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CONTENTS Enter a journey of unconventional & distinct objects
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Environment
Product List
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Philosophy
The Box
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Crafting
Timbers
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Contribution
Cleaning Instructions
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ENVIRONMENT Nature is the inspiration & key driver for our designs
Our environmental sensitivity is the central stimulus of the appreciation of the need to marry nature with functionality and in this way dictates the use of natural raw materials in the creation of every object which reflect nature itself. Unique items make a statement about who a person is. This is reflected in our passion for detail and the vision to create and share consumer products that bear the hallmark of a work of art. “Each single design created with nature in mind�.
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PHILOSOPHY Design reveals the way we interpret functionality and personal experience
The environment that surrounds us is filled with challenges and inspiration for the process of designing objects, thus some questions that come to mind are: “what makes it what it is”, “why this form” and “why it functions as it does” ? It is the quest for answers that brings one closer to the merits, the functionality and practicality of an item, which in turn may conjure up new and unique forms and experience of that same object or space. And the results of this critical rethinking mental process leads to the reconstruction and remoulding of different objects. Besides improving on the practical aspect of such objects, the urge to alter their conventional characteristics and features is omnipresent in every aspect. Seeing an ordinary item, or even a spatial context in general, from an architect’s point of view may result in objects that express a more personal taste and style. Attention to detail at the utilisation of impressions captured from routine pursuits are the heart of this design philosophy. It is the embracing of basic needs, satisfied by simple functional objects and everyday spatial contexts, that sets the challenge in motion; while the vision of their transformation into personal works of art becomes a preoccupation.
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CRAFTING Unique objects with artisan handmade details handcrafted in Greece
We place great emphasis on quality and sustainability in all aspects of the manufacturing process. By employing local craftsmen, using traditional techniques and tooling in the fabrication of every single product, it becomes apparent a realisation of distinct values and a commitment to the creation of unique objects with a touch of artisan detail. Most of object components are handcrafted, except for the laser carved metal parts of some figure connotation (e.g. ornithes beaks), and are carefully manufactured in a way that meets high expectations of use and practice. Being handcrafted, some final objects display minor variations such as those in the pattern of wood grains; attesting to their uniqueness of material and craftsmanship.
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CONTRIBUTION Each single design is created with nature in mind
Respect and passion for the preservation of the environment is very important. As well as making significant contributions to support a number of organizations whose aim it is to protect and improve conditions for wildlife, including also actively participation in their activities. This is a way of interacting with nature and establishing a mutually profitable relationship with the natural world. The design of every objects is an expression of the respect to our surroundings. Hence, all creations spotlight different aspects of nature such as the beauty and variety existing in the ornithological world and the strength the rhinoceros displays. In this way, all objects are intended to sensitize people to the beauty of the natural world and awaken their appreciation of nature along with instilling in them a need to participate in the protection of endangered species.
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WORKPLACE Objects
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QueueLines These desktop accessories made of wood with the distinct characteristic of carved in repetitive lines like following a queue, support a variety of thin objects like business cards, daily notes, etc. The inlined recessions depending on their base and style can hold different size and functions, from elegant cards (Clogs), very small items (Ark), or large notes and envelopes (Docks).
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QueueLines Concept
There are many semiotic patterns in the urban daily life that assist people into understand, decode and experience space. A very intriguing such pattern is the white stripes in a zebra crossing, representing a sign which states the fact that “Cars should stop to let the pedestrians cross the road�. It is a sing that suggestsboth motion and priority. Influenced by this pattern, the parallel lines like waiting in a queue, is introduced in a different environment, the desktop working space, raising in this way the concept of Queue- Lines. A metaphoric statement that all paper thin objects have a place to be given a personal priority.
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Clogs Clogs are a type of footwear made in part or completely from wood. They are used worldwide and although the form may vary by culture, within a certain culture the form often remained unchanged for centuries. As a workplace objects, Clogs represent a stylish support for paper thin items (e.g. business cards), in-lined on a carved wooden pattern out of a solid wood in two different combinations of american oak and walnut (base and heel juxtaposition).
Pontoons A pontoon is a flotation device with buoyancy sufficient to float itself as well as a heavy load. Pontoons may be used on boats, rafts, barges, docks, airboats, hovercrafts, floatplanes or seaplanes and may support a platform, creating a raft. As a workplace objects, Pontoons represent a “floating� accessory with a carved wooden pattern with parallel lines, aiming to support medium size vertical items like business cards, envelops, etc.
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Takunya Takunya are the turkish bathing clogs, that were worn during traditional Turkish bathing ceremonies, rituals and the daily personal cleansing activities during the Ottoman period and the early Turkish Republic. These special wooden footwear, were crafted with high heels in order to protect feet from soapy and dirty water running on the floor. They were customarily worn by females, males and children at Turkish baths. As a workplace objects, Takunya represent a similar concept wit Clogs but in different style. The two combinations of american oak and walnut (base and heel juxtaposition), like Clogs bear an in -lined carved wooden pattern, referring to a takunya shoe, supports stylishly vertical workplace items like business cards.
