Great work by Japanese architect Norisada Maeda Atelier. His ultra modern homes heavily take into account the natural surroundings. He was quoted as saying “You could feel the longing for the ground to become one with the architecture. So in order to create this connection of exterior rendering, plants, rooms, retaining wall, terrace, ancient stairs, patio and balcony with geometric help, the two components (architecture and nature) have been slowly combined to one united mass by applying adhesion.” This is what architecture should be—that great attention to not only the structure as a whole but the surroundings.
Berlin designer Katja Gretzinger has a stunning portfolio of posters and publication design. Some of her work seems to break out of the normal way of doing things—alluding to Dada movement. Be sure to check out her portfolio.
Paprika is a graphic design and strategic marketing firm located in Montreal, Quebec. They specialize in business communications, branding, identities, annual reports, brochures, catalogues, posters, packaging, environmental design, signage and websites. They have a large and beautifully clean portfolio of work.
i.Anton has a brilliant collection of photographs on her Flickr photostream. The tones and textures in her photographs are very rich and add an ethereal quality.
Kyle Blue is the design director at Dwell Magazine; a modern architecture periodical. The work showcases his strength in typography and layout and is sure to excite any type enthusiast. Prior to Dwell he worked for Apple and has done work for the Walker Art Center as well.
Nanami Cowdroy was born in Sydney, Australia with close bonds to her mixed Japanese-European heritage. Contrasting cultures and surroundings have influenced her style of art and creative expression. Her art is highly detailed, intricate and monochromatic
YASLY is a rapidly growing collective of musicians, leather craftsman, letterpress artisans, and carpenters. The use of old world techniques and trades in their material lends a great quality to the work which takes on a very eclectic form.
English dubstep dj, Burial, is making new movements. It looks like there may be new music on the horizon in the near future. His music is very chill with trippy beats.
Scott Kennedy, or Acorn as he calls himself, is a Melbourne-based illustrator originally from Vancouver. His style has Japanese influences, as well as an indigenous flair. He has a great attention to detail.
