by Studioprototype

Run by partners Sofia Limpari and Neal Shah, Studioprototype is a Greek and English speaking architectural design practice based in Greece that, according to the duo of designers, focuses on producing intelligent solutions of high quality in a bespoke, adventurous and responsive manner.

That’s exactly what they managed to achieve in the renovation of this charming thirty-five square meter shop, which is part of a chain of family-run bakeries called “Elektra”, located in a strategic corner plot on a main pedestrian high street of Edessa, Greece. (mais…)

by Hiroyuki Tanaka

The Japanese architect, Hiroyuki Tanaka, searched for inspiration in the ancient temples to design the structure of his Temple Table. Mr. Tanaka explained that Japanese traditional temples and shrines have many types of architectural vocabulary that have been updated for many years. Therefore, he wanted to respectfully and genuinely carry on this heritage for furniture. (mais…)

Domino Clock^tm by Carbon Design Group

Challenging assumptions and immediate associations one can make about familiar objects and everyday things, the Seattle-based product development consultancy, Carbon Design, has stylishly played with these obvious expectations in the Domino Clock project. This new and lively way to tell time is fruit of Carbon’s “Passion Projects” which are developed to fuel the creative spark.

The Domino Clock has completely repurposed the iconic set of collective gaming pieces by taking this well-known object out of its normal context and giving it new capabilities, allowing it to function as something quite different, said Joe Sullivan, industrial designer at the group. (mais…)

Sleeve Collection for Apple devices by Carga – Mauro Bianucci

Elegantly materializing the desire of using materials and construction techniques in unexpected ways, the Argentinean brand, Carga, has just launched a sleek hand crafted range for Apple portables. (mais…)

ANZ’s New Headquarters

The Australian bank, ANZ, presents its new headquarters at 833 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands precinct. Conceived by the international network of design studios, HASSELL, the ANZ Centre reflects the institution’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact as the workplace is the largest and greenest commercial office building in Australia. The 130.000 square meter “campus” is the location of daily happy hour to over 6.500 bank staff when fully occupied. (mais…)

by Ted Sabarese

The NewYork-based photographer, Ted Sabarese, continues to search for inspiration in the unconventional to capture the grace of everyday scenes which most of the time are not worthy of notice for the less trained eyes.

After turning food cravings into wearable outfits in the “Hunger Pains” series, Sabarese proposes another interesting blend. Office workers, in an office, wearing clothing made entirely of office supplies.

From post-it tailleurs to stamp trousers, the Officewear photo series manifests and celebrates the beauty of quotidian. Choose your favorite apparel. (mais…)

Wax-on by Faris Elmasu

The team of Pilgrim reaffirms its commitment to the environment by supporting ecofriend ideas and suggestions that have the power to innovate, reinvent and optimize the use of materials and the application of existing technologies.

Conceived by the young industrial designer, Faris Elmasu, the Wax-on is a solid ink printer that simplifies the process of printing, as it removes the need of producing plastic waste and annoyance of using ink jet cartridges. According to its creator, the minimal design ensures less use of desk-space and its vertical orientation works perfectly with the printing disposition. (mais…)