For decades, fans of the Grateful Dead traded bootleg tapes of the band’s performances, helping cement their legendary status while also creating an underground culture and community. This fervent culture is explored in Mark A Rodriguez’s new hardcover book, After All is Said and Done: Taping the Grateful Dead, 1965-1995, a unique look at black market fandom. Featuring Rodriguez’s cassette-collection sculptures, interviews with members of the Grateful Dead organization and artwork from archival cassette covers, the anthology is a new, fascinating perspective of the iconic rock band.
Dezeen Showroom:Thai furniture and accessories brand Thingg Store has collaborated with Thinkk Studio to create a pendant lamp with a shade made from woven palm leaves.
Thingg Store named the collection Sarn from the Thai word for weaving as a reference to the pieces being woven using the leaves of the Lecomte palm, which is native to Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.
Both conical and bell-shaped shades are available in a range of sizes
Lamps are handmade by artisans in Thailand with a double weaving pattern that results in a difference in shade between the inner and outer surfaces of the lamp shade.
The shades come in two shapes – a conical form and a bell-shaped form – that are each available in four sizes.
The shade’s colour is more saturated on the inside than the outside due to the weaving technique
Colours include black, brown, yellow and red and all contain a steel cage inside to keep the shade from making contact with the bulb.
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After 3,500 votes, projects by Kaan Architecten, Build In Amsterdam and Jformento are ahead in the Dezeen Awards 2022 public vote sustainability categories. Vote now for your favourite!
The public vote, which closes on 10 October, gives Dezeen readers the opportunity to vote for their favourite shortlisted projects in the architecture, interiors, design, sustainability and media categories, plus the architects and designers who they think should win studio of the year.
There are less than two weeks left to vote. Remember you need to verify your vote to make it count!
Public vote winners will be unveiled 17 to 21 October on Dezeen. The public vote is separate from the main Dezeen Awards 2022 judging process, in which entries are scored by our international panel of judges.
We will be revealing the Dezeen Awards 2022 winners in late November.
Who is in the lead?
Of 32,000 votes that have been cast and verified across all categories so far, the media categories received over 3,500 verified votes.
Read on to see which media projects are ahead in the public vote.
› 25 per cent – A Taste of Cloud by Coppakstudio › 23 per cent – Utopia by Joana Colomar for Kaan Architecten › 22 per cent – Await by From Form for Kaan Architecten › 22 per cent – Art Barn by Stephenson& › Eight per cent – We Are Not Bad Kids by Miranda MacLaren, Polina Pencheva and Heather Macey
“Every employee here has had a bike stolen,” writes Elevation Lab, a Portland-based industrial design firm turned accessories brand. They’re not alone: Each year in the U.S., an estimated 190,000 to 2 million bikes are stolen.
For that reason, Elevation Lab designed this Tagvault: Bike, a discreet bike-mounted AirTag holder.
“We purposefully designed this not to look like an AirTag holder,” they write. “So it’s hidden in plain view. [It] bolts to standard bottle cage mounting points.”
The holder is IPX5 waterproof rated, weighs 26 grams and comes with anti-theft titanium bolts (as well as the required driver).
At $20, the company says, “It’s the cheapest one-time insurance you can buy.”
Some smartphone manufacturers have started paying more attention to the design and aesthetics of their products, but the majority still seem to be content with portraying smartphones as advanced gadgets and nothing more. Although there are a few exceptions, most of Samsung’s smartphones, even in the higher ranges, look more technical and, to some extent, distant. Make no mistake, they do look sleek and refined from a certain point of view, but they feel more like a smorgasbord of different features rather than a more organic whole. Fortunately, these companies have wised up to design trends, and even Samsung is slowly moving in that direction. An example can be seen in what could be the design for next year’s Galaxy S23, which seems to be shedding off some extra baggage and aiming for a more minimalist aesthetic.
Cameras have been an important part of the smartphone industry, and many manufacturers have chosen to highlight that through their designs. Because of the larger hardware needed to support these advanced imaging technologies, many designs have opted to use bumps or islands to mask how much space they actually occupy inside. It’s a hit or miss, though, with some designs ending up being tasteful while others tend to be obnoxious and distracting.
For some people, however, the ideal would be to not have these cameras attract too much attention. It seems that Samsung is leaning towards that kind of thinking with the upcoming Galaxy S23 series. According to renders based on unofficial information, a.k.a. leaks, the base Galaxy S23 model (via Digit) and Galaxy S23+ (via Smartprix), will finally get rid of that camera bump altogether. It’s actually not a totally new design since it was used on the Galaxy S22 Ultra earlier this year, but this will be the first time it comes to the base and “plus” models.
