The Sauna Box is "dialectical investigation of the common shipping container and traditional sauna.". If you live in the Canadian outback you understand, either way, it looks pretty good. From Castor Canadensis, "a collective of craftsmen and artists with eclectic backgrounds – Kelvin Goddard (designer, metal smith), Brian Richer (stonecarver), and Ryan Taylor (photographer, designer). The Sauna Box is water tight and can be transported to any location, needs minimum site preparation, has a wood fired stove and is electrically powered by solar panels. Each Box is site specific and custom built. The outer skin is constructed of corten steel, a material that withstands saltwater and used as sculptural material. This utilitarian, sculptural aesthetic is continued on the inside with hand made objects such as carved stone stools, stone sink, custom wood and metal work.". As their website is "in progress", you can contact Brian Richer at +1 416 994 1232.

+ Architect Luis Pons’ response to the Miami scene is The Fabulous Floating Villa, an inflatable example of timeless classic design over at Art MoCo. SM

+ From Takumi, what appears to be a humidifier (I don't read japanese). Via Scope. Postscript; thx to Greg from daddytypes.com who writes "yeah, it's a humidifier, 14cm across, that uses about 250ml/hr, can go 8 hrs on a tank (2l), shuts off automatically, and 'because the steam comes out from a tall place, it fits perfectly with a lifestyle of sitting in sofas and chairs' [as opposed to sitting on the floor, as is still common in many Japanese households].". Thanks also to Adam who adds "The 'chimney' is indeed a humidifier--works ultrasonically. The page in question gives a number of basic details (2 liter tank, covers 8-mat room, runs on only 35 W as opposed to normal heat-based humidifiers that run on 250 W, etc).".

Gideon Dagan’s Puzzle Wine Rack is a gift both practical and whimsical. Available in three colours (orange, black and khaki), the Puzzle Wine Rack is completely modular, and the pieces can be connected in almost endless configurations. Each rack is made of transparent ABS polymer and holds up to nine bottles. A great way to present a case of wine, or a not so run-of-the-mill hostess gift. SM

+ puzzlewinerack.com

Arihiro Miyake opened his studio in Helsinki, Finland in 2004. Raised in Japan and making the move to Finland at age 25 gave him an understanding of the necessity of "having a global and unique vision towards design". With an emphasis on materials and technologies, Studio Arihiro Miyake focuses on furniture, product and space design. My favorite piece is the '1789' cupboard, which is a cupboard that has a circuit sliding system allowing each one of the doors to open in both vertical and horizontal directions. SMK

+ arihiromiyake.com

French designer Cédric Ragot's Nature Morte vase, made of Corian, can either stand on it's own or be suspended. The ultimate homage to the flower, it's frame hesitating between zen and pop in an elegant way. Ideal for the next trendy bar. AVB