Limited edition of a hybrid shelving unit by Saint-Etienne based designers Numéro 111 for Galerie Gosserez.

Galerie Gosserez presents the hybrid “Jean-Jean” shelving unit by the young trio Numéro 111. Two units with different sizes and wood species are placed side by side to form a piece of furniture to be used as required, a paradoxical format on the verge of tumbling, simply bound by two thumbscrews which allow it to subtly become one. Independent and back to back, each module becomes the necessary complement of the other. The rough, natural wood interlocks and confronts the superficial and smooth appearance of the painted wood to give rise to a sculptural and functional piece.

N°111 consists of 3 individuals, Sophie Françon, Jennifer Julien and Grégory Peyrache. Comprising two designers and one architect, the team asserts a global approach, not restricting themselves to one scale, method, or discipline. Sensitive to forms and materials, N°111 above all observes everyday life, questioning surroundings and suggesting communal creations, established from shared thoughts and styles. Each project attempts to closely interlink the design and manufacturing process. The N°111 office convenes around various projects, with objects, furniture, architecture, interior design and scenography as scope.

Madrid based stylist Jose Herrera explores the dark shades of austerity in an editorial for OXXO MAGAZINE.

BLACK @ Behance

Katra is the latest chair of the Aparte studio. The design approach is based on experiment between unique style and appropriate materials, which gave birth to a singular composition of fibers of ramie.

The use of composite materials offers unique creative opportunities in the field of furniture design, especially in terms of shape, texture and innovative use. However, the ecological and sanitary impact associated with use of such materials remains problematic. A composite of natural origin was then essential and ramie introduced most appropriate mechanical properties for the project. This fiber, from a variety of nettle, appears among the most resistant natural fibers which possess more superior qualities than fiberglass.

The design is minimalistic; the lines of Katra highlight the intrinsic qualities of the material: strength, lightness, in a formal definition that only composites can offer.

DESIGNER: Aparte studio, Nantes, France. DESCRIPTION: Furniture / chair. No part of this web site may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior permission of Morfae and the copyright owner.

‘Design concept for furniture and lighting retailer in Helsinki. The design was born as a reaction to the market that is saturated with white and minimal interior shops. All materials within the shop as well as in the identity applications genuine and have an industrial feel. Typography is brought from the printed applications to the retail space.’

Armas @ Behance

Pure colours and impressive cuts highlight a feminine silhouette with a touch of modernity.

Designed by Polish designer Radek Nowakowski of Redo Design Studio for TIMOORE, BUNK BED is a multifunctional piece of furniture for children’s rooms that offers extra space under the bed to be used as a study corner or playground.

BUNK BED set – project 2011 @ Behance

Shaped by the wind the house has inclined walls, leaning windows and a box tunnel layout. The architecture of ‘Ojigi’, the Japanese bowing.

‘The house is located in the hottest area in Japan during summer.
There is humid and high temperature.
And temperature may exceed 40 degrees.
Because of that, almost houses have an air conditioner.
However, since the client doesn’t like cold winds from air conditioners, he wants to the comfortable house without an air conditioner.
In the beginning, to make air easily flowing, we put boxes like tunnel to divide yard into south and north.
In hot summer, not to sunlight brighten the room, we adjusted ‘eaves’, ‘wall’ and ‘wing walls’, and had windows leaning to get more breeze.
It is considering bringing pleasant, obstructing surrounding eyes, to have windows leaning.
And then we had ceiling leaning to enlarge the breezes into the room.
In cold winter, the sun orbit is lower than in summer, so that sunshine light in the room.
As white floor and leaning ceiling reflect light, sunlight reaches in the recesses of the room.
When designing the breezes flowing, we got Shape of ‘Ojigi’ (a Japanese bowing with his whole heart).
That figure spread mellow lights the indoor and the outdoor.
During the day, you can delight in the beauty of contrast between lights and shadows.
During the night, you shall be enchanted by the mellow and elegant gradation of lights.
Last summer, Japan recorded the hottest summer.
But the client told us happily ‘winds flowed through the rooms, I had comfortable times in last summer’.’

