Design for Love

Design for Love

Design for Love featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Akchurin New York

Akchurin New York is a limited edition hardcover book on self-sufficient, net-zero energy architecture. The oversize volume contains 512 pages of photographs, technical diagrams and illustrations that explain the building process from first concept to finished property. The glossy black cover uses Favini Classy Covers paper with hot graphite foil stamping. Each of the 100 copies is signed and numbered, and is supplied in a custom slipcase or ebony box with foil stamping. The book records engineering solutions for sustainable construction.

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Gong

Gong is a bar cabinet designed for residential interiors. Two sliding doors are made of handmade palisander wood marquetry. The doors open to reveal three wooden shelves, dimmable lighting and a mirrored back panel. A tempered glass shelf at the base acts as a structural element that improves stability and adds storage space. The structure and the handles are made of solid brass profiles, oxidized to a medium bronze finish. The cabinet takes its name and its inspiration from the gong, a traditional symbol of wealth and strength in Far East culture.

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Rozna

Rozna is the only fine-dining Omani restaurant in Oman that is modelled like an ancient fort. Omanis are known across the ME for their hospitality and are proud of their history and heritage. The service in Rozna amply reflects this tradition. Women waiters are dressed in the Omani costume of long tunic and loose trousers, and men in dishdasha with appropriate headgears.

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Bengalas

Bengalas is a collection of walking sticks made of red or white oak. Handles are offered in a C shape or a T shape. Walking sticks for men have a diameter of 25 mm, while walking sticks for women are slimmer, with a diameter of 22 mm. The length is made to order. The oak is FSC certified. All handles are reinforced with jacaranda paulista, a Brazilian native wood. The surfaces are finished with tung oil. The replaceable tips are made of aluminum and laminated rubber for a stable contact with the ground.

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Pure

Pure is a two in one electric oral care kit that combines an electric toothbrush and a water flosser in a single handle. The handle recognizes module replacements and switches automatically between toothbrush mode and water flosser mode, which simplifies operation and saves space. A built-in airflow fan dries the brush head and prevents moisture contamination. After each use, the handle and the accessories are placed in a storage box attached to the base, where charging and ultraviolet disinfection are completed.

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Lucid Barrel

Even the pure essence of water undergoes a metamorphosis when poured from an elegantly crafted receptacle. The Lucid Barrel offers a professional and stylish solution for dispensing drinks at buffets or hotel receptions. This eye-catching item is not only easy to use but also simple to clean. The inspiration behind this design originates from the imagery of a classic wine cellar, resulting in a beverage dispenser that presents a contemporary take on the iconic wine barrel. The designer began with the barrel's familiar shape and ingeniously adapted it for the field of soft drinks.

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