Analog Modern Draws Upon Traditional Craft to Create Their Contemporary Furniture Collection

Analog Modern Draws Upon Traditional Craft to Create Their Contemporary Furniture Collection

Analog Modern was on board at BKLYN Designs this past weekend to share their latest collection of sustainable furnishings. The team draws on traditional craft to create modern, geometrical designs constructed mostly from wood, steel and found objects. This year's collection is inspired by the butterfly. We caught up with founder Peter Buley to learn more about the materials, inspiration and philosophy that drive his work.
 

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Garrison Architects’ Flood-Proof, Modular Beach Buildings Are Coming to NYC This Summer

Garrison Architects’ Flood-Proof, Modular Beach Buildings Are Coming to NYC This Summer

This summer, some of the NYC beaches hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy will get a new start with the opening of 37 flood-proof, prefab lifeguard stations, comfort stations and offices designed by Garrison Architects. After the superstorm, Rockaway Beach, Coney Island, Midland Beach, Wolfe's Pond Park and Cedar Grove were left with just the tattered shambles of what used to be their restrooms and other beach structures. The city knew that it had to rebuild in order to open these popular beaches back to their communities for summer 2013, but fast-tracking the design and construction of these buildings to a matter of months proved to be a challenge. Architect Jim Garrison and his firm were called in to tackle the task, and we're happy to say that they're making impressive progress towards their Memorial Day deadline. We stopped by the Garrison booth yesterday at BKLYN Designs and got to see some 3D models of the modular beach buildings in person. Click through our gallery to see the photos we snapped as well as renderings of the final designs.
 

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Pickett Furniture Uses Sustainable Wood and Vintage Textiles to Create Playful Handcrafted Pieces

Pickett Furniture Uses Sustainable Wood and Vintage Textiles to Create Playful Handcrafted Pieces

Pickett Furniture was at the BKLYN Designs furniture show this past weekend showcasing unique handcrafted furnishings and accessories made from responsibly sourced wood and vintage textiles. Blending natural, modern and international influences, the eclectic collection of designs includes bamboo lamps, vintage marimekko fabric pillows, a handcrafted vinyl playing music console, and kids' toys! A set of adorable magnetic Bataljon Robots is the latest to join Pickett's collection, bringing a playful touch to this unique line.
 

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Awesome Locally-Made Green Designs from BKLYN Designs 2013!

Awesome Locally-Made Green Designs from BKLYN Designs 2013!

BKLYN Designs really wowed us this weekend with over 30 Brooklyn-based designers showcasing their latest work at St. Ann's Warehouse in DUMBO. Inhabitat made the rounds and we were excited to see so many sustainable options. From rustic tables made from recycled aluminium to chairs made from reclaimed wood to adjustable, magnetic lights, we're highlighting some of our favorites from this year's show. Check them all out ahead!
 

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6 Clever Tips to Make Your Tiny Apartment Feel Larger

6 Clever Tips to Make Your Tiny Apartment Feel Larger

Photo credit: Wei Chang

Judging from the popularity of our articles on tiny apartments, it's no secret that many people have embraced the idea of downsizing...but that doesn't necessarily mean it's easy. Whether you've lived in a tight urban space for a while or you just recently decided to make the switch to small-space living, there are certainly challenges (ranging from where to store all your stuff, to how to accommodate extra guests, to just feeling like you have room to breathe). After living in micro apartments ourselves for some time, we've come up with some smart tips and tricks for making your smaller home feel larger. If you've been feeling a bit cramped lately, read on for some ideas that can give you a little more livable room.

 

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See Pics of the New Flood-Proof, Prefab Beach Buildings NYC Plans to Roll Out This Summer

See Pics of the New Flood-Proof, Prefab Beach Buildings NYC Plans to Roll Out This Summer

When Hurricane Sandy wiped out the lifeguard stations and public bathrooms on many of New York City’s beaches, the city found itself in a bind. How could it rebuild these necessary facilities in time for the summer of 2013? To answer that question, officials

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PHOTOS: Okamoto Studio Carves Incredibly Intricate Ice Sculptures in Downtown Manhattan

PHOTOS: Okamoto Studio Carves Incredibly Intricate Ice Sculptures in Downtown Manhattan

Okamoto Studio was on site at the World Financial Center's outdoor plaza this weekend showcasing their deft ice-carving skills. The live demonstrations resulted in a series of ice sculptures that made up a spectacular "Fantastical Botanical" scene for the public to enjoy. Supported by Arts Brookfield, six carvers were hard at work with chisels and chainsaws, creating an ice garden of delights like a frozen water vase filled with bamboo and even an icy birdbath.
 

