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Depois de Waldemar Cordeiro Lamp

Álvaro Wolmer Lamp Lighting Monday, 18 December 2023

Depois de Waldemar Cordeiro

Depois de Waldemar Cordeiro is a lamp inspired by a floor lamp made by a Brazilian artist in about 1955. The only surviving record of the original lamp is a small newspaper photograph. The lamp was recreated with contemporary materials and techniques. The structure is made of solid aluminum shaped by computer controlled machines and finished with electrostatic painting. A single 4W LED light source creates a range of shades, from dark gray to pure white, through internal reflections and the different distances between the source and the white rings.

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Joaquim Folding Screen

PEDRO GALASO Folding Screen Furniture Sunday, 17 December 2023

Joaquim

Joaquim is a folding screen designed for homes and other interiors. The piece works in three ways, as a room divider, a bookshelf and a mobile vertical garden. Three hinged sections unfold and retract, so the width can be adjusted to suit the room. The structure is made of tubular carbon steel with a black electrostatic paint finish, and the twenty-one oval shelves are made of pink peroba wood. Reclaimed steel and wood from demolished houses were used to limit environmental impact. The frame and the shelves were made by hand by skilled locksmiths and cabinetmakers.

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Br Design Center Office

Ryan Wen Office Interior Saturday, 16 December 2023

Br Design Center

Br Design Center is an office interior for a creative workshop in Chongqing, China. The design follows a loft industrial style. Water, electricity and fire fighting pipes are left exposed on the walls. Materials recovered on the construction site are reused, and existing industrial elements are kept. The building skin uses a double layer metal mesh grid that filters excess light while allowing natural lighting and ventilation. A solar photovoltaic system of more than 800 square meters is installed on the roof. Layered spaces encourage interaction among staff and visitors.

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Longwan Sales Center

Alan Wong Sales Center Interior Friday, 15 December 2023

Longwan

Longwan Three Realms is a sales center covering 480 square meters. The layout uses circulation paths to divide functional areas and guide visitors. A custom wooden grille system encloses space while remaining permeable, keeping the original building frame and reducing added elements. Materials with natural qualities are layered to engage sight, touch and smell. A crushed stone mosaic floor reuses stone waste and avoids the cold feeling of standard marble or tiles. Art installations are made of pulp, a recyclable and easily shaped material. The design aims to convey calm and positive emotion.

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Clover High Stool

Shuangyong Jin High Stool Furniture Thursday, 14 December 2023

Clover

Clover is a high stool made of solid wood. The form is inspired by the Romanesque arch, and the top surface has the shape of a four-leaf clover. Each leaf is made from small wood pieces left over in the factory, joined in a mosaic pattern that shows the natural grain. The curved legs are first carved by a computer controlled machine and then refined by hand polishing. A special mortise and tenon joint in the center holds the four leaves together and keeps the structure stable. Ash or black walnut is used, with a stainless steel footrest ring at the base.

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Top of The Lake Residential Interior

Zarysy Jan Sekuła Residential Interior Interior Wednesday, 13 December 2023

Top of The Lake

Designer shaped the interior by a composition of intersecting blocks, structures, textiles and colors. Dark tones greatly contrasts with wood veneers giving a soft and cozy vibe. The proximity of a lake, thin frame windows and a rich palette of used materials help to create a bond between house interior and the nature outside. The essence of this design are the shapes on the floors, walls and ceiling. Zarysy built an interior composition which separates the spaces and functions, but at the same time brings them together creating one consistent design.

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