Modern Design Pays Tribute to an Icon

Saturday, July 16th, 2011

A new modern sculpture showcased at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in Sussex UK by the talented Gerry Judah rises 92 feet above ground weighing 350,000 lb which in actuality is equal to 135 real-life E-type Jaguars.   A deserving ode to an iconic, revolutionary motor-rebel, that withstood the test of time since its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in 1961, Jaguar E-Type remains, as Enzo Ferrari described it “the most beautiful car ever made.”  Like its inspiration did 50 years ago, Judah’s awe-inspiring, unprecedented monument dwarfs anything that came before it, accurately depicting the symbol of speed, agility and luxury using 1,640 ft of 4ft diameter steel tube.  The essence of Judah’s intrepid modern design aesthetic is epitomized in the unlikely positioning of the sculpture, in lieu of doing the typical, Judah’s mammoth sculpture is standing horizontally on its front bumper, unaffected by gravity allowing for observes to appreciate the car’s unfading beauty and the sculpture’s ingenuity.

Jaguar E-Type Sculpture by Gerry Judah at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2011

Jaguar E-Type Sculpture, Goodwood Festival of Speed 2011

The Shun Chair by Asus

Monday, June 20th, 2011


Photo Credit: Chicago Sun Times

This is another new sensation that was dropped at this year’s NeoCon Design Show in Chicago. The chair is called The Shun, and it is by Chinese design firm Asus. I sadly could not find their website or many mentions of the company outside of the design show, so if you know it say so in the comments. Luckily for us, the Chicago Sun Times did a good job of covering the event, something the attendees are slacking on at the moment.

I’m really digging the design of this chair and I can imagine it might induce more lounging than working. There seemed to be a lot of unique office furniture coming out of the woodwork from all areas of the globe. We wrote about the Mobel Linea showcase from the event last week, and you know they also make an interesting office chair or two.

The Austin Modern Home Tour 2011

Monday, June 6th, 2011

Modern Home Tour Austin Texas 2011 from Jesse Knish Productions on Vimeo.

 
I just found this cool video from the Austin Modern Home Tour which took place last February. The event promotes the modern living scene out in Austin TX and keeps the innovation alive and going. These events take place all over the Americas, so send us a tip and we’ll put up your events video.

Milan Salone Del Mobile 2011 Highlights – Picture Diary Part IV

Saturday, April 23rd, 2011

Salone Internazionale del Mobile, also known as the Milan furniture fair was full of sensory surprises, delicately arranged to trigger every feeling and to leave an unforgettable impression especially the coveted  Hall 16 where we visited the stands of Moroso, Horm, Driade as well as Sicis.

Moroso Showroom

Moroso showroom at Milan Salone Del Mobile 2011

Moroso newest designs at Milan Salone Del Mobile 2011

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Milan Salone Del Mobile 2011 Highlights – Picture Diary Part III

Friday, April 22nd, 2011

This year the International Furniture Fair in Milan celebrated its 50th anniversary with its largest display of designer products and a great attendance from around the globe.  An impressive collage of latest design trends and innovations in modern furniture unfolded as we continued our buying expedition, landing us inside Presotto’s immaculate showroom and later in front of Magis and Edra, needless to say, jaws had to be prevented from dropping.

Presotto Italia Showroom

Presotto Italia showroom at Milan Salone Del Mobile 2011

Presotto Italia newest designs at Milan Salone Del Mobile 2011

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