“architecture begins to matter when it brings delight and sadness and perplexity and awe along with a roof over our heads. ~pg
why architecture matters is not a work of architectural history or a guide to the styles or an architectural dictionary, though it contains elements of all three. the purpose of why architecture matters is to “come to grips with how things feel to us when we stand before them, with how architecture affects us emotionally as well as intellectually”—with its impact on our lives. “architecture begins to matter,” writes paul goldberger, “when it brings delight and sadness and perplexity and awe along with a roof over our heads.” he shows us how that works in examples ranging from a small cape cod cottage to the “vast, flowing” prairie houses of frank lloyd wright, from the lincoln memorial to the highly sculptural guggenheim bilbao and the church of sant’ivo in rome, where “simple geometries . . . create a work of architecture that embraces the deepest complexities of human imagination.”
architecture (and design) is an affair of the eye, and the distinguished pulitzer winning critic, raises our awareness of fundamental things like proportion, scale, space, texture, materials, shapes, light, and memory. published in 2009, this book which is continuing to sell in paperback, has a good shot at becoming a true “perennial”.
above > left/jack messenger bag right/edward backpack
the edward is our most pure backpack with an expandable roll-top closure, enabling the bag to expand and contract depending on what is being carried within. it features a padded laptop pocket (for up to a 15” laptop), five interior tool pockets, wide leather shoulder pads that will mould to the contours of your shoulder and an adjustable sternum strap to keep the straps secure on your shoulders.
hand crafted with our black oiled cotton (which is extremely water resistant and robust), luxurious bridle leather, an organic red cotton interior and forged brass hardware. the leather bottom makes for a more robust and water resistant bag, with heavy duty stitching throughout.
$392.21 usd
[ malle ] was started in london, england by two british designers; robert nightingale and jonathan cazzola. they initially set out to create considered and purposeful motorcycle luggage that would out-perform any plastic pannier – employing naturally durable materials, smart mechanisms and minimalist design aesthetics.
since then they have broadened their collections to include an ever increasing variety of thoughtfully designed ‘adventure accessories’, that blend contemporary design, innovative ideas and robust materials, with a unique sense of british utilitarian style.
malle is dedicated to creating the highest quality british bags and adventure accessories, from their studio in london. built for life by foot or on wheels, enabling you to transport and protect your travel essentials, whilst arriving in style.
i’ve recently launched the hard life, a book about a collection of the portuguese ethnology knowledge museum, which is truly amazing. there are so many nice things which were done with nearly no facilities. things made in little villages in portugal. it’s a bit like that book architecture without architects. it’s a kind of product world version of that. ~ jasper morrison
by what means did so much beauty and ingenuity appear in articles of everyday rural life in portugal? how did the shape of these objects balance necessity and formal perfection so skillfully? this book explores the effect that generations of trial and error, individual craftsmanship, and an instinct to carve out the essential with the slenderest of means brought to objects that made life both livable and meaningful to a pre-industrial society. the objects photographed and described by designer jasper morrison may be appreciated both for their beauty and for the example they set of design at its purest
tykho is the biggest of all the small radios. the new tykho 2 radio versions presented this year project it into a future that is both more demanding and musically intense: more and more powerful speakers, body water resistant, tykho radio second name, bluetooth speakers tykho booster and tykho speaker insist on being taken away all over.
saga tykho continues
last generation in the tykho saga, tykho 2 renovates the tykho radio by bringing it, too, a new speaker water resistant. with this organ donation tykho radio 2 will perpetuate its “icon status”.
