Caroline Williamson
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.
Loretta Laptop Bag by Rodtnes Bags
Ladies, have you ever searched for a great handbag that you can also carry your laptop in? If you have, you know how incredibly difficult it is to find something that doesn't look like a briefcase. For those of us that don't want to carry both a handbag and a laptop bag, Rodtnes Bags has come up with the ultimate solution in their Loretta bag.
AlessiLux Portable Table Luminaire Collection by Alessi
Alessi partnered with a few designers to create the new AlessiLux Portable Table Luminaire Collection. The line, which was developed in collaboration with LED lighting company Foreverlamp, consists of three cordless lamps that can be used for everything from emergency lighting to camping, or even an extra light by your bed.
Limit Bookshelf Divider by Alp Nuhoglu
Composed of 36 boxes that are 36cm square, Limit is a shelving unit that actually has, well, no limits. You can stack and place the boxes any way you wish, both horizontally and vertically, to create any number of combinations to make the perfect shelf or room divider.
Unique Ceiling and Wall Treatments: Casa Moncada by Jorge Rangel
Brazilian interior designer made his way to Barcelona, Spain where he recently renovated this 100 m2 apartment in a sophisticated palette of black, white, and gold. Opening up the space gave way to a larger living room with light gray and white walls. Turning the design notch up a bit with black and white fabrics, dark slate, and warm grays.