2014年4月21日星期一

Space Saving Beds & Bedrooms

There are several different approaches in creating an ingenious space saving bed for a home of modest proportions. The most straight-forward designs involve clever positioning of the bed, creating a slumber spot in a space that you would not normally consider using for this purpose–or otherwise.
One example of simple space repurposing would be to utilize the unused area under a staircase, like this cozy double bed set up. The custom made platform bed fits snugly into the under-stair alcove, and the design also incorporates under-bed and over-bed storage that runs straight into the side of the stairs too.1 |Photographer: Antony CrollaOne example of simple space repurposing would be to utilize the unused area under a staircase, like this cozy double bed set up. The custom made platform bed fits snugly into the under-stair alcove, and the design also incorporates under-bed and over-bed storage that runs straight into the side of the stairs too. 
The under-stair area also works great for hideaway day beds/reading nooks like this one.2 |The under-stair area also works great for hideaway day beds/reading nooks like this one. 
Bunks under a sloping roof, like in this loft space, are a great solution where precious floor space is eaten by a central stairwell. This particular example also incorporates a set of space saving storage shelves in each bunk cubby.3 |Photographer: Atlantic ArchivesBunks under a sloping roof, like in this loft space, are a great solution where precious floor space is eaten by a central stairwell. This particular example also incorporates a set of space saving storage shelves in each bunk cubby. 
Bunk beds make full use a rooms vertical space, and make better use of the floor space than a set of twin beds. This elegant set takes on the characteristics of a four poster bed complete with canopy, and transforms into a double decker of day beds during the daylight hours.4 |Bunk beds make full use a rooms vertical space, and make better use of the floor space than a set of twin beds. This elegant set takes on the characteristics of a four poster bed complete with canopy, and transforms into a double decker of day beds during the daylight hours. 
Bunk beds are a great layout hack for getting more sleeping space out of a lesser floor area, but these bunk beds take up the least space of all: a shallow wall panel acts as the holding dock in which the beds can be folded away with ease when not in use.5 |Bunk beds are a great layout hack for getting more sleeping space out of a lesser floor area, but these bunk beds take up the least space of all: a shallow wall panel acts as the holding dock in which the beds can be folded away with ease when not in use. 
This bedroom harbors four beds but still looks to have masses of floor space. The centrally placed ladder becomes a design feature rather than a hindrance, and the clean crisp lines of the bunks almost become moment of contemporary architecture.6 |This bedroom harbors four beds but still looks to have masses of floor space. The centrally placed ladder becomes a design feature rather than a hindrance, and the clean crisp lines of the bunks almost become moment of contemporary architecture. 
Generally, when you move the bedding space up, you are be able to find room for a lot more things. Storage shelves, a clothes rail and even a wash basin find a home under this high shelf-bed; the arrangement here also makes nice use of the high placed windows.7 |Via: DwellGenerally, when you move the bedding space up, you are be able to find room for a lot more things. Storage shelves, a clothes rail and even a wash basin find a home under this high shelf-bed; the arrangement here also makes nice use of the high placed windows. 


