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Raymond takes a break on the master bedroom’s interior balcony, which is cantilevered over the dining area.
Raymond takes a break on the master bedroom’s interior balcony, which is cantilevered over the dining area.
At 3D Systems, a wall of Cube personal printers was abuzz printing objects. Senior designer Scott Turner demonstrated the Cube at Dwell on Design 2013.
At 3D Systems, a wall of Cube personal printers was abuzz printing objects. Senior designer Scott Turner demonstrated the Cube at Dwell on Design 2013.
The house is filled with pieces from Small-Design, the children’s furniture company cofounded by Charrier, including the transformable Cube, which does double duty as a chair or table in the top floor kitchen-dining area.
The house is filled with pieces from Small-Design, the children’s furniture company cofounded by Charrier, including the transformable Cube, which does double duty as a chair or table in the top floor kitchen-dining area.
The modern, clean design of this birdhouse provides "simple avian living". The eight color choices give you a chance to draw as much or as little attention to this nest as you like.
The modern, clean design of this birdhouse provides "simple avian living". The eight color choices give you a chance to draw as much or as little attention to this nest as you like.
Celebrated architect Frank Gehry designed an innovative furniture collection for Heller in 2004. The collection, which features several cubes, a bench, table, chair, and sofa, is characterized by its striking resemblance to sculpture. Although the pieces are suited for daily use, they also look quite lovely on their own—the sleek surfaces, coupled with the gentle curves and flowing lines, allow the collection to be admired for its beauty, as much as it is utilized for function. Crafted from molded polymer, the furniture is comfortable as well as versatile—it can be used indoors and out.
Celebrated architect Frank Gehry designed an innovative furniture collection for Heller in 2004. The collection, which features several cubes, a bench, table, chair, and sofa, is characterized by its striking resemblance to sculpture. Although the pieces are suited for daily use, they also look quite lovely on their own—the sleek surfaces, coupled with the gentle curves and flowing lines, allow the collection to be admired for its beauty, as much as it is utilized for function. Crafted from molded polymer, the furniture is comfortable as well as versatile—it can be used indoors and out.
Photo by: Flickr/Mazzali
Photo by: Flickr/Mazzali
The L-Cube system by Christian Werner for @duravit at #DODLA.
The L-Cube system by Christian Werner for @duravit at #DODLA.
This piece is a refreshingly unfussy cabinet design that comes in reclaimed Douglas Fir, maple, walnut, or white oak. Read more about The Cube here.
This piece is a refreshingly unfussy cabinet design that comes in reclaimed Douglas Fir, maple, walnut, or white oak. Read more about The Cube here.
THE FRANK GEHRY RIGHT TWIST CUBE This cube is a multipurpose piece, as it can be used as a side table or a stool for sitting. Designed with a graceful twist, the cube works well as a singular accent, or as a complement to other pieces in the Frank Gehry collection.
THE FRANK GEHRY RIGHT TWIST CUBE This cube is a multipurpose piece, as it can be used as a side table or a stool for sitting. Designed with a graceful twist, the cube works well as a singular accent, or as a complement to other pieces in the Frank Gehry collection.
On its own, the OD-11 is both simple and visually arresting. A white cube, the speaker almost feels sculptural. The sleek styling helps to make the function of the product nearly withdraw from focus. Of course, exquisite engineering rests beneath the grille.
On its own, the OD-11 is both simple and visually arresting. A white cube, the speaker almost feels sculptural. The sleek styling helps to make the function of the product nearly withdraw from focus. Of course, exquisite engineering rests beneath the grille.
The interior of 2131’s Walnut and Marble Storage Cube is lined with Italian Calacatta Gold. The cubes can be stacked or used individually.
The interior of 2131’s Walnut and Marble Storage Cube is lined with Italian Calacatta Gold. The cubes can be stacked or used individually.
The Walnut and Marble Storage Cube from 2131 takes the simplicity of a box and elevates it with rich walnut wood and luxe marble. The cube includes one interior surface that has been inlaid with Italian Calacatta Gold marble, which elegantly frames the storage cube’s contents. Available in small and large sizes, the Walnut and Marble Cubes can be stacked to create a distinctive storage display, or they can be used individually as a striking accent.
The Walnut and Marble Storage Cube from 2131 takes the simplicity of a box and elevates it with rich walnut wood and luxe marble. The cube includes one interior surface that has been inlaid with Italian Calacatta Gold marble, which elegantly frames the storage cube’s contents. Available in small and large sizes, the Walnut and Marble Cubes can be stacked to create a distinctive storage display, or they can be used individually as a striking accent.
