Design Debate

Here's some colourful design to brighten up your Tuesday! Have you heard of the company Izzy Wheels? Taking the world by storm, Izzy Wheels was set by one sister for another, a way to empower and personalise her wheelchair. Ailbhe wanted to create a way for her sister Izzy to express who she is and her bubbly personality through her wheelchair. What started out as a college project has become a product line featured in Vogue and winning 10 awards. The wheelchair covers are designed by different artists in bright and eye-catching colours and patterns. Ailbhe says that her sister and many others see their wheelchairs as aiding their freedom, something that shouldn't look so clinical and cold but should be celebrated. Their catch phrase is "If you can't stand up, stand out"! You can check out their latest range online and read an interview with Ailbhe at Design Sponge .  

    I think you could almost put anything on this site and it wouldn't take away from that wow location. Thankfully though the designer owners chose McLean Quinlan architects and together created an elegant home that merges the best of an American cabin and a European chalet. What a view, it is just so breathtaking - in the true sense of that phrase! The building frames the view very honestly, understanding it is merely the frame to that work of art. Simple, honest and natural materials are used creating a calming and minimal space. My experience of coming face to face with mountains his how they give you a welcome dose of perspective. Problems shrink, calm descends and the babbling stops.  The owners and the architects here have created a home that is confident, it doesn't need to shout or vie for attention. The building is a strong, a secure embrace. A place to watch the clouds run over the steadfast landscape and to savour the ever ch...