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Heady teases of psychedelia, glittering synths, celebratory reggae and more music from the week

Toots & The Maytals: Funky Kingston

Singer-songwriter for Toots & The Maytals, multi-instrumentalist and reggae pioneer Frederick “Toots” Hibbert has passed away in Kingston, Jamaica—the birthplace of the music he helped create. His 1968 song “Do The Reggay” remains widely believed to be the first to namecheck reggae (at the time a fledgling genre influenced by mento—Jamaican folk music that combines elements from Africa and Europe—as well as jazz and R&B, calypso, ska and rocksteady). Hibbert’s parents were preachers and he grew up singing at church before meeting future bandmates Nathaniel “Jerry” Matthias and Henry “Raleigh” Gordon at a barbershop in Kingston in the early ’60s. Known as The Maytals, the trio released ska music and won the 1966 Jamaica Festival Song Competition for “Bam Bam.” After an 18-month prison sentence for marijuana possession, Hibbert returned and wrote “54-46 (That’s My Number)” about his time incarcerated. It became one of the first reggae songs to garner attention and affection outside Jamaica. On 1975’s “Funky Kingston,” his sometimes gritty, always striking voice—tinged with elements of gospel, soul and R&B—calls out his message: “Music is what I’ve got to give, and I’ve got to find some way to make it… Funky Kingston is what I’ve got for you.” He leaves behind an undeniably influential, special and joyful legacy.

Pynkie: Love Theme

The second single from Pynkie’s album #37 (out 16 October), “Love Theme” tells the tale of wistful romance. Over subdued percussion, glittering synths and sporadic abstract sound effects, Pynkie (aka Lindsey Radice) sings breathily, “Some day you’ll give me the time and I’ll blow your mind / Some day you’ll give me the time and I’ll call you mine.” A hook consisting of pretty ad-libs leads to lilting harmonies, and the gauzy song finishes as effortlessly as it begins.

Still Woozy: BS

Still Woozy’s new self-produced single “BS” proves short and sweet but layered. Soft digital drums and synths form the song’s foundation, while distorted echoes, breathy harmonies and ad-libs add to the overall breezy feel. It’s another genre-blending release from Still Woozy (aka Sven Gamsky) who also self-directed the song’s off-kilter visual treatment.

Andy Bell: I Was Alone

A meditation on loneliness, with heady teases of psychedelia, Andy Bell’s “I Was Alone” follows up his debut solo single “Love Comes in Waves” from earlier this year. Both songs will appear on Bell’s debut solo album, The View From Halfway Down, out 9 October. Singer-songwriter and guitarist Bell, a founding member of the British shoegaze group Ride (and an Oasis bassist for several years), says lockdown gave him the impetus to finish this solo album, which he’s been working on for four years.

United Shapes: Fractalvision

From Austin’s oddball indie-pop duo United Shapes comes “Fractalvision,” another mind-bending invitation to their forthcoming “first-ever studio album” (but ninth album overall), Compound Shapes (out 16 October). “We didn’t want the album to be about the compound words in the titles in a literal sense,” singer/multi-instrumentalist Joseph Devens explains about the concept album in a statement. “We decided to let the word inspire the song and its lyrics in an abstract way.” Abstract certainly defines “Fractalvision,” but it also happens to be fun from start to finish.

Listen Up is published every Sunday and rounds up the new music we found throughout the week. Hear the year so far on our Spotify channel. Hero image courtesy of Pynkie

Atelier Štěpán tops circular Church of Beatified Restituta with rainbow stained-glass window

Church of Beatified Restituta in Brno by Atelier Štěpán

Czech Republic studio Atelier Štěpán has built a circular church in a housing estate in Brno that is topped with a panoramic, rainbow-hued window.

Dedicated to nurse Maria Restituta Kafka, who was born around 600 metres from where the building now stands, the Church of Beatified Restituta completes the Brno-Lesná housing estate that was designed by Czech architects František Zounek and Viktor Rudiš in the 1960s.

Auditorium within the Church of Beatified Restituta in Brno
Atelier Štěpán designed a circular church in Brno

The circular church and its adjoining triangular tower were built alongside an existing spiritual centre designed by Zdeněk Bureš.

Atelier Štěpán designed the concrete church to be a place of contemplation away from the bustle of modern life.

