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Designed after the organic profile of dunes surrounding Natal, the armchair is made of certified wood, finished with freijó, a typically Brazilian wood which also casts colour variances of regional sands. Aside from being light, this sculptural piece allies technology and art.
Continue readingA two seated bench made of liquid stone. Two robust units are providing a comfortable and embracing seating experience and at the same time, they take care of the system's stability. The endings of the bench are positioned in such a way that neutralizes the slightest movement. It's a bench that respects the existing infra-structure of an urban environment. Easy on-site installation is introduced. Anchorage points no more, just drop & forget. Beware, Eighternity is near. oh yeah.
Continue readingThe Trifold's shape is informed by a combination of triangular surfaces and a unique folding sequence. It has a minimalist yet complex and sculptural design, from every view angle it reveals a unique composition. The design can be scaled to suit various purposes without compromising its structural integrity. The Trifold is a showcase of digital fabrication methods and the use of new manufacturing technologies such as robotics. The production process has been developed in collaboration with a robotic fabrication company specialising in folding metals with 6-axis robots.
Continue readingSeamless integration is the essence of the Una table. Three maple forms come together to cradle a tempered glass surface. the product of intense consideration of materials and their capabilities, sturdy yet airy in appearance and incredibly lightweight, Una emerges as the embodiment of balance and grace.
Continue readingOrganic lines inspired by underwater sea life. A shisha pipe like a mysterious animal getting alive with every inhalation. My idea of design was to uncover all interesting processes that take place in the pipe such as bubbling, smoke flow, fruit mosaic and the play of lights and thus provide demanding smoker additional value into very traditional concept of smoking a water pipe. Shishas are designed to be prepared with real fruit pieces - cocktail in glass corpus - which has never been done before. This enhance the experience not only visually, but it also strongly affects the final taste.
Continue readingThis project is based on the Concept idea of "Drop & Forget", that is, easy on site installation with minimum installation costs in respect to the existing infra-structures of an urban environment. Robust concrete fluid forms, carefully balanced, creates an embracing and comfortable seating experience.
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