Origamo is an elegant living room table.

The name derived from Japanese art of paper folding, because Origamo made using a rectangular plate of metal, folded and engraved with laser cutting to give him strength and charisma.
The main feature is that from every direction you look is always different shape thanks to the meticulous study of the bending points.

+ Design: Studio 06 (Roberto Guadrini, Massimo Guglielmotto, Paolo Mattiolo)

Origamo, image courtesy Studio 06

Origamo, image courtesy Studio 06

Origamo, image courtesy Studio 06

Origamo, image courtesy Studio 06

Origamo, image courtesy Studio 06

Origamo, image courtesy Studio 06

Studio E Architects Designs Environmentally Responsive Living for UC Davis SAN DIEGO, CA.

Studio E Architects is proud to announce the grand opening of West Village at University of California, Davis. The official ribbon cutting of UC Davis West Village's $300 million first phase was held Saturday, October 15th. Now the largest planned Zero Net Energy development of its kind in the nation, West Village presents a fresh model for campus communities and sets the standard for environmentally responsible living and design.

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The heart of the mixed-use neighborhood, designed by Studio E, comprises seven buildings that include; 123 units of student and staff housing, 42,500 square feet of ground level retail space and a large recreation center for residents, wrapped around a village green. UC Davis West Village embodies three design principles, integral to the Studio E philosophy: environmentally responsive design, place-making and community.

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High efficiency sustainable design is achieved through an extensive solar panel system strategically placed on oversized, south-facing, saw-toothed roofs and energy efficient design features, which in turn reduce overall energy requirements. All buildings employ an exceptionally well- insulated envelope, extensive sun-shading through fixed and sliding screens, ventilated siding and large roof overhangs, as well as energy efficient lighting and appliances in every apartment. As a result, the community's entire energy needs are met with energy generated on-site.

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As important to Studio E as sustainable design was the intention to make West Village a strong and vibrant community. Considered placement of buildings and the shaping of collective open spaces play a crucial role in defining this character. Extensive bike and pedestrian pathways create a network of open spaces; places that invite residents and visitors to relax, hang out and linger.

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As the shops and restaurants come along in the near future, we anticipate that the village square will be an active and engaging centerpiece in the life of the community.

Eric Naslund, Studio E

With the opening of the first phase at West Village, Studio E is now at work designing the next phase of student housing to the west of the Village Green. Like phase one, this next phase is designed to generate its own energy in a supportive and vibrant community.

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+ About Studio E Architects

Studio E Architects is based in San Diego. Studio E provides architecture and urban design services to public, nonprofit and private clients throughout the southwestern United States. In addition to its vast, internationally recognized housing experience, Studio E Architects has been honored for its custom homes, educational/university work, mixed-use, public projects, and master planning efforts.

http://www.studioearchitects.com/

Industrial designer kim hyunjoo has recently created the ”landing” lighting. Landing is a lamp which is made from stone-granite. A stone cannot be gone through of light directly, so it ‘s designed that the light came through the chinks of the legs.

The first work was realized by granite, but it can be made any kind of stone such as marble, and sand stone.

+ Project data

Designer: kim hyunjoo
Manufacturer : gcs stone
Material: granite, LED
Led : 3.6w, 12v
Size: w320 X d300 X h200 (mm)

"landing" lighting, image courtesy Kim HyunJoo

"landing" lighting, image courtesy Kim HyunJoo

"landing" lighting, image courtesy Kim HyunJoo

"landing" lighting, image courtesy Kim HyunJoo

"landing" lighting, drawing courtesy Kim HyunJoo

"landing" lighting, image courtesy Kim HyunJoo