Piet Hein Eek Rocks
I recently came across an old issue of that terrible interiors magazine, Architectural Digest, with a cover photo of Rod Stewart standing in the living room of his decadent palatial home. I know that rock stars are sometimes treated like royalty but this was a joke. And is rock 'n' roll all about challenging old fashions? Well, I know its been a long time since Rod was a rocker - does he even remember how good his faces and early solo work was? - but this seemed way over the top.
In contrast, I have a photo of Jeff Tweedy and his family on my wall. They are pictured on the front porch of their house, messy, vibrant, colorful and informal - all the things I think of when I think of my favorite music.
So, I was pleased to come across this little log cabin by Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek. Its been published in several magazines now, including the back page of Architectural Record, the American Institute of Architecture's official tome. And no, it was not technically commissioned by a rocker - he is a cabaret performer and his name is Hans Liberg.
"Blink, and you might think that the rehearsal cabin of Dutch musical entertainer Hans Liberg - situated in the forested surrounds of Hilversum - could be mistaken as a stack of logs (albeit a very organised one).
Designed by Piet Hein Eek, this cabin takes the idea of scrapwood to a whole new level. Once the shutters (cleverly disguised using log sections) are opened, a cabin is revealed. Composed of stacked tree trunks, the exterior is supported by an internal metal frame. The compact interior, decked out in a cheery pale blue is constructed from plywood. Panoramic windows at seated eye-level afford stunning views of the forest, while benches are upholstered with a patchwork of fabrics in the style of Eek's Crisis Sofa. Fitted with wheels - to evade building regulations and council tax - the structure can be moved when needed. Perhaps then, it's more log caravan than cabin?" http://www.home-designing.com/2008/09/workspaces-of-djs-and-music-freaks
Those logs rock!
Curious about how other musicians have designed their workspaces? Check out this blog entry:
Enjoy!
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