Sep 05
Sony Cyber-Shot QX Lens Cameras on Sale
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We have seen many lead images of DSC-Q10 and the DSC-QX100. Today Sony announced the Cyber-Shot QX..(Read…)
Sep 05
Keecie a short movie
Posted in: ..face-to-faceThis cute little movie only shows again how super creative and talented Klaartje from Keecie really is! Together with photographer Sandy 'birds and dogs' are flying out of the bag!
The dark blue couch potato pad sleeve must be my favorite piece from their latest collecction but I still love using my 'mini me' for my business cards.
ps. would you like to see where Klaartje lives? Click here it will bring you to her gorgeous Amsterdam home.
.. Keecie
Sep 05
Gravity Trailer
Posted in: georges clooney, sandra bullockWarner Bros vient de dévoiler la dernière bande-annonce du film d’Alfonso Cuaron Gravity. Avec des images de l’espace incroyables, ce trailer donne fortement envie de voir le long-métrage dans lequel Sandra Bullock & Georges Clooney incarnent 2 astronautes. Sortie prévue pour le 23 octobre prochain.
Sep 05
Outlier’s Patent-Pending Pivot Sleeve, and How It Came to Be
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Regular readers of Core are likely aware that we’re big fans of local clothiers Outlier. Founded on their mutual interest in designing cycling clothes disguised as regular ones—think slacks and button-ups—Abe Burmeister and Tyler Clemens joined forces in 2008 to create a pair of pants; their first shirt came the following year. By combining performance-oriented materials with contemporary tailoring—check out the case study on their dungarees—they’ve outgrown the bike-commuter niche and it’s safe to say they’re now making some of the best garments on the market today (I’ve said it before, but I basically live in three-way shorts during the summer).
Working with longtime collaborator Emiliano Granado, they’ve recently produced a video of their patent-pending ‘pivot sleeve,’ which happened to be another candidate for the case study, if not for the fact that there is actually IP at stake. “The Patent Pending Pivot Sleeve was born trying to solve what we thought was an isolated problem, but the solution turned out to have far wider uses. It’s quite simply a button up shirt designed to give you a wider range of motion, and in the process it also manages to both fit and stay in place better as well.”
We wanted to create a dress shirt using traditional non-stretch shirting fabrics that didn’t bind at the shoulders and across the back when we leaned forward on our bikes. We studied everything we could get our hands on, various tailored shirts, mountain climbing jackets and even the gear that George Mallory used in his fatal yet stylish attempt to summit Mount Everest in the 1920’s. Ironically we probably learned the most from a couple overpriced high fashion shirts we bought on clearance in the depth of the financial crisis of 2008.
It took them a year of experimentation to create “something that was genuinely new (at least to the extent of our knowledge and research),” for which they were able to file a patent. At first glance, it simply looks like an extra side panel for a dress shirt… but try on one for size (Open Studio every Friday afternoon!) and it’s hard not to be impressed by the subtle but noticeable improvement to range of motion.
A one piece sleeve that flows seamlessly into the back of the garment, creating a rear side panel in the process. The pattern piece for the sleeve becomes L-shaped. At the critical pivot point at the shoulder the fabric lies on the bias, naturally stretching exactly where it is most useful. Removing the rear arm seam prevents the shirt from both binding across the back and pulling untucked when you move your arms, so you both look sharper and are more comfortable. Finally the rear side panels allow for a much more refined shaping of the shirt than traditional constructions. A dress shirt designed to look better, fit better and allow you to move without restriction.
The new Air-Forged Oxford, which features the sleeve, has nearly sold out since they introduced it yesterday; curious to learn more about how it came to be, I reached out to Abe, who pointed me to a making-of documentary from ’09…
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Sep 05
Sustainable house on the Geul by Upfrnt and Zwarthout
Posted in: Blackened wood, dutch houses, slideshows, UpfrntThis riverside holiday house in South Limburg, the Netherlands, is raised on tree trunks to prevent flooding and clad with charred wood to reduce the need for maintenance (+ slideshow).
The small residence was designed by architecture studio Upfrnt, alongside charred timber consultancy Zwarthout. It is located on the banks of the fast-flowing Geul river, where construction is usually restricted to protect the environment, but was permitted as it replaced several dilapidated structures.
The design team used the traditional Japanese Shou-Sugi-Ban technique to burn the surfaces of the cedar cladding panels, creating a sealed surface that will protect itself and almost never need repairs.
