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david bowen: growth rendering device

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:48:00 +0100

the growth rendering device is a kinetic sculpture that is draws images of a small plant based on its
growth patterns. the projects creator is david bowen, an artist working as a professor at the university of
minnesota duluth. the sculpture provides light and food to a small plant being grown hydroponicly inside
a vase. as the plant grows, the system reacts by producing rasterized inkjet drawings of it every twenty
four hours. each time a drawing is complete the roll of paper moves forward to make room for the next
drawing. bowen points out however that this system is allowed to run indefinitely and the final outcome
is not predetermined.'

http://www.dwbowen.com

missmoun: rubber mp3 player

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:33:00 +0100

designer mouna andraos created this rubber encased mp3 player as an experimental DIY prototype.
the design came about when andraos was a student in theinteractive telecommunication program at NYU.
as part of here research into DIY consumer electronics, she created the device based on raphael abrams
'the super simple mp3'. a thick transparent rubber protects the device from falls, while adding a unique
exterior material. the rubber enclosure can be pried apart to access the interior electronics. andraos also
embedded small threads of wire within the rubber. while the rubber mp3 player is a unique design,
it can be recreated by anyone and customized in which every way they would like.

http://www.missmoun.com

willemijn de greef weavings jewelry

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:55:00 +0100

galerie marzee exhibited the work of the dutch jewelry designer willemijn de greef
at object rotterdam 2010.

'touw- zilver- touw', 2009
hemp rope, yellow yarn, silver

'ropes'
hemp rope

'perls'
perls and yarn

'drijvers' (floats,) 2009
hemp rope, ceramics

'leguaan', 2009
hemp rope, yarn, silver

these pieces were inspired by the men and women of the dutch zuiderzee.
the pieces refer to the demise of the fishing industry and traditional crafts.

willemijn de greef lives and works in utrecht.

scholten and baijings: paper table

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:26:00 +0100

amsterdam-based design duo scholten & baijings exhibited 'paper table' - their vision for the
art of dining. the collection of tableware is part of the total table design project,
which was exhibited at object rotterdam 2010.

paper cups and saucers

royal leerdam crystal (glassware), koninklijke van kempen & begeer (cutlery / table accessories)
and the audax textile museum, tilburg (table linen), joined forces to produce their designs.

paper cups and saucers

paper cup, saucer and plates

paper cup, saucer and plates

paper cup and saucer

glass vases

cutlery

'paper table'
photo by scheltens and abbenes

zero rupee note by 5th pillar

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:22:00 +0100

front

in india, people often face situations where they are asked to pay bribes for public services that should
be provided free. in response to this the organization 5th pillar has begun to distribute zero rupee notes
in the hope that ordinary indians can use them as a means to protest bribe demands by public officials.

back

'vijay anand, 5th pillar's president, says it works not because bribe-takers are fooled into thinking
the money is real, but because bribery is a crime in india, even though it's so widespread, and most
officials are only comfortable asking for bribes when they know they won't get caught. a powerful little
piece of graphic design, the zero-rupee notes diffuse the crime by acknowledging it.'

you can learn more about the zero rupee initiative here.

via boing boing | fast company

MTV logo refresh

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:01:00 +0100

the new MTV logo and the original 1981 design

the television channel MTV has decided to change their logo after using their original design for 29 years.
they opted to only slightly refresh the original design because of its iconic nature and existing branding.
the new design is essentially a cropped version of the original one, leaving out the tag line music
television. this cropping gives the logo a wider proportion that is in a ratio of 6 by 4, the same as a
standard photograph. this design feature allows the logo to be used to display imagery as a fill. the new
design was done in house at mtv, while the original work was by manhattan design. you can read the full
story behind the original design as told by designer frank olinsky.

http://www.mtv.com

the new MTV logo

the new MTV logo

examples of the multiple variations of the original MTV logo

MAD architects: phoenix island

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:01:00 +0100

phoenix island by MAD architects is located in the center of sanya city, hainan province,
china. it is a man-made island surrounded by the sea. the dimension of phoenix island
is about 1250-meters long and 350-meter wide, connected by a bridge of 395-meter with
the main island of sanya.

the site area is about 365,000 sqm and will represent the future of sanya as the international
touring and resorts city. the island itself is a vacation land consisting a 7-star hotel, 5 boutique
apartments, yacht clubhouse, shopping streets and a habour for internaitonal passenger liners.
the total building area of the phoenix island is about 500,000 sqm. construction work is due
to finish in 2014.

project info:
year: 2008
location: sanya, china
typology: urban planning, architecture, design
site area: 365,013 sqm
building area: 392,825 sqm
status: under-construction

cobogo bricks and campana brothers' tables

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:15:00 +0100

brazilian designers fernando and humberto campana have created the 'cobogó' table
(first presented at the salone del mobile di milano 2009).
the italian gallery plusdesign showed them at object rotterdam.

