Caroline Williamson
November Desk by Louise Campbell for Nikari
We've featured a couple of the Nikari designs from their 2012 Designs for Nature project where they collaborate with 12 designers to craft new objects in wood. Each design must follow the sustainable wood philosophies that the company practices as a standard for their business and the next design in the year-long project is the November Desk by Danish designer Louise Campbell.
Nomad Seating by Gloster
There's nothing better than lounging by a pool or outside on your patio and, when the chairs are comfortable, there's no place I'd rather be. The lightweight and modular design of the Nomad collection, designed by Mark Gabbertas for Gloster, is perfectly named because the pieces can be moved anywhere and reconfigured to your heart's content.
Modern Morocco: Fobe House by Guilhem Eustache
Located in Marrakesh, Morocco, the Fobe House is actually four buildings on property owned by a Belgium film producer that includes the private residence, guard house, pool house, and the garage. Designed by Guilhem Eustache, the stark white structures are quite a contrast against the desert landscape they sit on.
Sacred Geometries Wallpaper by Callidus Guild
The Sacred Geometries collection of wallpaper stopped me in my tracks when I first saw it. Designed by the Brooklyn-based Callidus Guild, the wallpaper is actually hand-plastered to create the geometric constellation-like patterns. Made in the US with eco-friendly materials and caught rainwater, the technique creates texture and dimension that are simply unreal.
Two Houses Connected by An Underground Tunnel: House Y2 by Destilat Architecture
Located on a narrow, steep lot nestled at the foot of the Pöstlingberg mountain in Austria, House Y2 is actually one house, divided into two skinny structures that are connected by an underground passageway. Designed by destilat Architecture + Design, the plan was adapted to the land the home is built on making most of the views of the Danube River below.
Nendo Tableware Reuses Coca-Cola Bottles
Nendo partnered with Coca-Cola in a new collection of tableware made from recycled bottles. Bottleware makes use of the iconic 1916 "contour bottle", the ones that are continually collected, rinsed, and reused over and over again. Once these particular bottles couldn't be used again for their original purpose, Nendo got to work and created this set that was recently exhibited at DESIGNTIDE TOKYO 2012.
Herbarium Taste: An Educational Food Design Project by Valentina Raffaelli
Being that we are what we eat, trained architect and interior designer Valentina Raffaelli developed a project that aims to share the nutritional and health benefits of certain foods. The project, Herbarium taste, includes technical drawings with facts of these foods in hopes of educating people in a simplified, easy-to-understand way.
Tailor Made Modular Sofa by Studio Segers for Indera
Finding a sofa to fit the size and look of the space you live in can be difficult so Studio Segers has come out with a completely customizable sofa called Tailor Made for Indera. When you want a suit that's custom, you see a tailor, and this sofa is much the same way.
Yield Picnic Tote Bag Opens Up And Becomes A Blanket
San Francisco-based Yield Design Co. created the multi-purpose Yield Picnic Bag that goes from being an everyday tote bag to a blanket. Made of a highly durable, camping grade water-resistant material, the bag will not only haul your lunch or even your groceries, it will turn into the perfect spot for you to sit on to enjoy a picnic on the fly.
Clinical Research Center by emmanuelle moureaux architecture + design
Emmanuelle Moureaux Architecture recently designed two floors at the Kyoto University Hospital to house the Clinical Research Center for Medical Equipment Development (CRCMeD). The space is to bridge the gap between the experts working here and its supporters, so 'ito' (Japanese for 'thread') is the theme that runs throughout.