Koichi Suzuno and Alicja Strzyzynska of Torafu Architects have designed a children’s seat that splits in half to reveal a dolls’ property inside .
Torafu Architects’ Dollhouse chair has a storage compartment hidden in its seat that can double up as a miniature toy residence.
Related story: London designers create tiny dream rooms for Museum of Childhood exhibition
The painted white beech plywood chair splits vertically and hinges open to reveal a little space on every single side.
The chair’s slanted arms become roof gables, while the divided hollow seat supplies four ledges for putting tiny furniture.
“When split apart down the middle, the chair reveals the shape of a house with a red gable roof,” said the designers. “Youngsters can play with their toys and stow them away with other modest objects by shutting the chair closed when playtime is over.”
The multifunctional furniture piece can as a result be employed for sitting, playing and storing toys.
“These three distinct functions make the Dollhouse Chair a extremely original and versatile piece of furnishings,” mentioned Torafu Architects.
Created by plywood manufacturer Ichiro and offered from its on the internet shop, the product was designed with longevity in mind.
“We hope that folks will use this solution for a lengthy time,” the designers told Dezeen. “It will be a great present for a kid, and we are positive they will be very surprised when they find this is a not only chair but also a dolls’ house.”
Last month, 19 London-primarily based designers produced miniature fantasy rooms for an exhibition at London’s Museum of Childhood.
In 2013, architects and designers such as Zaha Hadid and David Adjaye designed and constructed dolls’ homes that every single integrated a function that would make life less complicated for a disabled child.
10 Architectural Photography Tips To Get The Ultimate Shot
Although there are a lot of factors that play into getting the ultimate shot — some controllable and some not — there are a few tips you should know before you even begin. Image Source: Landor
Architectural photography, whether classic or contemporary, can be both rewarding and challenging. Figuring out how to get the ultimate shot isn’t always easy, even though you try, try, and try again.
There are a lot of factors that play into getting the ultimate shot — some controllable and some not — so here a few tips you should know before you even begin.
While some of these may seem like common sense, they may not be what you think about each time you ‘point and shoot’ your camera at a building. However, taking all these tips into consideration will surely help you get a frame-worthy photo.
Practice these photography tips to get the perfect photo. Image Source: Digital Photography School
1) Always Have Your Camera and Location Ready
If you really crave the best photograph, then perhaps you should consider carrying your camera with you everywhere— you never know when inspiration will strike. If your location is already chosen beforehand, then be sure you are prepared for that particular location. If the building is a business, check to see what hours they are opened.
You should also check with the owners of the building or property, or possibly the city to see if you need a permit to take photos. Not knowing could get you into trouble, impeding the opportunity to get your dream photo.
Lastly, take a look at the weather report for the location you are heading to. Depending on the type of shot you want —sunny, cloudy, rainy, stormy, clear – the weather could ruin your day.
Check with the owners of the building or property, or possibly the city to see if you need a permit to take photos. Image Source: Photo-Visible
2) Invest in the Right Photography Equipment
It is most important that you have the right gear with you for the job you’re going to do. When it comes to architectural photography, a wide angle, fish eye or ultra-wide angle lens is the best option.
These types of lenses allow you to get a dramatic composition, and provides you with the ability to fit the entire frame of the building into one shot. However, not all buildings will fit into every shot.
This is where a camera with panoramic format can be beneficial. While some cameras offer in-shot stitching of panoramic views, you might want to consider the use of Hugin or PTgui, which are two types of software that allow you to stitch panoramic shots together after the shoot. This is also beneficial if you are shooting with a Digital Single-Lens Reflex Camera or DSLR.
When it comes to architectural photography, a wide angle, fish eye or ultra-wide angle lens is the best option. Image Source: Ham Photo
3) Don’t Rush Perfection
One of the biggest tips for shooting amazing architectural subjects is to take your time. Make sure you have a large block of time set aside in your schedule for the shoot, possibly days.
Not only does this give you enough time to get the shots you want, but it allows you the opportunity to explore the building.
You want to give yourself enough time to walk around and look at all sides of the building to discover which area will give you the best —and most unique — shot of the architectural structure.
One of the biggest tips for shooting amazing architectural subjects is to take your time. Image Source: Aedas
4) Shoot in Different Weather Conditions
As we mentioned earlier, paying attention to the weather report is a great way to ensure the perfect shot. This doesn’t necessarily mean you can only shoot when the sun is shining.
In fact, you may be surprised to find that the best photos are taken when a storm is brewing overhead, and the sky is overcast. The swirling clouds, rain misting down, and possibility of a rainbow can really intensify the atmosphere and increase the quality of the photo.
It’s a great idea to return to a location several times during different weather conditions to give yourself enough shots of the building to figure out just which one results in the ultimate shot.
Paying attention to the weather report is a great way to ensure the perfect shot. Image Source: Gencept
5) Pay Attention to the Light
You might be surprised at how different a building and its surroundings can look when the sun goes down at night, or disappears behind a cloud. Take shots during the day from different angles of the building to see how they look.