'cobogó', 2009

the 'cobogó' is a common ceramic perforated tile used in many brazilian buildings,
mainly in the 20th century with the modernist movement in architecture.

'cobogó', 2009

the cobogo plays the role of a bricks on a wall, as to allow air circulation
and sunlight inside homes, a thermal comfort solution.

shadows of 'cobogó' table

like many of campana brothers pieces, this is an attempt to subvert its regular usage
that transposes it to a completely new environment. the result is a horizontal top for
a delicate floating dinning table.

detail of 'cobogó'

detail of 'cobogó'

detail of 'cobogó'

cobogó brick

the word itself is an acronym for 'coimbra', 'boeckmann' and 'góis', their creators.
it was patented in 1929.

design aerobics courses for 2010 announced

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:21:00 +0100

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morphosis architects: king abdullah petroleum studies and research center

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:50:00 +0100

the new king abdullah petroleum studies and research center by morphosis architects
all images courtesy morphosis architects

the new king abdullah petroleum studies and research center (KAPSARC) is a tangible
symbol of environmental innovation. morphosis architects proposal redefines the traditional
campus into a three dimensional master plan of interconnected built form and planted
landscapes that accommodate discrete zones of public and private program while also
creating intersection and overlap between the two. embedded in this sculpted environment,
an iconic hybrid building emerges amidst a protected oasis of native desert flora
and naturally cooling reflecting pools.

traditionally, walled oasis villages (such as the old city of diriyah, the ancestral home
of the al-sauds and the birthplace of the saudi-wahhabi union) have incubated the expansion
of culture in the region. the new KAPSARC master plan is rooted in the historical model
of the oasis village: pools of recycled water naturally cool the air and create a habitable
climate; gardens of endangered desert plants surround and weave between the architecture;
and the iconic research center building rises at the core of the site, with walls radiating out
to offer both symbolic and literal protection. as if generated by the dynamism of the research
nucleus, the security walls and glowing light bars emanate from the centerbuilding
becomes wall, which in turn activates and organizes the site.

parallel to cultural responses to the environment, which have yielded typologies like
the walled oasis village, desert plants around the world have evolved optimal forms
to thrive in extreme climates. for example, the cactus, a typical desert ecosystem plant
native to the americas, has developed a maximum volume with minimal surface area,
to mitigate the plants exposure to the elements and protect its precious supply of water.
inspired by the cactuss compact, efficient form, our proposal concentrates the public
and research program areas into a single, hybrid building, to afford the center and its
users a space that offers both comfortable respite from the desert, and social, cultural,
and intellectual intensity.

KAPSARCs core intellectual mission - research on energy and the environment -
forms the iconic heart, or nucleus, around which all of the centers public and private
programs converge. the nucleus takes architectural form as an ovoid that emerges from
the sculpted landscape, with all other program and site elements radiating out from this
core. the ovoids iconographic power palpably conveys KAPSARCs identity to
the outside world; simultaneously, the research center serves as the intensified hub for
the inner life of the complex.

the icon also serves as a connector; its striated lattice formally connects with the key
public spaces, and its built form is embedded in and interwoven with the structure of
the campus.

kengo kuma: garden terrace, nagasaki hotel

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:20:00 +0100

garden terrace, nagasaki hotel by kengo kuma

'garden terrace' hotel by kengo kuma is situated halfway up mt inasa, japan and offers
panoramic views of the port of nagasaki and the city. the hotel consists of windows
of various sizes and tower, ocean, garden and japanese style suites, providing views
of the landscape from every room.

marcus tremonto

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:31:00 +0100

'carbon 451 lamp'

new-york based treluce design studio, headed by marcus tremonto, has created a body of new work,
which was on show at object rotterdam 2010.