“I wanted to make a church for the people of today,” said Atelier Štěpán co-founder Marek Štěpán. “The question of the perception of a church is a question of the contemporary perception of the world.”

Church of Beatified Restituta in Brno by Atelier Štěpán
The church’s dome is illuminated by light coming through a rainbow stained-glass window

The church’s walls have been left bare with the only decoration being the light that comes through an 80-metre-long, rainbow-coloured stained-glass window that wraps around the top of the concrete drum.

Light coming through these windows illuminates the concrete dome with various patterns depending on the time of day.

Concrete balconies
The church has two curved balconies

“In the baroque period, the church interior was completely covered with religious depictions,” said Štěpán. “It served as a kind of comic book because the visitors were not able to read, so the life of Jesus and of the saints and the stories of the Old Testament were depicted in the church in various forms.”

“Today, the situation is reversed,” he continued. “We live in the world full of easily accessible information, of visual and other sensations attacking us on every front, so the church should serve as a space for contemplation – a space stripped of superfluous visual, and other, sensations.”

Balconies at Church of Beatified Restituta in Brno by Atelier Štěpán
The balconies provide space for additional seating

Aside from a small stage with a triangular-shaped door leading into the sacristy and a series of small square windows, the main auditorium is only broken up by the entrance and a staircase that provides access to two balconies on the first floor.

These curved-concrete balconies provide seating for the choir and additional seating for worshipers.

Concrete dome at the Church of Beatified Restituta in Brno
The rainbow-coloured glass illuminates the dome

Atelier Štěpán chose a circular form for the church as the shape stands as a religious symbol of heaven and eternity. According to the architect, the concrete dome above the ring of windows represents heaven above the city.

Within the auditorium, it is not possible to see the windows at the top of the building, as the architect wanted to create a sense of the unknown within the building.

Coloured glass at Church of Beatified Restituta in Brno by Atelier Štěpán
There is a walkway at the top of the church

“There surely are matters that transcend us and that are veiled because they lie on or beyond the very limits of our human perception,” said Štěpán.

“If there is any way to interpret them architectonically, I attempted that in the form of the Lesná church dome,” he continued.

“The light falls inside the church but the source cannot be seen. The windows are hidden behind a wide ledge. The source of the light is veiled. On both conscious and unconscious levels, the light in the church represents the existence of the world beyond our physical experience and the existence of God.”

Church of Beatified Restituta in Brno
The bell tower is also a viewpoint

Alongside the church, the concrete triangular bell tower also acts as a viewpoint across the city of Brno.

From the tower, a bridge connected to the church leads to a gallery above the main auditorium alongside the stained-glass windows.

Bridge connecting the church to bell tower
The bell tower and church are connected by a bridge

Brno-based Atelier Štěpán was founded in 1994 by Marek and Vanda Štěpán. The studio previously built a cylindrical church in the village of Sazovice, which was based on the circular Romanesque churches built in the 10th century.

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Mikiya Kobayashi designs electric ILY-Ai scooter made from wood

Mikiya Kobayashi designs electric ILY-Ai scooter made from wood

Japanese designer Mikiya Kobayashi has created an electric scooter with a body carved from wood in a bid to give the form of transport a softer and warmer aesthetic.

The ILY-Ai moped concept was developed by Tokyo-based Kobayashi in collaboration with automotive company Aisin Seiki and Karimoku, one of the main wood-furniture manufacturers in Japan.

Designed for both indoor and outdoor public spaces, the scooter comprises a frame made of aluminium with a soft wooden casing.

Mikiya Kobayashi designs electric ILY-Ai scooter made from wood
Mikiya Kobayashi has designed a scooter made from wood

The ILY-Ai takes the first part of its name from an acronym for “Innovative Lifestyle for You”, while the second half stands for “Active” and “intelligent”.

The wooden scooter is fully electric, with its components hidden mainly behind the front panel and inside the front wheels.

Kobayashi chose to encase the scooter in chestnut wood as it is one of the lightest hardwoods available – around 75 per cent lighter than oak – and highly water resistant, meaning it doesn’t decay easily.

The bike is topped with a padded leather seat.

Mikiya Kobayashi designs electric ILY-Ai scooter made from wood
The wooden ILY-Ai scooter concept is fully electric

Kobayashi wanted to use the wood to give the scooter a “warm and friendly” feeling that isn’t usually associated with the vehicles, which are typically made from metal.