The Walnut and Marble Storage Cube from 2131 takes the simplicity of a box and elevates it with rich walnut wood and luxe marble. The cube includes one interior surface that has been inlaid with Italian Calacatta Gold marble, which elegantly frames the storage cube’s contents.
The Walnut and Marble Storage Cube from 2131 takes the simplicity of a box and elevates it with rich walnut wood and luxe marble. The cube includes one interior surface that has been inlaid with Italian Calacatta Gold marble, which elegantly frames the storage cube’s contents.
Spotlight Youth Space (London, United Kingdom) Architect: Astudio Category: Civic and Community
Spotlight Youth Space (London, United Kingdom) Architect: Astudio Category: Civic and Community
Various marble (and one wooden!) round and cube stools elegantly occupy the floor. Use it add a sculptural piece or as small tables.
Various marble (and one wooden!) round and cube stools elegantly occupy the floor. Use it add a sculptural piece or as small tables.
Two close-ups of the Orange Cube.
Two close-ups of the Orange Cube.
The Cat Cube by Standard Architecture | Design of Los Angeles has two openings and is made with reclaimed wood and concrete. The concrete heats up during the day to provide strays with a source of warmth at night.
The Cat Cube by Standard Architecture | Design of Los Angeles has two openings and is made with reclaimed wood and concrete. The concrete heats up during the day to provide strays with a source of warmth at night.
All kitchen appliances are by Miele, save for a Liebherr refrigerator, concealed by eco-wood cladding. The bathroom is visible at the back corner of the service cube.
All kitchen appliances are by Miele, save for a Liebherr refrigerator, concealed by eco-wood cladding. The bathroom is visible at the back corner of the service cube.
OD-11 by Stig Carlsson, Lars Lallerstedt, and Jesper Kouthoofd for Teenage Engineering, $899 First introduced in 1974, the OD-11 retains its minimalist styling but is updated to play cloud-based music. An added bonus: Its app mimics the look and feel of the physical remote (the red knob above).
OD-11 by Stig Carlsson, Lars Lallerstedt, and Jesper Kouthoofd for Teenage Engineering, $899 First introduced in 1974, the OD-11 retains its minimalist styling but is updated to play cloud-based music. An added bonus: Its app mimics the look and feel of the physical remote (the red knob above).
Plastolux Cube Side Table by Eastvold Furniture $985 Built in Minnesota from walnut or white oak, Eastvold’s versatile design is at home next to a bed or sofa.
Plastolux Cube Side Table by Eastvold Furniture $985 Built in Minnesota from walnut or white oak, Eastvold’s versatile design is at home next to a bed or sofa.
A simple four-inch cube with complex technological advances, the Bluetooth-enabled Beacon Blazar includes two internal speakers and an incorporated passive radiator sub-woofer, which yields balanced, natural sound. With only four buttons, the Beacon Blazar is also easy to operate.
A simple four-inch cube with complex technological advances, the Bluetooth-enabled Beacon Blazar includes two internal speakers and an incorporated passive radiator sub-woofer, which yields balanced, natural sound. With only four buttons, the Beacon Blazar is also easy to operate.
The “white cube” gallery space off the dining area displays work by contemporary Australian artists including Louise Forthun and Patricia Piccinini. Clerestory windows offer glimpses into the second-floor library and private bedrooms.
The “white cube” gallery space off the dining area displays work by contemporary Australian artists including Louise Forthun and Patricia Piccinini. Clerestory windows offer glimpses into the second-floor library and private bedrooms.
Old and new architectural elements were unified with a vertical stair cube, a central design feature. The living room of the new building sits at the base of the staircase. The furniture choices throughout the home were a product of their native space; classic pieces were used in the original building, while contemporary items were favored in the new wing. Living room furnishings include two Niels Bendtsen yellow park lounge chairs, opposite two Marcelo Ligieri black leather York Lounge Chairs. A wine cellar is cleverly tucked under the staircase.
Old and new architectural elements were unified with a vertical stair cube, a central design feature. The living room of the new building sits at the base of the staircase. The furniture choices throughout the home were a product of their native space; classic pieces were used in the original building, while contemporary items were favored in the new wing. Living room furnishings include two Niels Bendtsen yellow park lounge chairs, opposite two Marcelo Ligieri black leather York Lounge Chairs. A wine cellar is cleverly tucked under the staircase.