'carbon 451 lamp'

when originally asked by the apartment gallery owner patrick brillet to design a piece
out of carbon fiber, tremonto decided to celebrate the material's physical properties -
strength and lightness. the complexity of curves and required thinness could not be duplicated
with any other material (while still maintaining its ability to self-support itself).

'carbon 451 lamp'

'vakpak'

derived from a vacuum packed product, each lamp of the series is a double sided light image,
2 to 3mm thick.

'pixel bulb'

'shadow bulb'

'whole light'
all images courtesy of the apartment

frederic dedelley: memento mori

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:25:00 +0100

memento mori is a group of functional and symbolic objects which are meant to celebrate
transience and remembrance. in modern western culture, death is typically an occurrence
which bears a negative connotation. our contact with the bodily remains of a dead person
is typically guided by a technical, unemotional and hygienic approach. in older times,
the process of dealing with death was completely different. a good example was during
the baroque period, in which they literally celebrated death in an elaborate and artistic manner
for the living.

'memento mori' collection

'memento mori' by swiss designer frédéric dedelley is a collection of objects influenced by
vanitas paintings and reliquary artifacts from the baroque period. the series of objects include
a vanitas mirror, urn, reliquary, altar shelf and glass soap bubbles.

'glass soap bubbles'
hand-blown glass in grey, rose or blue color shade with wooden nutwood stand
variable dimensions (10-15cm)
limited edition of 33

the glass soap bubbles have been hand-blown in different sizes and colors
and stand as a metaphor for fragility and the provisional character of our lives.
exhibited within a small wooden (nutwood) socket, the glass bubbles are meant to
remind us of the inevitability of death. each one is distinct in size.

'glass soap bubble'

'glass soap bubble'

'urn' - closed
oiled nutwood with hand-blown glass jar
23 x 23 x 27 cm
limited edition of 6

the most functional object of the series, the 'urn' consists of an oval-shaped hand-blown glass jar,
protected by a beveled mantle of nutwood. the urn is not sealed making it accessible at all times.
one can easily open the top and contents are fully visible. the materials and form of the urn
break with the conventional typology of such an object. wood grain and workmanship makes
each of the objects individual.

'urn' and glass jar

'urn' and glass jar

'altar shelf' - pictured with 'glass soap bubbles' and 'vanitas mirror'
nutwood
46 x 18 x 2 cm

it represents the link between life and death. it is the bearer of the glass soap-bubbles and urn,
along with individual memento mori presents and objects such as a flower or photograph.

'vanitas mirror'
glass, oval shaped
9 x 13 x 0.5 cm
edition of 100 each numbered and signed

a glance in the 'vanitas mirror' reminds the observer of his / her own mortality,
as a drawing of an abstract skull on the mirror's surface (illustrated by bastien aubry),
overlaps with the reflection of the observer. mounted on the wall or placed on a table,
it serves to heighten the awareness of how to go about our time more effectively.
the mirror's message:
today could be the last day of your life; act wisely and enjoy the day to the fullest.

'reliquary'
polished glass with ashes and bone fragmenets
variable dimensions

the 'reliquary' is a group of organic glass pieces, containing ashes and bone fragments
of a deceased person. the remains are not only conserved within, but also made visible.
the reliquary consists of multiple parts and can therefore be shared by or divided amongst
a group of persons. each reliquary is meant to be made to order with considerations given
to personal requirements and wishes.

'reliquary'

detail of ashes and bone fragments contained within

'reliquary'

the collection is currently on show at the helmrinderknecht, berlin and will run until
march 13th, 2010.

LAVA: tower skin

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:36:00 +0100

'tower skin' by LAVA

international architectural firm LAVA has developed a simple, cost effective, easily
constructed skin that promises to transforms aged 1960's buildings in sydney, into
sustainable, iconic buildings.

'a speculative project, 'tower skin' for the university of technology (UTS) broadway tower
in sydney, australia offers a unique opportunity to transform the identity, sustainability
and interior comfort of the once state of the art building.' chris bosse australian director of LAVA.

close up of the UTS building with 'tower skin'

'tower skin' is a transparent cocoon that acts as a high performance 'micro climate'.
it generates energy with photo voltaic cells, collects rain water, improves day lighting
and uses available convective energy to power the towers' ventilation requirements.

the tower is wrapped with three dimensional lightweight, high performance composite
mesh textile. surface tension allows the membrane to freely stretch around walls
and roof elements achieving maximum visual impact with minimal material effort.

