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Introducing OVO SPA: Modern Matte Velvety Bathtubs and Washbasins.






OVO SPA is a complete unique modern bathroom collection designed by Swedish born Johan Kauppi and produced by Eumar with a variety of models in each segment: washbasin, hand rinse basin, shower trays and bathtubs.


above: Designer Johan Kauppi with his OVO SPA collection


The Collection name comes from Latin: OVO meaning “egg“ and SPA which stands for “sanus per aquam“ – health by water. The range of products and sizes gives an almost unlimited number of combinations for the bath. The finely-honed shape of white concrete CreaCore is combined with the extra-velvety mat (or matte) finish to result in elegant, sculptural, aesthetic objects. The black and white surfaces of the collection make it easy to fit into interiors of all types.

Bathtubs


The Bath is available as either a freestanding tub with floor mounted faucets, a freestanding tub with integrated pillar (faucet mounts) and as an inset tub with or without integrated shelving.

Bath OVO with pillar:

Material: Solid Surface
Finish: Velvety mat
Colour: Pillar - black; bathtub - pure white
Drain opening diameter 78 mm
Dimensions (L W H): 1569 mm; 1201 mm; 512 mm

Bath OVO with integrated pillar:



Material: Solid Surface
Finish: Velvety mat
Colour: Pillar - black; bathtub - pure white
Drain opening diameter 78 mm
Dimensions (L W H): 1569 mm; 1345 mm; 512 mm

Bath OVO integrated into the box with shelves (on left, right or both sides):


Material: Solid Surface
Finish: Velvety mat
Colour: Box - black; bathtub - pure white
Drain opening diameter 78 mm
Dimensions (L W H): 1800 mm; 1309 mm; 512 mm
Must specify the type and position of the faucet openings.

Washbasins





The OVO Spa collection offers a choice of washbasins in 3 sizes for all purposes; free-standing, inset into islands, floor mounted or wall hung all of which are perfect solutions for public and commercial use.



Shower trays, bathtubs, freestanding bathtubs with pillars and washbasins: all give options to make the ultimate individualized shower and bath arrangements. All are compatible with a large selection of modern taps and accessories.

To see shower trays, faucets, dimensions and more info, visit their site.



OVO SPA

Archibird, A Combination Birdcage and Console Table by Gregoire de Laforrest.




Made of bleached oak, stainless steel cables and glass 'Archibird' is the blending of sculpture and furniture. A one-off piece by designer and architect Gregoire de Lafforest, the birdcage (which functions as such complete with small washing pool, eating area and the ability to be opened for cleaning) is integrated into a bleached oak wood console table.




The original idea behind the piece was to reinterpret a bird cage that would radically change the way the feathered creatures are viewed and combine it with a functional piece of furniture to showcase the birds.




The glass domes or cloches represent taxidermy and serve as a reference to curiosity displays of the past.




The main intention was to strive for lightness as exemplified by the suspended nature of the bottom part of the cage held up by steel cables (close-ups shown below) and the tapered legs help achieve this aerial-like feeling.



The piece was constructed by les Ateliers Seewhy , measures 150 centimeters tall,  72 centimeters deep and is available through Galerie Gosserez.

Construction photos:







The final product:


DIMENSIONS: H: 150 cm - l: 200 cm - D: 72 cm
MATERIALS: Bleached oak, stainless steel cables and glass
Unique piece, price upon request
See more here 

Photos courtesy of Jérome Galland for Les Atelies Seewhy, Galerie Gosserez and the artist

About the designer:

Gregoire de Laforrest is an Interior designer and architect by training, Grégoire graduated from the ESAG Penninghen. He successively worked for some of the most prestigious interior design studios in France, namely Bruno Moinard, Noé Duchaufour Lawrence and Gilles & Boissier where he collaborated on major projects such as Hermès corporate headquarters in Paris, the Cartier jewellery shops, a private hotel for Veuve Cliquot and most recently for the “Ciel de Paris” restaurant at the top of the Montparnasse tower. -

A shout out to HellooDesigner where I first spotted this awesome project.

