12/3/11

Andala 24-meter Aluminum Sailing Boat by Enrico Fontanesi

A 24-meter aluminum ketch named Andala is a low hydro-resistant sailing boat, designed by Enrico Fontanesi. Andala means “path” in the Sardinian language. This eco-friendly, rational sailing boat features 279 m^2 of sailing area. Andala adopts aluminum as the key material of construction and aims to escape from the fury of carbon fiber. The design expresses a rational concept with simplistic designs and trusted solutions. Andala features an assortment of options to the ship owner right from a big cabin at the bow to a dinette with a 360 degree external view in the middle of the boat and two guest cabins, with crew cabin, garage engine room located at stem. The exterior of this sailing boat has been designed in such a way to offer high-end safety essential for a long route together with the necessary accommodation that lets the passengers enjoy sailing over the deep blue sea.

Designer : Enrico Fontanesi

Fontanesi Andala Naval Design

Fontanesi Andala Naval Design

Fontanesi Andala Naval Design

Fontanesi Andala Naval Design

Fontanesi Andala Naval Design

Fontanesi Andala Naval Design

Fontanesi Andala Naval Design

Fontanesi Andala Naval Design

Fontanesi Andala Naval Design

Fontanesi Andala Naval Design

Fontanesi Andala Naval Design


Futuristic Morphosis Kitchen for 2099

Considered to be the kitchen of future, this kitchen has been designed based on the principle of metamorphosis. It turns out to be an exclusive concept, fulfilling all its necessities. The claytronic, considered as the basic substance allows the owners to shape the kitchen as per their own desires and changing moods. This futuristic kitchen will certainly make the client happy with the atmosphere it offers.

The claytronic atom comprises small silicium spheres that transmit the current to each other. Initially, the kitchen’s materials receive a pre-programmed form that can be changed by the owner at a later point of time. This paves way for the kitchen to create the final product only once and is capable of designing new models along the way. The kitchens’ undeniably practical form seems to be the most striking element. Onactivation, the product takes its desired shape. This kitchen as well features fuel cells with the necessary hydrogen coming from a water-splitting machine that makes end-product of the burning gas to be clean water. The kitchen stores all information and recipes. It is quite possible to use outer electric objects also, as the heat transferring metal acts as a good energy provider. In total, this super cool kitchen model serves as a great place for spices and medical plants to grow, thereby paving way for oxygen formation.

Designer : Péter Várdai

Future Metamorphosis Kitchen for 2099

Future Metamorphosis Kitchen for 2099


Description from Péter:

Built on the principle of metamorphosis, the kitchen of the future loses its exclusive part in the household and turns into its centre by fulfilling all its necessities. The basic substance, the claytronic atom, allows the owner to shape his/her kitchen according to own wishes and changing moods, which means that one single acquisition enables the usage of various models, making sure the client will always be happy with the ambiance and will not have the chance to be bored by it.

1. How is this possible?
The claytronic atom contains small (nanometer) silicium spheres. The little units transmit the information or the current to each other. First, the material of the kitchen receives a preprogrammed form which can later be changed by the owner. This way, Electrolux has to create the final productone time only and is able to design new models along the way. These can be acquired by the clients and thus bring in much more profit.

2. Pragmatism
The advantages of this kitchen start with its undeniably practical form. The acquired product is a box which can be easily commuted and takes its desired shape only after having been activated. Use can be made of its facilities anywhere, at home, in the garden or in any open space, as it is able to provide itself with energy and does not need outer connections. The box contains the cooking and freezing equipment, which take the shape of the products they need to include. It is possible to use external electrical objects as well, as the heat transferring metal is a very good energy provider. This kitchen also contains fuel cells and the necessary hydrogen comes from a water splitting machine, which makes the end product of the burning gas to be potable, clean water. Moreover, dish washing and cleaning up becomes vile as the substance itself swallows the leftovers and takes them to the garbage can.

The kitchen stores all the information and recipes. It can become the central energy supplier, whereas the brain of the flat, a strong and fast computer, will serve all the other facilities. It is not necessary to lug a big machine, a basic netbook is enough, and when you connect the home one (Remote Desktop Connection), you can take advantage of it’s full capacity.

Last but not least, a small part of the kitchen will serve as a place where spices and medical plants would grow and thus help the oxygen formation.

Future Metamorphosis Kitchen for 2099

Future Metamorphosis Kitchen for 2099

Future Metamorphosis Kitchen for 2099

Future Metamorphosis Kitchen for 2099

Future Metamorphosis Kitchen for 2099

Future Metamorphosis Kitchen for 2099

Future Metamorphosis Kitchen for 2099

Future Metamorphosis Kitchen for 2099

Core77 Photo Gallery: International Home and Housewares Show 2011

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Photography by Thom Moran for Core77

This year's International Home + Housewares Show will be remembered as year of the re-usable water bottle! It seems Karim's Bobble which debuted last year has spawned a sea of endless options—whether your preference is for stainless, plastic, or glass—there's one for everybody. An OXO rep attributed the rapidly emerging sustainable bottle market to rumors that many cities and states will soon ban the sale of plastic water bottles. We'd like to see that happen!

For the last couple of years there's been an increased use of brightly colored silicone rubber in almost every category of consumer goods for the home. Maybe the BPA scare sent consumers running for food grade silicone, or did it just get cheaper and designers are finally exploiting its heat resistant properties and color options? Whatever the reason, Karim can't take credit for this one.

This year also saw a huge variety of indoor fire pits and grills that run on gel fuels and alcohol for the urban dweller who has no space (or firewood). Don't miss more highlights from the show featured in ourextensive video interviews and profiles: all indexed here.

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Florian Busch, Official Show Designer for Tokyo Design Week 2011

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Tokyo-based Florian Busch, is the official show designer for the upcoming Tokyo Design Week 2011. A preview of this year's fairgrounds reveals that the main exhibition area will be built to resemble a cityscape. With no height regulations on this year's booths, we're hoping to see some interesting exhibition design! Also expect to see the 9th year of the Container Exhibitions, commissioned art installations, student design exhibitions and of course, the ever-present Tokyo Design Week Dome.