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Dezeen Showroom: French bike company Angell has designed S/Rapide, an electric bike featuring an integrated touch-screen and vibrating handlebars that aims to combine smart technology with “sleek, agile design”.

The S/Rapide is an upgraded version of the original Angell bike, and was designed to make everyday commuting more eco-friendly.

“With road transport accounting for over 10 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, a figure that continues to rise faster than any other sector, Angell bikes have been created to innovatively transform city dwellers’ commutes while reducing environmental impact,” said the brand.

S/Rapide is the second e-bike designed by Angell designer Ora Ito and features a lightweight goose-neck frame, a leather seat and a smaller inclined crossbar that, according to the brand, make this model “one of the world’s lightest e-bikes”.

The model includes a fully customisable touch-screen that can display speed, pollution index, battery levels and an integrated GPS system.

The bike has a removable battery that the brand says charges in two hours and lasts for 50 kilometres of cycling. Handlebars vibrate, indicating which direction to go when navigating.

“Angell expertly fills a gap in the market for a functional yet beautiful product that does not compromise the ability to move quickly and freely around cities, whilst simultaneously enhancing the eco-responsibility and safety of our urban environment,” said the brand.

S/Rapide has been shortlisted in the product design category at this year’s Dezeen Awards. Other projects in the running include Wheeliy 2.0 by Quantum, Tempo Move by Level and Suri by SURI.

Product: S/Rapide
Designer: Ora Ito
Brand: Angell

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Architect Odile Decq has completed a house in France with walls of translucent glass, to create the optimal lighting conditions for a client with vision impairment.

Decq designed Maison de Verre for an owner who suffers from an irreversible and progressive condition that means he can only make out vague shapes, so needed his home to offer consistent, diffused lighting.

The Studio Odile Decq founder’s solution was to create the entire structure out of translucent glass panels, creating a uniform level of brightness throughout the interior.

“The need for homogeneous, glare-free light was the common thread throughout the design process,” she told Dezeen.

Maison de Verre is located in Carantec, a town in Brittany, northern France.

The project shares its name with the iconic French house built by architects Pierre Chareau and Bernard Bijvoet in 1932, which famously has walls of glass blocks.

By contrast, this building is constructed from innovative double-glazed panels that provide greater sculptural opportunities and conceal the steel structural framework.

The resulting form is extremely angular and monochromatic. This gives the building a graphic quality and allows it to stand out from its suburban surroundings.

According to Decq, the angularity was not just a style choice, but also improves the light-box effect inside.

“The tilted shape allowed for the optimisation of the orientation of the glazed surfaces on the roof,” she explained.

The volume of the building is a parallelepiped – a type of distorted cuboid – dissected by a linear block.

The intersection of these volumes sets out the layout of the two-storey interior.

On the ground floor, an open-plan living and dining space is organised into different zones, while two bedrooms and a bathroom slot in around.

A third bedroom and bathroom are located on the first floor.

The building is entered via an enclosed terrace that mediates lighting conditions between the interior and exterior.

According to the design team, the glazed exterior offers many benefits including glare reduction, solar protection and thermal insulation.

Internal fixtures were selected to complement the lighting effect, for instance, the staircase is made from glass, while the kitchen counter is bright white.

There are also some windows, to allow additional ventilation.

“Walking through the spaces of this house is an atypical experience,” said Decq. “It is a real light box, which gives the sensation of being out of the world, out of time.”

The lighting system has been carefully planned to create a similarly homogenous light quality after dark, using a mix of spotlights and translucent pendants.

When the lights are on inside the house, the exterior glows “like a lantern” said Decq.

The architect’s other recent projects include Antares, a sinuous residential tower in Barcelona featuring red balconies.

The photography is by Philippe Ruault.

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There is only one week left until we publish the Dezeen Awards 2022 project category winners on Dezeen in a series of daily posts between 14 to 17 November.

Architecture category winners will be revealed on Monday 14 November, interiors on Tuesday 15 November, design on Wednesday 16 November and finally, sustainability and media will be announced on Thursday 17 November.

