The Architecture Thread - Page 102

I found it to be better to simply source new covers from Cassina. I ordered a set for one of my clients, her chair was about 50 years old. Ordered inserts as well, in this case in down.

It was in the upgraded leather. Reasonable enough th it was better then sourcing questionable work elsewhere, also allowing the chair to retain its authenticity.

Oscar Niemeyer died.

First thing I saw when I woke-up, damn.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-20621265

A sad loss. An amazing man and what a legacy - his influence was felt across all spectrums of design. Production design for the 2006 release Aeon Flux took cues from Niemeyers Brasilia.

 

 

I have actually been thinking about buying an old one for the last week or so and reupholster it, in cord or something.




He was a great architect and he will be missed.

Herzog & De Meuron's 40 bond st. was featured on a real estate show tonight.

I love the exterior of that building.

Really tacky detailing.

Oscar Niemeyer

http://www.city-journal.org/2012/eon1206td.html

As Prince Charles often points out Modernism can't help inflicting itself on the classic in a pathetic effort to seek relevance.

http://www.city-journal.org/2013/eon0102td.html

I like this one

That's awesome.

It's pretty sweet. Love to see a floorplan or layout.

 

lefty