Luminous Rooms

It is always amazes me to learn about the cool jobs that some people have.  Take Leni Schwendinger for example, an urban light designer, who specializes in creating spaces and moods using light around Manhattan.  Her company Light Project's was one of the light designers responsible for the"pedestrianization" of Times Square in 2009.  This video poses some interesting questions regarding the possibilities of lighting in creating functional nighttime spaces.  

Dwell Color Palettes

Dwell magazine's founder, Lara Hedberg Deam, brings us a series of design videos in collaboration with Ralph Lauren Paint.  The four videos were released each season of last year and are based on Le Corbusier's Polychromie Architecturale.  Each video features a diverse color palette and reflects a distinct mood and space.  Contrary to the stereotypical belief, modern architecture need not be constrained by a monochromatic palette - check out these videos and get inspired to try something unexpected and add more color to your life! 




I think the "stable brown" is especially striking and really dig this palette.