Welcome back to enki’s Eco Edit: October 2024; our monthly instalment of sustainable life and style news where we curate a selection of eco-friendly brands, shopping ideas and places to visit.
In enki’s Eco Edit: October 2024, we explore a mindful collaboration from Ancher and Norm Architects, functional seating ideas for all kinds of spaces, an innovative material made from discarded oyster shells from East London restaurants, a new handcrafted glassware collection and a series of classic games re-imagined with a modern twist…
1. Ancher & Norm Architects reveal a pleasing collaboration
Regular readers of enki will know that we’re great admirers of a handcrafted ceramic object. Be it a coffee cup, set of plates or a jug, these special items become artefacts of our existence; perching perfectly on the kitchen shelf amongst a curation of other unique treasures collected over time.
So, naturally, when we stumbled upon this collaboration between Ancher x Norm Architects it was immediately added to our wish list. The No. 16 collection, where Japandi outlines designed by Norm Architects are brought to life by Ancher’s skilled potters. “Every piece of the new No. 16 collection embodies a refined simplicity and profound connection to nature” say Ancher. Each wheel-thrown piece is designed for longevity, providing a “comforting and organic feel that enriches everyday rituals.”
2. Zilio A&C launch a new stool and bench designed by Alessandro Stabile
In the spirit of collaboration, we turn our eye to Italian brand Zilio A&C who are masters at working with and championing designers from all around the world.
For their latest launch, Zilio A&C unveil the AX stool and Mule bench in partnership with Milanese designer Alessandro Stabile. The project combines Stabile’s innovative vision with Zilio A&C’s commitment to conscious craftsmanship, and the outcome celebrates the versatile nature of a minimal interior.
“Evoking the moment when a log, struck by the woodcutter’s axe splits in two,” the AX stool is built with longevity in mind. Its unique angular form protects the wood when stacked, preventing excessive friction over time when placed in public spaces such as restaurants, art galleries and libraries.
Adopting a similar framework is the Mule. A family of ash benches designed to slot into any area of the home, or temporary seating in commercial spaces with its timeless form.
3. Matter Forms innovates with discarded oyster shells from local restaurants
Founded by architectural designer Mooka Srisurayotin, Matter Forms is the award-winning multidisciplinary and bio-alternative materials studio, who debuted their first material innovation as part of London Design Festival last month…
Introducing Oyster[crete]; a circular material that transforms discarded oyster shells from local East London restaurants into a bio-alternative to concrete. For the showcase, Matter Forms unveiled a collection of interior objects and furniture crafted from Oyster[crete], to demonstrate the material’s potential and various abstract forms.
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4. An abstract collection from Gather Glass
Known for crafting bold and playful glasswares, skilled glassmaker Phoebe Stubbs takes a more muted approach to the New York collection new in this month from Gather Glass.
Inside the muted palette of warming caramel hues, cool whites and smoky greys, you’ll find a capsule collection of whisky tumblers, martini glasses and ice buckets. Perfect for an evening get-together with friends, the glass series is a joyous addition to a tablescape.
The collection is inspired by “a series of analogue photos taken of New York’s skyscrapers at golden hour and vintage shots inside jazz clubs and parties through the decades”, says Phoebe.
5. Anderssen & Voll crafts games as stylish as they are fun…
Taking your board game cupboard by storm (or shelf because they double up as ornaments) is Finnish Design Shop’s new collection, PELATA, featuring a selection handcrafted wooden games and instruments.
Made to commemorate 20 years of the Finnish Design Shop and beauty of Nordic design, the collection takes a “playful twist on sustainability,” says Espen Voll, co-founder of Anderssen & Voll. “The pieces in the collection are designed for disassembly, constructed to be durable with clean materials and parts easy to replace. And everything is crafted with 100% sustainably harvested solid wood.”
The team behind the collection; Anderssen & Voll, TAF Studio, Studio Tolvanen and Kaksikko, have created modern versions of classic designs including a labyrinth game, percussion instruments, and a backgammon board to name a few. Each one an heirloom that will last a lifetime, this has Christmas list potential.
We hope you enjoyed Enki’s Eco Edit: October 2024. For more stories of the sustainable kind, head to our sustainability news pages.
Incase you missed it, click here to read enki’s Eco Edit: September 2024
