Posts by Eugene Kim

Eugene Kim

Eugene Kim is the Editor-in-Chief of My Modern Met. In May, 2008, he co-founded the website to create one big city that celebrates creative ideas. His mission is to promote a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.
June 29, 2011

White Concrete House

Over the last few years, A-cero has built up quite the reputation with their bold and modern designs. Sotogrande House, located in Cadiz, Spain, is yet another shining example of this by the Spanish architectural firm. The 4,300 sq ft house is made of concrete and is decked out in all white.

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June 16, 2011

Candyland-Inspired Japanese Nightclub

American architects Tiffany Dahlen and Virginia Melnyk conceptualized a radical nightclub in Japan that's a direct response to the vibrant youth culture of Harajuku and the high-end fashion district of Omontesando. The nightclub features a large entrance hall, sushi restaurant, sake bar, music lounge and two VIP lounges. “The project took four months to design and a myriad of changes through the development,” says Melnyk.

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June 7, 2011

Moving Shadow Art

On the front of a model train running around a darkened room is a small, lit-up LED light. As the train moves slowly along its route, small and large objects are projected onto the walls and ceiling. Due to the movement of the light source, the shadows of the stationary objects appear to move, leaving viewers with the impression that they are passengers riding on the train (watch video, below).

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May 17, 2011

The Burning House Project

Hannah Queen, 20, Blue Ridge, Georgia, Photographer What would you take with you if your house was on fire? It's a classic question but have you really thought through the answer? This is the exact premise of Robert Holden's intriguing project, titled The Burning House. “It's a conflict between what's practical, valuable, and sentimental,” he says. “What you would take reflects your interests, background and priorities.

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May 14, 2011

Urban Poetry

Rather than writing down his thoughts in a notebook, like the average person, Robert Montgomery chooses to take a slightly...

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