This means that instead of a raised structure that will encompass all the cameras, each camera lens on the back of the phone will be on its own, surrounded by a ring that will help protect the lens when the phone is placed on a flat surface. This simplifies manufacturing a bit by reducing unnecessary parts or surfaces. It also makes the phone’s rear visually quieter, leaving what’s necessary only and nothing more.
The rest of the Galaxy S23’s design won’t differ much from this year’s models. Both the back and the screen on the front are flat, again getting rid of extraneous curves. That said, the sides of the phone are still slightly rounded, unlike the current trend that seems to be returning to the flatter edges from the early days of smartphones. Regardless, the Galaxy S23 seems to look cleaner and less noisy, which can be a breath of fresh air for Samsung’s flagship series that has always been burdened by extraneous elements and embellishments.
Dezeen Showroom: self-cleaning, accurate temperature controls and chef assistance are part of the package with the BS47x combi-steam oven, from the 400 series by kitchen brand Gaggenau.
As a combi-steam oven, BS47x circulates steam rather than hot air, which is said to keep more nutrients and colour in food than conventional ovens while also cutting down on cooking time.
The BS47x is the latest update to Gaggenau’s combi-steam oven for private kitchens
Gaggenau first brought the steam oven into the private kitchen more than 20 years ago, the BS47x is the latest update, offering five humidity levels and exact electronic temperature control between 30 and 230 degrees Celsius.
Among its advanced features is a three-point core temperature probe, which revises the cooking times as the dish progresses, and automatic programmes that offer personalised assistance.
The oven has a touch display and rotary kobs
The three-level, 50-litre-capacity oven has a hygienic stainless steel cooking interior and also comes with a built-in automated cleaning system.
The BS47x combi-steam oven is available with either right- or left-hinged doors, and with its touch display and rotary knob controls on either the top or bottom.
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Promotion: 2030 Barclay is a boutique 10-storey building in Downtown Vancouver designed by renowned Canadian architect Richard Henriquez, which overlooks the city’s “crown jewel” Stanley Park.
The stylish building will be situated west of Vancouver’s Denman Street, which is uniquely positioned between a forest, beach, harbour, mountains and the city. It is also steps away from Vancouver’s Stanley Park, which features some of the city’s most famous landmarks and 40-acre Lost Lagoon.
“What makes 2030 Barclay special is that it is a culmination of so many exceptional things – its rare location West of Denman Street; its boutique nature; and its embodiment of a lifetime of Richard’s work in an area of the city he has directly shaped over the last few decades,” said executive vice president at Marcon, Nic Paolella.
Interiors at 2030 Barclay feature clean modern lines and classic finishes. Image above: the balconies are uniquely oriented to maximize privacy and views overlooking Stanley Park
The West End was once home to the city’s first upscale neighbourhood, “elegant family mansions dating back to the 19th century,” according to Paolella.
“To me, architecture is about creating a unique place in the world,” said architect Richard Henriquez.
“Unlike Westcoast modernists who are inspired by light and connection to the outdoors, I was more interested in the specificity of the site, and trying to research the history of the site and incorporate that history into the concept for the building.”
Located West of Denman, 2030 Barclay is uniquely positioned between a forest, beach, harbour, mountains and city
Across 2030 Barclay’s 10 stories, the building will contain 19 homes. A penthouse will span the entire top floor of the building and four townhouses will occupy the base of the building and two apartments will cover each of the remaining floors.
The building also features a limestone-clad exterior that aptly positions the building within its largely Henriquez-designed surroundings.
“One of the things that Richard appreciates more than most architects is the importance of relating his new designs to the context – and that doesn’t mean he’s going to mimic what’s around – on the contrary, his buildings are never cookie-cutter type buildings,” said planner and architect Michael Geller, when commenting on Henriquez’s work.
Designed by Canadian architect Richard Henriquez, 2030 Barclay is a new take on the contemporary classic
Each home ranges from 1,632 (151.6 square metres) to 2,307 square feet (214.3 square metres) with up to 1,348 square feet (125.2 square metres) of outdoor living space.
The interior of the building and homes will be designed by Canadian interior designer Alda Pereira, and incorporate clean lines and a modern look throughout.
The lobby lounge features sculptural Bocci lighting
Interior schemes will feature purposely muted and minimalistic palettes, informed by its parkside location, which allows residents to personalise and apply their own touches to their homes.