illuminated in the evening

'the reskinning technology could be easily applied to other buildings in need of a facelift
such as the colliers wood building and the barbican centre in london and the post industrial
abandoned buildings across hong kong. we can quickly and cheaply enhance their
performance and aesthetics through this minimal intervention.'

sustainability is at the heart of the project. innovations include:
- existing solar energy used to off set energy requirements
- water collected from the atmosphere
- energy peaks removed via 'microclimate' in tower envelope
- natural convection draws conditioned air through existing rooms, vent to the exterior
to generate energy
- localized user control of air and temperature
- standard computer designed and generated components manufactured off site and cutting
edge digital workflow mean cost effective fabrication and installation time
- a solar powered light and media strategy embedded into the fabric

the UTS tower skin during the day

view from above

'reskinning' applied to goulburn st parking, in sydney

plans for 'tower skin' are on display at 'state.respond' exploring sustainable design
object gallery, sydney now until 28th march, 2010

jahara studio: batucada

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:41:00 +0100

'batucada' is a collection of vases, hanging lamps and trays by brazilian designer brunno jahara.
all made from 100% aluminum, they come in various shapes, sizes and colors and are anodized
in shades of green, blue, grey, purple, red and golden yellow. in portuguese, 'batucada' stands for
a percussion beat used in carnival parties. in brazil, people in some communities play instruments
made of tins, aluminum pots and other alternative materials, influencing brunno to merge
music and design with this collection.

in brazil, 98% of the aluminum produced is recycled, making it one of the top countries in the
world rank for aluminum recycling. this is primarily due to the large network of 'catadores' -
people who search trash for recyclable materials. it is cheaper to produce a ton of recycled
aluminum than it is to produce the same amount in new aluminum. jahara uses the anodizing
process to make the metal 30% stronger than steel and to give the pieces a vividly colored finish.

istvan kulinyi: mobil pixel lamp

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:41:00 +0100

'mobil pixel lamp' created by hungarian designer istván kulinyi is a lamp consisting
of illuminated triangular prisms arranged 5 x 5. meant to represent pixels,
each prism's square sides are colored differently: red, white, black. users are able to turn
the components to create different patterns and images of illuminated color.

NASA: robonaut 2

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:59:00 +0100

NASA is collaborating with general motors to develop robots designed for use in the aerospace and
automotive industries. these humanoid robots are being created to work in situations with humans,
like assisting astronauts during hazardous space missions. the robonaut 2 is the latest iteration of their
design. the robot is far more dexterous than previous versions with specially designed hands that can
perform multiple tasks. this new capability is ideal for using the robonaut in dangerous situations where
humans wouldn't want to go. the robots could also be programmed to do work on earth, like helping
workers build cars or buildings. for now the robots are only operational from the torso up and feature
gold backpacks and daft punk-like helmets.

http://www.nasa.gov

image credit: NASA

derek mcleod: cast iron table

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:56:00 +0100

photo by: shanghoon jeong

this side table by derek mcleod is made from an uncommon material for the home, cast iron. while the
heavy duty material is common in the world of industry, it is rarely seen in the home outside of old
radiators and cooking pans. the table measures 45cm in diameter and 35cm tall. it is cast as a single piece
using molten iron and then ground down to create a flat top surface by blanchard grinding, a process
which makes the top surface flat and parallel to the bottom within 0.001 inches. this process also gives
the table top its unique circular pattern. the bottom of the table showcases the raw cast iron, with its
uneven and dark surface.

http://www.derekmcleod.com

photo by: shanghoon jeong

photo by: shanghoon jeong

photo by: shanghoon jeong

gesture cube

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:20:00 +0100

the gesture cube is a new interactive device created by lunar design using advanced spatial sensing
technology. rather than utilizing touch screens, the gesture cube is operated with motions in mid air.
the GestIC® technology inside the device tracks spatial movements in three-dimensions, to operate
its five screens on each side of the cube. the idea behind the device was to allow users to operate their
digital applications using the most intuitive interface possible. waving your hands over the device
allows users to flip though photos, check the weather, play music and a variety of other uses.

http://www.gesture-cube.com

via engadget

HHF architects: labels 2

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:27:00 +0100

labels 2, berlin by HHF architects
all images courtesy HHF architects

'labels 2', berlin designed by swiss HHF architects is now officially open.
the fashion center, is a concentration of showrooms for international fashion
brands in one building, including public spaces such as an event hall, a restaurant
and a lounge at the top floor.