ARCHITECT: StudioGreenBlue, Gunma prefecture, Ora district, Japan. LOCATION: Gunma Prefecture, Isesaki City, Japan. DESCRIPTION: residential. STATUS: completed. DESIGN TEAM: Mitsuharu Kojima, Wataru Kobayashi. STRUCTURAL ENGINEER: Kakinuma Architecture Office. AREA: 114.27 sqm. DATE: 2010. No part of this web site may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior permission of Morfae and the copyright owner.

A glass monolithic structure in the shape of a sword’s tip claims mythical status by reminding us of Camelot drawing the sword Excalibur from a stone. Lit from the inside the swords tip will beam a light through the hole during night time becoming a beacon for Trent Park.

‘With Trent Park in north of London being once the home of King Arthur and Camelot we drew inspiration for this project from the story of him drawing the sword Excalibur from a stone.
The 36 metre high stone shaped structure will have a surface that reflects its woodland environment, creating a less imposing structure whilst rendering the inside with an impressive airy void.
The glass-mirrored exterior will be layered with a film, making it visible for birds and a coating that makes the surface hydrophilic and self-cleaning.
The interior walls will be partly clad with wood and partly with a sound absorbing woodwool cement board to create a still environment and improve acoustics.
A 7m glass structure in the shape of a swords tip will let in light from outside and during the night a light will beam from the hole, illuminating the night sky, becoming a beacon for Trent park.
With the sites rich historical and mythological past we suggest that the future for Trent Park and this site will hold a multi faith meeting place and cultural centre. With London being known for its religious diversity we want this place to act as a spiritual sanctuary were people of all faiths, beliefs and no beliefs are welcomed alike. The building will also be able to host events such as theatre, opera and other cultural happenings.’

ARCHITECT: Råk Arkitektur, Sweden. COMPETITION ORGANISER: Organisation for Mythological Protection and Promotion. LOCATION: Trent Park, Cockfosters, North London, UK. DESCRIPTION: Cultural Centre. STATUS: Competition Winner. DATE: 2012. No part of this web site may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior permission of Morfae and the copyright owner.

‘Be visible embodies the idea of a serious of bracelets which reflect the light, fulfilling most women’s desire to be seen. Glowing jellyfish served as inspiration for the form. I have strived to reflect the jellyfish’s sense of mystique, futuristic energy and minimalism. During the work process my goal was to clean the form as much as possible, leaving only the essential, while implying the underlying inspiration.’ (Milko Boyarov)

Be Visible @ Behance

Inspired by street art culture, artist bnko (Ben Collette) creatively reclaims a wooden door.

Bubbly @ Behance

The Escada Sport spring summer 2012 collection is inspired from Marrakech, Morocco’s most urban oasis. Colorful geometrics, mosaics, bright silk textiles and glimmering jewelry delight the eye.

An experiment in turning 2D flat elements into 3D objects with minimum assembly instructions.

‘Moaïs’ are the monoliths which are carved into rock on the coast line of Easter Island.
Less monumental and more aerial, theses light sculptures have an almost human presence.
On their conical feet are illuminated faces with different shapes, colors and patterns.
These bright binnacles take shape through a succession of flat elements ready to be assembled.

DESIGNER: Ionna Vautrin, Paris, France. DESCRIPTION: Lighting. STATUS: completed. MATERIALS: Aluminium and polycarbonate. EDITION: Tools Galerie, www.toolsgalerie.com DATE: 2010. No part of this web site may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior permission of Morfae and the copyright owner.

‘Dreaming, living, dying. The house of the poet.’ This was the brief that produced this beautiful house on three levels, one for each experience: Dreaming occupies the highest level, almost floating; living is a transparent middle garden level, close to nature; Dying / sleeping places the bedrooms lower down in a cave-like tranquil space. The whiteness and purity of the wrap around surrounding forms accentuate dream-like senses. Pure poetry.

© Javier Callejas