The lobby lounge on the ground floor of the building will incorporate sculptural lighting by Canadian lighting brand Bocci, which is designed to create a stylish contemporary entrance.
Materials used throughout will be informed by its parkside location, including warm bronze-coloured elm
Large windows will provide homes with urban and cityscape views while those homes on the upper floors of the building will benefit from views across the park and its Lost Lagoon.
According to Marcon, Henriquez designed the balconies to be uniquely oriented at an angle to “maximize light, homeowners’ privacy and their outlook over Stanley Park and Lost Lagoon”.
An open-plan living arrangement will run through the interior of all homes, with dining spaces adjoining soft, elm-clad kitchen areas fitted with islands and built-in cabinetry.
The choice of materials and colours are informed by 2030 Barclay’s parkside location
Alongside homes including their own private two-car parking garages and large storage rooms, angular terraces will connect to living spaces.
Powder rooms will similarly be clad in expanses of warm wood with built-in vanity units used to host a sink and storage.
A double sink vanity unit alongside a freestanding tub will take centre stage in the private bathroom and will be framed by stone-clad walls floors and ceiling.
Residents of the homes have the ability to custom-design their spaces and also have the option to combine two apartments to span an entire floor.
To view more about 2030 Barclay visit its website.
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Learning to sharpen chisels, plane irons, kitchen knives, scissors and even chainsaw chains is not terribly difficult. With some practice, it can be accomplished freehand, using an assortment of simple files or whetstones.
However, a segment of the population takes sharpening very seriously, nerding out over the specific angle of sharpening and a high level of precision. To meet their demands, there is an industry’s worth of elaborate sharpening jigs. I thought the woodworking market yielded the craziest jigs, but this Iki Ruixin Pro knife sharpening rig, aimed at chefs, takes the cake.
It can accommodate a variety of blade styles.
Like many jigs, it seems quite cumbersome to set up (it even involves using a level app on a smartphone). But once in place, it’s easy to see how it scratches the itch for the anal-retentive sharpener:
Is it better than sharpening freehand? It’s a matter of opinion. Sometimes the folks who use this type of stuff are more interested in the ritual, i.e. achieving perfect sharpness is just as valid a goal as actually cooking or woodworking with the newly-sharpened tool. The manufacturers of sharpening jigs understand this well, and are happy to meet that market’s needs.
Exploring flavorsome limited edition expressions from the Speyside single malt scotch brand
Not all headline-worthy limited edition single malt scotch whiskies cost tens of thousands of dollars. Two recent releases from acclaimed Speyside whisky-maker Benriach—Malting Season, which first debuted in October 2021 and is now in its second annual edition, and the magnificently unexpected Smoke Season—retail for $150 and $60 respectively. Both of these expressions impress by way of the noticeable attention to craft that defines the liquid, and the way each highlights a specific part of the whisky-making process. In this final installment of our September Scotch series for 2022, we delve into these single malts and more with Stewart Buchanan—the global scotch ambassador for Benriach, The GlenDronach and Glenglassaugh—who was tasked with reopening the then-mothballed distillery in 2004 and later took on the role of production manager in 2006.
From its reopening onward, the Benriach distillery has thoughtfully expanded its portfolio—telegraphing its values along the way. “Benriach is all about exploring the full flavor possibilities of single malt, creating some of the richest, most multi-layered whiskies in Speyside,” Buchanan says. “All of our current and new expressions are reflective of this tradition under the guidance of our master blender, Rachel Barrie. Through the various eclectic casks in our warehouse that once held Madeira, sherry, bourbon, red wine and Marsala, we showcase how Benriach is a hidden gem in the Speyside region.”
Knowing that Benriach is rooted in the Speyside region, which has a historic reputation for producing smoke-free, lighter and sweeter whiskies, aficionados may wonder why the brand has introduced the small-batch smoky single malt, Smoke Season. It’s a nod to the brand’s deep history and “reflects Benriach’s time-honored seasonal production techniques where peated spirit runs through its stills,” Buchanan explains. “If you look back at our distillery’s archives, you’ll see that heavily peated single malts were the preferred palate of the region in the 19th century.”
Benriach achieves something masterful with this special edition that’s both “intensely smoked and exquisitely sweet.” On the palate Smoke Season “tastes different from most peated scotches simply because the majority of peat [used by other brands] is sourced near the sea on the west coast and Islay,” he continues. “Our Highland peat is sourced from the mainland and derived from ancient trees and heather. This character produces a distinct aromatic smoke that toasts the barley at Benriach, resulting in an intense thread of sweet smoke interwoven with Benriach’s staple orchard fruit character.”
