pop up design

Ever heard the term Pop up design?... seems to be a new design term used today to describe a particular type of design........but exactly what type of design is Pop up design??

I believe it describes a temporary or highly flexible design 
Or maybe a mobile design which can be inserted into an existing space or be moved to a variety of locations

Because of its non permanent nature Pop up design can be fun, surprising & visually eye catching

It is usually constructed of light weight, reusable materials which produce some unique results!

Pop up design can be used to give life to vacant or abandoned buildings and is a fantastic method of adding new uses to both indoor & out door spaces

The use of sustainable materials & the adaptive reuse of existing buildings means that Pop up design can be a sustainable design option for Bars, Cafes, Retail and also furniture design

campana designs

Just discovered these guys - brothers Humberto & Fernando Campana, who create amazing furniture from ordinary everyday materials & waste products

they use: 
cardboard
metal
rope
fabric
plastic
and wood scraps 

they have developed a bit of a reputation for fun, quirky and even controversial designs, and have even designed a range of shoes and home ware products

have a look at a selection of their designs

pallet furniture

Have you ever wondered what happens to all those old wooden pallets that you see lying around?

Some are returned to the company that supplied them, but most of them unfortunately, are thrown away or used as fire wood!

I've been thinking lately about how I could reuse and recycle the old wooden pallets into functional furniture pieces... and it has started me off on my latest research project..... to see if others were thinking like me..... 

......and they are - I am pleased to say!!

Some of the designs I have found are truly inspiring - there are some really talented people around who have successfully modified pallets into beautiful unique designs.....

vertical gardens

On my last post I discussed out door rooms and how they are a fantastic addition to any home to give quality to the experience out door living

Another new trend which will also enhance the out door room is the addition of a Vertical garden also known as "Green walls" or "Garden walls"

Vertical gardens are simply what most of us are used to seeing on the ground [horizontal plane] and placing it directly at eye level on a wall or vertical surface [vertical plane] 

Plants have now become works of art! - a living sculpture that softens all those hard surfaces and edges that we usually see in a typical wall

Vertical gardens are excellent for out door rooms and exterior designs, but they can be successfully incorporated into any interior design, with the added benefit of purifying the indoor air 


Below is a selection of images showing how vertical gardens can be used in a variety of settings from large scale offices, to small scale apartment living

                         Used here to soften the transition between interior
                                    & exterior & also makes a great feature wall for outdoor dining  

Green TV surround

Selective plantings and colours creates patterns

Very impressive interior feature wall!!

Public space artwork - a living sculpture

A nice relaxing spot to sit

Beautifully detailed recessed vertical garden with timber slats

A living canvas

Office building foyer

Complimentary combination of timber and plants