As the designer told Dezeen, he also chose to use wood for its proven positive psychological, emotional, and health effects, such as stress relief, due to its “relaxing scent”.

The scooter has been given a curved, undulating shape with soft edges that emphasises its “comforting” aesthetic.

Mikiya Kobayashi designs electric ILY-Ai scooter made from wood
The scooter is made from chestnut wood and has a padded leather seat

While it is suitable for use by people of all ages over 16, it is specifically designed for those with mobility issues, such as elderly people.

Since the ILY-Ai is electric, its speed can be configured, but as it is designed mainly for large indoor spaces like event halls and shopping centres – much like a mobility scooter – its speed is set at four kilometres per hour (around 2.5 miles per hour), which is close to walking speed.

It also features an integrated safety sensor that brings it to a stop in case of any obstacles.

Mikiya Kobayashi designs electric ILY-Ai scooter made from wood
The scooter would be able to reach a speed of four kilometres per hour

The wooden scooter is just a concept model for now, but Kobayashi, Aisin Seiki and Karimoku may consider plans for commercialisation in the future.

Other unconventional scooter designs include an inflatable model designed by research organisation Mercari R4D and a team including students from the University of Tokyo.

Called Poimo, the blow-up, electric scooter can be inflated within minutes using a small pump, or can be deflated and stashed away in the user’s backpack.

Photography is by Yosuke Owashi.

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Nature Beautifully Represented by Needle Painting

L’artiste lituanienne Jūra Gric a toujours eu une passion pour le textile. Cette dernière l’a conduite à l’art qu’elle pratique aujourd’hui avec talent : la peinture à l’aiguille. Il s’agit d’une technique de broderie à la main, qui permet de créer des images réalistes en utilisant des aiguilles et du fil. Inspirée par la forêt, les plantes, les lacs, la faune et d’autres formes naturelles, chacune des œuvres de Jūra Gric capture l’essence du lieu représenté. Une véritable invitation à visiter ces forêts.

Rendez-vous sur Instagram ou Etsy pour retrouver ses œuvres






String takes 1940s minimalist shelving system outdoors

String Shelving

Swedish brand String is showcasing its outdoor shelving as part of the Dezeen x Planted collaboration during this year’s London Design Festival.

String, one of the brands chosen by Planted’s sustainability committee for its clear commitment to sustainable production, has designed an outdoor version of its String shelving system that was first created in 1949.

String outdoor shelving
String has created an outdoor shelving range

The String Outdoor System turns Nisse and Kajsa Strinning’s original, modular wire shelving into a practical and versatile outdoor system that is weatherproof.

“Made from galvanised metal and featuring the classic wire, it will withstand any weather whilst retaining its clean and contemporary aesthetic,” said the brand.

Galvanized metal outdoor shelving
The storage system is made from galvanised metal

Released in 2018, the outdoor shelving aims to replicate the minimalist look of the original design to help create stylish exterior spaces.

“Storage isn’t often top of the priority list when we consider tidying up or investing in our outdoor spaces, but String’s new addition to its iconic product offering gives us the opportunity to create a streamlined, sophisticated system, as well as enhancing said space aesthetically,” said the brand.

“The ideal option for growing herbs and plants, displaying beautiful flower pots or for storing cooking utensils or gardening tools, String’s outdoor system is durable, versatile and multi-functional.”


Dezeen x Planted

Exhibitor: String
Website: www.stringfurniture.com

Planted is a contemporary design event that aims to reconnect cities with nature, which will make its physical debut as part of London Design Festival alongside an online trailer for next year’s main event.

The Planted x Dezeen collaboration presents a series of projects by international designers that align with the ideals of the Planted design event.

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Dalston Curve Garden is an urban oasis on Hackney's disused railway

Stills from Open House London's Dalston Curve Garden short film

The next documentary in Dezeen’s collaboration with Open House London explores Dalston Curve Garden, a community green space hidden within one of London‘s most built-up boroughs.

Dalston Curve Garden was built in 2010 as a free-to-enter neighbourhood oasis on the old Eastern Curve railway line in Hackney, which had been disused since the 1950s.

It was designed by Muf and J&L Gibbons in collaboration with Hackney Council, local residents and community groups in response to a lack of green space in the Dalston area.

