Abandoned Saigon Building Becomes Unique Family Home

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Abandoned Saigon Building Becomes Unique Family Home Posted: 20 Dec 2015 06:00 AM PST Vietnam-based a21studio took on the challenge of updating an architectural gem in Saigon. Built by Vuong Hong Sen, an academic and famous collector of antiques, this home was known as a local museum. When the current owner bought it, the building had been abandoned. As a manifest against Western-style homes in the area, she asked the designers to create a gathering place for the extended family. She wanted it to be where she shared her memories and collected artifacts with the kids, and where they could cherish the tradition of the neighborhood. A common area sits at the core of the residence, allowing the children several places to play and explore. Nature is also part of the design scheme, with live trees adding a fresh ambiance. The house features furniture and artifacts salvaged by the architect and owner from demolished houses in the area. What do you think of this unique Vietnamese home that grew out of an abandoned Saigon building? [Photos and information provided by a21Studio] The post Abandoned Saigon Building Becomes Unique Family Home appeared first on Freshome.com.

Banana Table Features Appealing Sculptural Design Posted: 19 Dec 2015 12:00 PM PST The Banana Table, a stylish furniture piece inspired by the stem of the fruit, was designed by Florida-based 3D modeler/designer Craig Monroe. “After a couple of weeks trying to think of new projects, the idea struck one day after lunch,” Monroe told Freshome. “There was a banana peel in front of me. Eventually, I thought about it as furniture while still uncertain of the end result.” “Ideas started to snowball, and later that day I built a rough version using 3D Studio Max that I found myself wanting to finish,” the designer said. “What I present here is actually the second iteration of the Banana Table. The first design was largely the same, except it was much more angular and started to stray from the concept. “Subtlety was the key. I revised it to more closely follow the original photos I had taken of the sliced fruit. Form had to come before any other aspect, and it needed to have three things: big curves, sharp edges and an asymmetrical silhouette.” The table is made up of six Peruvian walnut wood "peels." The three outer layers are thicker with a slightly varying color; the three inner layers are lighter to mimic a banana's color. The tabletop consists of two wood rings sandwiching a piece of round, slightly yellow-tinted glass that rests atop the edge of the peels. Unfortunately, the Banana Table is available only as a 3D model for use in architectural visualization scenes. The designer is actively looking into physical production by manufacturers in Orlando. [Photos and information provided by Craig Monroe] The post Banana Table Features Appealing Sculptural Design appeared first on Freshome.com.

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