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This small tray featuring a sgraffito design is by Lapid of Israel, which operated from 1944 through 1990. It is hand-signed "Lapid Israel", and was found in Minneapolis.
Prepping for another First Thursday Art Walk in Pioneer Square tomorrow. I’ll be kickin’ it in my tent from 12:30-9pm in Occidental Park - come on down and say “hey!”
This vase is by West German maker Ruscha, done in their well-known Vulkano glaze. The impressed numbers on the base read 856/1. It was found in Des Moines, Iowa.
Nestled in the heart of San Francisco’s iconic waterfront district, the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero boasts one of the city’s most awe-inspiring architectural gems—the stunning 17-story atrium. Designed by renowned architect John Portman, this soaring interior was once the world’s largest hotel atrium when it opened in 1973, setting the stage for Portman’s revolutionary concept of communal hotel spaces. The vast, light-filled atrium welcomes guests with its open design, featuring exposed glass elevators, futuristic lighting, and sweeping walkways that guide your eyes upward to the dramatic skylights. The atrium’s symmetrical lines and angular design create an almost sci-fi ambiance, perfect for fans of modern architecture. This cutting-edge design has also made the Hyatt Regency a favorite filming location, most notably featured in the 1977 thriller High Anxiety by Mel Brooks.
The atrium seamlessly blends with the waterfront energy outside, just steps from the Ferry Building, offering unbeatable views of the San Francisco Bay and the Bay Bridge. Its proximity to the Embarcadero makes it ideal for both business and leisure travelers seeking luxury with a touch of history. In addition to its architectural flair, the hotel offers high-end amenities like a 24-hour fitness center, fine dining, and spacious, modern rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, all encapsulating the spirit of San Francisco’s vibrant waterfront district.
16th of November - Hamburg(Germany) : Modern design building as a contrast with St Pauli neighbourhood
The distinctive indoor space with the undulating glass-and-steel canopy is the Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.
These two museums share the historic Old Patent Office Building. The courtyard was enclosed in 2007 with a wave-like roof designed by the British architectural firm Foster & Partners. It’s one of the most beautiful indoor public spaces in Washington DC — filled with natural light, trees, and seating. The space is often used for events, concerts, and quiet relaxation between gallery visits.
This ceramic vase is by German maker Jasba, likely produced ca. 1955. It has raised marks reading "Germany 582/15" and was found in New Hope, Minnesota.
This slab built vase with geometric, almost brutalist symbols is by Louis Hudson, who operated a studio in Cornwall, England from 1971 through 1983. It is impressed with his "Lh" mark on the reverse and was found in Richfield, Minnesota.
The Montjuïc Communications Tower, also known as the Torre Calatrava, is a striking architectural structure located in the Olympic Park of Montjuïc in Barcelona, Spain. Designed by the renowned architect Santiago Calatrava, the tower was constructed between 1989 and 1992. Its futuristic design, representing an athlete holding the Olympic flame, has become an iconic symbol of the city. The tower also serves as a functional element, transmitting television coverage of the 1992 Olympic Games.
This large ceramic bust is by Italian maker Bitossi, representing the ancient god Mithras. Imported by Goodfriend Imports, it is hand-signed 95/669 Italy and was found in Kansas City, Missouri.
Urban night scene: A staircase with diagonal lines, softly illuminated by subtle lighting. The metal railing casts delicate shadows, while the steps stand out clearly. Geometric shapes and urban structures blend into a quiet, almost cinematic moment.
Urbanes Nachtmotiv: Eine Treppe mit diagonalen Linien, sanft beleuchtet von dezenten Lichtern. Das Metallgeländer wirft feine Schatten, während die Stufen klar hervortreten. Geometrische Formen und urbane Strukturen verbinden sich zu einer stillen, fast filmischen Szene.
This bowl is by Red Wing Pottery, from their Prismatique line, designed by Belle Kogan. This example is has a green exterior with a pale yellow interior, one of the more uncommon glaze combinations. It features the raised mark Red Wing USA 790 and was found in Cannon Falls, Minnesota.