the design strategy is based on the adjacent warehouse building of labels. the interior
spaces of this historical building are strongly characterized by the repetition of arched
windows used in the facade and this motif became one of the starting points for the design
of the project. the use of two different cut sine curves generates a specific look for both
the supporting structure, and in a modified form with sine waves, for the facade. with
that, the structure and rhythm is the formative motif for the perception of the completely
new building, linking it to the existing neighborhood. connected by a heat exchanging device,
the whole concrete structure of the building is permeated with water tubes and used as
a radiator for heating as well as for cooling. the energy consumption for heating and cooling
of labels 2 berlin is reduced by 40% with this combined technique of mass activation and use
of the spree river water.

detail of the facade

view of the stairwell from above

interior

showrooms under construction

showrooms under construction

on the left is the existing building of the fashion center labels 1. the new fashion center labels 2 is again a concentration of showrooms
and event halls of international fashion brands.

elevation

kwon sunman: rug with scale

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:36:00 +0100

'rug with scale'

most people have scales at home to measure and control their weight.
a change of weight can be the most basic and important piece of data that represents ones
health and body shape. 'rug with scale' designed by kwon sunman, simply combines a scale with a rug.
ideally to be placed in the bathroom for frequent use, it gives a soft touch and displays
the users previous, present and goal weight as references. the measured weight is saved
to give the user an idea of their progress - illuminated through figures. the textile part of the rug
can be removed for cleaning and changed according to the users tastes.

this concept won the red dot design award 2009.

kengo kuma: tamagawa takashimaya, tokyo

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:23:00 +0100

tamagawa takashimaya s + c marronnier court by kengo kuma

tamagawa takashimaya s + c marronnier court is a commercial facility designed
by japanese architect kengo kuma. located in setagaya, tokyo the shopping centre
consists of three floors, each with a garden roof. triangular metal mesh screens border
each of the levels, where over time plants will grow.

nendo: exhibition design for 361 degrees

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:52:00 +0100

exhibition view
image by jimmy cohrssen

japanese designer nendo designed an exhibition space for japanese producer 361°
at tokyo's IFFT interior lifestyle fair. given the narrow 3 x 9 metre exhibition space,
it was important to secure areas for each of the four companies which make up 361°.
nendo lined-up four professional photo light reflectors, each 1.8 metres in diametre,
to divide, light and provide signage in the space. the light and reflectors also focussed
visitors' attention on the displays they illuminated, and lit the products so they were ideal
for photographing.

exhibition views
image by jimmy cohrssen

up close of photo reflector
image by jimmy cohrssen

concept vehicles at the prototyp museum

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:45:00 +0100

'motoscooter' by lukas wallusch, 2007

opening on the 18th february, 2010 is the 'proben' (which translates 'sample' or 'concept')
exhibition at the new prototyp museum in hamburg, germany.
presented are 19 1:1 scale experimental vehicles, designed and realised by students of
the hochschule für bildende künste hamburg from 1983 to 2009.

'proben' features different surface vehicles from air to watercrafts - almost every single
vehicle is fully functional, many of them are highly specialised prototypes that have
been built for single record attempts or competitions.

'exzentriker' by auray, faber, ferber, von oldershausen

'hydrofoil' motorized hydrofoil by angerer, 2005

'hydro' mountain bike with hydraulic power transmission by angerer, holtkamp, wallusch, 2004

'all our dreams are made of chrome' 100 cc vehicle record, angerer 2008

'monowheel', racing car by rauh, schrader, 2007

'plug-sled 'connectable plywood sled by schmitz, 2006

yamasaki architects: qatar convention center

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:06:00 +0100

the qatar national convention centre by japanese yamasaki architects

the qatar national convention centre by japanese yamasaki architects

opening in 2011 is the qatar national convention centre by japanese yamasaki architects.
boasting an iconic design and cutting edge facilities, QNCC is the first of its kind being
built to the gold certification of U.S. green building councils leadership in energy
and environment design (LEED). the center spans an area of 177,000 sq meters
and consists of a specially designed roof containing 3,600 sqm of solar panels which
will supply about 12.5% of the project total energy needs.

on completion, the QNCC will provide a venue of choice for regional and national
conventions, exhibitions, gala events, concerts, weddings and banquets.

