Jacqueline Lung has bent, welded and sanded strips of stainless steel to form frames for a pair of sunglasses. Each pair of Archytas glasses in handmade by the designer. They are definitely unique in their design referencing the ancient greek mathematician Archytas.
In a friend’s Mango filed in Thailand, Steve Areen built his own home in 6 weeks for $9,000.What a beautiful home it is. The colour, the interior, the fantastic curves all make this tropical igloo fit perfectly into its setting.
The Manta Resort Underwater Hotel Room - Genberg Underwater Hotels
Maximising the natural beauty and offering a new experience, the Manta Resort Underwater Hotel Room off of the east coast of Africa is a great idea. Resort guests can swim amongst the breath-taking coral, sun bathe on the roof top terrace, star gaze at night and sleep surrounded by water as if you were sleeping with the fishes.
Standard Studio. Ons dorp. Amsterdam. Netherlands. photos: Standard Studio - Great conversion of an old school building to a new apartment for a young family. High ceilings, concrete floors and the use of plywood results in a bright and warm interior.
Chelsea is a Brooklyn based knife maker originally from Northern
Vermont, she uses found materials such as horse shoe rasps and wood from
her family’s farm in Vermont to craft her one of a kind knives. Chelsea
has gained a broad knowledge of blacksmithing and woodworking from her
father and often spends time in Vermont working alongside him. Chelsea’s
inspiration stems from elements of surprise: textures and compounds
which are suited for knife making but not necessarily intended for it.
“My affection for unlikely material is an invitation to pause and
appreciate the practice of sharing and preparing meals. How does a once
Farrier’s rasp end up an elegant and artful kitchen utensil? Each of my
transformed objects is designed to enrich the cooking experience and
open a dialogue about who we cook for and why. Each of my knives is made
entirely by hand with the intention to bring people closer to each
other and their food. Make each meal count by taking time to wonder and
appreciate how far everything on our table has come and enjoy the
nourishment you receive from the people around you.” Be aware that these
knives are made from high carbon tool steel and will have a particular
look and feel that is unlike traditional knives. My interest in this
material is for its otherness, its personality. Chelsea grew up in rural
Peacham, Vermont, the daughter of a blacksmith and carpenter. She moved
to New York City in 2002 to pursue a career in the arts, in an attempt
to connect with her ill father in 2010, she found both personal freedom
and artistic expression through their knife making collaboration.
Coached at first by her father and brother, then, later by skilled
blade-smith Nick Anger of Johnson, Vermont, she began her trial and
error journey designing and building these rustic, yet elegant knives.