The winners of these categories will go head to head to compete for the architecture project of the year, interiors project of the year and design project of the year awards, which will be announced in person at the Dezeen Awards 2022 party in London on 29 November.

The winners of the six studio categories, which recognise a company’s all-around design excellence, will also be announced on 29 November.

These categories include architecture studio and emerging architecture studio of the year, interiors studio and emerging interiors studio of the year, and design studio and emerging design studio of the year.

All winners can collect their trophies at the Dezeen Awards 2022 party

The winners, including category winners and overall winners, will receive a hand-made trophy designed by Atelier NL.

The Dezeen Awards 2022 party will be held at hotel One Hundred Shoreditch in London, our first live event since 2019.

Dezeen Awards was judged by a renowned panel of 93 international architects, designers, journalists, curators and other leading industry figures.

Master jury convened in September

Our master jury gathered at One Hundred Shoreditch in London in September to discuss the shortlisted entries and select the winners in each category, which will be awarded at the Dezeen Awards party.

The master jury included architects and interior designers Tosin Oshinowo, India Mahdavi and Dara Huang, among others.

Architectural photographer Simone Bossi, fashion designer Mary Katrantzou, digital designer Andrés Reisinger and Studiopepe co-founder Chiara Di Pinto also joined to finalise the 50 award winners.

Dezeen Awards judges will join the shortlisted studios, award winners and VIPs on 29 November at One Hundred Shoreditch to celebrate and network.

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Dezeen Showroom: a modular seating system that takes cues from the growth pattern of trees is among 12 new products featured on Dezeen Showroom.

Twig seating by Alexander Loterszatin for Derlot

Designer Alexander Loterszatin collaborated with Australian furniture company Derlot to create a seating system that references tree branches.

Named Twig the seating system comes in branching segments that can be conjoined to form natural corners, which aim to encourage conversation and interaction as well as individual work.

Twig was recently featured on Dezeen Showroom, alongside a system of dividers that can effortlessly reconfigure the layout of open-plan spaces, and a chair that takes cues from seating found in churches.

Read on to see more of the latest products:

Patio divider system by Robert Bronwasser for Cascando

Dutch workplace company Cascando and designer Robert Bronwasser have configured a space-dividing system called Patio that zones open-plan interiors.

The range consists of room dividers of various heights, lengths and number of panels to allow spaces to evolve according to user needs.

Find out more about Patio ›

Lilla Åland chair by Carl Malmsten for Stolab

To mark 80 years since they were originally designed by Carl Malmsten in 1942, Stolab has released a run of 2,022 Lilla Åland chairs.

The design was informed by medieval church furniture and is available in a smoked oil finish to mark the anniversary.

Find out more about Lilla Åland ›

True Ofuro Nano bathtub by Aquatica

Aquatica have released a compact bathtub that facilitates spa-like bathing in small spaces.

The True Ofuro Nano bath is a condensed version of the brand’s True Ofuro soaking tub and maintains the correct depth for full submersion as well as a comfortable seat and neck support.

Find out more about True Ofuro Nano ›

Hollywood seating collection by Ben McCarthy for Gohome

Australian product designer Ben McCarthy and design brand Gohome have created stackable chairs and bar stools.

The seating in the Hollywood collection is informed by director chairs and comes in natural, black, white and red finishes.

Find out more about Hollywood ›

Neatcharge by Humanscale

Humanscale‘s Neatcharge device uses magnetic resonance technology to charge phones that are placed on top of it.

The charger reduces the use of cables and can be attached to almost any table or surface for seamless usage.

Find out more about Neatcharge ›

Trea office chair by Todd Bracher for Humanscale

Humanscale and Todd Bracher’s Trea office chair has a supportive shell with a tilting back that gently reclines the user.

The chair comes in three base options and is available in a variety of materials and upholstery options.

Find out more about Trea ›

Opus abstract capsule flooring collection by Karndean Designflooring

Karndean Designflooring has added a selection of 24 bold, abstract patterned floor coverings to its Opus flooring collection.