Stills from Open House London's Dalston Curve Garden short film
Timber shelter at Dalston Curve Garden

In this video, Dalston Curve Gardens’ director Marie Murray compares the experience of entering the gardens to setting foot in a “different world” – offering respite from its busy, concrete surroundings.

The planting design is developed by an in-house team, including volunteers, and offers a mix of trees, shrubs and perennials, herbs and salads that ensure greenery all year round while boosting biodiversity.

Stills from Open House London's Dalston Curve Garden short film
Morag Myerscough’s garden stage

As Murray tells the story of the gardens, the film features shots of the shelters that nestle amongst its greenery. This includes a timber gable-roofed pavilion built by the architectural collective Exyzt to house the garden’s cafe, pizza oven and seating areas.

There is also the Pineapple House conservatory, which is used as a winter shelter and space for the creative classes, and a stage for the garden’s outdoor performances built by Morag Myerscough as part of a community workshop.

Stills from Open House London's Dalston Curve Garden short film
Greenery at the Dalston Curve Garden

According to Murray, the value of the gardens is evident in the way people’s “shoulders, which have been at their ears with tension, just completely relax” when visiting.

“That’s really the number one purpose of coming to a space like this,” she explained. “Just to be able to step away from that concrete and chill out, relax, but also quite often, to take part in activities that the green space makes it easier to participate in.”

Open House London takes place at venues across London and online from 19 to 27 September. Videos will be published on Dezeen each day during the festival. See Dezeen Events Guide for details of more architecture and design events.


Project credits:

Guide: Marie Murray
Producers: Nyima Murry and Ella McCarron
Videographer: Jim Stephenson of Stephenson/BishopFilms

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Ditch those dirty cloth masks, this reusable transparent face mask makes it easy to breathe 99% clean air

The SEEUS95 isn’t what you’d call a ‘conventional’ mask. Designed to be the spiritual successor to the common masks we strap around our faces, and just one step away from us wearing glass spheres around our heads like astronauts, the SEEUS95 is a futuristic take on masks – designed to usher us into the new normal… where masks are prevalent, but aren’t a visual barrier. The SEEUS95 comes with a rather revolutionary design that’s entirely transparent, as effective as an N95 mask, reusable, and attaches to your face without hooking around the ear.

Take some time to watch the video above and you’ll realize that the SEEUS95 wasn’t inspired by traditional masks. In fact, it takes an entirely ground-up approach, starting from scratch to create a new breathing apparatus using the materials currently available to us. The most noticeable thing about the SEEUS95 is the fact that it isn’t really noticeable. Molded out of clear silicone that’s medical-grade, reusable, and easy-to-clean, the mask adheres to your face by gently sticking to the skin around your nose, cheeks, and chin. A unique lining made from a skin-healing vegan polymer called chitosan allows the SEEUS95 to gently hold onto your face. The chitosan creates a secure air-tight fit, preventing the mask from falling off even as you move your mouth, while also having its own skin-benefiting properties that give you a smoother epidermis, making sure you don’t get any ‘mask lines’ around your face. You can even attach ear-hooks as an optional add-on if you’d like an extra layer of security.

The SEEUS95 mask sits on your face almost like an extra layer of skin, creating a breathing-bubble between your mouth and the mask. Slim filters attach to the base (almost like a pair of gills), filtering the air you breathe just like an N95 mask would. These proprietary filters (developed and tested at MIT and the MIT Lincoln Laboratory) come made from a combination of bamboo/cotton, silk, silver, and carbon, to filter the air as well as neutralize any microorganisms. Bamboo and cotton help filter dust and moisture from the air, while the natural electrostatic properties of silk help attract and trap viruses. Nano-silver particles release ions that kill these microorganisms, while carbon helps neutralize any odor molecules, giving you fresh, clean air with every breath you take. The all-natural filters can be periodically replaced too, without creating any long-term waste in the process (a common problem with standard HEPA filters).