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13 Awesome Sculptures Made from Food Cans at Canstruction 2013

13 Awesome Sculptures Made from Food Cans at Canstruction 2013

Our favorite canned food architecture event, Canstruction, is off to a strong start with an array of can-tastic designs that began to materialize last night. Celebrating its 20th edition, the competition will feature stacked can sculptures by architecture, design and engineering firms as well as a group of students from Eleanor Roosevelt High School. The event is organized by City Harvest and all cans from both the structures and donations will go towards helping to feed those in need after the event is over. Click through our gallery to see some of these inventive works of art!
 

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PHOTOS: 325 Sq. Ft. Micro Apartment Opens at the Museum of the City of NY’s Making Room Exhibit

PHOTOS: 325 Sq. Ft. Micro Apartment Opens at the Museum of the City of NY’s Making Room Exhibit

As New York City and other urban areas continue to evolve, new options for housing are in demand to suit a growing, changing population. In response, the Museum of the City of New York (MCNY) has teamed up with the Citizens Housing & Planning Council (CHPC) to create the exhibition Making Room: New Housing for New Yorkers. The innovative exhibit highlights a variety of new micro housing models that are responsive to changing social, economic, and cultural conditions that are re-shaping urban households across the world. Of special consideration is the rise in the number of single adults and the possibility of creating accessory units for extended families. The exhibit features a full-size model designed by Pierluigi Colombo that is constructed by by Clei s.r.l. and Resource Furniture on behalf of CHPC. Inhabitat got a special sneak preview of the exhibit, which opens this week - read on for a first look!
 

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Canstruction Will Transform Over 100,000 Food Cans into Amazing Works of Art

Canstruction Will Transform Over 100,000 Food Cans into Amazing Works of Art

Photo by Canstruction/Kevin Wick

NYC’s yearly Canstruction competition is back after facing delays due to Hurricane Sandy! The can-tastic competition pits participants against one another to turn over 100,000 food cans into creative works of art like giant

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Architects for Animals Shows Off 8 Cat-Tastic Abodes to Raise Money for NYC’s Homeless Kitties

Architects for Animals Shows Off 8 Cat-Tastic Abodes to Raise Money for NYC’s Homeless Kitties

Photo by Tamar Arslanian

Last week's Architects for Animals Giving Shelter event showed that even cats can appreciate the power of good design with a bevy of abodes created with kitties in mind. The event was sponsored by the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals and supports the Feral Cat Initiative to help homeless felines. Of the eight designers who participated, M Moser Associates' modern cat condo (shown above) took home the grand prize. Read on to see all of the unique designs in our photo gallery.

 

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Mayor Bloomberg Cuts Ribbon at Newly Rejuvenated Rockaway Park in Queens

Mayor Bloomberg Cuts Ribbon at Newly Rejuvenated Rockaway Park in Queens

August 6th marked the ribbon cutting of a rejuvenated Rockaway Park. Through PlaNYC, Mayor Bloomberg’s effort to provide a “greener, greater vision of New York,” the underused space in Queens now features eco-friendly designs for several structures and multiple recreational facilities.

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NYU’s Modified Expansion Plans Move Closer to City Council Approval

NYU’s Modified Expansion Plans Move Closer to City Council Approval

Washington Square photo via Shutterstock

After two weeks of hot debate between NYU and the New York City Council regarding the university’s plans to expand its Greenwich Village campus (see our earlier post on this), a decision has been reached. The Council

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MillionTreesNYC Has Surpassed Halfway Mark in Planting One Million New Trees in NYC

MillionTreesNYC Has Surpassed Halfway Mark in Planting One Million New Trees in NYC

Great news! The MillionTreesNYC Project, which is one of 132 PlaNYC initiatives to green up the city, has already surpassed the halfway point in its grand goal of planting one million trees within the span of a decade. Launched in 2007 as a partnership between

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PHOTOS: Inhabitat Explores Williamsburg’s Sexy New Wythe Hotel and Rooftop Lounge

PHOTOS: Inhabitat Explores Williamsburg’s Sexy New Wythe Hotel and Rooftop Lounge

Williamsburg's newly opened Wythe Hotel is a shining example of adaptive reuse that is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after places to stay in NYC. The hotel source many of the early-1900s industrial features - like original pine ceiling beams, cast iron structural columns and arched windows - right from the converted textile and barrel factory that makes up its first five floors. And even the building's five-story neon sign, a sculptural installation by local artist Tom Fruin, is made of old metal signs found around the city. But the Wythe's post-industrial beauty lies not only in the building itself but in its interior details as well, so we were delighted to peek inside and snap some photos. Step inside our gallery to see what you can expect from a night's stay at this new Brooklyn hotspot!
 

