"The "Roys" by Permafrost and Katharina Styren, is an innovative furniture unit that complements the interior of modern apartments, apart from offering ample space for storing books and other objects. The shelving unit, resting on a slight angle, displays books on a standing position that creates an appealing effect. Above all, the storage space also works as a sound absorbing room divider, which clearly stands it apart from the rest. "]]>
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Material: black dyed tulip tree, white dyed bird's eye maple veneer, gloss finish edward mitterrand and stephanie cramer will be presenting 'industry' a new installation by designers job smeets and nynke tynagel of studio job. the exhibition is the first in a 6 part series of exhibits dedicated to contemporary limited design. the show will feature seven new works, five of which are marquetry objects: a cabinet, a screen, a dressoir, a table and a pedestal all inlayed with white dyed bird's eye maple and black dyed tulip tree veneer. the patterns depict objects and symbolism representative of modern capitalism in a rorschach like arrangement. helicopters, nuclear power plants, high voltage pylons, guns, bullets, hunting knives and a series of animals are only some of the images depicted." http://philippecramer.com http://www.studiojob.nl]]>
"If you've ever worked with drywall, if you've ever attempted to cut, hang, tape, or finish the stuff, then chances are that (like me) you've kicked over ladders in a gypsum-encrusted rage, spent minutes bent over the sink attempting to dislodge the tiniest speck of painful, tear-inducing dust, even proclaimed that painting is a veritable symphony of synaptic ecstasy. Suffice it to say that I'm convinced the drywall skill set is exclusively genetic. Thank the heavens, then, for the recent profusion of new wall finishes. We at 3rings have looked at several of these during the past year (for a refresher, see B and N Iconic Wall Panels, GKD Metal Fabrics, and Romancing the Wall). Today, I'd like to introduce you to the wonders of Bencore's composite translucent panels. As the Italy-based manufacturer of this innovation in modular walls unabashedly admits, the product has become cult material among the lovers of design and innovative architecture, then goes on to inform us that 'translucency, colour, stiffness, beauty and innovative technology are the main features of the Bencore products line.' The panels come in three styles, each of which offer a slightly different look: 'Starlight,' features a honeycombed polycarbonate core sandwiched in acrylic; 'Lightben,' is made of the same materials as Starlight but has a core of vertically oriented tubes for a tighter honeycomb look; and 'Hexaben,' has a core of aluminum mesh shaped into miniature hexagons. Whichever style you chose, you'll find these modular panels are lightweight, structurally rigid, and colorful - a combination that stimulates aesthetic experimentation. And on that score, the uses of these panels are limited only by your lack of vision. Raised floors, partition walls, and countertops top the list perhaps, but a quick look at Bencore's gallery offers an endless litany of inspiration: display cases, chaise lounges, bookcases, tables, chairs, bed platforms, shower partitions, lamps, vanities, 'faux' ceilings, exterior highlight walls, lounge footbeds, marquees, and on and on. With Bencore’s composite walls, no matter what your poison, you can make paint it in an ambiance of red, or yellow, or blue, or bronze, or purple, or amber… "]]>
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"KEKKAI", a piece of smoked kiri wood (paulownia) is an item originally produced to be used in tea ceremonies, which was first made in substitution for "Furosaki", a separation to divide the host and guest. Furosaki can only be used in tea ceremonies, but this Kekkai is now casually used as an interior item. A piece of Kiri wood is smoked over and over again. Wiping off the ashes, the craftsman polish the smoked wood with a cloth one by one. By repeating this process, the "warm soft color" is made, and creates a beautiful design that only nature can produce.]]>
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This wonderful Interlubke wall unit will never cease to please you. As well as being spacious and elegant, the Interlubke Eo's secret lies in its ability to change its colour at will. LED units project red, green and blue lights from the inside of the unit and can be combined to create literally any colour you please (see detail shots); it can even be programmed to display a progression of colours of your choosing, to create your own personalised show! Designed by Prof. Wulf Schneider - German modern design at its best!]]>
Any of you remember Erector sets? This modular partitioning system called Cell designed by the Edelweiss Industrial Design studio is sorta like a simplified one. By combing like-components together, you can assemble a wall that can be as dense or as loose as you want. They can go from diaphanous to rather concentrated, from arranged to irregular. Thus rooms can be subdivided with variable transparency, in public as well as in private areas.]]>