Un enchaînements de très belles séquences filmés dans le quartier de Brooklyn, en slow-motion avec la Phantom Flex Camera par le réalisateur Jonathan Bregel. Produit par Next Level Pictures, sur la bande son du groupe Skream. A découvrir en vidéo dans la suite de l’article.
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Bottled New Orleans-style cold brew for super-charged iced coffee anywhere
Until the recent meteoric rise of the cold brew concept, the average consumer was resigned to hot-brewed coffee that had been chilled—condensing all the bitter acids and oils that come from heated preparation. Now that grassroots cafes are cold brewing and price-points of high end models aren’t too prohibitive for at-home adventurers, most have access to the delicious black nectar. For those who don’t have the time or patience for the slow cold drip, Grady’s Cold Brew, a Brooklyn coffee-brewer, recently came out with their delicious cold brew by the bottle.
Hand-brewed daily, Grady’s Cold Brew is New Orleans iced coffee concentrate, guaranteeing a super smooth taste and bold flavors. Each bottle has a “born” on sticker on top so you know exactly when the batch was produced, and Grady steeps a special blend of coffee, ground chicory and spices overnight, followed by a double filtration to remove grounds.
Being a concentrate the brew needs to be diluted—recommended one to one ratio with milk or water—but once doused over ice, the taste is fantastic. Super rich, smooth and slightly sweet, Grady’s brew is delicious and packs a serious punch, delivering all the must-have elements of a successful caffeine experience.
At $15 a bottle and an average of eight cups per bottle, Grady’s is also a reasonable splurge ($1.90/cup), while easily standing up against any barista-prepared cold brew out there. If the money isn’t a motivator, the time you save walking to the fridge instead of waiting in line, strolling to the store or cranking out your own brew should be enough to try a bottle of this convenient and tasty beverage.
Grady’s sells from The Brooklyn Kitchen and Rustic in Brooklyn, NY or directly from Grady’s online store.
Billowing fabric mushrooms by New York designers Situ Studio have cropped up in the great hall of the Brooklyn Museum.
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Pleated fabric surrounds the 16 columns that support the ceiling of the first-floor hall, located between galleries, a cafe and a bookshop.
Acrylic-stone benches and ledges encircle the base of each mushroom.
The exhibition will remain in place until 15 January 2012.
Other fabric interiors from the Dezeen archive include a hotel with a rippling ceiling and a showroom where translucent curtains hang from above.
Photography is by Keith Sirchio.
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Brooklyn Museum utilizes HI-MACS® Solid Surface in the ten month long “reOrder”exhibit
The Brooklyn Museum is a lasting landmark in the New York area that brings more than 450,000 visitors annually to see its acclaimed artistic temporary exhibitions and permanent collections. The Great Hall of the museum, located on the first floor, is a 10,000 square foot room filled with 16 giant columns. The hall which is positioned between the café, museum book store and other creative exhibits, acts as a common area for museum visitors and personnel. It is also currently hosting an exhibit called, “reOrder,” until January 15 of 2012.
“reOrder” is a site-specific installation created by Situ Studio, an architectural design studio founded in 2005 in Brooklyn, New York. The installation alters the current classical architecture to help visitors understand the impressive scale of the main entrance, as well as explore the architectural ornamentation that allows the Grand Hall to not only be artfully decorated, but also functional.
In order to create the entire installment, LG Hausys donated its solid surfacing material for the project. Slabs of acrylic HI-MACS® Solid Surfaces were used to construct the Great Hall’s furniture. Wrapped benches and tables were positioned at the bottom of the columns, which currently are covered in elaborate fabric designs (pictured above).
“LG Hausys’ solid surfacing was used to construct furniture around the base of the 16 large classical columns in the Great Hall,” said Wes Rozen, one of Situ Studio’s five founding partners. “A specialized computer was used to precisely cut pieces of HI-MACS®, which were then thermoformed into a range of curved shapes and brought together in wedges to encircle the base of the columns. The finished furniture elements appear as extensions to the existing Doric architectural order, or as entirely new type of architectural ornamentation which is also functional.”
Because HI-MACS® Solid Surfaces can be precisely thermoformed, or designed in virtually any size or three-dimensional shape, Situ Studio approached LG Hausys in order to use their materials. LG Hausys donated the material, and a sub-contractor finalized the thermoforming and seating installation. The designers from Situ Studio chose the White Quartz color variation from LG Hausys’ HI-MACS® Solid Surfaces Classic collection.
