Inspired by the built environment that surrounds him, Ruijssenaars saw that gravity was the fundamental factor that binds all architectural and design decisions here on Earth. As he points out, “No matter what country you live in or what culture raised you, gravity binds all urbanism, architecture and design decisions.” (more…)
The design of shape and style was developed on the basis of human movement. During the development of our Napshell we conducted extensive studies of the human body and ergonomics. Grounded on the results of these examinations we were able to create a shaped mattress that is comfortable for a wide range of persons, regardless of body type or height.The visual and acoustic effects within the capsule make it easy to reach a state of relaxation. (more…)
Animi Causa is an Israeli design manufacturer based in Tel Aviv. They produce a number of modern furniture pieces that includes the ‘feel’ seating system. The piece is made from interconnected softballs that can be arranged in a variety of different seating and lying positions. They also produce the chocolate coasters, but don’t worry they don’t melt! (more…)
Wave your magic wand and this carriage may appear to make your little princess’ dreams come true. This fanciful coach bed is the most extraordinary children’s bed we’ve ever seen. Handcrafted in England of wood and fiberglass, the oval shaped interior measures just over 6 ft. in diameter. Construction and delivery time on this piece is over 6 months. The bar is set with this magnificent piece; it simply has no equal outside of fairy tales. Linens and interior options priced upon request. Pricing for the Fantasy Coach starts at $47,000 (subject to change); shipping charges are based on delivery location. Please contact a design consultant for further details. (more…)
This design took several years process. I participated in the final fase, by 3D modeling, checking and changing some CNC pieces, changing geometry, and checking wheel travel and interferences. Juan Pablo Crovari (more…)
Comfortable and compact, David Rowland’s 40 in 4 chair was designed with such close engineering tolerances that, as its name implies, forty could be stacked in a four-foot-high space (at a 45-degree angle on a special trolley). Conceived to provide flexible seating for public spaces and compact storage, the slender, lightweight, wire-rod chair won a grand prize as the best single object at the XIII Triennale in Milan in 1964, the year it was first produced. It has since become extensively adapted for domestic as well as institutional use. (more…)