Parallel to this, the name of the Malting Season release nods to the flavor-yielding process of malting barley—from its historic prominence at the Benriach distillery to the fact that it’s still done on site today. “There are only eight traditional floor maltings left in operation across all of Scotland’s distilleries now,” Buchanan says. The distillery revived the rare practice in 2012 in order to explore more traditional characteristics and styles. As the historic process is low yield, Benriach uses their own malted barley mindfully.
As the name implies, flavors in this limited edition single malt align with those historically derived from the malting process. “The flavor of Malting Season is the result of the barley being steeped in water, then spread across the malting room floor and turned by hand over several days to allow for optimum germination of the barley,” Buchanan says. “The malting team decides when the barley is ready to move to the kiln and the iconic pagoda-shaped chimney comes alive. This time and attention leads to barley that becomes sweet with a little mandarin orange undertone and white chocolate.”
After last year’s successful debut of Malting Season’s first edition, Barrie returned to Concerto barley as the grain source. This year, however, she produced a liquid that is .2 degrees stronger in alcohol by volume. Further, Buchanan adds, “The difference between the two editions is the barley’s drying time, leading to a slightly different flavor profile, as well as the cask maturation. The first edition’s malting process focused on highlighting the malt’s sweetness, whereas the second edition’s malting process honed in on the earthy flavor profile of the barley.” The second edition was also only matured in first-fill bourbon casks. The result is lasting creamy notes, ranging from a light nuttiness to rich honey.
This year has also seen Benriach unveil delectable Cask Editions in the US for the first time. “Each of the expressions range from 12 to 24 years old and have been drawn from individual casks selected by master blender Rachel Barrie to offer a rare and unique insight into the versatility of Benriach’s eclectic cask styles,” Buchanan says. “We call these casks our sleeping beauties, and source them from all over the world.” This process allows them to test the flavor limits of the Speyside single malt category. For instance, a “Marsala wine hogshead cask brings out clementine, apricot, nectarine and cherry blossom flavors. The Pedro Ximénez puncheon has intense notes of heather honey, butterscotch and sultana. The Oloroso puncheon, on the other hand, gives off flavor notes of chocolate orange at Christmas time, with hazelnuts, sultanas, dried apples and apricots.”
These are milestone releases for a brand that Buchanan helped to build—as he explains, “from painting nearly every wall, stripping down all the equipment and fixing the boiler to tightening the nuts, bolts and screws.” He’s observed so much change over his tenure. “Benriach has evolved its style over the years, where they used to release a large amount of expressions in the past to now showcasing their approach to flavor exploration and telling the story through a concise range of expressions,” he concludes. And with pricing that’s more accessible than most competitors, and an emphasis on quality, the brand will only continue to grow.
Nestled in Bugok, Changnyeong County is a beautiful family home inspired by the traditional hanok homes found in South Korea. Designed by TRU Architects, the Bugok Friday House was built as a weekend retreat in the countryside for the family. The architects have managed to integrate outdoor spaces smoothly and effortlessly into the blueprint of the home, creating a harmonious indoor-outdoor connection.
The Bugok Friday House features a living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. All the rooms have been arranged in a neat single row so that the residents are provided with views of the stunning scenery from each one of them. The home has been deeply influenced by the traditional Korean hanok homes – which is evident in its pitched roof, and elongated eaves. Built from corrugated steel, the roof is quite impressive and instantly draws attention. It is supported by columns, ensuring that the home is protected from heat and direct sunlight during summer. The structure has also been elevated, allowing a cool breeze to enter it through the floor. The house is enveloped by a wooden deck which is reminiscent of ‘toen-maru’ – traditional covered balconies. This deck is connected to a semi-outdoor room, which is inspired by daechong-maru, a type of room found in hanok homes.
When you enter the home, you are welcomed by an entrance hall. The living area has been placed on one side of the hall, while the bathroom, bedroom, and storage space have been positioned on the other end. The main living and dining space have been equipped with a level change on either side of the central island unit so that individuals on both sides can interact and converse with each other at eye level.
“Our goal was to design a house where they could enjoy both indoor and outdoor views of the stunning mountains and a quiet village,” TRU Architects said.
As mentioned earlier, TRU Architects did a fantastic job of incorporating outdoor spaces into the home as well. In fact, 23 meters of the building includes outdoor spaces, while the whole building itself occupies 80 meters. These numerous outdoor spaces function as shaded sections for the family to rest, unwind and spend some quality time in.
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