Archive for February, 2012

Feb 25 2012

Open Shutter – Michael Wesley’s as a witness of time

Am a bit into photography recently because of work, finally back to using DSLR (350D to 5D ii), it’s been a wonderful experience so far!

So i thought i would like to share with you something that is not so directly related to interior design – photography.

Have you ever do any long exposure photos (night shoots on stars, fireworks etc?) How about setting your shutter speed at a duration of a few years?

Yes, it’s technically not very feasible with normal cameras, but German Photographer Michael Wesley did it with amazing results:

In 2001, while the Museum of Modern Art undergoes  a 3 year renovation, Michael set up 4 “custom made” cameras shooting down the work in progress:

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Isn’t it amazingly beautiful?

 

The photo below was taken over almost 14 months at the Leipziger Platz in Berlin – which at the time together with the Potsdamer Platz formed one of the biggest construction sites in the world.

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His work’s not limited to construction sites but also interior space like his office:Michael Wesely 29 July 1996 - 29 July 1997 Office of Helmut Friedel.jpg

 

And why guys do not fancy sending flowers, they die over a short period of time:

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If you want to see more, you can buy his publication through his website.

 

Feb 14 2012

Interesting place around my office

I’m lucky enough to work for a studio that is situated Ina very interesting area full of galleries n small shops! And of cause home to a lot of designers! So they really did a great job in renovating n decorating their studio n homes!

Just want to share with you this picture I’ve taken the other of the rollers gutter of a studio n with that came the letter box! I love the idea n execution too!

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Feb 12 2012

Pinterest – your virtual pinboard

I don’t normally love trying out new social networking/bookmarking tools, yet Pinterest really interest me with the nicely design interface and the quality of photos that you can find, so here a snapshot of my page so far which you can check out here:

 

In case you want an invitation, just drop me a comment and i can send that out!!

Feb 12 2012

A walk on sunny Sunday afternoon

Free moving to Ap Lei Chau, I haven’t have the chance to visit the furniture outlet nearby, gosh it’s actually just 10 minutes walk from my home! Unbelievably close!

So I’ve just walked there for a short visit n a cup of coffee this afternoon! Only managed to stop by one shop that is the 25000 sqf showroom of TREE.

Lots of solid wood dinning tables:
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Nice details for the handle of this wooden wardrobes:
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Studying the design details of this cabinet, how the division works:
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It’s always nice to have a cup of coffee n cupcakes while reading some magazine, once again, Hinge vol 197 feature one of the project of our studio – FAK3:

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On my way home, beautiful sunset:
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A very inspiring and well rested weekend!! Thanks god for that!

 

Feb 7 2012

Recently reading

Recently reading casa Brutus feb 2012 issue n came across a very interesting concept – share place! Will definitely blog about it later!

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Feb 6 2012

Nice bathtub housing

This is definitely one different way to house a bathtub! Nicely done and I thought I just want to share this photo with u!

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