Martin-Lancaster house in Nova Scotia

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True, I'm a sucker for seaside homes, but this Martin Lancaster house in Prospect, Nova Scotia really, really got me. It's a beautiful mashup of seaside traditional and modern contemporary -- classic unfinished clapboard, giant concrete hearth and concrete walls and panoramic banks of glass windows. It's incredible to look at yet feels like a home you could really enjoy and be comfortable in. Check out the full rundown on ArchDaily.

 

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Architects: MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects
Location: Prospect, Nova Scotia, Canada
Project Area: 3,000 sqf
Photographs: Greg Richardson

The Nestrest by Daniel Pouzet + Fred Frety

The Nestrest is a new outdoor hanging pod designed by Daniel Pouzet + Fred Frety for Dedon. This has got to be one of the coolest pieces I've ever seen. I'm not sure why the guy reading the book above isn't soaking wet ... maybe he's been in there for days. I know if I had one I would never leave. 

New Watch Designs from Braun

Braun is a storied brand in the world of industrial design-- thanks to a golden era of work from Dieter Rams in the 50's and 60's. Many of his works are in the Moma and you can check out a great background piece on him here.  

It's been a while though since I've interesting work from Braun, but this new watch designed in collaboration with sister company, luxury brand Ventura is pretty hot. It borrows the patented scroll bar and digital display font from the much more expensive Ventura line. Approximate price for this watch could be up to USD 600. You can see more at WristFashion.

Also, if you are not familiar, check out some of these classic Braun watch designs from Dieter Ram. 

Back to the Future- The Singer Porsche 911

The Porsche 911 first debuted in 1963 and has endured as one of the flyest cars of all time. From and aesthetic point of view, I much prefer the classics to the late model 911s, but the performance and technology specs of a modern 911 Turbo S are in a whole different galaxy.

Enter the Singer Porsche 911. This car gives you the best out of both worlds – classic design and modern performance. Built upon an early '90s-era 911, the new Singer has a carbon fiber body reminiscent of a Porsche from the '70s or '80s, while boasting three modern engines, ranging from 3.6 L to 3.9L  with power  up to 425 hp. Throw on some 60's inspired aluminum 17-inch wheels, a bespoke interior to match the retro exterior, and a classic Carrera RS steering wheel from 1973 and you've got what may be my favorite car out there. 

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Sea Ranch House

Turnbull Griffin Haesloop designed the Sea Ranch residence in Sea Ranch, California.

Description from the architects:

The site for this small Sea Ranch house is edged with mature evergreen trees and opens to a meadow with views out to the Pacific Ocean. The clients wanted an understated, flowing house that captured their love of Japanese simplicity. Our solution starts with a vernacular barn form and carves away to shape an exterior octagonal deck that opens to the meadow and the view. A continuous band of windows and doors follow the outline of the cutout to capture the panoramic views. Cedar ceilings and sheetrock walls create a clean minimalist interior, and the window wall features exposed wood framing and structural steel.

           

Visit the Turnbull Griffin Haesloop website – here.

Photography by David Wakely

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