This adult cabin bed makes room for a home library and media cabinet, which allows the extra gained floor space to become a lounge and entertainment area. A dual use makes a small bedroom feel like a much more luxurious suite.8 |Designer: Remo ZimmerliPhotographer: Rob LewisThis adult cabin bed makes room for a home library and media cabinet, which allows the extra gained floor space to become a lounge and entertainment area. A dual use makes a small bedroom feel like a much more luxurious suite. 
Another variation of moving the bed ‘up’ is to completely conceal it within the ceiling, where you might not even notice, or recognise it. This suspended bed designs appears almost as an architectural feature, whilst the solid staircase leading up to it gives the sleep space a permanent and sturdy appeal. The skylight would make this a very bright place to wake up in the mornings, but if those window panes are made of clear glass then the view of the stars would be mesmerizing. Sleeping up in a nest like this may feel a little strange to some, but as there is a bath tub in the dining room of this home, we don't suppose the homeowner minds a little touch of the extraordinary!9 |Photographer: JJLocationsAnother variation of moving the bed ‘up’ is to completely conceal it within the ceiling, where you might not even notice, or recognise it. This suspended bed designs appears almost as an architectural feature, whilst the solid staircase leading up to it gives the sleep space a permanent and sturdy appeal. The skylight would make this a very bright place to wake up in the mornings, but if those window panes are made of clear glass then the view of the stars would be mesmerizing. Sleeping up in a nest like this may feel a little strange to some, but as there is a bath tub in the dining room of this home, we don’t suppose the homeowner minds a little touch of the extraordinary! 
A mezzanine level is a winner in double height homes for all sorts of uses, but a bedroom hidden in the rafters is one of the best.10 |A mezzanine level is a winner in double height homes for all sorts of uses, but a bedroom hidden in the rafters is one of the best. 
Even a half mezzanine can be more than big enough for two.11 |Photographer: Todd SelbyEven a half mezzanine can be more than big enough for two. 
This one is like a room within a room.12 |Designer: TumideiThis one is like a room within a room. 
Who moved the ladders!13 |Source: ProtoHausWho moved the ladders! 
The ultimate in luxury hideaway beds has got to be this elevating design...14 |Designer: LiftBedThe ultimate in luxury hideaway beds has got to be this elevating design… 
...or this one.15 |Designer: Yo! Home…or this one. 
Another alternative to hiding beds in the ceiling is to put them under the floor, like this roll away trundle.16 |Visualizer: m-deptAnother alternative to hiding beds in the ceiling is to put them under the floor, like this roll away trundle. 
With a roll-away bed, a teenager would have to find somewhere else to hide their dirty dishes and laundry!17 |Designer: TumideiWith a roll-away bed, a teenager would have to find somewhere else to hide their dirty dishes and laundry! 
Now you see it, now you don't.18 |Designer: PointNow you see it, now you don’t. 
Raising the room above the bed, rather than the bed above the room.19 |Raising the room above the bed, rather than the bed above the room. 
A very different take on the sofa bed.20 |Via: TreehuggerA very different take on the sofa bed. 
We have explored hiding beds under the floor and up the ceiling. What is left now? The walls, of course! One big name that keeps popping up when looking for murphy beds, or space saving multi-purpose furniture, is Resource Furniture.21 |We have explored hiding beds under the floor and up the ceiling. What is left now? The walls, of course! One big name that keeps popping up when looking for murphy beds, or space saving multi-purpose furniture, is Resource Furniture. 
Though the concept of Murphy beds has been around for a while the newer designs are sturdier, sleeker and pack in multiple features.22 |Designer: Resource FurnitureThough the concept of Murphy beds has been around for a while the newer designs are sturdier, sleeker and pack in multiple features. 
They can pop out of anywhere!23 |Designer: Resource FurnitureThey can pop out of anywhere! 
Who needs a guest bedroom when any wall will do?24 |Designer: Resource FurnitureWho needs a guest bedroom when any wall will do? 
Even the most slender of spaces offer a solution.25 |Designer: Resource FurnitureEven the most slender of spaces offer a solution. 
These twin doubles are disguised as attractive closets with faux door and drawer fronts.26 |Designer: WallBed FactoryThese twin doubles are disguised as attractive closets with faux door and drawer fronts. 
Here’s another quick alternative, featuring a concertina design, which you can hide into other pieces of furniture like wall units.27 |Designer: Concealed BedHere’s another quick alternative, featuring a concertina design, which you can hide into other pieces of furniture like wall units. 
Single to double.28 |Designer: Suite NYSingle to double. 
Sofa bunk beds29 |Designer: Resource Furniture
Flipping the mattress takes on a whole new meaning with this Work Bed that turns over to reveal a desk.30 |Via: Freunde von FreundenFlipping the mattress takes on a whole new meaning with this Work Bed that turns over to reveal a desk.

2014年4月20日星期日

叠式建筑: 荷兰阿默斯福特文化中心

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Neutelings Riedijk Architects 设计,位于荷兰阿默斯福特市。这是一个多功能文化中心,包括图书馆,档案馆,艺术学校和展览空间。

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设计事务所提供的项目简介:
The Eemhuis is a cultural centre that combines the city library, the regional archives, arts school and exhibition spaces. The building is organized as a vertical stacking of these programs that enhances the continuity of the public domain into the building. At the ground floor, the public square becomes a covered plaza, the foyer of the exhibition centre. At the other end, the plaza steps up gradually to form a terraced library. On the top of the stairs the library spills into a vast open space overlooking the city. Above it hovers the archive volume that forms the ceiling of this space. The attic of the building houses the arts school. The three arts departments (theatre & dance, visual arts and music) are each expressed separately as cantilevered beams that crown the complex.

2014年4月19日星期六

布鲁恩别墅

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Hakli Architects 设计,位于芬兰。木质建筑,从里到外几乎都是由木材组成,简朴自然。
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设计事务所提供的项目简介:
Making the most of the daylight was the starting point for the design of this all-year-round leisure home. The high-level windows encircling the building bring the daily sun cycle into the heart of the interior and make it a part of everyday living.
The building wraps round an atrium facing the Kallavesi landscape. The living room and bedroom with their built-in fireplace form the core of the building, which can be kept warm in winter as well as summer. Other rooms are used as and when required.
Apart from the brick-tile finished floor, the entire construction is in timber. Internal and external walls are in thick, top-quality, tongued-and-grooved pine boarding with plenty of heartwood to provide varia-tion in colour. The doors and windows, fixed without architraves, are also in pine.
The external surfaces will turn grey over time and the colourless wood-preservative will reduce colour variation. Internal doors and furniture are treated with wood oil. The slanting ceilings are in selected, knot-free aspen which reflects the light coming in through the high-level windows. The fixed furniture was built-in from cross-laminated pine. Doors and ventilators were all hand-made.
The building work was done with exceptional skill by a single carpenter and the final result is of joinery quality. The building designs integrated the architect’s plans and sections. No paper was needed – when the builder needed a detail, he looked for it directly from the architect’s computer files.