description >
am / fm rechargeable radio – usable wet hands – frequency search by antenna rotation – electronic volume – 3w loudspeaker and supplied cable
characteristics
gross weight: 11 oz // 310 (g)
dimensions: 4 – 3/4″ x 1 – 5/8″ // 12 x 4.1 (cm)
autonomy: 14 to 25 hours
charge: 4 hours
material: abs rubber / steel
$ 80.00 usd
if tykho radio was thought (almost 20 years ago) to listen to morning news, set to your favorite station, brush your teeth, tykho booster and tykho speaker have been created to listen to music “anytime, anywhere, indoor, outdoor”: both in the bathroom and in the garden and especially by the pool or on a boat. dressed in a thick colored elastomer gown equipped with water resistant speakers and of course connected to your smartphone. these bluetooth speakers, rechargeable batteries will be of all the holidays.
the signature of marc berthier is here emblematic of lexon‘s delusion in a vision of design, and its attachment to one of the most important personalities of french design, duly medal and finally recognized. the tykho collection is itself a design dream, an ever-irresistible demonstration of intelligence and humor.
with its elastic movement and shifting form, urchin softlight invites playful interaction. using flexible honeycomb geometry, the textile shade expands and morphs into myriad shapes as you manipulate it with your hands. its curious motion is akin to that of a sea creature, giving the luminary its unique name.
made from the same white textile material as cloud softlight and textile softwall + softblock, these pieces can be matched to create fluid, sculptural environments.
magnetic connector
rare earth magnets set into the final layer of textile form a hidden seam for the shade to fasten to itself.
design by stephanie forsythe + todd macallen
material >
the shades are made from a textile that possesses the delicate look of japanese washi and transmits light as gentle glow.
a nonwoven polyethylene, the material is tear- and water-resistant, uv-stable and anti-static to repel dust.
technical >
color temp > 2,500k warm light led / 270 lumens
small $ 300.00 usd / medium $ 600.00 usd / large $ 900.00 usd
float martini glasses harmonize with the aesthetics of the float collection, while preserving the classic shape of a traditional martini glass. The bowl and base are deftly attached as a single piece. Use for martinis, or as a serving dish for berries and desserts. $ 80.00 usd set of two
a good cocktail transplants the drinker through time and space, bringing them back to a paris bar, a twilight rendezvous or the celebration where they first experienced that delicate sensory mix. molo’s collection of float barware elevates these moments, intensifying the taste, color and experience of a beverage.
performs the practical function of insulating one’s hand from the drink and casts a colorful pattern of refracted light onto the bar or table. when used for a chilled drink, small beads of condensation accumulate on the underbelly of the bowl, adding delicacy to the optical effect rather than making rings on the tabletop.
the loop table lamp designed by finnish designer timo niskanen, has an aluminum body and an opal acrylic diffuser. led-light source is placed in a shape of a semicircle to the upper side of the inner surface of the circle. the lamp can be controlled by a touch dimmer. it has a textile cord and a wall mounted adapter. the adapter comes in eu, uk and us versions. the color of the light is warm white 3000k.
introduced in 2009. offered museum shops worldwide.
dimensions/inches> 18x 18w x 4″d price> $445 usd
cubetto is the friendly wooden robot that will teach your child the basics of computer programming through adventure and hands on play. montessori approved, logo turtle inspired.
your child’s first coding kit
a coding language you can touch and manipulate like lego®. each block is an action. combine them to create programs
made of tactile and hard-wearing wood he’s your child’s guide into the world of coding. screenless, friendly and ready to play.
kickstarter 2016 / red dot 2016 / german design award 2017$225 usd
designed to accompany cantilever table · round top, sketching circles are a twist on the office whiteboard. they encourage a dynamic, collaborative work environment. a glass pencil holder inserted into the centre of the tabletop acts as a spindle for the circles. ideas develop as coworkers sketch and share them around the table.
each stack of sketching circles is comprised of 400 pieces of paper. once a sheet is covered with notes, plans and diagrams, simply lift it from the stack and continue brainstorming on the sheet below.
the closca helmet goes with you, dynamically adapting to your life. closca design recognizes those who strive to make our cities better places to live and grow.
$139.99 usd
also > on kickstarter funding ending 1 dec 2017 closca bottle + app – redefining how you drink water
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