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| Opulent Tropical Villas Feature Sparkling Infinity Pools Posted: 30 Mar 2014 07:59 AM PDT Located on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand, these stunning holiday homes offer a contemporary ocean view getaway with sparkling infinity pools that seem to drop right off the cliff. Each of the 28 modern villas at the Samujana Resort has its own particular character, but all offer private pools, open-air dining, a range of luxuries and conveniences and beautiful architecture that focuses on vistas of the surrounding landscape. Lounging sofas overlook the pool and in some cases, are even submerged in the water. Glass-edged rooftop decks enable views of the white sandy beaches and sunsets, and many of the rooftop surfaces are covered in grassy gardens. Indoor-outdoor spaces abound to take advantage of the temperate climate, and many of the living spaces within the villas can be opened via operable glass panels. The villas are available either to rent for holidays or to purchase as a private residence. They’re perched on a hillside above a coral cove with private beach access. The architecture, by Gary Fell of Gfab Architects, blends contemporary luxury with Thai traditions, bringing in references to the natural setting in rock walls and tree-filled courtyards. Each villa has between three to seven bedrooms, so there’s certainly no shortage of room for guests, and many are outfitted with private cinemas. Keep Going - Check Out These Great Related Dornob Articles: |
| Chuckle-Worthy Chairs? Sitcom Stars Talking Furniture Posted: 29 Mar 2014 02:00 PM PDT Remember when the first Toy Story movie debuted and everyone suddenly wondered what it would be like if their household inanimate objects came to life? Furniture designer Lucas Maassen is doing the same for furniture with his spoof sitcom called “The Sitcom!” Maassen dreamed up the show starring chairs from his latest collection. Wanting to break away from the drudgery of conventional design exhibitions, he fitted his chairs with screens which display actors’ mouths speaking the lines of the script. The sets are intentionally cheesy and stereotypical of sitcoms, made even funnier by the fact that furniture is both set and characters. [vimeo=86405805] The family of chairs deals with everything that a typical sitcom family does, like family problems, kids, and relationships. The 20-minute pilot was filmed in front of a studio audience featuring props created by other designers. The entire idea of a sitcom featuring furniture as characters is completely absurd, and that seems to be Maassen’s point. He’s pointing out that design doesn’t have to be serious, even when the furniture itself isn’t particularly whimsical, and that even furniture can be funny if you frame it in the right light. The DVD of The Sitcom! should be available soon through Maassen’s website. Keep Going - Check Out These Great Related Dornob Articles: |
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