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Downtown Los Angeles, CA.
Architect Frank Gehry's stainless steel-clad architectural masterpiece. Home to the LA Philharmonic Orchestra. Also the backdrop to the new Robert Downey, Jr/ Jamie Foxx movie, "The Soloist". I believe this tree is a magnolia tree. Hence, the title,haha. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
This ceramic jug is by West German maker Dümler & Breiden. The molded marks on the bottom read 377 23 Germany. It was found in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
I isolated this architectural corner to create a study in pure form. The converging lines and subtle gradations of light transform a utilitarian structure into an abstract composition of light and space.
That moment when the sun is setting and the interior lights turn on is magic.
This is the Manna house perched on a hillside ridge.
Have a look at our Drone Tour @ www.youtube.com/watch?v=18r94QQ10qc
Sustainable Systems and Green Materials
1) Photovoltaic solar energy system
2) Grey water recycling system - takes water from the -bathroom sinks and showers, and the washing machine, filtering it and pumping it to the fruit trees in the garden
3) Rain water collection system
4) Passive Cooling - uses low windows on the windward side and high windows on the leeward side of the house. Cross ventilation is maximized by eliminating most of the interior walls and aligning windows and sliding glass doors. Ceiling fans are distributed across the ceiling to move the warm air out when there is no natural breeze.
5) In order to reduce the size of the house, we used efficient efficient custom storage system of movable shelves and cabinets runs through the length of the house. This allows for a smaller, but smarter building.
6) Natural Daylighting - uses interior clerestory windows and transoms to allow all of the rooms to borrow light from each other.
Materials
1) recycled flooring for the first structure, patched together and left roughly finished.
2) plywood floors for the second structure
3) Ceilings of both structures are plywood, cut into horizontal boards.
4) Composite decking made of recycled content.
5) All of the Interior doors are made of recycled flooring from the existing house
6) Poured in place concrete countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, use recycled fly ash
8) Non VOC Paints and Stains
9) All plumbing fixtures are low-flow energy efficient
10) All electrical appliances are energy star rated
-LED and fluorescent lighting fixtures
11) Ductless Mini-Split HVAC system zoned for maximum efficiency
Credits:
Jeremy Levine Design
Designer: Jeremy Levine, Assoc. AIA, Principal
Associate Designer: Jonathon Pickup
Structural Engineer: Micheal Ciortea
General Contractor: Juan Macias Construction
Photography by Tom Bonner
This low bowl is by Italian maker Bitossi, featuring a hand-painted cityscape scene. It is hand-signed 102/26 Italy.
Another version of this decor on a vase can be seen here: www.flickr.com/photos/altfelix11/49600342583
This is a modern house design in Victoria, BC, Canada. It's on a hill with big windows overlooking the ocean.
To see more Pacific Northwest Regional Architecture like this, go to www.pnwra.com
Modern Architecture
peninsula.bcarc.com/tour.html
The project begins with a 1980’s home-builder house fronting on lake austin. The original design did not harness views to the lake and Mount Bonnell, nor did it respect the ecological sensitivity of its site. The challenge was to develop a sensitive and inventive result out of a pre-existing condition. Through the use of glass, steel, detailing and light the home has been adaptively reinvented. Reflection, translucency, color and geometry conspire to bring natural light deep into the house. A new solarium, pool, and vegetative roof are tuned to interact with the natural context. Exterior materials and refined detailing of the roof structure give the volume clean lines and a bold presence, while abstracting the form of the original dormers and gable roof. Further connecting the home to its site, the roof begins to dissolve where a glass clad chimney and slatted wood screen stand in relief against the sky.
Bercy Chen Studio LP
Selected for 2010 AIA Homes Tour
A digital Mamiya shoots a film cousin. Keep it in the family!
We're Here, back in the modern.
Hand-held; manually focused; remote triggered strobe.
Medium format lives at Pelcomb Portraits.