Nice day for a flight...

Popped down to Stapleford Airfield for a Scenic Flight of London, and it was a scorcher!  Some slightly blurred pics, but thought I would share! 

Aarhus - Denmark

Just back from a mini break in Aarhus, Denmark.  Surprisingly (or not, if you think of the Vikings) there is lots of reminders about British countryside.  Thatched roofs, rolling hills, never been to Denmark before, so perhaps it's just my ignorance.  Anyways, it's an area steeped in history, and a bit of culture on the beach.  The "Sculptures by the Sea" Exhibition was showing, which was an interesting way to go go for a walk!  There was Vola everywhere (not surprising!), so I'm just showing a few bits which are a little less expected.

From the Mosguard Museum - Ethnographic Carvings

Bronze Christ from Constantinople (Istanbul)

Parts of a Windmill!

Part of the Sculpture by the Sea Exhibition

V&A, Rainy Days can be fun!

Popped to the V&A today with Marisa from The Attic People. A few inspirational snaps below.

Colombo Design Competition

The jury have made their decisons for the Colombo Design Competition, Hands on Handles.  Sadly, my proposal did not make the cut.  Take a look at the winning entries and shortlist here.

http://www.designboom.com/contest/winner.php?contest_pk=40

Below is my entry.

I have tried to create an inclusive, elegant handle, which carries a flexibility in finishes which lends itself to introducing the user to what is behind the door, before it opens.

Using a uniform palate of colours and shape, the material of the handle relates to what the door opens up to.  

I have suggested 5 main door handle materials one might associate with specific rooms.

Corian – Kitchen

Leather – Library/Study

Ceramic – Bathroom/WC

Timber – Living Spaces/Bedrooms

Stone – Garden/Terrace Space

Wrought Iron – Attic/Utilitarian Space

The tactile quality of the handles allows the user to  “see” the room behind the door, through their fingertips, thus creating an inclusive design.  Blind and seeing users are intended to experience a similar sensation.  If someone is new to a home with these handles, they will be better able to navigate the rooms, whether they can see or not.

It is intended that the fixture on the mirrored side of the door is the same fitting, but the handle of the material may be changed if the room is different on the other side of the door.

Stylistically I have taken inspiration from Art Deco jewelry.  I wished to express the individual elements and materials as much as possible, and celebrate the materials in their own right.  

 

Inspiration Board

 

Paris

A small jaunt to Paris to catch up with the inspiring Marion Juton.