Philip G Lane

2 weeks ago | opumo.com | Philip G Lane

Statement house? No thank you. Architects mwworks say this family home, overlooking Case Inlet in Washington state, is designed instead to be overlooked. This is a design that’s all about the landscape and all about the Douglas firs that already occupied the site, and specifically a pair of trees that now frame the front door. Not that you’ll see it from the road, or even as you approach. Longbranch House is imagined to feel as if it’s always been there.

2 weeks ago | opumo.com | Philip G Lane

Minimal in every way. You’re looking at first images of the Slate Truck, a minimalist utility vehicle available in any colour you like so long as it’s grey, to paraphrase Henry Ford’s quip about his only-in-black Model T. And like the Model T, this two-seater pick-up truck, sorry Truck, is designed to bring contemporary automobile technology within everyone’s reach. Only this time it’s battery, not fossil fuel, power for the masses.

3 weeks ago | opumo.com | Philip G Lane

High on a ridge, in the Central Oregon desert, is a minimalist house that’s as much art statement as home. Sharp-edged exterior styling is uncompromising. Interior spaces could not be more welcoming. We’re already arranging our mid-century modern furnishings in this landmark building, known as Tetherow Overlook House. Architecture and interior design is by award-winning Portland architects Hacker.

3 weeks ago | opumo.com | Philip G Lane

The original Land Rover - the form follows function four wheel drive machine that became known later as the Defender - is one of the greatest ever motoring designs. Without doubt. It’s no wonder that so many collectors insist on having at least one in their heated garages. Warwickshire’s Project 88 exists to supply not just that high end but ordinary drivers who’ve realised that a properly restored early Landie is not just for show - but for any day to day task. Especially if that involves a field.

1 month ago | opumo.com | Philip G Lane

Generally speaking, a car airbag isn’t something you’d want to see. Emerging - at lightning speed - to look after you in case of an accident. American designer Heron Preston had other ideas and the images you see here are the result. Idea is to use some of the waste materials from airbags not deemed to be up to exacting safety standards, and turn them into a range of inflatable clothing. You’ll never know when you might fall over, after all. Heron Preston has form with these recycled fashion pieces.