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The Chicken Point Cabin Is A Loft-Like Modern Dwelling In Northern Idaho.




The Chicken Point Cabin is a modern, 3,400 square foot loft-like cabin designed by Tom Kundig, Design Principal and Olson Kundig Architects and is situated on a half acre of land.


above image via Contemporist

It is located on the crystal clear Lake Hayden in Idaho, USA, surrounded by the Coeur D'Alene National Forest. According to the Hayden Chamber of Commerce, the cove that the cabin is placed on is positioned at an altitude of 684 meters above sea level. The lake has over 80 kilometers of timber shoreline and beaches, of which Kundig has taken successful advantage. The lake is also surrounded by the Bitterroot Mountain Range. Because of the high latitude, the region has mild summers and cooler winters.



The idea for the cabin is that of a lakeside shelter in the woods — a little box with a big window that opens to the surrounding landscape. The cabin’s big window-wall (30 feet by 20 feet) opens the entire living space to the forest and lake. Materials are low maintenance—concrete block, steel, concrete floors and plywood—in keeping with the notion of a cabin, and left unfinished to naturally age and acquire a patina that fits in with the natural setting. The cabin sleeps ten.




The cabin is made of three general parts. These are the main concrete block containing the major portion of the house, a plywood insert, and a large steel fireplace created from a piece of the Alaska pipeline.

above image via Contemporist


The front door (shown above) is a normal width, yet 19 feet tall in order to accommodate ski equipment for the surrounding environment, as well as to mimic the pine trees of the dense forest. This is one of the many features that incorporates the surrounding nature into the design of the house; filtering out the environment while maintaining the feeling of being a part of it.



A massive window, over 6 meters wide by over 9 meters tall faces the expansive lake. This window is attached to a wheel that is easily turned by a crank, which rotates the window outwards and opens the interior of the cabin up to the lake:







The above photos of the window wall are courtesy of Turner Exhibits, who was responsible for the kinetic window design.

Besides this large window and the master bedroom window on the same wall, there are very few windows. This tunnels the focus through the major window, and draws the eye to the lake. By having the entire lake-facing wall made of glass, as well as the majority of it being able to open, the residents of the house are able to feel as if they are outdoors, while still being sheltered by the environment; another environmental filter while still feeling a part of nature.



Inside the use of color and texture are important in the interior of this casual family cabin. Strong blocks of color help to define space and direct the eye. Texture in furnishings provides a soft but strong counterpoint to the hard, raw material palette. Custom tables using plywood and polyurethane create a direct connection to the architecture while providing durability and function. Some of the unique interior features include the custom continuous steel pipe fireplace, the wood slab work surface supported by a truck suspension spring, and the custom stainless steel bathroom sink.





images and info courtesy of Olson Kundig Architects

Check out Patrick M Burnhams' fabulous model of the Chicken Point cabin he created for his first year architecture studio at the University of Houston here.

Mike Ruiz Shoots Khloe Kardashian's New Look For YRB Magazine.




Khloe Kardashian is sporting a new look on the cover and in an inside editorial and interview for YRB magazine. Shot by A-lister photographer (and superhunk) Mike Ruiz with styling by Darius Baptist , makeup by Joyce Bonelli, hair by Clyde Haygood.






below: Photographer Mike Ruiz poses with Khloe Kardashian

images courtesy of YRB magazine.

The images are accompanied by an interview with Perez Hilton.

Threadless Loves Sharpies - Design Competition!




Got an eye for design? The new partnership “Threadless Loves Sharpies" challenges you to create a rad design based on 80's Glam and utilizing Sharpie's 80's GLAM Limited Edition Collection colors.





Your design will be judged partly on your use of the five limited edition new colors -
Argyle Green:


Leg Warmer Orange:

Banana Clip Yellow:

Jellie Pink:

Valley Girl Violet:


Prizes:



· An Arcade Classics Multicade Stand Up game!

· $500 worth of Sharpie products!

· A set of 50 Sharpies personalized by YOU!

· $500 Threadless Gift Certificate (can be redeemed for $200 cash)

· $2,000 in cash from Threadless!

The purpose of the submissions relating to this promotion is to create a stand-alone design inspired by the challenge, not a brand tee. Your design should not have brand names or logos on it.

Promotion Guidelines

* The design(s) to be printed will be chosen by the Judges within 45 days after the submission close date.
* Use the submission form by clicking here
* All submissions will also be eligible to be printed as a regular Threadless tee.
* The submission must not be a design that has already been submitted to Threadless.
* You may only submit up to three designs during the duration of the promotion.

Who are the judges?
The selected design(s) will be chosen by a panel of Judges including Threadless staff and a representative from the promotion sponsor(s).

Jan 17 - Feb 6, 2011
Submissions close at 11:59:59 CST
Your design can be anything relating to the challenge, as long as it adheres to the submission guidelines, found on the Submit Your Design page.

Though the 80's live on forever in our hearts, you only have until February 6 to get your designs submitted, so glam on it. Pronto.

Bonus Coupon for a set of the new 80′s Glam Limited Edition set



Sharpie's new 80's Glam Limited Edition Collection. Inspired by the most awesome era, Sharpie has created a collection to turn back time with 4 news colors - Argyle Green, Leg Warmer Orange, Jellie Pink, Banana Clip Yellow and Valley Girl Violet.

As the ultimate advocate for self-expression, Sharpie enables you to "Uncap What's Inside" with its full range of permanent writing and marking products. From everyday pens to the dual duties of the Twin Tip permanent marker, Sharpie boldly marks over 45 years of innovation and inspiration. With Sharpie, creativity has no limits.



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