Modern Reef Aquariums

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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12025873#post12025873 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by justinpsmith
I agree about the tank being integrated and beautiful.

Its not "exactly what this thread is about" though since its not really a modern design.
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Exactly my thoughts. This tank/room caught my attention when I first saw the pics cuz it's well integrated, but not exactly modern.
 
I think you guys are too picky about whats modern :) just becuase there is a visible wood grain does not rule it out for modern ness IMO.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12026653#post12026653 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RyanBrucks
I think you guys are too picky about whats modern :) just becuase there is a visible wood grain does not rule it out for modern ness IMO.
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Wood grain is incorporated into many modern works. Wood can be very modern, take a look at these iconic pieces:

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It's far from being an issue of wood grain, it's the arrangements on the shelves, the speakers, the chairs, etc.
 
There was one post about a pendant mount/stand. I have an Elos 70 (CamBarr posted it a couple of pages ago,..thank you for that btw). And im trying to find a sleek stand/mount for my mh pendant. I have my pendant hanging from the ceiling right now, but looking into maybe a wall or floor mounted arm. Maybe articulated. Anybody that has any links or suggestions would be very helpful.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12026653#post12026653 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RyanBrucks
I think you guys are too picky about whats modern :) just becuase there is a visible wood grain does not rule it out for modern ness IMO.
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I've noticed a correlation between people who like modern design and being picky :) Myself? let's try anal :D I have a thing about things being totally neat, lined up, etc etc :lol:
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12026653#post12026653 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RyanBrucks
I think you guys are too picky about whats modern :) just becuase there is a visible wood grain does not rule it out for modern ness IMO.
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:)

"Modern" has nothing to do with wood grain.

As was discussed way back in this thread, the word "modern", has become very misused when it comes to describing design.

When we have people over to our place, we get the compliments all the time about how modern our place is when in fact it is not modern at all. I think people assume its modern because certain design elements in our place have started to become the "in" way to decorate. Such as chocolate brown, boxy couches, tables, minimalistic, simple paintings, ect. But in fact the room is very contemporary and there is really nothing modern about it.

Having said that, I personally like the fact that people who incorporated their tanks into the room and followed a certain design style, even if less than modern, are posting their rooms/tanks. I enjoy most of these tanks...although the ones with modern elements seem to be my favorite. These tanks are also creating quite the dilemma because now I am pricing them out and ready to order a beautiful ELOS tank and stand but the first thing my fiance said when she saw the tank was "YES!...so we are completely redecorating the living room then???" Im realizing that this tank as expensive as it is, is nothing compared to the new couch, coffee table and lighting that my fiance has her eyes on "...because it matches the tank so nicely and our stuff now doesn't" :rolleyes:
 
I think the confusion is coming from the fact that many design trends are being mixed up in this thread. Modern, minimalist and eccentric for example, don't necessarily mean the same thing. Like the example with the statues and the gold drapes. That is eccentric to say the least but not modern by any stretch of the imagination. Also modernism doesn't necessarily = minimalism. I personally prefer a mix of minimalist design with technological clutter/shapes added to it. Think minimalist cyberpunk.

To sum it up,..nothing against eccentric design (its in the eye of the beholder anyway), but it would be great if we could get more posts that are actually on topic.

2 links to browse real quick. Not aquarium related but to get a general idea

http://www.cribcandy.com/
http://www.we-make-money-not-art.com/
 
"but it would be great if we could get more posts that are actually on topic."

I dont think we are off topic at all. Alot of people keep rejecting tanks because they dont think they're modern, and they re drawing a huge distinction between 'modern' and 'contemporary' that I dont believe exists always. I think something can be both contemporary and modern, but contemporary can get away with more color and texture etc.

wikipedia has this to say about modern architecture:


Modern architecture is usually characterized by:

a rejection of historical styles as a source of architectural form (historicism)
an adoption of the principle that the materials and functional requirements determine the result
an adoption of the machine aesthetic
a rejection of ornament
a simplification of form and elimination of "unnecessary detail"
an adoption of expressed structure
Form follows function


So yes that does rule out alot of stuff posted (especially that ugly thing with gold curtains and classical trim everywhere), but I think alot of the stuff thats been rejected is being over scrutinized.
 
Hi RyanBrucks,

Can you please elaborate on what is being over scrutinized? Is it just the crazy royal exclusive tank with gold drapes being discussed?

I don't agree with some of your statements.. There is a distinction between modern and contemporary. But the lines have been blurred and yes somethings can be both modern and contemporary.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12027408#post12027408 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RyanBrucks
"but it would be great if we could get more posts that are actually on topic."

I dont think we are off topic at all. Alot of people keep rejecting tanks because they dont think they're modern, and they re drawing a huge distinction between 'modern' and 'contemporary' that I dont believe exists always. I think something can be both contemporary and modern, but contemporary can get away with more color and texture etc.

wikipedia has this to say about modern architecture:


Modern architecture is usually characterized by:

a rejection of historical styles as a source of architectural form (historicism)
an adoption of the principle that the materials and functional requirements determine the result
an adoption of the machine aesthetic
a rejection of ornament
a simplification of form and elimination of "unnecessary detail"
an adoption of expressed structure
Form follows function


So yes that does rule out alot of stuff posted (especially that ugly thing with gold curtains and classical trim everywhere), but I think alot of the stuff thats been rejected is being over scrutinized.
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Its not over scrutinized...The idea of this thread was to see some modern design incorporated into aquariums and the rooms they are in. Many people started posting aquariums that had a few modern ideas but were not very modern and eventually people even started posting tanks that were no where close to modern and quite the opposite.

And nothing is being rejected, just discussed. If you post your tank in a Modern Reef Tank thread and it has a very traditional style (as many here do) are we suppose to just compliment it as a nice modern design?
 
ok I went back and reread the thread. there werent as many cases of "thats not modern" as I remember (or thought I did) so I apologize for over generalizing it. wasn't my intention.

I get what you guys are saying, I just disagree on a few tanks (mostly wcpeixoto's and a few others that had wood stands but were otherwise pretty modern/comtemporary). no need to argue over the definitions further, sorry.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12028039#post12028039 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RyanBrucks
ok I went back and reread the thread. there werent as many cases of "thats not modern" as I remember (or thought I did) so I apologize for over generalizing it. wasn't my intention.

I get what you guys are saying, I just disagree on a few tanks (mostly wcpeixoto's and a few others that had wood stands but were otherwise pretty modern/comtemporary). no need to argue over the definitions further, sorry.
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No need to apologize :) Its a great thread and these discussions are good. There is nothing wrong with expressing your point of view...especially when it comes to design.
 
Sorry guys, don't actually know if the john is modern or not.....just thought it was damn funny. Tanks, like everyone is saying, are grrrrreat. No matter the design, I think we are all smarter people for having looked at this thread.
 
so now that the thread derailing stopped (i also blame myself for it)...anybody with ideas on a lamp stand or wall mounted articulating arm for a pendant holder ?? modern looking because its the modern thread :)

I found some cool surgical lights on ebay,..but they are extremely expensive
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12025392#post12025392 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by zmar84


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Do you have a build thread? i would like to see your set up/sump/
what are the meassurements? let me know...or just IM me the pics or link thanks

Felix-
 
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