We noticed a trend going on these days: offices in the backyard! The convenience of just walking rather than driving to work is too good to pass up. Check out these backyard offices that allow people to get away from the house without really getting away and save the hassles of dealing with traffic, commuting costs, or space rentals.
WorkPod by Ecospace is a gorgeous, contemporary backyard office would definitely appeal to design addicts. Other than its great looks, the space is built-in the office technology you need to get your work done.
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This is such a simple but very neat idea from Rafael Morgan: a clock with hands that have magnifying lenses to make the little numbers bigger and easier to read for telling time. I hope a producer picks this concept up and manufactures it!
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This lovely home located in Cordon, France is designed by architects Andreas Fuhrimann and Gabrielle Hächler. It’s constructed out of plywood and concrete, making a beautiful home with plenty of natural lighting and space.
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Light Wind by Demakersvan is an outside lamp outfitted with a generator so that it stores energy. It’s a self-supporting source of light and a unique outdoor piece!
Scout Regalia is has two new outdoor products for 2010: the SR Outdoor Table Set and the SR Patio Garden. The table set is constructed of enameled aluminum that comes in 210 (!!!) color choices and FSC-certified redwood. The patio garden is constructed of FSC certified redwood, as well, and it uses powder-coated heavy gauge steel brackets to create a freestanding raised garden for any space. The drainage textile included is made of 40% post-industrial recycled content to help drain soil.
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Trex designed by Karim Rashid for ITRE is a hexagonal soft-edged light made of a glossy opal heat-formed acrylic. The spine running through the lamp gives dimension and the contours on its three-dimensional diffuser enhance the brightness of light source while exaggerating shadows on the surface. It could be placed on either the wall or the ceiling.
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Spore is one of two pendant lamps designed by John Wischhusen. It is made using identical pieces of frosted aluminum, which can be recycled constantly. The lamp was designed to be easily disassembled for future recycling.
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An unraveling sweater is not a very good thing, but this unraveling calendar designed by Patrick Frey is genius! As the year progresses, you can pull on a stitch that unwinds, allowing the calendar’s months to diminish as time passes.
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For Spring 2010, Successful Living From Diesel with Foscarini presents a lamp with a shade that tells a narrative through iconic, humorous images. One perspective is taken from a DJ’s deck or pilots’ cockpit, with linear black and white graphics, evoking a more masculine and spiky style. The other perspective is more seductive, with nature-inspired images of classic floral themes.
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Footwear meets architecture in Balenciaga’s latest fall and winter collection including shoes designed by Pierre Hardy. The shoes are made from a variety of materials (including plastic, wood, metal, and more). Which pair is your favorite?
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