The Radavist

I love My Pet Monster. First Mishka makes a hat and now this Japanese brand Please Touch Me makes this grotesque creation! Seriously, what is wrong with the Japanese! Found on the Candy Myspace and via Is-Mental.

[no offense JAN crew!]

Thanks to Andrew in the Trackosaurus comments for this!

Dezeen has a great article on the recent collaborative effort between MVRDV and Adept on a new mixed-use development in Copenhagen. The Rødovre Skyscraper in Copenhagen, Denmark is made of multiple 60 meter squares that cantilever off each other in a provocative way.

“The constellation of the pixels allows flexibility in function; the building can be transformed by market forces,” say the architects. “Flexibility for adaptation is one of the best sustainable characteristics of a building.”

House of Copenhagen has re-issued one of my favorite chairs in Architectural / Furniture Design history, “the Shell Chair”. Unfortunately, It’s way out of my price range. Read up below.

Carl Hansen & Son, the world’s leading maker of furniture designed by Hans J. Wegner, celebrated its 100th anniversary on October 28th, 2008

Hans J. Wegner CH07 Limited Edition

Designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1964, “The Shell Chair” is one of Wegner’s most iconic pieces. Sometimes referred to as “The Smiling Chair”, CH07 is renowned for both its lasting good looks and its generous comfort. This limited anniversary edition is crafted from exclusive xebrano veneer (a first for the CH07) and upholstered in Elegance Special Brown leather, a supple aniline specially chosen for its rich color and soft texture.

Holy, I mean Satanic Shit! James, you maniac, hook it up!

I don’t really post many Architecture lecture events on this blog, but this one is worth going to. Kengo Kuma‘s work speaks strongly with crisp forms, soft light and warm materials. The infusion of traditional Japanese styling makes their work some of the most inspirational architecture of the modern age. Not to mention the legendary Kenneth Frampton will be moderating the lecture!

Details here:

Current Work: Kengo Kuma & Associates
Kengo Kuma
Introduced and moderated by Kenneth Frampton
Monday, November 3
7:00 p.m.
The Great Hall
The Cooper Union
7 East 7th Street

Andy, my red-bearded brethren from down under, sent me this photo and it made my day. True bike porn. C-Record Delta brakes are some of the sexiest bicycle components ever made. Form and function [arguable in some camps] conquer all!

Thanks Andy, once again, you deliver!

These pieces by British artist William Roberts (No, not Rick Ross, different artist) just struck me as note-worthy. The one on the left is entitled Combat, 1915 and on the right is Les Routiers, 1931. Roberts being a Cubist often distorted figures into complex compositions. These two pieces are so similar that they made me think of how everyday as cyclists, we’re in combat with other elements.

Wear your helmet and be safe out there.

Anna Telcs and I worked on a submission for NYC’s competition to design new bicycle racks for the City.

The design intent was to create two racks in one, eliminating the dead zones created by staggering bicycles. We were also going for a less-expensive, easy to produce and install approach, which many designs lacked.

I know we didn’t win, but I’m happy with the way it turned out.

Nick James is not only one of the most dapper lads I know, but his artwork is always impressing me. Check out this piece he just completed. Entitled “Streetwear”… I felt it was relevant to the recent post regarding Pharrell