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The new Brooklyn address for dapper dressers
In an effort to bring bespoke tailoring to a broader audience Brooklyn Tailors will open their first official retail space this Saturday, 30 July 2011. Previewing their airy new digs earlier this month, it’s clear that the Grand Street location (in the ever-growing Brooklyn neighborhood of South Williamsburg) signals a promising direction for the label and independent fashion as a whole. The move from their Clinton Hill appointment-only studio combines retail space and HQ for the design pair and their expanding team.
With the opening, Brooklyn Tailors’ now has a designated space for custom fitting appointments, as well as sales of their off-the-rack duds. The shop’s interior conveys the same clean and contemporary aesthetic that defines their handmade garments. Simple white shelving displays neatly folded “Standard” button-downs and the newly-released washed cotton “BKT30” pants—both available as ready-to-wear and custom—while suiting hangs within arm’s reach for quick pairing reference.
Offering nearly a thousand different premium fabrics—from subdued Japanese oxford cloths to more boisterous Indian patterns—the sartorial choices are seemingly endless. If bespoke is too daunting, the shop also keeps a well-stocked supply of readymade shirts and pants for sale on the spot, all in their standard slim fit and made with the same care and attention for which they are known.
Keep an eye on their site for to-be-announced shop details and general hours of operation. For a closer look at the new shop take a peek at the
gallery below.
Additional photos by Nicholena Moon
Record your next hit at Converse’s top-of-the-line studio in Brooklyn
With Chucks on the feet of countless lead singers, Converse’s roots in rock ‘n’ roll go almost as far back as the genre itself, a tradition the brand is keeping alive with this week’s opening of Rubber Tracks, a world-class recording studio open to musicians of all genres at no cost.
The community-driven space, located in one of Williamsburg, Brooklyn’s last remaining industrial pockets, is purely democratic, organized to enable serious musicians who might otherwise struggle with the high price of studio time. As Chief Marketing Officer Geoff Cottrill explained on our visit, this is an altruistic endeavor and all musicians recording at Rubber Tracks will retain all rights to their tunes. Converse is simply the facilitator in helping them achieve their best possible sound.
Much like Levi’s recent creative workshops, anyone can use the space if there is an available time slot. How it differs is its long-term approach, accepting applicants in cycles to spend a thorough amount of time in the studio and encouraging bands to reapply if not accepted the first time around. The North Andover, MA-based shoemaker considers this an investment in the future of music and a way to give back.
Exteriors feature murals by Mr. Ewokone and Shepard Fairey (whose works were both already there), with artist Jeremyville‘s “Crystal Mountain, Williamsburg” gracing the inside stage area—which Converse says will not become a venue but will serve mostly as another area for bands to practice or experiment. Equipment supplied by Guitar Center fills the building, a lineup including guitars and amps by Fender, Marshall and Schecter, as well as NYC’s only Ocean Way HR2 large-format monitor system.
The rest of the space is wholly focused on recording, even soundproofed to prevent “flat” uncolored sound. Persian rugs and worn floorboards keep a relaxed vibe in the studio, which is kitted out with all the essential gear for shredding and a retro-styled isolation booth.
Helmed by seasoned musician and facility manager Brad Worrell, alongside a team of top-notch engineers, the control room has digital and analog mixing consoles with enough buttons to rival a spaceship. There’s a space for the synth set too. Rubber Tracks also has a workroom dedicated to digital editing, offering a complete range of tools for mixing both music and video.
While ready for a jam session in terms of audio equipment and decor, this summer they’re kicking things off by hosting a week-long Grammy Camp for students, who will learn the creative process of making a track from start to finish. Rubber Tracks will open as a recording studio tomorrow, 13 July 2011, with five emerging NYC bands christening the space and a slew of musicians to follow.
See more photos in the gallery.
Pickle masters meet potato chip vets for a briny snack sensation
Anyone familiar with McClure’s pickles or our favorite Bloody Mary mix will like where the two brothers’ fascination with pickles has led them now. Drawing on the flavors of the tasty brines that started it all, the latest to get the McClure treatment are bags of crunchy potato chips.