Hollywood Star Charts Make Cinema Celestial.




Dorothy has done it again. Their new Hollywood Star Charts - available in four different editions - celebrate some of the most culturally significant films and actors to have graced the silver screen since 1927.

Choose from the Golden Age star chart (limited or open edition) or Modern Day star chart (limited or open edition) depending on your favorite cinematic era. Both re-imagine constellations as American films and re-name the stars that make up the clusters after the Hollywood greats that appeared in them. And yes, they ship worldwide.

Hollywood Star Chart: Golden Age - Original Open Edition



The Golden Age version of our Hollywood Star Chart features constellations named after some of the most culturally significant films to have appeared on the silver screen since 1927 - 1960's. The stars that make up the clusters are the Hollywood stars that appeared in them.



The chart is based on the night sky over Los Angeles on October 6th 1927 - the release date of Al Jolson's 'The Jazz Singer', the first feature-length motion picture with synchronized dialogue which heralded a new era for cinema and the decline of the silent film.



The 62 films featured include those chosen for preservation in the US National Film Registry due to their cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance; Academy Award winners; and a few personal favourites. Films include King Kong, The Wizard of Oz, It's a Wonderful Life, Gone with the Wind, Casablanca and Rebel without a Cause



An A-Z key of featured actors lists their Academy Award nomination dates and the position of their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2 colour litho print on 120gsm uncoated art paper
H80 x W60cm
£25 (plus P&P)
BUY IT HERE

Hollywood Star Chart: Golden Age - Signed Limited Edition (Gold Metallic)



The Golden Age version of our Hollywood Star Chart features constellations named after some of the most culturally significant films to have appeared on the silver screen since 1927 - 1960's. The stars that make up the clusters are the Hollywood stars that appeared in them.



The chart is based on the night sky over Los Angeles on October 6th 1927 - the release date of Al Jolson's 'The Jazz Singer', the first feature-length motion picture with synchronized dialogue which heralded a new era for cinema and the decline of the silent film.



The 62 films featured include those chosen for preservation in the US National Film Registry due to their cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance; Academy Award winners; and a few personal favourites. Films include King Kong, The Wizard of Oz, It's a Wonderful Life, Gone with the Wind, Casablanca and Rebel without a Cause.



An A-Z key of featured actors lists their Academy Award nomination dates and the position of their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.



1 colour (metallic gold) litho print on 120gsm Keaykolour Navy Blue uncoated paper
H80 x W60cm
Limited Edition signed and stamped litho prints cost £100 each plus P&P.
The print run is limited to only 350 copies.
BUY IT HERE

Hollywood Star Chart: Modern Day - Signed Limited Edition (Silver Metallic)



The Modern Day version of our Hollywood Star Chart features constellations named after some of the most culturally significant films to have appeared on the silver screen since 1960 - present day. The stars that make up the clusters are the Hollywood stars that appeared in them.



The chart is based on the night sky over New York on June 16th 1960 - the date of the first showing of Hitchcock's 'Psycho' at the DeMille Theater. With its new approach to storytelling, characterisation and violence it is seen as a key movie in the start of the post-classical era of Hollywood.



The 108 films featured include those chosen for preservation in the US National Film Registry due to their cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance; Academy Award winners; and a few personal favourites. Films include Easy Rider, Bonnie and Clyde, The Exorcist, The Godfather, Chinatown, Star Wars, Pulp Fiction and Avatar.

An A-Z key of featured actors lists their Academy Award nomination dates and the position of their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

1 colour (metallic silver) litho print on 120gsm Keaykolour Jet Black uncoated paper
H80 x W60cm
Limited Edition signed and stamped litho prints cost £100 each plus P&P. The print run is limited to only 350 copies.
BUY IT HERE

Hollywood Star Chart: Modern Day - Original Open Edition



The Modern Day version of our Hollywood Star Chart features constellations named after some of the most culturally significant films to have appeared on the silver screen since 1960 - present day. The stars that make up the clusters are the Hollywood stars that appeared in them.



