Meta MoCo This Week
by Harry / February 10, 2007

This week's MoCo picks.



+ Architect Tommie Wilhelmsen's Villa Hellearmen on YouTube. Via noticiasarquitecturablog.


+ Office of Mobile Design's new Swellhouse in Venice, California @ Inhabitat, "site-built, but stayed true to the prefab canon using an extensive modular grid system and Structural Insulated Panels (SIP’s).".


+ architecturalmeg visits architect Peter Zumthor's Therme Spa in Vals, Switzerland (of recent hiphop video fame) and posts some photos on her blog.


+ JackRabbit's Weiner Bench wins Etsy's Upcycle Contest. "Made from a repurposed Ikea table and recycled wool sweaters, its a stellar tribute to dumpster design from JackRabbit.". Via Article.


+ Karin's Style Blog goes to the Stockholm Furniture Fair, see the Flickr set here.


+ designws.com covers the Maison et Objet show in Paris.


+ ...as does Three Layer Cake.


+ Zyken's NightCove clock, "uses LEDs to control the wavelengths, intensity and variations of light, which affect the brain's production of melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate sleep-wake cycles. With programmable modes for falling asleep, napping and waking, the NightCove uses colors to mimic dawn and dusk guiding users in and out of wakefulness." @ Cool Hunting.


+ SUCK UK's Fabric Clock, "the fabric screen is designed to be removed and replaced with any material you prefer". Via Uber-Review.


+ Furni's 30 artist decorated clocks created for live online auction to benefit the Skate for Cancer Charity. Via Cool Hunting.


+ ChronArte's Canna liquid display (no crystal) wall clock. Via Yanko Design.


+ Joseph Graceffa's Spinning Disk audio system, "The spinning CD, displayed as a table saw blade slicing through a rich piece of walnut, draws our attention to an element of elegant activity within a simple, tranquil object." via Core77 and idealist.


+ Italy's NOVO launches Kiki, "a whimsical chair from Simona Cappellini. The open, barrel-shaped frame with the substantial base is solid beech..." @ Behind the curtains.


+ Paul Kelley's Blue Desk @ Funfurde, "Closed it looks like a small table, but pull open one side and you'll find a chair integrated into the design.".


+ BKLYN DESIGNS show sneak peek at decor8.


+ Krups new ZX7000 juicer looks right at home with their KB720 blender. Via Appliancist.


+ Eva Solo's Fridge Carafe has a neoprene jacket to keep its contents cool. Via ::: dECOR :::.


+ Jaime Hayon's Re-Deco collection for Lladro @ designws.com. "Underpinning this new initiative is the idea that any classical piece can evolve thanks to a new decoration, taking on a new meaning.". Real world mash-ups.


+ Matali Crasset designs for children @ pan-dan and Dezeen.


+ Chris Taylor and Craig Wood's Frames wallpaper. Via black.white.bliss.


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