It provides playful options alongside existing wood and stone flooring, and is suitable for both commercial and residential applications.

Find out more about Opus ›

A+S Work chair by Alegre Design for Actiu

Spanish studio Alegre Design collaborated with office furniture manufacturer Actiu to create an office chair that aims to cater to a wider range of body types than conventional office seats.

A+S Work chair has carefully implemented ergonomic features so that it can provide postural support to a broad range of people, such as those with less common heights.

Find out more about A+S Work ›

Strond tiles by Museum

The tiles in Museum‘s Strond collection aim to evoke the sense of being in a secluded coastal setting with their detailed, natural finish.

They are available in a range of sizes and thicknesses, making them suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.

Find out more about Strond ›

Float adjustable desk by Humanscale

Workplace furniture brand Humanscale has developed an adjustable desk to facilitate both seated and standing working.

Float comes in manual or electric versions that control its counterbalance mechanism easily and smoothly.

Find out more about Float ›

Sting chair by Stefan Borselius and Fredrik Mattson for Blå Station

Blå Station has reissued its Sting chair, which was originally designed in 2003 by Stefan Borselius and Fredrik Mattson.

The graphic form of the seat has been retained but is now made from recycled materials for the contemporary market.

Find out more about Sting ›

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German tech company Open Funk has developed a more sustainable version of a food processor, which is repairable, upgradable and compatible with glass jars that people already have in their homes.

Shortlisted in the sustainable design category of the 2022 Dezeen Awards, the Re:Mix blender works with standard canning jars of any shape or volume, such as those used to hold jams and pickles, as long as they have an 82-millimetre twist-off lid.

Open Funk’s aim was to create a new approach to designing kitchen appliances by stripping back unnecessary components, open-sourcing the design and allowing people to utilise everyday items they already have in their cupboards.

Re:Mix is constructed from recycled and recyclable materials, with speckled panels of reclaimed waste plastic used to wrap the cuboid base, which holds the motor of the food processor.

Much like a Nutribullet, the gadget has a separate blade head designed to be screwed onto the jar containing the food. This is then slotted on top of the motor and controlled via an aluminium knob mounted on the front.

To extend its lifespan, the product was designed to be easily repaired and upgraded – either in Open Funk‘s Berlin workshop or at home with the help of open-source design plans.

The company also developed a closed-loop business model for the blender, which will involve buying back and refurbishing used Re:Mix models.

“The world’s obsession with competition, globalisation and patents got us to the point where the way we make things is causing tremendous harm to our environment,” said Open Funk. “We believe Re:Mix is proof that another way is possible.”

The base of the food processor has a modular design and is held together without adhesives, allowing it to be disassembled with common tools. Its puzzle-like joints have a simplified design that is sturdy and durable, according to Open Funk.

The speckled panels surrounding the base of the food processor are made in France by melting and pressing waste plastics, before the resulting slabs are CNC milled in Berlin.

Open Funk says it chose to make Re:Mix compatible with 82-millimetre jars as these are widely available across Europe, as well as being large enough to accommodate the blades and to fit most people’s hands for rinsing.

A QR code on the back of the blender’s base leads to a repair guide, video tutorials and a product passport that helps users to repair and upgrade the product themselves.

Open Funk only ships to the European Union, which the company says was an intentional decision to guarantee repairability, lower the ecological footprint from shipping and bypass the work of having to engineer the product for international standards.

Instead, the company hopes to inspire designers around the world to adapt its product for their own markets.

“We hope to see other hackers, makers and entrepreneurs take the open-source blueprints of Re:Mix and build their own local versions in their own regions,” Open Funk co-founder Paul Anca told Dezeen.

“Not only would this create a platform for decentralised production with low emissions but the end products will be reflections of local customs, taste and materials,” he continued.

“That’s a much more creative expression than the current one-size-fits-all approach we see in the industry.”

Re:Mix is shortlisted in the sustainable design category of the 2022 Dezeen Awards, where it is up again projects including the K-BriqTM – a brick made entirely of construction waste – and a bespoke furniture collection made from firehoses by Local Works Studio.

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