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LOT-EK

New York based architects LOT-EK is blurring the boundaries between art, architecture, entertainment and information. LOT-EK creates architecture from existing objects, systems and technologies to be used as raw materials.

Their work for PUMA City is pretty cool.

Taking advantage of the global shipping network already in place, Puma City makes use of 24 shipping containers. This 11,000 square foot traveling pavilion which was originally built for Puma's entry in the 2008 Volvo Ocean Race is a transportable retail and event building.

The Pavilion is fully dis-mountable and travels on a cargo ship and will be assembled and disassembled a number of times once it reaches the different international harbors.

Introducing Way Basics on 2Modern!

Introducing Way Basics eco-friendly furniture & storage! They are changing the way people think and interact with storage and furniture products. Made from their patented zBoard material, it takes nothing from the environment, is over 60% lighter than wood engineered boards, and is just as strong. Way Basics requires no tools, no hardware, and no headaches. The Cube is their most basic piece with dozens of uses, while the Tribeca has ample shelves perfect for a bookcase or storage.

Paperart

Cardboard, sugarcane fiber and even onion fiber are a few of the materials used to make furniture and decorative objects at Paperart. Everything that is used must be biodegradable. Other than that, the objects are custom made and very resistant (the structure is as strong as MDF or wood), and receive a few silicone layers on the outside, which guarantees the durability and usability of them.

Yes, sustainability all around!

 

 

 
 

Think Inside

This woodworking studio combines a modern aesthetic with traditional woodworking skills to think actually outside the box.  Think Inside, new on the scene since April 2009, brings years of experience to the table.  The duo of Cal Kelly and Luke Cacciapaglia have old school attention to detail shown in their innovative designs that solve spatial challenges.   One of my favorite concepts is the murphy bed, which Think Inside interprets with a nod to the past and a whimsical look to the future. The warm colors and combination of woods, which they clearly love, create an inviting room. 

I love the wall unit that separates the space and hides a staircase creating interest and functionality.

Debut of their furniture line with coffee or side tables, is just the beginning.   Inspired by an old French car, the Citroen DS, we call this line the DS Collection.  These two tables are called Dip with two more in the collection, Split and Dive in prototype stage.

Walnut top with beech legs;

and  zebra wood with wenge legs.

They are surely ones to watch. Visit http://www.thinkinside.com

Have an infinitely modern day!

Book Tree

Check out this awesome tree bookshelf by Shawn Sho. I would totally put this in my office!

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Caruaru by Marcelo Rosenbaum

marcelo Rosenbaum`s new range of furniture for Brazilian shop Micasa was inspired by Caruaru Fair (Caruaru is located in Brazilian northeast and is famous for its traditions) and it just looks gorgeous. I like the "clutter" thing going on, and as a Brazilian I can really see the influence and the similarity.

 

 

 

 
 
 

How to storage your wine (when you haven't enough space)?

Here is the answer:

Wow... I'd never imagine this solution before.  But is so creative, beautiful and practical, that is impossible to not share it with you.  The responsible people of this underground spiral stairs and wine storage place are Spiralcellars, from UK.  They says in theirs webpage that a project like this will be ready on five or seven days.

What do you think about it?  I think is perfect to play to hide our selves too :)

Via Roc21.

New BAM Collection from Argington

All new infant and toddler furniture from Argington! These new eco-friendly pieces from Argington's BAM collection are their most affordable, sustainable, stylish and convertible nursery items. The Bam Crib allows you to extend the life of your Bam Bassinet by converting into a full-sized crib, while the Bam Toddler Conversion Kit allows you to transition your crib to a toddler bed with ease. Argington is also offering their new line in 3 value packages, such as the Bam Nursery Value Package which gives you a full nursery set for less than $1000.

The Almost Human Table

A new interpretation of the phrase "playing footsy” under the table, by way of the Paris based Samal Design,  whose almost human tables bring it to mind.    Almost, I say because they are very life like.  Well life like in the sense of the idealized male figure rather than the couch potato.   Dzmitry Samal is “inspired by men’s beauty and sensuality”.   A bit disarming and some of the poses I dare say a bit awkward… do their best to entice at least a conversation about it or a second look.  Okay maybe a third.

 

Modernly whimsical and offered in futuristic metallic colors of purple, blue, greens and golds, Samal terms his work as “New Retro-Futurism”.  Realized in soft plastic (polypropylene) with a metallic under structure, they look like bronze sculptures incorporated into furniture.  If the table does not quite do it for you or you want more.  How about a mirror or a chair that has legs? 

 

I find this free standing closet intriguing.   It is certainly reminiscent of a Renaissance figure being extruded from a piece of marble.   What is in there anyway? 

This begs the question… where is the female counterpart?

via Square Magazine

Have an infinitely modern day!

Krumnikl Disko

Kevin Krumnikl, of Krumnikl Environment, creates some amazing wood furniture. I love how there is a seamless integration of the electronics into the form of the table. It  is so clean and awesome that I want to give him, and the tables, a big design hug!

Make sure to check out the rest of the awesome designs here.

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