Then, return at night and see what has changed about the building and it’s environment. You will find that as the sun sets, different shadows appear and the building may even look a different color or take on a new appearance or facade.
Furthermore, the direction of the sun compared to you and the building can make a difference. It can create shadows and reflections, and increase textural elements, as well as contrast. For instance, if you want to create a silhouette as the sunsets, you want to make sure the building is between you and the sun.
You can also use a High Dynamic Range or HDR program, such as Photomatix to merge different exposure values together, so keep that in mind as your camera clicks away.
The direction of the sun compared to you and the building can make a difference. It can create shadows and reflections, and increase textural elements, as well as contrast. Image Source: AMZ Home
6) Photograph from a Different Perspective— A Bugs-Eye View
Just like the light can have an effect on the way the building looks, so can your position while taking the shot. Again, here is where time comes into play as an important factor.
You want to make sure you have the opportunity to move around the building, shooting as you go. You also want to get as close to the building as possible, shooting straight up, for a different perspective. Pretend you are a bug or ant crawling on the ground—No one really looks up at a building from this angle, but it just might make the most amazing photograph you’ve ever seen.
On the other hand, getting as far away or as high up from the building as possible, to include the entire structure in one shot, could also create a unique shot. Play around with the perspective at which you shoot to really allow yourself to create amazingly unique photography.
Pretend you are a bug or ant crawling on the ground—No one really looks up at a building from this angle, but it just might make the most amazing photograph you’ve ever seen. Image Source: Design Homes
7) Embrace Photography Software
Once the shot is completed, there are some things you can do to really enhance the photos to make them even more spectacular (and it’s not cheating—lots of professional photographers use these tools). This can be done through the use of photography software programs.
For instance, you can use software, such as Perfect Photo Suite, which encompasses a variety of different programs to make changes to a shot after it has been taken. This includes features, such as Perfect Effects 9, Perfect Enhance 9, and Perfect Black &White 9.
Other software you can use includes DxO and Adobe Photoshop. If you are not familiar with these types of software, you may want to consider something a little easier to use, such as Apple Aperture or Adobe Lightroom. There are so many technical ways to enhance your photography, so take advantage!
Once the shot is completed, there are some things you can do to really enhance the photos to make them even more spectacular. Image Source: Digilabspro
8) Black & White or Color?
Another thing to think about—deciding between a color photo and a black and white photo. Although the decision is purely up to the photographer, there are some points you should take into consideration.
When it comes to architectural photography, color is often the most important feature of the structure that you would want to highlight. Therefore, shooting the building in color might just be the best option.
Conversely, if you are merely after a very graphical shot or one that highlights the structural lines of a building, you might be better shooting in black and white only. It allows the contrast to be much more present in the finished product.
If you are after a very graphical shot or one that highlights the structural lines of a building, you might be better shooting in black and white only. Image Source: Twisted Sifter
9) Don’t Forget Post Processing
Post processing normally consists of color correction, sharpness, and increasing the contrast. However, to get the ultimate shot, you will want to do a little extra post processing.
Mostly, you will want to think about lens distortion that may have occurred while you were taking the photos. This can be easily removed with photo software, such as DxO, which has already been mentioned.
You could also use PTLens, which works to provide not only corrections to lens distortion, but also to chromatic aberration, vignetting, and perspective.
To get the ultimate shot, you will want to do a little extra post processing. Image Source: Urukia
10) Look For A Unique Location
Aside from all of the other tips that we have provided you, there is one more thought you should consider. That thought is location, location, location.
There are many famous architectural locations around the globe that have been photographed many different times, in different light, and in different weather conditions. Perhaps this is why they are so famous. Does that mean that’s where you should go?
As a photographer looking to create the ultimate shot, perhaps you should find your own location. Find someplace that no one has been, a building that isn’t usually photographed, and give yourself the challenge of turning it into the next spot that architectural photographers are dying to go.
Find someplace that no one has been, a building that isn’t usually photographed, and give yourself the challenge. Image Source: Photography and Architecture
Perhaps the most important photography tip is to take your time. You need to give yourself time to look at the building, and give yourself time to see the building in different weather conditions—day and night.
Once you have the basics down, allow your creativity to flow. Take shots from different angles on the ground looking up, far back shooting straight on, and even getting on higher ground.
Do you like to photograph buildings? If so, what is your favorite go-to technique?
Hey there – sorry for the late post again nowadays. Our break is still lingering in the type of lots of snow and frigid temps so we had a delay this morning. I will miss the relaxing weeks of the holidays but I’m sort of ready to get back to a schedule!
Today we’re going to dream and drool over some stunning images. I’ve shared the HGTV dream property prior to and honestly wasn’t that excited about it – but this 1. THIS One particular is gorgeous. Holy cats, it is just so effectively carried out. There’s not considerably I don’t like about it so I had to share.
