The Modern House introduces us to Ambrose, a craftsman who lives and works in Ashburton, Devon. Ambrose knows the trees around him like the back of his hand. His family have owned and nurtured more than 200 acres of land since the 1970s. Never one to fly far from the nest, Ambrose has a sibling-like […]
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“Roaming: Roarks Adventure Atlas: Surfing, skating, riding, and climbing around the world” is filled with gorgeous photos from renowned adventure photographers Chris Burkhard, Dylan Gordon, Drew Smith, and more. The beautifully illustrated book features epic journeys into 16 global destinations, taking the reader on new extreme adventures, from motorcycling through Nepal to surfing in Iceland, […]
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Fujifilm has introduced a hybrid instant camera, with a collection of built-in lenses and film effects. The Instax Mini Evo Camera also lets you send snaps directly to your phone and features an LCD screen on the back of it that lets you shoot then review your photo before committing to printing it. The camera lets you […]
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Set on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia, Chenier House stands in sharp relief to the traditional beach houses that surround it. The main cavern is clad in dark wood and floats above the sandy scrub landscape, contrasting with concrete blade walls that both frame the outdoor views and provide privacy. This framing creates a […]
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Located at 40 Bond St. Celine unveil their new flagship London store. Designed by Celines creative, artistic and image director Hedi Slimane, his Intention was to interact with the building in two different ways for men and women.In the 121M² basement men’s space; The ceiling is lower, the walls white and the floor is concrete, […]
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CragHoppers Dynamic Jacket AquaDry Membrane stretch jacket incorporating Dynamic 12000 energising mesh to reflect the body’s infrared rays resulting in improved stamina and enhanced recovery levels. Colour-block design with grown-on hood and zipped pockets. Approximately 70 bottles were recycled to make this product. £120.00, Available Craghoppers.com TOPL Short 8oz Reusable Cup How many times have […]
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Designed by CLB Architects, the Five Shadows House balances its rugged surroundings with clean, simple forms. The project, reminiscent of a homesteader’s settlement, was developed with a vision of five connected symmetrical agrarian forms with minimal overhangs—a compound of buildings organised to accommodate an extensive residential program. The primary mass hosts the public spaces, the […]
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This month, the streets of Covent Garden have come alive with an immersive, neon art installation created by British artist, Chila Burman. To celebrate this marquee event, The Ivy Market Grill will be transforming its Henrietta Street entrance with a brightly coloured, peacock-inspired installation in collaboration with Bombay Sapphire. The striking display will be filled […]
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Nestled in the grasslands of Twizel, New Zealand, the Skylark Cabin is a modest retreat designed to take advantage of the area’s dramatic landscapes. The home is comprised of two entities, each clad in blackened Siberian larch with contrasting orange framing. Internally, walls and ceilings are lined with warm wood panels with a skylight over […]
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Is there anything property in life more perfect than a lake house? Formerly an old park cafe, the House by the Lake transforms a forgotten property into a modern family home. The lakefront site is occupied by mature oak and chestnut trees and an existing emperor terrace. Preserving its historic character, the house is situated […]
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Found sitting adjacent to Santa Cruz’s iconic surf breaks, Feldman Architecture has reimagined the classic surf shack into a modern beach retreat. Without hiding itself away from the California boho vibes the design is a clean, simple form clad in repurposed Monterey Cypress. Its board and batten facade create a nearly opaque facade from the […]
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In the world of super-fans things just got that little bit crazier for those who are fans of the Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain as 6, yes thats right, 6 of the lead singers hair goes to auction. As described by Iconic Auctions, the strands were cut by Tessa Osbourne, “an early confidant” of Cobain’s in […]
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As clever as he is talented, Banksy has a history of making societal statements with his work. Subject to Availability is indeed no exception. Instead of wholly original work, it expands upon an 1890 painting of Mount Rainier by the German-American artist Albert Bierstadt. Building on Bierstadt’s push against the destruction caused by the industrial revolution, Banksy […]
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The modern art world is a secretive and gluttonous community that only the few can afford to be apart of, a community that will without hesitation turn some simplistic and slightly confusing piece of ‘art’ that you believe your younger sibling could have done with their eyes closed, into a multimillion dollar ‘masterpiece’. But who […]
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Originally founded in California in 1976, Banzai Inc. released one of the most timeless skateboard designs in the sub-culture’s history. Made entirely from anodised aluminium, it went on to become an icon of sidewalk surfing and early pool skating. With its colourful, high grain varnish and Space-Age design elements, Banzai embodied an aesthetic much closer to the […]
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As we face UK lockdown 2.0 for 4 weeks (possibly more) now is the time you can sit back and think of all the things you started and maybe didn’t finish in Lockdown 1.0. One thing that apparently was quite a popular past time was writing a book. We too once had dreams of becoming […]
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Aston Martin, arguably the makers of the most beautiful cars in the world have partnered with S3 Architecture and have completed their first private residence. The Sylvan Rock House is situated on 55 acres in New York’s Hudson Valley at the end of a 2,000-foot-long driveway. Its blackened cedar-clad exterior emerges from the lush terrain, […]
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The legend that is Robin Williams is the gift that keeps giving as we revisit his roles in a bid to make sure the brilliant actor and comedian is never forgotten. Turns out he improvised a line in Good Will Hunting that was so funny, it left Matt Damon and the camera operator in stitches. The film, released in 1997, […]
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Last year, architect Adam Richards revealed Nithurst Farm, a modern concept housed in what was a Roman villa and his self-designed family home in the South Downs National Park. TheModernHouse share a new film exploring the far-reaching ideas and references that informed the convention-defying design of the house, as well as the intimate realities of […]
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One of our favourite brands of the moment, Vollebak, has gone and done it again by pushing the boundaries of what we think apparel is. The first time we featured the forward-thinking brand we called them the ‘Tesla Of Outdoor Clothing’ and they’re back at it again, proving why they really deserve that title. Vollebak […]
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