SMART LISTS

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THE BIKE MAKER

A project from bureauofcommongoods.com, Made by Hand is a short film series celebrating the people who make things by hand—sustainably, locally, and with a love for their craft.

The fifth film turns to bike maker Ezra Caldwell (Fast Boy Cycles), who was diagnosed with cancer in 2008. When the cancer threatens to shatter his love of bikes, Ezra survives by documenting his illness as thoroughly as his craft.

Reported by Tijn Benedek (2013-05-22 16:25:39)

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WATER ROWER WALNUT

The stylish and effective WaterRower is handcraft in the US, from solid American black walnut. As with all natural timbers, there will always be a degree of variation in the colour of the woods, but the eco-friendly premium hardwood frame ensures longevity and quality of performance. As self-regulating apparatus, the harder you stroke, the more resistance is created, and the WaterRower exercises up to 84% of the body’s muscle mass. Designed to simulate both the physiological dynamics of rowing on water, the WaterRower’s classic design also enjoys an extremely smooth and gentle glide, when in motion. Available as part of The Conran Shop’s range of luxury sporting designs, the WaterRower is a perfect combination of high quality materials, innovative design and a handsome aesthetic.

Shop here

Reported by Tijn Benedek (2013-05-14 12:43:58)

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AESOP SHIBUYA STORE DESIGNED BY TORAFU ARCHITECTS

Aesop open the doors to yet another new location, recently saying hello to Shibuya, Tokyo, their fifth store in Japan. The prolific Torafu Architects responsible for this one, as usual things are kept minimal and clean, glass playing a large part across the store, notably the façade and front door made up of brown, clear and corrugated glass panels. A charcoal timber floor leads into some beautiful sisal carpet, alongside a large mirrored wall, storage shelves, counter and work surfaces all in blackened steel. Is there a pink wall? Yes, there’s a pink wall, a little playfulness amongst the stark fittings and fixtures.

Take a look in the gallery on selectism here.

Adres Shibuya-ku Jingumae 6-18-12 Tokyo Japan
Reported by Tijn Benedek (2013-05-13 12:42:15)

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WIDDER IN ZURICH

Cobbled together from eight medieval townhouses on the Old Town side of the Limmat river, the Widder′s traditional exterior gives away no hint of the ultramodern interiors inside. No two of its 42 rooms are alike, and in fact each building′s interior differs widely—expect anything from architecture-office chic, metal catwalks suspended by cables, to a sort of arts-district loft-renewal look, with visible ceiling beams and exposed brick or stone walls, to the beyond-traditional baroque looks of the Haus zum Pferch, with its ornately carved woodwork and minimal modern furniture.

Adres Rennweg 7 8001 Zurich, Zwitserland
Email reservations@widderhotel.ch
Phone +41 44 224 25 26
Site http://www.widderhotel.ch/
Reported by Axel Douque (2013-05-10 10:07:37)