SF Cribs: The places behind the clothes

[Kent Wang]

Originally Posted by lefty

1961 Playboy photo featuring left to right - George Nelson, Edward Wormley, Eero Saarinen, Harry Bertoia, Charles Eames and Jens Risom
Was this the centerfold?

 

[otc]

Originally Posted by Kent Wang

Was this the centerfold?

why do you think it is so hard to find a clean copy these days?

 

[GQgeek]

Originally Posted by Steve Thomas

One of my favorite quotes from proponents of the Kansas City metro area is: "It's a very livable city." Like that's something to shoot for...being livable...
Honestly, it's not a bad thing... How many people can really afford to do all the things offered by a worldclass city on a regular basis? Even the shoe fairy picks and chooses his operas... As I get older, I find myself staying in more anyway. I just want more s.f. at a reasonable price so that i'm not cramped and I don't want a long commute. I don't give a **** about nightlife. If I can go to great restaurants a few times a year, even if I have to travel to them, I'm happy. Same for musicals/operas or whatever. For the rest, I'm content to watch on my HD 104" screen and in the not so distant future, my McIntosh/Revel audio system. Oh and I want an awesome kitchen with a 48" thermador range. Yes, I'm cocooning, but **** the rest of the world!

 

[mordecai]

Originally Posted by otc

why do you think it is so hard to find a clean copy these days?

 

[Journeyman]

Not exactly an "SF crib" unless Tokyo Slim wants to try to take over the lease, but I thought that this story from the NY Times was worth posting here. Essentially, there's a family living in a two-story, pyramid-shaped apartment at the top of the Smith Tower in Seattle: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/21/ga...me&ref=general The place looks pretty damned cool - views to die for, including a small "lighthouse" right at the top of the structure, reached by a vertical tunnel. Here are some photos to accompany the article: http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/201...n/21WHOss.html

 

[Douglas]

That place is absolutely incredible.

I fear I would find its occupants insufferable, however.

 

[gdl203]

Originally Posted by Douglas

That place is absolutely incredible.
+1

Originally Posted by Douglas

I fear I would find its occupants insufferable, however.
huh?

 

[Steve Thomas]

Originally Posted by Animal Thug

Where to kop?

The painting was done by a great friend of mine. His name is Spike Palmer. Not only is he an accomplished fine artist, he's also one hell of a tattoo artist. He's working in Portland now. He did a collection of Universal Studios monster portraits on my right leg. I'm sporting Frankenstein's monster, the Bride, Dracula, Wolfman, Mr. Hyde, the Invisible Man, the Creature From The Black Lagoon, and the Mummy...all done by Spike.

 

[ohm]

Originally Posted by gomestar

^^^^^

Vag seems high, no?






your apartment would be at least a solid $2,000 in NYC, or $3,000+ (conservative) for an area like Chelsea.

High ceilings, exposed brick, many square feet...

 

[lefty]

Not my crib, but if I were staying in NJ I would like it to be mine.

In 1961 Architectural Record listed this house, designed and built by the architect Jules Gregory as his own residence, as one of America's "10 Best Houses." The undulating appearance of its roofline is a result of its double conoid design "” something that from a distance gives the impression of enormous wings.

The house, on lightly wooded land, was built with natural materials, like fieldstone from the property and Pacific Northwest fir and pine. Thanks to the enormous sheets of glass that serve as windows and walls, the natural surroundings are visible from every room. Most of the interior walls are not full height, so the flowing fir ceiling appears to float above the rooms.

The house has a living area and an adjacent sunken conversation area with stone walls and a fireplace. All of the lighting and furniture in the home was designed by George Nakashima; it is available at a separate cost.

lefty

 

[0b5cur1ty]

I hardly dare post in this thread, but I'm actually quite pleased with how my new shoebox is turning out. It's not quite finished yet, but nearly.

Living space (with just enough book space):

Peeping into the world's smallest bedroom:

Which is conveniently located for the world's smallest kitchen:

 

[audiophilia]

Stylish pad, Obs. Perfect for one or a couple. Right in Amsterdam?

 

[Rambo]

Have to say, never seen a stove top with just two burners on it. Is there an oven? I guess you don't cook much.

 

[dganderson]

I really like the way you have everything set up Ob5cur1ty.

 

[0b5cur1ty]

Originally Posted by audiophilia

Stylish pad, Obs. Perfect for one or a couple. Right in Amsterdam?
Thanks. I've actually moved to the historic centre of beautiful Haarlem (just west of Amsterdam). The apartment has a terrific location.

Originally Posted by Rambo

Have to say, never seen a stove top with just two burners on it. Is there an oven? I guess you don't cook much.
You're right in saying I don't cook much, though I did manage to rustle up a steak dinner for 3 the other night using just what you see there. The microwave is a combi with a built-in convection oven.

Designing the kitchen was a challenge (though nothing compared to the reconstruction work that preparing the space required) - almost every component had to be reduced-width to fit in what I wanted. I'm very happy with the result though.