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East Harlem Lancaster Lexington Co-Op Offers Green Roof Garden Plots with Each Apartment

East Harlem Lancaster Lexington Co-Op Offers Green Roof Garden Plots with Each Apartment

The farm-to-table dining trend is getting an urban update this month at the Lancaster Lexington, a condo development at 117th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. Each apartment in the 29-unit building, which offers a mix of affordable and market-rate

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NYC Looking to Build World’s Largest Rooftop Farm in Hunts Point Area of The Bronx

NYC Looking to Build World’s Largest Rooftop Farm in Hunts Point Area of The Bronx

The new rooftop farm could look like this one in Greenpoint, Photo by Kthread

Mayor Bloomberg’s Economic Development Council is currently looking for a private developer to create what could soon be the largest rooftop farm in the world. The farm, planned

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Let There Be Light: Low Line Exhibit Now Open at Mark Miller Gallery in the Lower East Side

Let There Be Light: Low Line Exhibit Now Open at Mark Miller Gallery in the Lower East Side

"Let There Be Light," an exhibit exploring what could be the next High Line, but underground, opened on Sunday, April 1st, at Mark Miller Gallery in Manhattan's Lower East Side. The Delancey Underground, often referred to as the "Low Line," was co-founded by designer James Ramsey of Raad Studio and social entrepreneur Dan Barasch. Their aim is to transform an abandoned trolley terminal beneath Delancey Street into a public park. To get an idea of how the two plan to create this cutting edge new green space, be sure to visit the exhibition that features drawings, 3D models, photographs, and a life-size rendering of the potential park. If you love this idea as much as we do, you definitely want to check out the exhibit before the end of the month!
 

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New York-Based Design Team Ortolan Organic Makes Luxurious Eco-Friendly Home Decor

New York-Based Design Team Ortolan Organic Makes Luxurious Eco-Friendly Home Decor

Ortolan Organic, a lifestyle brand of luxury textiles based in New York City, was started by Ohio native Bethany Mallett. Inspired by the small towns, dirt roads, and rolling fields of her childhood, she uses totally organic materials and processes to create simple yet elegant products that highlight each design's natural properties. Now based in New York, Bethany focuses on environmentally sound alternatives to New York's often fast-paced fashion industry.
 

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Centre-Fuge Transforms a Construction Trailer into a Mural-Covered LES Public Gallery

Centre-Fuge Transforms a Construction Trailer into a Mural-Covered LES Public Gallery

With construction serving as an ongoing disturbance to many New Yorkers, the Centre-Fuge Public Art Project has found a way to provide a unique twist on the otherwise bothersome ordeal. A drab grey trailer on East 1st Street is being transformed into raw canvas where a rotating collection of artists will have the opportunity to display their work. The artwork will change every two months, and the year-long project will culminate in a collaborative mural that will be unveiled with the opening of the new Second Avenue subway line. Inhabitat visited the Lower East Side to find out how the first group of artists have transformed the trailer, adding even more spark to the already happening neighborhood.
 

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New York International Gift Fair Showcases Hot Sustainable Designs Made With Natural Materials

New York International Gift Fair Showcases Hot Sustainable Designs Made With Natural Materials

This year the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF) made a special attempt to recognize sustainable design. A special exhibit titled SustainAbility: design for a better world, highlighted products from companies whose creations or production processes are eco-friendly and those whose business practices are socially-responsible, philanthropic or fair trade oriented. Inhabitat maneuvered between the 2,800+ companies to identify sustainable products worth note. Here, we bring you our favorite designs made from wood or other natural, sustainable materials.
 

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New York City Bike Share Expected to Launch in July

New York City Bike Share Expected to Launch in July

With much talk about the forthcoming New York City Bike Share, the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Alta Bicycle Share have been giving sneak peaks of what’s to come. Inhabitat caught them at the Essex Street Market this past Saturday where representatives

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Pier 15 by SHoP Architects and Ken Smith Opens on the East River Waterfront Esplanade

Pier 15 by SHoP Architects and Ken Smith Opens on the East River Waterfront Esplanade

We reported over the summer about the unveiling of the East River Waterfront Esplanade and mentioned plans to further extend it in coming years. Only six months later, Pier 15 just south of South Street Seaport, is now open. Designed by SHoP Architects, with help from Ken Smith Landscape Architect, the new two-story section features sharp angles, a colorful red roof, native flora, and a design that expands upon the existing esplanade. While winter is not the easiest month to get people to celebrate the newest addition at the breezy waterfront, you may find the solitude relaxing and perfect for enjoying the design without interruption.
 

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Allard van Hoorn Transforms Storefront for Art and Architecture Into an Interactive Instrument

Allard van Hoorn Transforms Storefront for Art and Architecture Into an Interactive Instrument

Following in Storefront for Art and Architecture's tradition of introducing innovative, edgy concepts to the city, Allard van Hoorn's 007_Urban_Songline installation transforms the space into an interactive, sonic experience. Using a minimal number of simple materials, the space becomes an instrumental fantasy. Guests maneuver through a plethora of meticulously strung cords producing sounds that are synthesized into a soundtrack of physicality. The exhibition officially opens on January 17 and runs for a month, but Inhabitat had the special opportunity to take a sneak peak as the artist was setting up for the show.
 

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