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  • Bookshelf: HOUSE WEAR 2

    Bookshelf: HOUSE WEAR 2

    HOUSE WEAR has launched its second issue at Ditto Press Gallery in London last week. The magazine is published by Many Many, a creative collaboration between Stephanie Poole and Rachel Elliot-Jones who work across art, design, architecture and publishing in Melbourne, Australia.

    Following the theme of HOUSE WEAR, a catalogue produced for an exhibition of the same name, which addressed the condition of impermanence in everyday life and its effect on contemporary design, HOUSE WEAR 2 is a study in nomadic behaviour and human design constructs. This issue continues exploring how this relationship affects the way we live and the impact of nomadic behaviour on our perception of house and home.

    HOUSE WEAR has brought together several contributors and collaborators from this issue to exhibit core themes within the publication such as self-sufficiency and survival. Work by Berlin based artist Rachel de Joode, furniture by London based Nicholas Gardner and Sasa Stucin, and other concepts exploring notions of nomadic behaviour, omni-use tools, breadcessories by E5 Bakehouse and makeshift forms were exhibited alongside copies of HOUSE WEAR.

    The launch was produced by London-based curators and art directors Beata Wilczek and Joss Debae.

    We’re giving away two copies of HOUSE WEAR 2. Scroll down to enter our Rafflecopter giveaway and find out more. 

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  • Habitat AW14 Preview

    Habitat AW14 Preview

    Habitat is one of our favourite British brands. Shopping at their stores is always a treat and our studio is full of their products – we sip our morning espresso from a York porcelain mug and read next to the Bobby table lamp.

    Last week, we attended the Autumn Winter 2014 collection preview hosted at Bargehouse, a raw, distinctive and atmospheric warehouse space in Oxo Tower Wharf on London’s South Bank.

    For AW14, Habitat looked at the idea of ‘Variations’ exploring ways that materials and shapes can be put together and that designs can be fragmented, assembled and then re-assembled. These concepts have been applied across all areas of the collection.

    We particularly like the New Scandinavian look which is clean, simple and elegant with its pure shapes and curved-off corners. We also enjoy the Walnut look which feels very contemporary with black metal elements and simple sculptural shapes. The patterns also caught our attention – choppy and spontaneous combinations of patterns were deconstructed and fitted back together to create a geometric jigsaw that is colourful, playful and fun.

    Thanks to our London-based contributor Jess Maddock for attending and documenting the event, and Habitat for the invitation.

    www.habitat.co.uk

  • Start-up: Zerezes

    Start-up: Zerezes

    Zerezes is a Brazilian design collective formed by four young designers, developing products with low environmental impact and bringing new meaning to what is no longer useful.

    For their first project, Zerezes have launched an eyewear collection, made completely of recycled wood.

    There’s been quiet a few different companies and studios trying to tap into the sustainable design market, but we feel Zerezes stand out with their original concept and simple aesthetics.

    www.zerezes.com.br

  • Christopher Tuyay: The Cool Kids Series

    Christopher Tuyay: The Cool Kids Series

    Christopher Tuyay is a creative designer based in New York City, passionate about fresh, stylish, and smart design. His professional background has been in graphic design for fashion and lifestyle brands such as Toms Shoes, Cisco Home or SCOTTxSCOTT. On the side, he develops his style with projects involving illustration, typography, plant photography, amateur furniture design, and he even shares mixes on Soundcloud, which we really like.

    The Cool Kids is a series of portraits of the people who Christopher admires for the cool they do and are. It started as an exercise to improve his painting skills and find his illustration style, however the selection of subjects itself has turned into its own expression of taste.

    As a designer, Christopher’s inspiration comes from many places and these are the people who influence his style and creative perspective.

    The portraits of Sofia Coppola and Geoff McFetridge are our definite favourites. Which ones are yours?

    christophertuyaydesigns.com

  • Edinburgh: Fortitude Coffee Merchant

    Edinburgh: Fortitude Coffee Merchant

    Fortitude is a new specialty coffee merchant and espresso bar serving delicious brew to the people of Edinburgh. They work with London based Workshop coffee who are committed to roasting the sweetest, cleanest and freshest coffee to make the perfect cup.

    Fortitude also stocks coffee beans from some of the best small-batch roasters in the UK and are happy to help anyone choose the right beans for the right brew, as well as supply all the tools and advice to brew at home.

    They are the newest addition to the coffee scene in Edinburgh and definitely worth a visit when you’re in the city. We love their coffee, cool interior, branding and friendly atmosphere.

    www.fortitudecoffee.com

    Fortitude Coffee Merchant

    3C York Place, Edinburgh