Archinect - News2024-12-23T22:13:05-05:00https://archinect.com/news/article/150231202/origami-inspired-foldable-office-addresses-the-mobile-workspace
Origami-inspired "foldable office" addresses the mobile workspace Sean Joyner2020-10-01T13:26:00-04:00>2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/91/91cf2aa30571d2f68048b3880e6e0d80.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>WOOD-SKIN <em>Inside</em>, the think tank arm of <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/150100101/wood-skin" target="_blank">WOOD-SKIN</a>, a Milan-based team of architects, designers, and engineers has created a new product for the home worker. the <em>Foldable Office</em> is an origami-inspired workstation that helps users have more mobility throughout their work day.</p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/4d/4d440c8ecfc38cabcc403eb31f90d3b5.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/4d/4d440c8ecfc38cabcc403eb31f90d3b5.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></p></figure><figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/17/17cb3b65d9668c23386dd75a5aaebce1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/17/17cb3b65d9668c23386dd75a5aaebce1.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></figure></figure><p>The product is manufactured with high performance Biesse CNC Machines and sustainable materials.</p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/c0/c0f6d1931ea159d32b4467a23ed91c0b.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/c0/c0f6d1931ea159d32b4467a23ed91c0b.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></p></figure><figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b8/b8a602162791c328f339a85b41521d43.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b8/b8a602162791c328f339a85b41521d43.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></figure></figure><p>The design enables users to pivot between a workstation configuration and a space divider through the folding nature of the assembly.</p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/9d/9d7a8534e8a38190636fec39b2ae571a.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/9d/9d7a8534e8a38190636fec39b2ae571a.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></p></figure><figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/5c/5c049403aedf1f1b51de0a3ef0cebffa.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/5c/5c049403aedf1f1b51de0a3ef0cebffa.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></figure></figure><p>The product will launch live on Kickstarter on October 19th 2020.</p>
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https://archinect.com/news/article/150230545/frank-gehry-designs-masterpiece-decanter-for-hennessy-x-o-150th-anniversary
Frank Gehry designs "masterpiece decanter" for Hennessy X.O. 150th Anniversary Sean Joyner2020-09-28T11:02:00-04:00>2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/f8/f8e75d3cfa579c577f5ccfc65c039dfd.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Hennessy X.O., the French cognac distiller has unveiled a sculptural decanter designed by <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/5540/frank-gehry" target="_blank">Frank Gehry</a>. Using his signature style, Gehry reimagines Hennessy X.O's classic design. The new bottle is wrapped with crinkled 24 carat gold-dipped bronze and encased in a "fractured" glass glorifier to illustrate its inspirations of water and light.</p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/e6/e69931c09a56fb13839ee4344906da92.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/e6/e69931c09a56fb13839ee4344906da92.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></p></figure><figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/90/903b6fd617ef263597538c46a14e000b.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/90/903b6fd617ef263597538c46a14e000b.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></figure></figure><p>"I wanted to bring it to life, and so I took inspiration from its birthplace and used this crumpling effect of the material that gives it a feeling of movement," Gehry said <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hennessy-xo-debuts-a-150th-anniversary-masterpiece-by-frank-gehry-301137846.html" target="_blank">in a statement</a>. "The materials I've chosen catch the light and make this a really beautiful object on its own, but then you realize it is a bottle of Hennessy X.O."<br></p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/81/8120ec35b66f86b8b8988eafc6b3d40b.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/81/8120ec35b66f86b8b8988eafc6b3d40b.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></p></figure><figure><figure><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/33/33e2eb43052dc5494514e02285dd87ef.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/33/33e2eb43052dc5494514e02285dd87ef.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></figure></figure><p>Gehry has also pulled from past explorations in his conception of the packaging for this new collection. The decanter, glorifier, and fusil are packaged in a protective case made imprinted with Gehry's signature and made of compressed cardboard, paying homage to Gehry's ear...</p>