LED Wallpaper Is Now A Reality. Ingo Maurer and Architects Paper Have Brought It To Life.

For three years Architects Paper and lighting designer Ingo Maurer worked together to support the work on LED wallpaper.


above: Lighting Designer Ingo Maurer in front of his LED wallpaper (image courtesy of Habitus Living)
 
Martin Hisge, Marketing Manager of Architects Paper, says "Product development takes time, the more so as alongside the pure wallpaper printing, a lot of new electro-technical work came our way for which we first of all had to find solutions." And the commitment paid off. With the LED wallpaper there is the first marriage of modern lighting techniques with proven non-woven wallpaper.




How It's Made
Optically, the wall covering as printed circuit board comes from there. According to the concept of Ingo Maurer, design and function go hand in hand. On white, red or green, matte non-woven wallpaper the conducting paths are printed double-sided as a closed circuit.



Distributed over them are white, red and blue LEDs. The red and blue diodes form optical cuboids with the white lights loosely and irregularly spread around them.






On Green, When off:

On Green, When On:



J.S. Dieber, the Product Designer at Architects Paper, who was significantly involved in the development, expects the new paper to create history. "Thus far, all the works of Ingo Maurer were design classics. The LED wallpaper has also the absolute potential to become that."

The wallpaper is dimmable, so it can be as subtle as you'd like:



Architect's Paper writes:
"The mood and atmosphere of a room are primarily linked with lighting. In this connection it fulfills three functions: the basic lighting serves orientation, the local lighting or the zonal lighting provides the purposeful lighting for definite tasks such as working, reading or cooking and the mood lighting provides striking accents and highlights in the room. A really special highlight in room lighting choreography is created using the new LED wallpaper - Ingo Maurer from Architects Paper. The first wallpaper with integrated LED lamps. Many hundreds of small points of light set the scene for this spectacular wallpaper as lighting from Architects Paper which is the premium brand from A.S. Creation Tapeten AG who are Europe's largest wallpaper manufacturers. Behind this idea is the multi prize-winning Lighting designer Ingo Maurer. With this innovation, walls are transformed into a stage for a unique show of lighting, a drama both extravagant and memorable."

The LED wallpaper offers very thrilling possibilities to illuminate rooms: Dimmed, enigmatic light hardly revealing where the shine is coming from or an urban vibrating atmosphere – to mention only a few options. It’s magic! A big advantage also is that the LED wallpaper can be hung in more or fewer strips and lengths according to the architecture and furnishing of a room. Interior designers have the choice.

Available colors:



Ingo Maurer's LED Wallpaper was selected as "Best of Best" among the winners of the 2012 Interior Innovation Award.



Architects Paper
a brand ofA.S. Création Tapeten AG
Südstrasse 47
D-51645 Gummersbach
Tel +49 (0) 22 61 / 542-342
Fax + 49 (0) 22 61 / 542-369
hisge@architects-papers.com

Vipp Is Really Cookin'. The New Vipp Kitchen Is All Here In Black and White.

You probably think of trash bins when you think of Vipp. Now, they've got a kitchen to compliment it.




Since the creation of the bin in 1939, Vipp has become synonymous with quality products for the kitchen and bathroom. Now, the Danish company presents one of its most sensational product developments - a radical reinterpretation of the kitchen.





“Vipp’s experience lies within product design focusing on solid materials, mechanics and function. As a consequence we have chosen to design the Vipp kitchen as a product or rather as a piece of furniture.






The result is a range of kitchen modules where choices have already been made based on a thorough knowledge of materials combined with an aesthetic opinion on what constitutes good design.” – chief designer at Vipp, Morten Bo Jensen.




Vipp’s more than 70 years of experience within the processing of steel makes stainless steel an evident choice of material in the development of the Vipp kitchen. “Like with the Vipp bin, we bring the industrial look into the home with the new kitchen – a solid product, standing to be used day after day.” - Morten Bo Jensen.








A range of modules in different sizes can be combined and arranged according to individual needs. The complete Vipp kitchen concept unfolds in every detail. Even fixtures, drawer pulls and inserts, range hood as well as gas knobs are developed in respect of Vipp’s design DNA, injecting a functional and visual cohesiveness into the kitchen.