Narcissus Cube by Ligyung, Photo by Sergio Pirrone
Narcissus Cube by Ligyung, Photo by Sergio Pirrone
Qube by Matrix Audio, $40 This 1.5-inch cube packs three watts of sound power. Get a few and line the house with them.
Qube by Matrix Audio, $40 This 1.5-inch cube packs three watts of sound power. Get a few and line the house with them.
kitchen- green cube storage containing two refrigerators inside, a water bar, a coffee machine as well as dishes and food supply. The cube was then "wrapped around" by a glass vitrine divided by stone-white colored Belgium profiles with two entries one on each side of the cube leading to a family-room.
kitchen- green cube storage containing two refrigerators inside, a water bar, a coffee machine as well as dishes and food supply. The cube was then "wrapped around" by a glass vitrine divided by stone-white colored Belgium profiles with two entries one on each side of the cube leading to a family-room.
A best-selling product at the Dwell Store, the Bosske cube is available in a small, large, and trio planter. Structured in a clear acrylic cube, the planter is designed to reveal the inner workings of each plant—soil, roots, and all.
A best-selling product at the Dwell Store, the Bosske cube is available in a small, large, and trio planter. Structured in a clear acrylic cube, the planter is designed to reveal the inner workings of each plant—soil, roots, and all.
Yeti 150 by Goal Zero, $200 With 150 watt-hours of battery, this pack can charge a laptop twice or a smartphone 15 times. The integrated AC port means you can operate household appliances during a blackout. Charge via solar power or by plugging into the grid.
Yeti 150 by Goal Zero, $200 With 150 watt-hours of battery, this pack can charge a laptop twice or a smartphone 15 times. The integrated AC port means you can operate household appliances during a blackout. Charge via solar power or by plugging into the grid.
Boskke Cube 3 Small by Patrick Morris, $50 The three-part planter shows up its humble terra-cotta cousins by putting the growing process on display. The clear body is also a four-week water reservoir.
Boskke Cube 3 Small by Patrick Morris, $50 The three-part planter shows up its humble terra-cotta cousins by putting the growing process on display. The clear body is also a four-week water reservoir.
A vertical slit has been made in the main cube to create an inner patio. The slit brings in air and light, breaking up the mass of the cube and softening the sharp geometry of the design.
A vertical slit has been made in the main cube to create an inner patio. The slit brings in air and light, breaking up the mass of the cube and softening the sharp geometry of the design.
A black glass cube at the center of the flat adds a touch of drama. “The box protrudes into space, but with elegance,” Zusman says. It contains the guest bathroom, outfitted in fixtures by Hezi Bank, a custom sink stand, and custom cabinets.
A black glass cube at the center of the flat adds a touch of drama. “The box protrudes into space, but with elegance,” Zusman says. It contains the guest bathroom, outfitted in fixtures by Hezi Bank, a custom sink stand, and custom cabinets.
The two casitas were constructed as cubes that are connected by a common breezeway.
The two casitas were constructed as cubes that are connected by a common breezeway.
Created with a copper-plated zinc alloy, the Cube Collection Copper Tape Dispenser ($85) by Tom Dixon is a true visual statement for any work station.
Created with a copper-plated zinc alloy, the Cube Collection Copper Tape Dispenser ($85) by Tom Dixon is a true visual statement for any work station.
Classic Ceramics wall tiles are combined with Caroma Cube ceramic basins in the bathrooms.
Classic Ceramics wall tiles are combined with Caroma Cube ceramic basins in the bathrooms.
On one side of the cube, black doors that meld with the wall open to reveal an efficient wardrobe and a surprisingly bright marble bedroom.
On one side of the cube, black doors that meld with the wall open to reveal an efficient wardrobe and a surprisingly bright marble bedroom.
The Carré d'Etoiles, a system of cube-shaped hotel room units, combines luxury with the great outdoors all over France. Tourists can spend time in compact boxes with circular windows and domed skylights, enjoying the amenities of hotel and the stargazing of a camping trip. Photo via Treehugger.
The Carré d'Etoiles, a system of cube-shaped hotel room units, combines luxury with the great outdoors all over France. Tourists can spend time in compact boxes with circular windows and domed skylights, enjoying the amenities of hotel and the stargazing of a camping trip. Photo via Treehugger.

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