Designed as a response to the problems with most current masks on the market today, the SEEUS95 radically approaches how a mask should look, feel, and behave. Partnerships with MIT, University of Massachusetts, and the US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command-Soldier Center helped the designers accelerate and validate their prototypes, creating something that isn’t just revolutionary but also passes all the prerequisite tests required to work as a better alternative to a face-mask. Its completely transparent design is much more freeing, allowing people to show their face in public, being able to smile at one another or even communicate with the hearing-disabled. Moreover, the transparent casing even works with smartphones using face-unlock programs. The absence of an ear-hook is perhaps the most ground-breaking feature of them all, as the mask’s silicone and chitosan lining helps naturally and securely fix itself in place, adjusting to your face’s contours, and even working on people with beards. Each mask comes with an anti-fog coating on the inside too, preventing your mask from fogging up too much, and the chitosan layer creates a secure seal to prevent your spectacles from ever fogging up too. The eco-friendly N95 filters on each side help trap dust, smoke, pollution, allergens, while neutralizing germs like bacteria, viruses, and even odor molecules. The reusable nature of the SEEUS95 allows it to last for years with easy maintenance – The N95 filters can be detached and replaced periodically, while the silicone body of the mask can easily be cleaned under a faucet with soap, sterilized in a microwave, or even placed in a dishwasher.

At first glance, the SEEUS95 may seem like the kind of mask that takes getting used to, but that’s just a human response to any new behavior – it took us a while to get used to masks in the first place. Its unique design comes tested by the laboratories at MIT for efficacy and durability, while the transparent build and the absence of ear-loops truly represents a new era of face-masks… and I can’t wait to get my hands on one and try it out.

Designers: Alice Min Soo Chun & Sang Won Jee

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SEEUS95 – A Radical Transparent Shield And Respirator

The SEEUS95 is a reusable, transparent, earloop free and self-adhesive face mask with N95 bio-filter.

SEEUS95 masks can be worn with or without an air-tight seal. Just pull the silicon off the contact point under your chin area and the airtight function will release.

Made from all-natural and environmentally safer materials: Bamboo, Carbon, Silver, Silk, Silicon, and Chitosan.

Here’s the Problem

Millions of face masks made of polypropylene (plastic) are now ending up in the ocean and will stay there 450 years or longer.

Above: Rash and face dents of COVID-19 healthcare workers. The team wanted to put this in the past. They researched materials, incorporated N95 bio-filters, and tested prototypes with their friends and family to bring you a mask that is comfortable, sustainable, and offers better protection than market-leading masks made from non-woven polypropylene or cloth.

Testing SEEUS95

Filters with Natural Fibers

Skin Therapy Layer

How does the SEEUS95 stay on your face? Their proprietary sticky material: Skin Therapy Layer with skin rejuvenating Chitosan. The Skin Therapy Layer does more than just adhere directly to your skin. There’s the added benefit of Skin Therapy Layer healing power: silicone integrated with Chitosan is a natural vegan polymer used for skin healing in medical and beauty products, keeping skin protected, hydrated, healthy, and smooth. Take a look at what happens to the skin of a banana above.

Easy Sanitization

Can be easily cleaned and sanitized in many ways. If you are on the go and need a refresher, just wipe with alcohol. If you’re at home, just pop in the microwave for 3 minutes. Silicone is durable, more ocean-friendly than plastic/air spun polypropylene. It lasts longer, and stands up better against heat and cold than plastics. This is why the mask uses this material.

Founder & Inventor

Alice Min Soo Chun is a former Professor of Architectural Design and Material Technology at Columbia University and Parsons the New School. She is also the founder of Solight Design. In 2018, she was awarded the Patent for Humanity Award by the United States Patent Office for inventions that address global humanitarian crises. Learn more about her story by seeing her TEDxTalk. 

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This treehouse’s window is a giant live picture frame of a french castle!

The live photos technology on our phones is cool but what if I told you you can dive into the live picture frame and have real-time views? That is basically what this conceptual treehouse does! Guests of the Château-Scope are living inside a luxurious picture frame that shows them a framed live view of the French castle Château de La Mothe Chandeniers.

The treehouse is nestled in the castle’s circumference – this placement has been inspired by the relationship between the sun (in this case, the castle) and the moon (the treehouse in this context). The distinguishing feature of this treehouse is the slanted roof screen that creates a temporal veil to make guests curious. To ensure that everyone is able to view the full landscape, there are arch openings created in the slated roof based on the analysis of an average person’s sightline. When one looks through the module arches, Château de La Mothe Chandeniers is transformed into a whimsical vision of a historical castle in a snow globe!