Detroit’s veteran snack food company, Better Made, provided the perfect chips as a base and McClure adds their blend of spices that pack the potatoes with their distinct punch of pickle flavor. Sprinkled with the right amount of mouth-watering seasonings the chips trick your tongue into tasting zesty pickles before dissolving into the savory potato taste.
It’s not just the flavors that reflect McClure’s specialty product, but the crinkle cut also evokes the playfully familiar form pickles often take. The chips are certified vegetarian, vegan and Kosher and are trans fat-free. Each bag features McClure’s standard bold graphic and is color coded according to flavor—red for spicy pickle and green for garlic dill pickle.
Look out for McClure’s potato chips in mid-July 2011 locally in New York City and Detroit. Ohio and other pickle-friendly locations will follow, and will be available in online shop in August 2011. Prices are around $1 in Michigan and $1.75 elsewhere for a 2.5 oz bag.
All photos by Cool Hunting
Sinewy surrealism handcrafted from reclaimed Brooklyn wood
Woodworker
Palo Samko‘s impressive showing at ICFF has created a high level of buzz, and rightly so. Working out of his Brooklyn Navy Yard studio, Samko has been hand-crafting furniture and other housewares for years, lately turning out a whole new array of clocks, lamps and mirrors.
By integrating metal with wood in several of his creations, Samko brings an intriguing element to woodworking and furniture-making in general. His latest and most interesting clock designs, the Salvatore Clock and Dali’s Clock, give a three dimensional nod to famed surrealist Salvador Dali and look just as stunning (and confusing) lying flat on a table as they do hanging on the wall. Also worth noting is the Walnut side table and its elegant, hand-cast bronze legs. The craftsmanship and creativity in these three pieces alone brings something new to the often stale market of furniture design.
Sustainable practices and unconventional designs are central to Samko’s production process, using salvaged wood from surrounding neighborhoods as much as possible. When asked about the approach, the designer points out that reclaiming joists and structural beams from old demolished buildings is a great and underused resource. As an active collector of unique antiques, he often incorporates findings into his work to create completely one-of-a-kind (and sometimes interactive) pieces.
Larger tables start at $8,000, going up from there depending on size, material and details, while clocks run $300-850, and mirrors start at $650 depending on diameter. Contact Samko through his site for details.
A clever vinyl wrap for stealthy public drinking
Innovations in the art of concealed pubic drinking don’t come along too often, so when we recently found the latest version of the ingenious static-cling can cover by KCDC skateshop we needed to share the news. While others like Anti-Hero skateboards have been making them for years, the innovation here is making the wrap “man can” size. The Brooklyn-based skateshop cleverly seized on Arizona Iced Tea to make the tall boy-appropriate sticker a few months back, replacing the design’s cherry blossoms with skateboard wheels and ingredients with clever skate-oriented copy.
Holding down the NYC skate scene since 2001, KCDC sells these rad can covers for just $5 a pop. Cheaper than an open container ticket and re-usable, you’ll be set to evade the boys in blue any day you please. Check online or swing by their lone Williamsburg shop to snag one for yourself.
Split-arm sunglasses with impeccable details for a classic look with a sporty fit
For Activist Eyewear their name is more than just a name. A fundamental principal in their design process, the brand rejects the process of large-scale industrial production, instead priding themselves in creating limited-edition series of sunglasses in small batches. Founder and creative director Mark Craig cut his teeth working on shades for big brands like Michael Kors and Nike, but his passion coalesced as Activist, with a goal of producing glasses that marry high functionality with style.
Crafted in Japan, the glasses are first designed in Brooklyn, where Activist is based. As a nod to their local area code, Activist produces only 718 pairs of sunglasses in each colorway, which also guarantees you get a pretty unique set of frames. Currently there are three models available, but every pair features their signature Split Fit arm, which evens out the pressure usually situated at the temple. This not only ups the comfort level, but also gives them a more secure fit. Starting with the basics, Activist’s styles are based on the classics: Wayfarer, Aviator and Lennons.
In addition to their progressive fit, Activist kits out their specs with top quality lenses featuring an “ultra-high performance” Oleophobic Seal that’s impervious to water and grime. Combined with the split arms and hingeless frames, the shades are the perfect pair to don during a game of beach volleyball or a run around the park. A customized nosepad for each model, waxed canvas cases and cleaning cloths that double as pocket squares round out the keen attention to detail.
