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Second Nature

We have been looking forward to visiting this exhibit Second Nature while in Tokyo at 21_21 Design Sight.

The main exhibit was chairs and artworks made of synthetic crystals. Some of them are still in making inside of the special aquarium in which plays Beethoven in order to let the crystal form naturally based on the music note.

The crystal chair inside of the aquarium felt like it was an organic creature breathing like a living mermaid. It was like a baby inside of the mother’s womb who are growing slowly listening to the his mom singing Beethoven.

And because of the surreal cloud like installation inside of the exhibit space, it makes visitors feel as if they are inside of this aquarium of nothingness just like how the crystal chair is…being reborn.

I wish I could have taken better pictures. They had pretty strict rule of “no photography”. This was the one I was able to score using my iPhone.

Use me as you like... (riverside furniture)

So flexible, inviting and comfortable. The scene from 6pm on Thursday evening... (where is this in Los Angeles?)
documented in Paris, August 21st 2008.

Chair made out of compressed straw

Designed by Ryan Frank, inspired by traditional African chair, made out of formaldehyde-free material made entirely from compressed straw and wrapped in 100% felted wool. via: sub-studio

Sitscape

Really like the thought of it... how would you sit?

via: apartment therapy

Hug Responsibly

This is just cute. The tip to become a "furniture hugger" by Steelcase. On their website you can receive your copy of "Hug Responsibly," a hugger's guide to friendly furniture. It's their effort to help consumers learn why materials chemistry, life cycle assessment, recycling and reuse are key to huggability as a part of Greenbuild 2007.

Simple solution for sofa bed

Casamania Lea transformable
Designed by: Paola Verzola