The chart is based on the night sky over New York on June 16th 1960 - the date of the first showing of Hitchcock's 'Psycho' at the DeMille Theater. With its new approach to storytelling, characterisation and violence it is seen as a key movie in the start of the post-classical era of Hollywood.



The 108 films featured include those chosen for preservation in the US National Film Registry due to their cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance; Academy Award winners; and a few personal favourites. Films include Easy Rider, Bonnie and Clyde, The Exorcist, The Godfather, Chinatown, Star Wars, Pulp Fiction and Avatar.



An A-Z key of featured actors lists their Academy Award nomination dates and the position of their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.



2 colour litho print on 120gsm uncoated art paper
H80 x W60cm
Original open edition litho print for £25 plus P&P
BUY IT HERE

all images courtesy of We Are Dorothy

Sweet Co-Branding: Google and Nestlé Give Us The Android Kit Kat.






To mark the release of Android KitKat, the latest operating system from Google, more than 50 million specially branded KitKat bars shaped like the Android mascot, will be available in 19 countries including Australia, Brazil, Germany, India, Japan, Dubai, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Kit Kat's own website has been redesigned as a parody of a tech site as part of the promotion:

The press release:
Sep 3, 2013 Google and Nestlé announce Android KitKat



Google has ended months of online speculation about the name of the latest version of its Android mobile operating system by revealing it will be called ‘Android KitKat’, after Nestlé’s popular chocolate and wafer confectionery.



The creators of the world’s most popular mobile platform have teamed up with the world’s biggest food and beverage company to name the next release of the platform ‘Android KitKat’.

Android KitKat 4.4 - The Future of Confectionary video:


SWEET THEMES
Android has been developed by the company’s engineers under sweet-themed names ever since the release of Android Cupcake in 2009 and continuing in alphabetical order until the most recent version, Android Jelly Bean.


above: The Android KitKat statue at Google's Mountain View campus along with others representing previous operating systems, such as Gingerbread, Jelly Bean, Ice Cream Sandwich and cupcake

The news that the letter ‘K’ will be dedicated to Nestlé’s KitKat will surprise most technology commentators, who had widely thought the latest version would be ‘Android Key Lime Pie’.

“We couldn’t imagine a better name for our Android K release than the tasty chocolate that’s been a favourite among the team since the early days of Android,” said Marc Vanlerberghe, Director of Android Marketing.

STRONG DIGITAL PRESENCE
“We’re excited to announce this partnership with Android, the world's most popular mobile platform, which will help us to enable even more KitKat fans to enjoy their break,” said Patrice Bula, Nestlé’s Head of Marketing.


above: A small number of Android robot-shaped KitKat bars will also be offered as prizes in addition to the 50 million created.

“KitKat is one of the world’s top ten fast-moving consumer goods brands in social media in terms of fan numbers and engagement,” he continued. “We continue to build on its strong digital presence with interactive, creative branding campaigns.”



To mark the release of Android KitKat, more than 50 million specially branded KitKat bars will be available in 19 countries including Australia, Brazil, Germany, India, Japan, Dubai, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States.


above: The Android KitKat robot arrives at Nestlé headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland.

The packs will lead consumers to the website android.com/kitkat where they will have the opportunity to win prizes including a limited number of Google Nexus 7 tablets, and credits to spend in Google Play, Google’s online store for apps, games, music, movies, books and more.

CLOSER TO CONSUMERS
Nestlé’s branding partnership with Google is the company’s latest move in its ambition to leverage digital technology and online content to get closer to its consumers to better understand and cater to their preferences.

Earlier this year, Nestlé acquired its first-ever piece of online content property, the Petfinder website in the United States. The online database, which links prospective adopters with adoptable pets, is visited by more than 100 million pet-lovers annually

all images courtesy of Nestlé and Google

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