The Vipp kitchen is available in black and white and is sold in the Vipp Flagship Store in Copenhagen, Denmark. Information about US availability expected soon.



Vipp.com

Rustic Meets Modern At Far Meadow. Three Very Cool Cabins in Yosemite You Can Rent.

Want to hear tweeting birds and rushing waters but still desire a satellite internet connection? Wanna walk through the woods and then wash off in a modern bathroom? If you need a weekend of real nature and quiet but don't really want to rough it, Far Meadow Cabins in Yosemite may very well be the perfect solution.




Combining rustic with modern, traditional with contemporary, Far Meadow Cabins offers your choice of A-frame, log or classic cabin as rentals for from 2-4 people at an affordable price.



The cabins are remote, romantic and retro but have been upgraded to include modern appliances, tubs and showers and clean interiors with contemporary design items. The perfect trip for either a couple of diehard explorers or just urban hipsters.

The A Frame:




The classic A Frame cabin is given a modern twist with a few special design features and updated elements. High ceilings, 16ft windows, a floating staircase, and skylight ensure an open and airy feel. The cabin is solar powered and heated by a wood-burning stove. Satellite Internet connection available.




The sleeping loft has a queen-sized bed; an additional queen-sized sofa bed is available on the ground level.



Large bathroom with with shower, tub, sink and toilet.



Kitchen amenities include a cooking top with 2 gas burners, hand press coffee maker, and a small gas powered refrigerator/freezer unit. Dishes, flatware, cooking utensils, and an assortment of cooking pots are supplied.



Attached deck with fire pit with barbecue grill, outdoor seating, and dining table. Deck is slightly elevated and offers spectacular views of the meadow and nearby stream. All linens and blankets, towels, and firewood are provided.




$250 per night.

The Log Cabin:



It doesn’t get more authentic than this log cabin. Still situated on its original foundation, the cabin has been updated for modern adventurers while retaining old-fashioned charm.




Large windows and skylights offer great views of the surrounding meadow and let in sunlight throughout the day.




The cabin is solar powered and equipped with satellite internet connection. It is heated by an indoor wood-burning stove, but don’t worry – you won’t need to chop down trees to heat your cabin; they provide the firewood.



The cabin sleeps 3-4. A queen and single bed are available. Bathroom has shower, toilet, and sink.



Kitchen facilities include a 4-ring gas stove with oven, coffee grinder, hand press coffee maker, and small refrigerator/freezer. Dishes, flatware, utensils, and cookware are supplied.



The cabin has a large wooden deck with fire pit, barbecue grill, and outdoor dining set with seating.



$250 per night

The Old Yosemite:



You’ll feel like you’re sleeping in a treehouse when you stay in this romantic one-room cabin located on the historic Old Yosemite Road.



The park-like setting offers beautiful views of the native flora and fauna, especially when taken in from the attached deck.




This cabin sleeps two in a queen sized bed. Blankets and linens are provided. Modern bathroom has shower, toilet and sink.



Cabin is equipped with air conditioning, a small heater, and a wood burning stove for the chillier months. Kitchen amenities include a 2-burner cooktop , toaster oven, electric tea kettle, and hand press coffee maker. Dishes, flatware, cooking utensils and pots are also supplied. Large attached deck has a barbecue and outdoor seating.



The cabin may seem remote, but is located just minutes from the town of Oakhurst and the south entrance to Yosemite National Park.


$190 per night

Vintage Trailers for Extra Guests
If you require extra sleeping space, they have vintage trailers with space for two additional guests per trailer available for placement at the location of your choice. The Silver Streak Trailer sleeps 2 and is $125 per night. A smaller travel trailer (ideal for children 10 years and up) is $75 per night.




This remote location in winter is not for everybody. It can get a bit rough, you need to bring correct clothing and be ready to be ‘out there’ for the time being. Don’t forget your supplies, it’s a long way to the next liquor store.

If you are thinking about bringing children or pets, please consider the conditions in the Sierra Nevada mountains in winter.

For more details and booking, visit their site at the link below.

Far Meadow Cabins

all images and info courtesy of Far Meadows and Boutique Homes Vacation Rentals