개인적인 지극히 개인적인 의자Future Shock has become a shock of the present. The speed of the future advent exceeds the speed of our adaptation to changes. The unnecessary information hid houses, friends, and even the sky from us. Time as a universal value becomes more expensive and inaccessible. Efforts at the information’s sorting and consumption exceed a useful effect of her. The need to stop at the right..
standard products is a web-based platform developed by jesse howard and jesse kirschner — both based in the netherlands — where users create their products from a collection of online designs. nowadays, the rise of digital tools has sparked potential for alternative models of production which requires new ways to engage with and define objects around us. therefore howard and kirschner introduced..
There was a time when you’d walk into a friend’s bathroom and see the same sink you had in your bathroom, which was also the same sink your sister had in her house, which was also the same sink you’d find in your uncle’s house. Now, however, every bathroom seems to have a sink with some unique detail, be it the material it’s made from, the color it is, or the shape it’s in. While it’s fairly com..
French designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have created a furniture range for Vitra that aims to bring the atmosphere of home into the office. The Cyl collection of tables and sofas, which were unveiled at this week's Orgatec trade show in Cologne, are made from solid wood and have a natural, minimalist look. The appearance of Cyl is partly rooted in its history, which saw it initially develope..
Hans J Wegner's Wing and Oculus armchairs have been updated with black frames by Danish brand Carl Hansen & Søn. Thechairs – which were previously only made with a stainless steel support – have been revamped with black lacquered frames to give the furniture a "younger, bolder expression". Both chairs rest on slender legs and have an accompanying footrest. The Wing chair features a high back whi..
As the days get shorter and the weather starts to cool off, out come the layers. Jackets, coats, hats, vests, and all the other autumn and winter wear emerge and we’re suddenly left wondering where we’re supposed to keep them when we’re not wearing them. Of course you could use an ordinary coat rack, but that’s already been done. A growing design trend is the hanging coat rack. These coat racks ..
British designer Bethan Gray created her latest collection of handmade furniture using vibrantly stained wood and brass marquetry. The Shamsian Collection is based on Omani architecture and crafts. It features a cabinet named Nizwa and the tables Dhow, Masirah and Paua.The Shamsian Collection is based on Omani architecture, and includes a cabinet named Nizwa "Cultural referencing is at the heart..
Olga Khovanskaya of Moscow-based MOPS architecture studio, got creative and included a custom wood headboard in the design of this bedroom. The headboard runs the width of the bedroom and is designed to look like a mountain range. By using a variety of cut wood pieces, it gives the headboard a sense of texture and a touch of geometric design. A frame has also been added to nicely finish off the ..
If you’re tight for space but still need a home office, why not tuck it into an alcove? This will give you a sense of privacy and limit the number of distractions you’ll be able to fit around you. It’ll also serve as a cozy place to get some work done. Here are 10 examples of alcove offices, which are a great way to fill small awkward spaces around the house.1. An alcove with a view makes for th..
Inspired by building construction materials like concrete and steel, Fifth column, an architecture, interior design and furniture design consulting firm based in Vadodara, India, created the ‘Reo Chair’. The design uses steel rods that have been bent at a specific angle to suit the ergonomics of a comfortable seat. The rods were then placed into a hollow concrete base, resulting in the creation ..
