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Adaptable Attic Apartment Full of Secret Compartments

Posted: 30 Nov 2013 08:00 AM PST

Didomestic Madrid Attic Apartment 1

Secret ceiling compartments activated by pulleys hide both functional and fun surprises in this Madrid attic apartment, including a dining table, swing, hammock and disco ball. Elii Architects complemented the rustic wooden beams of an existing attic space with a new plywood and polycarbonate platform to offer separation for different uses, while remaining highly adaptable.

Didomestic Madrid Office Apartment 2

The main component is a core that houses the stairs, separate from the rest of the main floor by transparent panels. These sliding panels can be arranged in different ways to close off a guest room, separate the kitchen from the rest of the space, or open the whole floor for a party.

Didomestic Madrid Attic Apartment 3

Didomestic Madrid Attic Apartment 4

Hidden in the plywood ceiling are a range of functions activated by handles on the wall. Turn one of these handles and pulleys will drop down various furniture items like the kitchen table or a hammock for lounging. Also concealed within the ceiling is a set of storage shelves for guests.

Didomestic Madrid Attic Apartment 5

Go upstairs, and you’ll find more secret compartments in the floor. One houses bath products beside the tub, while another hides a mirror. And on the other side of the upper level, a series of invisible doors can be opened to offer up a dressing table, tea room and storage spaces.

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Sinister Sandpaper Sculptures Turn Everything Dangerous

Posted: 29 Nov 2013 02:00 PM PST

sandpaper toilet paper

Accidentally scraping your hand or fingernails across sandpaper is kind of a shudder-inducing experience. That’s why these tiny sandpaper sculptures from artist and designer Mandy Smith are so uncomfortable-looking but lovely.

mandy smith sandpaper bed

sandpaper bikini

Smith bends and folds sandpaper to her will, eventually ending up with stunningly realistic miniature versions of real-world items. She worked with photographer Bruno Drummond to bring this series to life.

sandpaper bike

When made of the scratchy paper, the everyday objects take on a slightly sinister tone. Just imagining the use of the sand-toilet-paper or the sandpaper bikini is enough to make anyone a bit uneasy.

sandpaper shoes

sandpaper slide

Despite their menacing appearances, Smith injected a fair bit of humor into the project. The absurdity of a sandpaper slide is well balanced by the skill and technique involved in creating the sculpture.