Stunning home designed by Martín Fernández de Lema and Nicolás F. Moreno Deutsch that preserve the natural conditions of the land. The house, located in Mar Azul, Buenos Aires, Argentina, integrates the trees as part of the space to create a serene environment.

Neat is a elegant and super minimal table by designer Christophe Pillet. It features a nifty duct for cables and is made of aluminum and marine plywood covered with epoxy-coated metal.

If there’s one piece of furniture that is a must have in my home, it’s the Eames Lounge Chair. It’s a prime example of timless mid-century design. Vitra has released a video showing the detail and care that goes into every chair. Every aspect of the piece is handmade.

I never knew this, but before Kubrick was making excellent movies, he was a photojournalist, and a good one at that. These photos were taken in 1949 for a Look Magazine story.

This exquisite tube amp is designed by Koichi Futatsumata and is a stunning example of minimal design. The stereo amp features two vacuum tubes and only two controls: one for power and volume, the other for tone. The overall concept and aesthetic remind of the excellent Braun products designed by Dieter Rams.

This month we have Antonio Carusone as our guest blogger. He was born in Queens, NY into a colorful Italian family, and has been in the creative arts since he was a child. You can see some of his work on The Grid System and Year of the Sheep. We’re big fans and glad to have him here.

Designed in 1992 by Dietrich Lubs for Braun and supposedly “out of production” but still readily available… the Braun AB7 is a simple quartz clock that has a super clean design, and is a much more stylish and reliable alternative to that plugged in iPhone by your bed.  I picked this up last week to add to my desk/workspace, which needed a revitalization this winter and I’m excited to take a peek every once in awhile at the great design.  I love the simple on/off switch and the two knobs in the back control the time and the alarm setting, that’s it.  Drop in a AA battery and this thing should keep accurate time for a lifetime…

This month our friend Ryan Plett will be contributing to our blog. If you aren’t familiar with Ryan, he is a good guy that appreciates quality products and takes a really nice photograph. Living in Chicago, there is always a need for an extra layer and Ryan takes advantage of it.