The latest in bricks is a blob, by Greg Lynn FORM, Machinous and Panelite who have created an interlocking tri-lobed shape through rotational moulding. The colourful plastic blob is made of a low-density, recyclable, impact-resistant polymer, and is meant to be an alternative to the traditional brick. The blobs will be available in stock shapes in about 10 different colours, and can also be customized. After the Blobwall Pavilion installation opens in the SCI-Arc Gallery, it will travel to Venice to be part of the Architecture Biennale.

+ sciarc.edu

Kevin Fitzsimons has recognized my personal weakness for Airstreams and sent MoCo Loco his MObi project, a restoration and modernization of a 1978 Sovereign 31’ Airstream Land Yacht. "Designed for today’s wealthy traveler, MObi will encompass the latest in available smart technology, be completely green and loaded with creature comforts.".

+ mobitat.net
+ fitzsimonsdb.com

Angelo wrote us yesterday to let us know that he and Nancy are building a compact modern home in Denver, Colorado. "This house project is for our family, and in our mind a great test in realizing the many concepts we’ve been intrigued with. Angelo’s background is architecture and Nancy’s is historic preservation/ adaptive reuse.". The website has all the details from interior and exterior renderings (seen at different times of day) through to the latest construction, the cedar siding installation above. Thanks Angelo!

+ denver-modern.com

Kithaus recently installed one of their K3 Modernist modules in Big Sur, California. Designed by Tom Sandonato and Martin Wehmann, the K3 is a 9’ x 13’ pre-wired prefab module that is made of a lot of lightweight anodized aluminium that does not require heavy equipment to get it to the installation site. Interestingly, along with the Airstream CCD, the Kithaus K3 is available through DWR.

+ kithaus.com
+ dwr.com

+ Shell is an urn made of pressed paper and designed by LOTS for burials at sea. Shell will dissolve over time, in celebration of man and nature. There is a small pocket at the top for placing notes or tiny objects and messages can be written on the surface.

+ Brio54 is a young design development company getting ready to launch its first prototype, the H-1, a 4-bedroom home for downsloping lots. Floor plans and specifics of the H-1 are available on the website.

+ The Otto von Quast Veggie Jewels collection currently has sterling silver broccoli on the menu, as well as gold peas. And yes, real veggies were harmed to make this product.

+ GamPlusFratesi is launching their new Cartoon chair this week at the Stockholm Furniture Fair.

+ Studio Design Rafaschierii recently completed an interesting project for a church in Metz: modern chancel furniture in magnesium and glass. Very non-traditional!

+ The Z-ball by James Van Vossel is an inflatable ergonomic ball, but its 3 handles are positioned in such a way to allow the user to sit farther forward than on most balls. This supports the loin area more and results in more comfortable seating.

+ Reinier de Jong’s KEER can be a lounger of 2 different heights or a stool, or even combined to form a sofa or bench. The KEER element is 8” wide – it is up to the user to determine the use.

+ We Want To Believe is the name of this flying saucer lounge table by Quack. The table has landed, and at its control centre is a hole to fit a bowl for fruit or snacks.

+ Miguel Angel Roca's Calamuchita house in Argentina is a glass pavilion anchored by four stone pillars. Its tower mimics the nearby mountain, and the lower level living space is a reflection of the surrounding valley.

+ The DsRt sofa by Vincent Cadena is a sleek offering whose arms can be used as side tables or benches.

+ This minimalist chair, to be found in an Arles museum, is by Toulouse architect Frédéric Rhodes.

+ Cake re-interprets the classic mint julep cup in black or white stoneware by adding a bas relief swallow (or octopus) to each side.