“This proposal seeks to generate a new dynamic between site and experience with the introduction of treehouse modules. The shift in perspective offered by the tree houses will allow for a renewed understanding of Château de La Mothe Chandeniers,” explains the LMTLS team. The team has created two modules – one with minimal required programs and another with additional volume. Interior design elements like folding glass doors and curtains can be added to maximize the connection with the natural surroundings. The main window will always be facing the castle and having the two contrasting architectural designs on one site is a poetic way of bringing the old and the new together to be enjoyed simultaneously.

Designer: Daeho Lee, Beomki Lee, and Jaeyual Lee of LMTLS

This portable sanitizer spray turns regular tap water into an FDA-certified disinfecting solution

The biggest perk of this job is learning new things and getting access to new technologies that make life better… and if that means not having to constantly rub hand-sanitizer and isopropyl alcohol on my hands and all the objects I touch, I believe that’s a better life already.

You’ll be surprised by how powerful water can be as a disinfectant if treated with a simple, small reaction. Perform electrolysis on regular water and it essentially turns into a non-toxic disinfectant that’s capable of instantly neutralizing any microorganism or VOC. This solution is created when water and chlorine molecules break down to create Electrolyzed Water – a solution that’s extremely capable at killing bacteria, breaking down viruses, obliterating molds, and destroying bad odor molecules. Moreover, electrolyzed water is completely safe to use around children and pets, and comes FDA-certified as a direct disinfectant that can be used on any surface as a much healthier alternative to sterilizing sprays and chemical cleaning agents.

The EO Mini is a tiny spray that turns regular water into electrolyzed water, replacing the need to carry sanitizers and cleansers wherever you go. It’s small enough to fit on a keychain, and can hold enough water to continuously spray for 10 minutes. Just fill its vessel with regular tap water and the EO Mini’s tiny electrolyzing system creates electrolyzed water in a matter of seconds. Most tap water comes with trace amounts of chlorine in it, which the EO Mini’s internal electrolyzer breaks down to create Hypochlorous acid – which gives the electrolyzed water its disinfecting abilities. A single button on the EO mini allows you to electrolyze the water (by holding it down for 3 seconds) and spray the EO Water solution on your hands, cutlery, handles, spectacles, smartphones, laptops, and even out in the air.

The electrolyzed water acts as a practical, powerful, and healthy alternative to any cleaning agent. Electrolyzing technology, which has existed for over 4 decades, creates an all-purpose cleaning solution that replaces the need for carpet-cleaners, floor-cleaners, room-fresheners, car-fresheners, fruit and vegetable purifiers, and general disinfectants. The charged molecules can dismantle most microorganisms better than any disinfectant, and can eliminate odor molecules too, removing the bad odors associated with mold, cigarette smoke, public toilets, etc. As powerful as it is, the electrolyzed water is food-safe, child-safe, and pet-safe too, making it a much better alternative than those alcohol-based disinfectants we keep using. By shrinking the technology into something that’s small enough to fit in your pocket, the EO Mini allows you to carry your safety with you. It can be used at home to clean surfaces, or even outdoors, allowing you to quickly sterilize your hands, your mask, and even frequently-touched objects like the handle on the shopping cart or the keypad on an ATM. By eliminating the use of off-the-counter sanitizers, the EO Mini does two noteworthy things… It provides a healthier and more potent alternative that’s safe for humans and animals, all along while using any regular tap water, saving you money on sanitizers down the line!

Designer: Nick Huang

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EO mini – Sustainable Nano Mist Sanitizer

The EO Mini is a tiny spray that turns regular water into electrolyzed water, replacing the need to carry sanitizers and cleansers wherever you go.

The EO mini is 100% methanol free and FDA-certified as a direct disinfectant that can be used safely on any surface.

EO mini is effective against virus, bacteria, TVOC, pollutant particles and residue pesticides. It can sterilize and purify the air by removing killing harmful microorganisms and pollutants. It also doesn’t leave a mark on items.

Features & Benefits

Nano Ultrasonic Atomizer: The nano atomizing nozzle can convert EO water into a fine, stable mist through the power of ultra-high frequency sound wave. The result is a fine shower of extremely small water particles, evenly covering any surface with just a fraction of liquid required by traditional air spray nozzle.

Micro Platinum Titanium Electrode: With new material and manufacturing techniques, they are able to shrink the electrode into the size of a coin while having unrivaled performance and lifespan. This enables them to create EO mini as a portable air purifier, with rechargeable battery and sterilizer storage included.

