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The bench was inspired by the sinuous lines of brazilian architecture from the 60's, which remained an emblematic moment in our aesthetic history to this day. Oscar Niemeyer, arguably one of the world's most famous brazilian architect, always created structures based on curves. Some of his magnificent buildings seemed to float above the ground, while sustaining an elegant silhouette.
Continue readingThe water-stone relationship, in this case, becomes a wine-natural stone through a modular design; the original concept seeks to develop complex shapes and imposing dimensions, while reducing the cutting effort and simplifying transport and assembly operations for the individual elements making up the whole. Seats, desks, bar counters, shelves, partitions, barbecues: Geometric Wave can be interpreted for any kind of urban, public and private furnishing.
Continue readingAncient Egypt was one of the nations that created perfumes, clothes design, oils, and other beauty treatments. Indeed, the Egyptians placed a very emphasis on their physical appearance. Dress form design was inspired by a cartouche which is an ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic nameplate, shaped like an oval with a horizontal bar at the base of the oval and a king's nickname written inside of the oval. The oval surrounding their nickname was meant to protect them from evil spirits in life and after death. The cartouche has become a symbol representing luck and protection from evil.
Continue readingThe bridge DNA chair designed it based on people’s needs. cutting the back and the bottom of the seat surface into a cambered surface, and designed a downward bending at the seat and back to make it comfortable for sitting. For the round connecting plate, Maple as my material so that the overall structure became the visual focus. Succeeded in designing the chair with the spirit of a bridge. It is very light in all aspects: both visually and from a weight perspective.
Continue readingBOQ is an ice bath trolley for serving champagne at receptions. It is made of wood, metal, resin and glass. Circular symmetry organizes objects and materials as an integral part of design. Standard flutes are stowed in corolla, head down, under a white resin tray, protected from dust and shocks. The composition, almost floral, invites the guests to form a circle to taste the precious drink. But first of all, it is an effective stage accessory for the waiter.
Continue readingThe Meditation Light is a bedroom light that helps people who struggle with stressful work life. It has four seasons-inspired scenes that transform the space with vivid color and soft light by using the illumination of the transparent body and the light ring. The cheerful meditation scenes aid a meditation session with slow pulsing lights. The plant-like form is designed to maximize illumination. With just a click of a button, the Meditation Light brings mindful meditating exercise.
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