It's Close to Midnight...

and something evil's lurking in the dark...
For today's Halloween post, a bit of fun with M.J.'s iconic Thriller:

Darkness falls across the land
The midnight hour is close at hand
Creatures crawl in search of blood
To terrorize your neighborhood...

We thought this SoCal home's Halloween decorations (or choreography/light show- however it should best be described) were just too great not to share in celebration of today's thrilling holiday. For more Halloween multimedia fun, stop by our website or facebook page.

Have a good one! 

(and don't be found- without the soul for getting down...)
Oh, and watch out for the thing with the forty eyes, while you're at it.

House of Mysteries...

The thought of never-ending construction is a Halloween nightmare for most people, but this was not the case for the homeowner of one of California's most famous haunted houses.
Stop by Inspired Design Daily for MYD's latest guest blog post on the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, a 24,000 square foot project that was under construction for thirty-eight years.

What's the story behind this legendary residence and its eccentric owner's design plan (or lack thereof)? Find out at Inspired Design Daily... and have a very happy Halloween!

The Sydney Opera House

It's iconic and instantly recognizable, seemingly floating at the edge of Sydney's famous harbor- Australia's famous Opera House. The arching sails, or shells, that create a sense of movement, are often viewed and photographed from the water, so that the building can be seen from its most dramatic perspective, creating an abstracted form that mimics and complements its dynamic surroundings.

Designed byJorn Oberg Utzon, a Danish architect, in the 1960's, the structure wasn't completed until 1973, after Utzon had already resigned as Chief Architect, due to budgetary issues and conflicts with the government and stakeholders.

drawing: state records NSW digital gallery

In spite of construction and political complications, the building is home to multiple performance venues, is one of the most well-known works of architecture of the 20th century, and it is absolutely stunning in person.

Stop by our website to view the gallery of our favorite images of this beautiful project, as well as more of the original drawings submitted for the original competition.

Thanks for stopping by!

Lauren + Jason

Food + Architecture

...and some very creative uses of graphics.

Since it's World Food Day, we thought we'd share a few of our favorite images of food as architecture. Or architecture as food, whichever suits you better. Enjoy!

For more images, visit worth1000.com, and view under the 'edible'architecture' contest section. You'll encounter some very interesting interpretations of food and architecture...

For a more serious take on World Food Day, stop by our blog at mydstudio, where we're discussing the growing urban agriculture movement and looking at a few examples of urban farming in action- for Blog Action Day 2011.

Thanks, and have a great weekend! L+J

Reminder: Think Different...

Good design exists on all scales, from cell phones to buildings to branding... Thank you for reminding us to think different.
For more of our thoughts on Steve Jobs and design thinking, visit MYD's website.

Interior design, MYD friends + a giveaway!

If you visit our blog every now and again, you may know that I'm a monthly guest blogger at Inspired Design Daily, a delightful daily resource on design, lifestyle, and creating a sustainable home...  

This week, our friends at Inspired Design Daily are celebrating a website redesign and introducing a new line of eco-friendly textiles at their store, Redefine Home. Additionally, they are generously offering the opportunity to win a free woven Fretwork woven throw to online fans, subscribers, and followers. 

Learn more about how to enter to win here.

Being an architecture firm that supports and utilizes sustainable products and materials whenever possible in both our personal and professional lives, we feel it's as important to support like-minded sites and shops, especially those providing high-quality products and customer service. 

The concept of the triple bottom line, and generating a sustainable local economy- socially, culturally and environmentally- requires awareness of where the products we use in our homes are sourced and produced,  so make sure to stop by and check out the best in unique, handmade + salvaged products at Redefine Home, and of course, enter to win one of these beautiful throws! 

Have a great week, and good luck...