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Ark An Ark was a temporary boat used for river transport in eastern North America before canals and railroads made them obsolete. Arks were built primarily to carry cargo downriver on the spring freshet to carry lumber or logs and agricultural produce to a port city downriver. The workplace object, like this old river boat may carry small size items (e.g. business cards and notes). Lined together, onboard this vessel, may start a journey of daily experiences.
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Docks Docks is an enclosed area in a port for the loading, unloading, and repair of ships. As a workplace objects, Docks are large and long supporting desktop accessories for a variety of items to be displayed in a two material combinations of american oak and walnut (deck and keel). All docks have a single purpose and that is to shelter everything you load on them.
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AngleGrids Unique accessories made of wood with a carved grid, slightly tilted towards the side of the user, providing an in-between space for supporting items vertically, like pens, pencils, other office accessories, etc. This family of objects consists of three grid types of 12 (dozen), 24 (two dozens) and 48 (four dozens) squares. All types are available in two color variations: a. of natural american walnut and b. in black (painted european beech).
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AngleGrids The Concept behind the Objects
AngleGrids represent a metaphor of an urban grid form (the plan of ancient Hippodamus), consisting of streets and building blocks crossing at right angles. Like from a bird’s eye view, an aerial perspective of a city, of this repetitive pattern of streets and buildings is influencing this family of workplace objects used for many different purposes. The metaphoric pattern in this sense, especially the hollow parts between the wooden squares provide a necessary free space that for “parking” cards, pens, envelopes, etc. Like in an urban environment, complexity and plurality can evolve from “inhabiting” this miniature cityscape.
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Four Dozens
Angled dozen wooden grids, supporting vertical office accesories like pencils, pens, etc.
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Mounts A set of star like wooden objects in two sizes, small and large, that form a selection of three different angled stages for supporting a variety of items like books, cell phones, tablets, etc. These angled stages present an equivalent number of three viewing experiences, in addition the inner middle recess leaves the necessary space for cables to run through the mount and connect to the supporting of electronic equipment.
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Mounts Concept
Mount is a backing or setting on which a photograph or a work of art is set for display. This importance of the artwork’s display to the public is the key element of influence. As a workplace objects Mounts represent this support for displaying in three different angles, thus viewing perspectives, items of technology’s work of art (e.g. electronic devices like phones or tablets).
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Angular S
Angular is an object which allows you to adjust your iphone, book, tablet, etc. in three different angled stages. The o first and more relaxed at 30 , the seco o ond at 45 and the third at 60 .
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Skylines This is a family of objects with strong connotations of different urban areas. Urban functions reflect now desktop functions: i.e. parking lots for paper thin items like business cards, central square as an opening for a variety of small items like post-it notes, the hill for presse - papier, etc.
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Skylines The Concept behind the Objects
Skyline is the outline of buildings and land against the sky, a distinction line between the two. In large cities this magnificent view is enhanced with symbolic buildings and landmarks (e.g. skyscrapers). That awe-inspiring feeling is introduced in the workplace environment. The Skylines represent a miniature city in which the streets serve as empty spaces for precious items. Within the interior experience for example an office space, a reminiscent of the open space of a city is introduced, a feeling of “inside - out�, a symbolic gesture of the environment that surrounds us and a reminding that after work there is a whole city waiting for us!
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Downtown A cityscape support, a metropolis stand for every precious item of your desk.
Town Square Like a Downtown object along with a “parking lot” for your papaer thin items (e.g. business cards) and a “town square” for “socialising” all your small and wondrous accessories.
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Townhill An addition wooden carved hill feature to Town - Square that hold your paperwork or other items, a hill which could also work as a hiding place for very thin objects.
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PRODUCT LIST
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QUEUELINES
Pontoons
American Walnut
Black
European beech
Takunya
American Oak
American Walnut
Heel: American Walnut
Heel: American Oak
Clogs
American Oak
American Walnut
Heel: American Walnut
Heel: American Oak
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QUEUELINES
Docks
American Oak
American Walnut
Κeel: American Walnut
Keel: American Oak
Ark
American Walnut
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ANGLEGRIDS
Dozens
American Walnut
Black European Beech
2Dozens
American Walnut
Black European Beech
4Dozens
American Walnut
Black European Beech
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MOUNTS
Angular S
Angular M
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SKYLINES
Town Square
Downtown
Town Hill
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THE BOX Caring for every box. Caring for every object.
Opening one of our boxes is indeed the unique unveiling of a work of art; an extremely special occasion. This is why every object is carefully hand packaged in a recycled craft paper box. It opens by gently pulling the top part to reveal the contents. A small sized catalogue illustrating the whole family of the selected object accompanies the chosen item.
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TIMBERS
American Oak
American Walnut
African Samba
European Beech
Greek Chestnut
Sweedish Pine
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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Clean items with a dry microfibre cloth, feather duster or similar. A damp cloth can also be used to remove dirt, only if the furniture is wiped well to prevent moisture accumulation. Avoid permanent storage in places with extreme temperatures and high humidity levels. Avoid contact with solvent and polyurethane corrosive or caustic substances.
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