The floor of the house is raised up by over a metre on a series of reinforced oak logs, as the nearby river is prone to frequent flooding. A wooden bridge links the entrance to the woodland pathway behind, while a series of steps leads down to the water’s edge.
The house incorporates several sustainable technologies that minimise its carbon footprint. “Upfrnt strive to design buildings that are in harmony with their environment,” explains Weijnen.
Alongside triple glazing and thick insulation, the house uses solar energy for heating and electricity. Waste water is also collected and filtered, so that it can be fed back into the river.
To enable a speedy construction, the house was prefabricated in Amsterdam by construction firm WHD Interieurbouw and was assembled on site in just three months.
We’ve featured several houses on Dezeen with charred timber facades. Others include a curved house in Japan and an extension to a mill-keeper’s house in England. See more architecture featuring blackened wood »
Other sustainable houses we published include a self-sufficient house in China and an energy-generating home in Japan.
Photography is by Hans Peter Föllmi.
Here’s some extra information from the design team:
Sustainable passive holiday house completed on the River Geul
Tucked away on the banks of the River Geul in South Limburg is a unique new holiday house created by Upfrnt architects, WHD Interieurbouw and Zwarthout. Permission to build on the Geul, one of Holland’s few fast flowing rivers is rarely granted because of the impact on the environment. Nevertheless the local council of Gulpen-Wittem was prepared to support this sustainable project in exchange for the removal of the original dilapidated buildings.
An interesting challenge for all parties was the frequent flooding of the river. In order to prevent water damage, the house was raised on poles made from local trees. A risen path was created to connect the house with the alley behind it.
Upfrnt strive to design buildings that are in harmony with their environment. The house is built following passive principles and has a low carbon footprint. Extra insulation and triple glass ensure year round comfort. Warm water is generated by solar heating. Electricity for cooking and heating is provided by solar panels elsewhere on the grounds. Sewage connection is unnecessary due to the use of a Helofytenfilter. Waste water is filtered and purified allowing it to flow back into the river cleaned. Use of the underground ventilation pipe for warming and cooling the incoming air increases living comfort considerably.
The complexity of building on stilts and the innovative sustainable character of the house required a resourceful team. Amsterdam based building company WHD Interieurbouw worked together with ZwartHout and the architect to bring this project to successful completion.
Despite huge window panes and an expansive view, the house is extremely private due to the positioning on the property. The house was prefabricated in Amsterdam and constructed on site. The silver sheen on the black exterior is the result of using the Shou-Sugi-Ban technique (Japanese burning of cedar panels) rendering the house virtually maintenance free. The building was completed within three months.
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Sep 05
Nike London Office Redesign
Posted in: max, rosie lee, spike leeNike London vient d’achever une refonte de ses bureaux. Avec des travaux dirigés par l’agence créative Rosie Lee, la marque à la virgule dispose maintenant de superbes espaces avec des zones spéciales pour les univers ‘Air Jordan’, ‘Mercurial’ ou encore ‘Air Max 180′. A découvrir dans l’article avec images et vidéo.
Sep 05
5 More Minutes
Posted in: UncategorizedMade by Tom Yaniv, the animation short inspired by his daughter…(Read…)
Sep 05
Word of Mouth: Belgrade: Industrial spaces and unused barges are transformed into floating bars, fashion boutiques and more in the Serbian capital
Posted in: belgrade, boutiques, nightlife, Serbia, wordofmouth 
by Emily Millett Warehouses, barges, malls and mansions, you name it—if it’s derelict and abandoned, Belgrade’s next generation is reclaiming it and breathing new life into the Serbian capital. What better symbol of a city on the brink of rebirth than the evidence…
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Sep 05
Interview: Todd Barket of Unionmade: Our talk with the SF-based menswear shop’s co-founder, and brand director Spencer Lemon, on the importance of timeless classics like Converse
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Advertorial content: A major player in the world of menswear retail, San Francisco’s Unionmade has been outfitting the Bay Area’s growing population of sharp dressers since 2009. By specializing in a…
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Sep 05
Wooden Sleeping Pods
Posted in: Jonathan Brener, pods, Qianyi Lim, SiblingBasé en Australie, le collectif Sibling a imaginé cette série de rangements et d’espaces de stockage très réussis. Avec deux pods réalisés par Jonathan Brener et Qianyi Lim, ces créations originales « Wooden Sleeping Pods » proposent une optimisation de l’espace à travers différents types de rangement.
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