Small & Portable: EO water has been limited to farming and ranching industries for years due to large space required. Recently, it has been made possible in the size of a coffee maker, but it was still too big and awkward to carry around. With EO mini, the whole bottle is just the size of a standard lipstick, it will fit in any purse or pocket.

Harmless and Non-reactive: EO water is created from natural ingredient – water. Without containing other chemicals, EO water is completely safe to human or animals. You can spray it directly on your hands, as it doesn’t irritate or dry out skin. The spray will completely evaporate after spraying. No noticeable residue will be left on the sprayed surface, no rinsing required afterward. This saves you time and effort.

Rechargeable Charging Stand: This stand not only makes charging easier, but would also keep EO mini upright securely and saves you space. A USB Type-C port is found on it with fast charging function, so that you can quickly recharge EO mini to use again.

Sustainable and Environmental Friendly: The spray from EO mini is environmentally friendly, it is completely harmless and breaks down after a few hours. It is perfect for people living without constant running water, or just anyone who wishes to be prepared for everything. By switching to EO mini, you are also replacing dozens of disposable plastic bottles of detergents with it. This means less plastic waste into the dump or the ocean.

Easy to Use

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Alice D'Andrea creates industrial coffee roastery in Vancouver steel foundry

Coffee roasting and tasting takes place in this industrial-style coffee shop in Vancouver, which local studio Alice D’Andrea has designed inside a historic factory building.

Located in Vancouver’s Railtown neighbourhood, the space was built in 1923 as the Settlement Building, a steel foundry for manufacturing machinery parts, and then later used as a warehouse for lighting company Bocci.

Entrance view of Pallet Coffee Roasters HQ by Alice D'Andrea
The roastery features existing industrial windows and ceiling beams

It now forms the headquarters for speciality coffee company Pallet Coffee Roasters with space for team training, a tasting area, roastery operations, seating and merchandise.

Douglas fir beams punctuate the ceiling, large, industrial-style windows bring natural light to the back of the building, and exposed concrete runs throughout, providing a nod to its history.

Cafe area in Pallet Coffee Roasters HQ by Alice D'Andrea
Seating is set under a large skylight

“The main goal for this project was to design a ‘destination’ for coffee lovers,” said Alice D’Andrea. “A place where customers could enjoy their coffee while being educated on the process and the passion that goes behind their product.”

The 7000-square-foot (650-square-metre) open space has been separated into different areas. To the rear of the space the roastery is furnished with a long table made of reclaimed fir, which is used for coffee tasting and team training.

Counter in Pallet Coffee Roasters HQ by Alice D'Andrea
An L-shaped counter divides the open space

An L-shaped coffee counter, patterned with black-stained oak planks in a herringbone pattern, forms the centre of the space. A gridded glass partition that echoes the former foundry’s industrial windows rises from the middle of the counter to offer glimpses of the production area at the rear.

“The glass partition between the counter and the production leaves the view open on the production, on the machinery and the people working behind the scenes,” the studio said.

Counter detail in Pallet Coffee Roasters HQ by Alice D'Andrea
Black-stained wood patterns the counter

“Customers can enjoy their beverage while watching how raw beans from around the world turn into their favourite drink; a truly unique customer experience,” the studio added.

The black volume is broken up by glass volumes that form display cabinets for pieces on sale and nooks for seating.

Roastery in Pallet Coffee Roasters HQ by Alice D'Andrea
The roastery occupies the rear

Large copper pendant lights hang overheard to complement the warm hues of the wooden ceiling beams. Other copper detailing can be found in the counter kick and shelving.

Customers can sip their coffee on a seating alcove under a huge skylight, or on wooden benches either side of large planters and stools. Decorative elements are provided by coffee bags piled atop pallets, and pops of greenery.

Door in Pallet Coffee Roasters HQ by Alice D'Andrea
Copper details add warmth

Pallet Coffee Roasters HQ’s entrance has white-painted walls, greenery and pendant lights from Bocci – the building’s previous owner.

Other coffee roasteries on Dezeen include Pilot Coffee roasting warehouse in Toronto that Williamson Williamson recently extended with offices and the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Tokyo designed by Kengo Kuma.

Photography is by Andrew Fyfe.

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