It is a Cape Cod residence and I really like this style:
The inside is so fresh and quite – and the style is just what I would count on from the exterior:
Beadboard EVERYWHERE! And it works right here. I nonetheless do not believe I could do all white walls but it actually is a lovely backdrop:
Really like the sconces all through too. I want sconces everywhere.
I like how they broke up the beadboard with trim – it makes it look even more pricey:
They genuinely did use it everywhere…but I really like the dark backs on the constructed ins:
Utilizing a contrasting color on the backs of bookshelves or constructed ins really makes everything else pop! Enjoy the basic accessorizing as well. Makes me want to take half the stuff off my shelves. 🙂
You can see right here how the paneling really does go all more than. The beams are beautiful, yes? I was shocked to see that the dining area genuinely isn’t that large – the size comes from the ceilings. When I watched on Tv it looked like there wasn’t much walking space behind the chairs. This is what I believe we’ll see a lot more of – much less formal dining rooms and much more dining spaces incorporated into the rest of the living regions:
The kitchen is not enormous either – I mean, it is not tiny for sure but not crazy massive. It is a beautiful area!:
Of course, the butcher block island is my favorite portion. 🙂 Adore this view:
The skylight helps to preserve items open and bright in there also.
I wasn’t as crazy about the bedrooms – but I am nuts about that master light fixture:
I like the wall colour but think this space would appear even much more wonderful with a lighter, more neutral tone. I mean, it’s stunning, come on. But the colour is throwing me a bit.
I enjoy the use of that color on the ceiling in the bathroom even though:
Seriously, it’s enormous! Party in the potty anyone? If I win you’re all invited. )
More beadboard all through this space:
It genuinely is a gorgeous house. I feel this could be my favorite a single they’ve carried out however! The architecture is spectacular and genuinely the ideal element of this home I consider. (You can see a lot more of the house right here.) Did you watch the show to see the whole space? It is exciting to dream proper??
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Pietri Architects has driven a deep pink ravine by means of the heart of this apartment complicated in southern France, generating a protected rooftop garden for residents .
Named following the vivid pink-red paintwork that brackets its central garden, the Redline apartment block was created by Parisian studio Pietri Architectes to create 59 flats of varying sizes, split across two towers.
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The blocks rise from a strong single-storey base containing a automobile park and business premises. The narrow slice of greenery sits above, affording sea views between the towers.
The building came about as part of a wider regeneration of the former shipping city of La Seyne-sur-Mer on the south-east coast of France, where dockyards closed in 1989.
The dockyards will be rejuvenated with a public park named Autumn Garden, which the apartments will also overlook.
“The Redline plot could not have tolerated a single, solid block,” mentioned the architects. “[This] would have obstructed the views of the surrounding housing and prevented half of the 59 housing units from obtaining a view of the sea.”
The long rooftop garden runs east to west via the centre of the site. “This east/west spatial organisation grants a multiplicity of amenities with apartments that have both front and rear facing views and an outdoor patio designed to ventilate and make the most of the vista,” mentioned the group.
Brightly coloured walkways built from pre-stressed concrete criss-cross the void to connect the two blocks on each level. They mainly let residents in the east block to access the lifts, which are contained on the west side of the complex.
These walkways are enclosed with mesh balustrades and feature wooden floor surfaces. Strip lighting is set into the underside of each one to illuminate the spaces under.
Beneath the walkways, the planted oasis of gardens and terraces is screened from the prevailing south-westerly winds by the higher concrete walls.
Pathways reduce by way of a series of raised planters filled with grey gravel and a selection of evergreen trees and spiky shrubs. They lead to a sunken seating location and a red concrete belvedere, which is raised above the gardens on a metal pole and accessed by a flight of actions.
The podium has a single open side that angles towards the sea, offering a sheltered outside seating spot for residents.
Modest deep-set windows face into the pink courtyard, whilst bigger windows in the cream-painted facades of the two blocks are directed towards the coastline.
White balustrades with a perforated pattern enclose private terraces on the street-facing aspect of each apartment. The balustrades curve around the corners of the blocks to give the buildings a rounded profile.
“The patio, belvedere and walkways invite contemplation of the landscape – on one particular side the Autumn Garden and on the other the Bay of Toulon,” mentioned the architects.
Dark pink and white stripy dividers, reminiscent of the material usually utilized on deck chairs and bathers’ windbreaks, separate every single balcony from its neighbour. They provide storage lockers for residents.
Photography is by Serge Demailly and Christian Michel.
Project credits:
Client: Constructa Project management: Pietri Architectes, BET Yves Garnier, BET Qualiconsult, Marseille aménagement, Néo Paysages, Veritas
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It genuinely is a gorgeous house. I feel this could be my favorite a single they’ve carried out however! The architecture is spectacular and genuinely the ideal element of this home I consider. (You can see a lot more of the house right here.) Did you watch the show to see the whole space? It is exciting to dream proper??
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Podium level floor strategy 
Upper level floor program
