The Designer Gardens

Swedish architects TAF have designed the Pop Rivet Bench.

To celebrate the 2010 London Design Festival and mark the London launch of The Lollipop Shoppe, TAF were invited among 10 other furniture designers to create one of 10 public benches.

Pop Rivet is 3 pieces of aluminum sheets (front, back and the back rest) that are swept around the oval shaped aluminum seat. It is then drilled and put together with Pop rivets which is a very well-known and simple technique for put materials together.

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Vincenz Saccento and Robert Antonio Mazzullo cleverly created the v100 Mod Box, a 10x10x10 living/work area that houses all the necessities in a small, yet very functional space. All the appliances are made from recycled materials or can be fully recycled to promote an eco-friendly message.

This energy-efficient and modern architectural design makes the v100 Mod Box a very trendy living space that is adaptable for many uses with its ultra chic motto and clean aesthetics.

Perfect for outdoor decor, these Mario Ruiz Frame Lamps are guaranteed to brighten up your night.

With a rectangular frame, the interior of this piece is lined with LEDs. Beautiful and modern, these silhouette Mario Ruiz Frame Lamps will make a great addition to your back yard, filling it with mystical and magical wonder. Check out the featured gallery to see these Mario Ruiz Frame Lamps in action.

If you’re looking to spruce up your household and have a little fun while you’re doing it, then the Wall Tentacle is the perfect item for you. This giant tentacle mounts onto your wall and gives the appearance of a giant squid attack!

The Wall Tentacle is incredibly well done. Of course the ultimate destination for the Wall Tentacle would be a houseboat, but it would still look great in any other landlocked abode. Check out the gallery to see all angles of this Wall Tentacle decor.

Ready for a rooftop revamp? Whether you’re fixing a single shingle or replacing the entire roof, we’ve got you covered. This week, we explore asphalt shingles, the most popular and DIY-able material on the market.

The roof — the home’s primary defense against the elements — is one of the biggest investments a homeowner can make. The majority of residential roofs are covered with asphalt shingles, which are relatively inexpensive and easy to DIY. According to the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, enough asphalt shingles are produced each year to cover more than 5 million homes. Read more…