guest post: mammoth collections.

ive been really impressed with the artwork mammoth collections is introducing us to these days, so i thought id invite ben at mammoth to share some his favourites today. thanks, ben!

Nicholas Mcelroy.

When Victoria asked me if I wanted to write a guest post for SFGirl, my first thought (after a hearty woot!) was to talk a little about the various trends that seem to be making waves in the art world recently.

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Tags: Mammoth, Mammoth Collections   Posted in Home Design Info

Aura Spa by Khosla Associates

Khosla Associates have sent us images of the Aura Spa interior they have designed in the Park Hotel, Hyderabad, India.

Khosla Associates were commissioned to design the Hotel’s Spa “Aura” .

A particularly uninspiring space devoid of natural light and ventilation in the basement of the hotel was converted by Khosla Associates into a sparkling environment  ? inspired by the sheen, transparency, and whiteness of the Golconda Diamond.

The entrance curved corridor walls of the Spa were built out of   edge polished vertically stacked glass, leading  to  a  circular reception  area  with  a  fluid reception  counter  and  relaxed  customer  seating  sheathed in  moulded  white  resin.  A  wooden  staircase  f

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Chelsea Flower Show Trends 2011 – and the Chelsea Fringe Garden Show

Sustainable and theatrical themes at Chelsea help argue the case for an Unofficial Chelsea Fringe Garden Festival

Amongst other things, garden design an arena for fashion.

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Modern Cozy And Calm House In Toronto

 

This house is located in Toronto, Canada. It was built in 1905 and 3 years ago designer Emma Reddington moved there. She was attracted by the design of the house – high ceilings, fireplaces, doors and other details made of wood. She decided to leave some of them and substitute the furniture. Emma chose black and white shades because it’s classics and it doesn’t interfere with perception of the space. Fluffy furniture makes the house very cozy; the living room is one of the best rooms thanks to its fireplace and logs put near it. The black bathroom doesn’t look aggressive because of some details like natural wood seat or flowers on the windowsill. The inte

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Just like the paint, elastomeric caulk will provide outstanding performance.

Premium elastomeric caulk is highly recommended for most interior and exterior projects. These sealants have great adhesion to almost all surfaces and can stretch 200% or more depending on manufacturer.

Just like elastomeric paint, elastomeric caulking compounds can provide outstanding performance in a wide range of temperatures and weather extremes. This is especially important with exterior applications.

All homes expand and contract with changes in temperature throughout the day and seasons. Gaps and cracks in wood siding can move up to 1/4 inch or more throughout the day.

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Tags: Caulk, Elastomeric Caulk   Posted in Home Design Today