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Happy New Year’s Eve! To welcome in 2011 it’s important for the design minded to tip up a proper drink. In preparation for tonight’s celebrating we’re posting this outstanding image of Assemblies & Details of Mixed Drinks –done up all construction document style for your viewing pleasure (click here for the larger version). Huge props to Erik Bredberg of Becker Architects for getting this diagram in our hands.
We just brushed up on the latest in modern culture from our very own backyard and we’ve got a ton of cool new (and not so new) Seattle venues to get on your radar. If you’re a local, it’s a perfect time to get a few of these spots on your holiday to-do list, as these warm, modern interiors are the perfect remedy for the long, dark Pacific Northwest winter ahead. And if you’re traveling here, these coolio establishments will give you an insiders experience of the rainy city (away from the touristimos). Huge props go out to Seattle’s amazing foodie blogs and our friends on Twitter for keeping us well informed on all things culinary and well designed. In the event that this this list doesn’t satiate your appetite for modern culture, there’s plenty more on The Modern List Seattle.
[Photo courtesy of Vitos]
We recently returned from Manhattan and we’ve got a ton of cool places to get on the BUILDblog. The fine folks over at Brizo are responsible for our latest New York adventure and you can see more about the nature of the trip here. Fashion Week is an exciting time to visit NYC and while the venues are filled with an exciting, well dressed clientele, they are also challenging to get into. Our advice; put your good duds on, go early and walk in like you own the joint.
FOOD
Eataly, 200 5th Ave, 646.398.5100
Mario Batali’s latest venture is a really, really nice cafeteria filled with hand-crafted foods, modern design and extremely cool people. We visited on its 4th day of being open and it was a zoo, but fascinating and delicious nonetheless.
We just returned from San Francisco where we caught up with some talented friends from our study abroad days in Denmark; we also scoped out some modern venues that are fresh on the radar. When traveling, we believe that there’s no excuse for a mediocre experience; every meal you eat, gallery you see and martini that you tip back should be an extraordinary experience, or at the very least, new and different. We started THE MODERN LIST several years ago to record all of these places in 5 different cities. If you like what you’re seeing you can check out TML San Francisco for more, and as always, let us know what we missed.
Now that spring is officially in the air, there’s a few items on our to do list; get the cafe chairs back on the deck, stock up on Compari and… head to Manhattan. Yup, it’s time for us temperate climate North-Westerners to swoop in and take advantage of the low humidity and sunshine. A big thanks to all the New Yorkers that did the heavy lifting by braving another brutal east-coast winter and holding down the city. Team BUILD just returned from a quick trip where we tracked down the latest in modern architecture, design, art, food and culture. There’s some great finds that we think you’ll enjoy and many more on The Modern List Manhattan.
DINNER
While there’s a lot more design-grit popping up in Manhattan’s dinner scene (rough-sawn wood, raw concrete, etc) there’s a few slick interiors as well. We were relieved to find most of our favorite spots still keeping their heads above water and some new venues well on their way to becoming faves.
Marea, 240 Central Park South, 212.582.5100
We just returned from Portland Oregon where team BUILD tracked down some new editions of modern design and culture for The Modern List. Not only is Portland generating good ideas, but they’re getting things accomplished. While most cities are yapping on about urban renewal and sustainability, while they’re spending ridiculous amounts of time and energy on community planning groups and high-end digital renderings, Portland is just making it happen. Two thumbs up and a big gold star from the BUILDblog; check out our recommendations below and many, many more on The Modern List.
Last week we played hooky and ran off to southern Florida to re-familiarize ourselves with that glowing yellow orb in the sky. We were curious to experience the growing design culture in Miami and we also checked out the Florida Keys. Since then, we’ve recovered from the copious amounts of rum, we’ve sorted our notes and we’re ready to release the scoop for the design conscious, enjoy.
[Photo courtesy Google Earth]
Recently team BUILD spent some time in the windy city for our Tree House project that’s moving around the nation. We’ve since compiled our homework and we’ve got a tight list of cool spots to check out in Chicago. Today’s post highlights some favorites (both new and old); the full roster has been compiled in an easy to reference PDF which can be downloaded here. Tell us what you like, where we missed the mark or what’s on your list.
Team BUILD just returned from Manhattan and we’ve got some design infused hot-spots to share. Some are brand spanking new, some are just new to us – but all of them made for a smashing trip. More on The Modern List Manhattan…
Beast restaurant and bar in the Lower East Side, 171 East Broadway, 212 228 3100
[Photo by Ryan Charles]
We just returned from the breathtaking state of Colorado where we’re working on a new project. The trip out allowed us to do a bit of traveling around, and to put it simply – we were blown away at the cool architecture, dramatic mountain ranges and fall colors. With a tremendous amount of help from friends, we scouted out some well-designed, modern work that we think you’ll enjoy getting your eyes on:
