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Maurice Martel architecte gives nod to iconic modern architecture in a project in Montréal where they designed an indoor swimming pool that can be enjoyed all year long, even during the long Quebec winters. Pavilion A references Philip Johnson’s Glass House and the Ben Rose House featured in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off with its minimalist structure made of metal and glass. Massive windows float floor-to-ceiling with a flat roof that appears to float on top.
The exterior part of the structure might be black, but the interior is bright with the help of skylights and a white ceiling.
Inside, much of the perimeter is lined with plants to give a tropical feel that evokes relaxation, while offering added privacy.
A circular structure clad in warm red cedar cleats hides the bathroom, which opens up to reveal a bright white interior flooded with natural light from above.
Photos by Adrien Williams, courtesy of v2com.
Edenic Design released their first design, the Teâshí Coffee Table, and have since produced only 100 of the branching creation. Named after the Japanese word for “limb,” the table’s structure rises from the ground with limbs that could resemble branches, veins, fingers, or lightning bolts. Each table is welded by hand with care going into each piece to honor the original creativity that led to its unique silhouette. Beyond its intriguing structure, the Teâshí Coffee Table was designed with the intent of collaborating with artists who could take it to the next level. The first collaboration is with Montreal artist Callen Schaub, who brought his expressive style to the three-dimensional canvases seen here.
The vibrant, swirling colors look as if the paint is still wet and in motion, drawing the eyes with the movement as it flows around the base. The Callen Schaub Teashi 1 (CST1) is one-of-a-kind and with Schaub’s added treatment, it goes from just a table into a piece of sculptural art. While this particular table has been sold to a private collector, Edenic Design and Schaub will continue to collaborate on future one-of-a-kind projects.
Edenic also collaborated with Los Angeles-based artist Chris Trueman, on Edenic x Chris Trueman 1 (CTT1), who used this opportunity to paint on a three-dimensional surfaces for the first time. He switched between gestural painting and spray painting with squeegees and brushes, which results in a dark cosmic-like finish with dark blues and fluorescent oranges.
A quick glance at the TROVA GO reveals little of its purpose, and that’s ultimately a very good thing considering the biometric-secured case’s ultimate purpose: providing a safe portable place to stash personal items, accessories, or cash from prying eyes and curious hands.
Designed as “a discreet physical storage device”, the TROVA GO is definitely a device of the times in more ways than one. Portable, sleek, and finished in a contemporary palette that would easily blend in amongst a variety of modern lifestyle and tech products, the TROVA GO could be mistaken for an eyeglasses case or portable battery charger. And that makes this security Bluetooth-enabled accessory perfect for stashing away cannabis accessories and other recreational/medical goods safely – a purpose TROVA founders and Colorado-based entrepreneurs Scott and Jonell Loeppert cite as the impetus for its creation.
The TROVA GO is outfitted with an internal strap within to hold credit cards, cash, vape pens, and any other objects small enough to fit within its 5.2″x 2.2″ x .75″ interior hold.
Credit goes to NYC design firm Aruliden for the TROVA GO’s minimalist pocketable portability, a form expressed using aluminum die forging, CNC machining, and an anodization process. The resulting product is a small, durable case intended to keep precious contents securely incognito, including any scent that might usually waft from other storage solutions, thanks to the TROVA GO’s silicone over mold sealant.
On the tech side, those precious contents within can only be accessed using a Bluetooth app and with biometric verification using the TROVA app. And in circumstances the TROVA GO is misplaced, a “never lost” feature accessible by app allows owners to track down the case’s last known location.
An optional leather sleeve (sold separately) adds an additional luxurious layer or protection.
While cannabis storage is one of the primary applications of the TROVA GO, the case can also be used for keeping any object small and precious enough, including jewelry, safe and secure. For that purpose, the upper lid strap is designed to conveniently hold rings via a magnetic closure.
The TROVA GO is available today, offered in three different color finishes – Sandstone, Fog, and Charcoal – and sold in our Design Milk Shop for $249.
When you spend as much time on your feet as you do in your kitchen, laundry room, or even office (if you have a standing desk), you’re bound to feel a little soreness. In fact, not only do you feel pain in your feet, you’ll feel it in your back and posture, too. That’s where anti-fatigue mats come in. They’re made to relieve foot and lower limb pressures due to standing for long periods of time. Anti-fatigue mats aren’t typically thought of as home decor though, so they usually come in standard solid colors or weird patterns that don’t blend in with the rest of your home. Enter, The House of Noa and their NamaMat collection.
Elizabeth Granados founded the House of Noa after starting her first company, Little Nomad, in 2016 which produced beautiful, wipe-clean play mats. Since then, she has expanded her line and created additional practical home objects under the House of Noa. Her NamaMat Collection for those areas “when a rug just isn’t practical and an anti-fatigue mat isn’t beautiful.” They resemble heirloom vintage rugs but have the added functionality of being easy to clean and easy on your feet. These mats have a slip-resistant grip on the bottom and are made using phthalate-free, polyurethane foam, right here in the USA. If you think your feet can use a little love whether it’s in the kitchen, laundry room, or office, these ones look as good as they feel.
The House of Noa NamaMat collection is available here.
