Headquarters, 383 Madison Ave.

9. T.G.I. FRIDAY’S, 604 Fifth Ave.

8. The Four Seasons Hotel, 57 E. 57th St.

7. Montefiore Apartments II, 3450 Wayne Ave., the Bronx

6. Training Center, Ironworkers Local 40 & 361, 35-23 36th St., Queens

5. Trump Place, between W. 66th and W. 70th Sts. west of West End Ave.

4. Trump Tower, 725 Fifth Ave. at E. 56th St.

3. 200 Eleventh Ave.

2. 520 W. 27th St.

1. Times Tower, The New York Times Building, Eighth Ave.

Source: Bidoun

Just yesterday, Bidoun opened up a storefront location on Orchard Street in Chinatown.   The non-profit collective, mostly known for it’s publication on Middle Eastern art and Culture, now has a physical location.  I imagine they will be hosting a few lectures and exhibitions so keep it on your radar.

Source: Core77

As I sit here and watch two random people install windows in our studio, I can help but question the security of our valuables.  I recall some of my childhood friends having safety boxes installed into their suburban homes, but what about the office, or your studio?  That is where YiTing Cheng’s Secret Stash comes into play.

Source: Empty Kingdom

Some amazing images from concept artist, Bastien Grivet.

source: DesignerPages

I occasionally see furniture like this and always wonder how functional it is, or how hard it is to maintain.  Regardless, it’s very cool in concept.  This Grass Ottomon was design by GH Design out of Woodside CA.

and if you find it, its yours.  And if you don’t believe that, believe this; it’s hosted by a bunch of muppet’s.  For more information go to welostourgold.com, the clues begin on August 1 2010.

source: Gothamist

source: Core77

We covered this project a while back, before Emily Pilloton and Matt Miller set out on their 36-stop tour.  Their plan was to fill and airstream camper with various design inventions that exemplify the role that design can play in changing our communities.  The thought was that they could deliver their message directly to the doorsteps of average citizens.

They have since completed their tour and shared their experience with Core 77 which can be found here.

source: AntiBP

A few graphic reactions to the current oil crisis we are dealing with.  Click here to see the rest.