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Islands For the Team: Modular Pieces, Custom Workplaces

Posted: 31 Dec 2013 08:00 AM PST

ophelis docks office furniture

Today’s offices are changing. No longer do we crave that huge corner office with the glass walls and the massive wooden desks, nor do we want the air hockey tables and Slushie machines of the 90s. The modern office is all about smart, flexible, multifunctional design.

multifunctional office spaces

rearrangeable office furniture

German furniture company Ophelis has created a line of office furniture called Ophelis Docks. The “Docks” are like islands in the office where different tasks are carried out. A sitting area here, a brainstorming zone there, a wall cupboard for storage and a desk for doing some serious grown-up working.

office interiors ophelis islands

docks islands furniture

Each of the pieces in the line is designed with similar dimensions so that they can all fit together perfectly. Two chairs can come together to create a comfortable co-working area, or several couches can be arranged in a cozy little area for a larger meeting of the minds.

islands office furniture

ophelis docks furniture

The designers call each of these sections “islands” because they can each stand on their own or be used together to create something larger. Rearranging the modules creates completely different types of spaces and functions, changing the way the pieces are used yet keeping the same cohesive aesthetic.


    

Inverted Marble Pyramid is Like a Floating Monolith Table

Posted: 30 Dec 2013 02:00 PM PST

inverted marble table

This pyramid-shaped marble table standing on its end looks like an impossibly heavy monument. It seems to balance on its smallest point, a feat that anyone who knows anything about the laws of physics might find a bit impossible.

pyramid table

The table, called Lythos, was designed by French designer Toni Grilo for furniture label Haymann Editions. Grilo wanted to work with marble but realized that the weight of the material would present some practical challenges.

upside down pyramid marble table

Initially trying – and then rejecting – a metal honeycomb structure, the designer eventually settled on a lightweight but very tough plastic substrate for the thin marble slices.

illusion inverted pyramid marble table

A small stone counterweight and leather strap help to both keep the tabletop in place and make it easier to move when necessary. The little trick that makes the table look like an inverted pyramid also makes the piece functional.


    

Tiny Space Lander Camper Explores Vast Serenity of Earth

Posted: 30 Dec 2013 08:00 AM PST

space lander firefly

If the tiny living pod above looks like a NASA-built space lander, it’s for a good reason. Designer Garrett Finney used to work for NASA developing space exploration vehicles and living spaces. After he left, he set to work developing an Earth-based recreational vehicle. His compact creation is called Firefly as an ode to the beloved sci-fi TV series.

firefly trailer

At a weight of only 600 pounds, the Firefly can be placed in the back of a pickup truck or towed by a car – even a small car. The goal was to create a tiny temporary living space that was both tough and lightweight. The team’s knowledge of materials helped them construct a module that can withstand a variety of settings and uses.

robust compact firefly trailer

Meant as a temporary shelter and not a permanent tiny living space, the Firefly contains only the bare minimum of space and amenities. On-board water tanks and space for storage mean that travelers will have what they need at their disposal.

firefly inspired camper trailer

Although the Firefly is still in the prototype stages, the designers envision it eventually looking something like this: a serene outpost where one can get away from the rest of the world and just enjoy the beauty of our home planet.


    

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