reclaim the pool!

cocaine

I was recently in melbourne to find that drug users are still tolerated in the cities bar scene

I am currently using leather on a new range of accessories so have been brushing up on all things tanned. This is a great example of a company taking pride in the work they do and have done for ever.

Wolverine 1000 Mile | 721LTD | Horween from Wolverine on Vimeo.

still working! useful junk

I visited this mans studio when I was living in the Netherlands. He is remarkable. This video shows his analogue, computerised sea creatures at work.

http://www.inventorymagazine.com/updates/a-platform-for-living.html

plywood bathroom

self locking bench

factory cherry picker, everything on the machine is hand powered and mechanically remote controled.

travel case for a roadie, remade in wood with original fitting

love a bit of contextual street art

one man, galvanised, french sled bath.

The 19 Series from Bocci from Contemporist on Vimeo.

Beauty Through Bamboo from Turnstyle Video on Vimeo.

intuitive, discrete door tab. You alway know how to interact with a feature like this. (pull)

library ladder. Almost looks as though the steps have been retro fitted.

Collapsing school desk. Very nice. Not sure if it would work on a larger scale

tape dispenser on the side of a glass blowers table

This fan does not rotate its body, but instead mechanically moves the fins to spread the air

great rubber band which locks over itself for bundles and posters

obesity or love seat

what this site is all about

Simple joys of typography

For carrying panels and other sheet material

The pocket on this work apron is sewn to make a hinge, when the wearer bends over the contents won't fall out.

Champagne tool. snip the wire mesh and grip the cork.

Hammer with magnetic nail holder and inter-grated absorption protection, also protecting the wood handle

Retro fitted elevator shaft in the arsenale, Venice

wearing in or wearing out

A few images from the Belgium pavilion at the 2010 venice Biannual. Learn more of this project at http://rotordb.org/projects/2010_Venezia/

or

http://rotordb.org/press/articles/venezia%20-%20usus_and_usures-domus.pdf

chopping board with knife attached, not sure why you would need this..

This hand rail has been added to the original marble stairs, utilising the existing anchor points in the stone work.

I suspect this is a German military code machine pack, it comes in two so the (important) papers can be separate from the bulky machine itself. It also has the animal hair left on the hide so to improve waterproofing.

Slab of marble in the Harry's bar in Venice prevents splash back.

A clear message of fun for the kids in Venice.

This was at the Japanese Pavilion at the Venice biennale.

The italian glue pot is so intuitive. the brush is right in the centre and inviting. The coco smell is also very nostalgic for italians as i believe it is the glue used in most schools.