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Decaying Church Converted Into Bright Modern Offices

Posted: 27 Feb 2014 08:00 AM PST

acato renovated office

Dutch web design company Acato smelled something fishy at their offices – literally. They were located above a fishmonger, not exactly an ideal working situation for creative types. The company enlisted Rotterdam architects BBVH to help them convert a run-down 19th century church into a stylish new workspace.

bright colors acato office

The church, located in the center of The Hague, was essentially gutted and divided into usable parts. The space was opened up by removing superfluous walls, and the main church hall was turned into the company’s offices.

staircase and meeting room

Thanks to the high ceilings that are characteristic of churches, the architects were able to install a dramatic winding staircase. The stairs lead to a glass-enclosed meeting room that was once the church choir’s balcony.

converted church office

The staircase is made of wood and wrapped in steel, giving two very different impressions. Seen from the outside, the white steel looks crisp and industrial, but from the inside the rich wood looks warm and inviting. That rich wood carries over into meeting rooms and other common areas.

church converted into office

Smart touches like bright color splashes, plenty of glass, an open floor plan and live plants all help to keep the offices feeling airy and comfortable.

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Bike the Pie: Fixed Gear Bike Pizza Cutter Has Sharp Wheels

Posted: 26 Feb 2014 02:00 PM PST

bumblebee fixie pizza cutter

What could be more fun than a day spent riding around on your trendy fixed-gear bike and then stopping for some fresh-made artisanal pizza? Maybe baking up a frozen pizza and cutting it with a cutter that looks like a bike?

fixed gear bike novelty pizza cutters

Designers of fun things doiy have introduced a unique pizza cutter they call “the Fixie.” Modeled after the fun fixed-gear bikes that have been ubiquitous in cities for many years now, the cute pizza cutter has circular blades for its front and rear wheels.

watermelon fixie cutter

As novel and adorable as the Fixie is, it could do with an ergonomic upgrade. The place meant to be grasped by the user’s hand is tiny and looks like it would cause some serious hand cramps, if not huge slashes from the razor-sharp wheels.

fixie pizza cutters

Still, we love a good novelty kitchen tool. The little stand that comes with the Fixie is a nice touch that would let you display it right on the countertop. The cutter comes in bumblebee or watermelon color schemes for €17.95 (around $24.50 US).