vrijdag 8 maart 2013

Slotermeer, Amsterdam

Checked out this church recently on a tour of the neighbourhood of Slotermeer in Amsterdam. The church was designed in 1963 by P. Zanstra. Stained glass window and artwork on front were designed by Dick Elffers.




maandag 25 februari 2013

Built in USA

1952. Designed by Alvin Lustig, the world's first blind graphic designer...






vrijdag 22 februari 2013

wanted!

High on the wantlist: Bambi chair by Rastad and Relling from 1954. Hard to find and probably purty expensive...




woensdag 13 februari 2013

Snackhouse

Verrry cool Snackhouse in Amstelveen. Probably 60's. Neon and interior appear to be original. At the moment vacant and there is not much hope that it will survive the wrecking ball....




Sandro


woensdag 6 februari 2013

woensdag 3 oktober 2012

New Wright auction

Wright has a new modern design auction on october 18. One of the standout items has to be this "prototype radio enclosure". Designed by Charles Eames in 1946 for Evans Products. It was a gift from Charles to Alexander Girard who at the time worked as head of design at radio manufacturer Detrola.


Check the auction here.