Activist sunglasses sell online and at stockists around the world for $450 a pair.
History, science and design vernaculars in the work of an emerging Brooklyn designer
by Meghan Killeen
Engaged in the timeless debate of form over function, Brooklyn-based furniture designer Paul Loebach seamlessly reconciles the two pillars of design through his distinct approach to craftsmanship. “The forms of our material environment carry a collective meaning, just like a spoken language,” explains Loebach, continuing that his goal is to “communicate through my designs with as much impact as possible. Form and function are inseparable, so functionality is an imperative element of any good design.” With a hand in the past and a nod to the future, Loebach’s designs call upon the ingenuity of Americana and the curvy couture of neoclassicism, backed by progressive manufacturing tools and techniques.
Loebach’s historical homage shows in the simplicity of his American Shaker-inspired nesting tables, a trio of interlocking wooden step-stools painted in varying pop colors of green, blue and charcoal (available through Areaware). Loebach’s Great Camp Collection (available exclusively through Matter) is a throwback to the handcrafted, country chic of Adirondack furniture popularized in the mid-to-late 1800s. Using a four-axis CNC router, Loebach creates an organic-looking furniture set comprised of a dresser, credenza, chair and coat rack, engraved with the hand-hewn appearance of cross-hatching reminiscent of forest branches. CMYK color accents make the collection’s rustic re-interpretation contemporary.
Loebach also explores historical motifs with his foray into textiles, introducing a wool quilt (in collaboration with Jessie Henson) stitched together from laser cut felt and bearing the proverb, “Gather up the fragments, let nothing be lost”—an adage adopted by American quilters from the Civil War era and a philosophy that permeates many of Loebach’s own creations. Frequenting museums and flea markets, Loebach draws much of his inspiration from “the notion of ‘the unknown craftsman’ and the evolution of objects over time.” He further pays tribute to the pioneering spirit of Americana with his rococo wallpaper print, playfully dubbed “Yee-Ha!” (available through Studio Printworks) for its Texan imagery of gun-touting cowboys and industrial oil rigs set in a damask interlace.
With designs bridging themes of the past with current innovation, it’s no surprise that Loebach grew up “with a ‘hyper-awareness’ of manufactured objects,” descending from a family lineage of German woodworkers and industrial designers. Loebach’s grandfather built airplanes for the U.S. military and his father is a manufacturing engineer. Born against the industrial backdrop of Cincinnati, OH, Loebach studied Industrial Design at RISD before moving to NYC, where he apprenticed under fellow RISD alum and furniture designer John Davies. Loebach’s talent quickly earned him a roster of private clients as well as the attention of Williams Sonoma and Martha Stewart, leading him to set up his own “design laboratory” in a converted knitting factory in Brooklyn—an area that Loebach describes as the “hotbed of artistic and cultural creativity in the U.S.”
Loebach’s authentic approach to design continues to evolve, blending artistry with technology. Armed with a toolkit that is equal parts power tools and digital software, Loebach begins the process of design through a series of “impromptu investigations.” Loebach’s latest design, The Watson Table (which premiered at Milan Design Week 2011, pictured above) is an examination of how design and function inform each other. Referencing DNA scientist James Watson, the tables showcases his twin skills of deft tool mastery and artistic intuition with its helical shaped legs made from wood and carbon fiber, laminated over a 6-part plywood mold. Loebach’s says, “The most important skill I posses as a designer is my capacity to shift seamlessly between multiple, seemingly disparate modes of operation and thought.”
Paul Loebach’s new collection called “Glacier” will premiere at Matter Gallery during NYC’s upcoming design week, 14-17 May 2011, when he will also debut “Halo,” an LED chandelier designed for Roll and Hill at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair.
Inspired by the all-new Audi A7, Cool Hunting is highlighting a group of notable individuals that share a similar spirit of creativity in their approach to their craft. From architecture to paper art, the people we’ve chosen to profile all bring something unique to their work that positions them as future leaders in their respective fields and beyond.
Over the course of the next two months we’ll debut profiles of 16 leading figures, united by their dedication to innovation and design. Each week, we’ll profile two Icons, their work, and explore what drives them to create.
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