beaver pencil sharpener and paper weight ‘kastor’ by rodrigo torres for alessi at maison et objet 2013
presented as part of maison et objet 2013 is rodrigo torres‘ beaver pencil sharpener and paper weight ‘kastor’ for alessi. the design uses a simple clean form to playfully reference the wood-gnawing creature. the chrome-plated piece adopts the unique fusion of functionality and quirky style characteristic of alessi.
image © elena datrino
image © elena datrino
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Jan 31, 2023as it captures light from its surroundings the circle's edges gradually begin to glow, resembling a solar eclipse.
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Jan 23, 2023marc newson also tops the public toilet’s exterior with a copper 'minoko' roof, a reference to traditional japanese architecture.
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