QNCCs spans over three levels consisting of:
- 40, 000 m2 of exhibition space
- conference hall for 4,000 delegates
- 2,300-seat lyric style theatre
- three additional tiered auditoriums
- theatre-style seating, banquet space for up to 10,000 in exhibition halls
- total of 57 meeting rooms
- spacious pre-function, exhibition foyers
- luxurious lounges, hospitality suites
- dedicated registration desks, business centre, media rooms

QNCC is located alongside elite universities, research and technology institutions in
education city, a new global hub of ideas and innovation, 20 minutes away from
the central business district.

construction of the qatar national convention centre

via greenprophet

luckybits: birdbox

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:53:00 +0100

luckybits (durrell bishop and tom hulbert) have developed an app and product
that mixes the iPhone together with a physical object. 'birdbox' is a birdhouse and free app
which turns an iPhone or iPod touch into a nesting box cuckoo alarm clock.
the alarm gently wakens you with the sound and sight of nesting birds.
when you touch the clock face, it reveals the interior of the birdbox.

johan lindsten: dream about an idyllic place...

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:03:00 +0100

wide back chair depicting a scene with red cottages, close to the water

swedish designer johan lindstén has sent us images of his new work.
this series of chairs depict images of the typical idyllic swedish landscape.
many dream to be a part of this scenery with a red cottage, close to the water,
in the heart of nature. the scenes are executed in cross-stitching, a craft form which has not
always been well appreciated. with this furniture, lindstén wants to elevate and promote
this neglected art form, by mixing it in with the contemporary.

the chairs are exhibited as part of 'check in 10' at the stockholm furniture fair 2010,
which runs from february 9th to 13th, 2010.

detail of the cross stitching

wide back chair depicting a waterfront landscape and trees

detail of the cross stitching

chair with cottage and snowy landscape

chair with cottage and snowy landscape

detail of the cross stitching

'dream about an idyllic place...'

GAD: gtk gokturk residences, istanbul

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:09:00 +0100

gtk gokturk residences by GAD

GAD (global architectural development) have created the gtk gokturk residences, istanbul.
the intent of the project was twofold; one was to create modern living spaces and the second
was to challenge the typical modernist housing blocks that consume most the suburban
landscape of istanbul. consequently, this strategy introduces a new residential typology to
the area. a process of deforming the typical block is used with various software techniques.
input data directed the forms to response to programmatic and contextual needs.

the residential complex has 3 individual buildings with a total of 13,000m and a ground
level park/green zone as community space.

the project was developed in collaboration with dara kirmizitoprak.

inga sempe for wastberg

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:35:00 +0100

french designer inga sempé has collaborated with swedish company wästberg on 'sempé w103',
a table lamp presented at the stockholm furniture fair 2010, which runs from february 9th to 13th, 2010.

'sempé w103' with solid base

this elementary lamp is meant to be as simple and as solid as a nail or a push pin.
following traditional tool machine lighting, its mechanics are sturdy and long-lasting,
with the aim of wanting to improve classical industrial elements. for example,
the base clamp of the lamp is inverted, providing a more functional way of using it.
the lamp mixes a solidness with lightness with a thin, steel beam that joins the shade
and the cast iron base or clamp of the lamp together - a contrasting heavy cast foot
to a delicate shade. the silhouette and the various positions bring to mind the image
of a small umbrella. each lamp has three positions which it can be adjusted to.
it is illuminated by 8W LEDs, using the entire hand-spun aluminum shade as a reflector.

the lamp can be adjusted at various positions

'sempé w103' with clamp base

'sempé w103'

karlsruhe university glass design

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:30:00 +0100

vase by prisca fey
image © designboom

'designing by making' is a project organized by german designer werner aisslinger
at the karlsuhe university of arts and design. together with the centre international
d_art verrier (ciav) in meisenthal, france, a group of 14 students developed new
and different methods of working with glass. they experimented with new types
of materials like basalt fiber, glass fiber, fire-resistant substances and wood splinters
which they worked in, while the glass was still liquid. following some further
development, some of the projects will be produced in small batches.

the projects were exhibited at imm cologne 2010.

vase by prisca fey (middle)
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prisca fey

making process

prisca fey

vases by andrea koppenborg and martha schwindling
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detail
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making process

laura jungmann
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vases by tamara abrar

using an aluminium grid

tamara abrar

vase by berta riera pomés

making process

berta riera pomes
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david hanauer
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laura jungmann
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