uhuru designs

Entrance into the Brooklyn based designers

I wanted to continue with just a little more insight into the Brooklyn design scene. It just so happens that my next showcase is keen to go green as well.



The Brooklyn based furniture designers (Uhuru, pronounced: oo-hoo-roo) take full advantage of the city surroundings. “One of the materials we are using most right now is reclaimed Heart Pine. This first growth wood, which is virtually extinct due to over harvesting a century ago, is extracted out of buildings being taken down in NYC.”


First glance at their web site you immediately get that organic but oh so eclectic vibe. With that same peek you immediately see materials like cast iron, pine surplus from local wood shops, and natural vegetable-tanned cow hid. In combination we have an exquisitely designed piece with a history of materials, and a natural coherence. Aw…I adore!

http://www.uhurudesign.com/

BILGE LOUNGE reclaimed Bourbon barrel staves, truck springs

SLAB DINING TABLE english elm

SLAB DINING TABLE claro walnut

Signature Bowling...with out the pint of beer

Brooklyn continues to amaze. Manhattan may find a hard time keeping up with the originality of this rapidly emerging city. The forces of local aesthetic and style have made a Brooklyn that never was but will prove to be a focal point in the New York area.




Brooklyn Bowl, not only has it taken originality and design to a serious level but they are also enthusiastic on the "green" spectrum. Built from recycled material, it’s become a silver LEED certified bowling ally. That a first! Really, the only one in America. Note the vintage leather chesterfield couches. Devine! With its 23,000 square feet, Brooklyn Bowl also supports a stage for live music boasting 35 wide and a full service restaurant.


Oh, you can still get beer but only on tap. Bottles...bad for the environment.
www.brooklynbowl.com

Refurbished vintage Chesterfield couches. Primal social capabilities.

35 ft wide stage with state of the art audio system. The tables are made from old bowling lanes. The floor is salvaged cork.

Comfort? Convenience? Design?

Miles' use of photography is evident in this Manhattan apartment. A contemporary accent to the surrounding antiques.
Ah...the wall paper takes you to a whole new place. Atrium? Northern India?

Note the deep tone created by the laquared walls. The velvett armchaire keeps things from becoming too hard. The Mirror! Devine...

For my first post I think it would be appropriate to highlight my favorite interior designer. Miles Redd has perfected the art of contrast. Contradiction is taken to extreme highs and lows in Redds' interior designs. With his use of his signature lacquered walls in combination with tastefully chosen antiques upholstered in vibrants velvets he takes an extreme and softens it creating a statement with balance. Redd wroks to express his talents through his clients visions and personality. In 2003 Redd was named creative director of Oscar de la Renta Home.