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Corner pieces combined with wall segments that can be extended/repeated as much as you like, allow you to build larger structures or expand existing ones. Even non-traditional shapes with bends and twists. Combine with pop-up options and you get some amazing flexibility in layout for mobiles/campers or portable living structures. Video after the cut.

This tough rotationally molded polyethylene panel is injected with insulating foam and includes a sturdy tie down ring on both the inside and outside. Threaded anchor inserts are molded in for mounting furnishings.

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One part IKEA and one part Transformers, Tetran has a nearly all-encompassing set of conceptual furniture that owners can configure to suit their tastes, needs and whims.  They aren’t available yet, but an active Kickstarter campaign is under way.  Video after the cut.

TETRAN™ THIS Century Modern Furniture will transform the modern living space again and again. Brilliantly conceived, simply executed, and consistent with the enduring principles of modern design, TETRAN™ makes every one of its owners custom furniture designers of unique furniture for their unique living spaces.

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The clever folks at Torafu Architects in Japan have designed this surprisingly simple folding tray that looks like it could be temporarily attached to a variety of rails and banisters without the need for nails or screws.  Just the thing for summer patio picnics or a bit of extra horizontal space when working on your patio.

Translated:  Ishinomaki workshop is “A place for local manufacturing,” in Ishinomaki was devastated by the tsunami, which was established by the participants with a focus on the designer. This product is commercialized by his cooperation with the workshop, will be produced by the handiwork …
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One of the ongoing challenges of tall folks is a tub that will accommodate more than 1/3 of our length at any given time.  Add the original, good looks of Studio Thol’s design, and you might just have a solution.

This project is a continuation of one of my graduation projects at the Design Academy Eindhoven, wherefore I have done research into the use and properties of fibre reinforced plastics.  The frame is laminated from strips of 3mm thick (American White) oak, bent over a mould. 
The tub is made of a polyester, marble composite.

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No matter the form, roulottes gitanes, gypsy caravans, vardos, sheep wagons or whatnot, you have to admit these are beautifully designed and decorated.  There is even a sort of modern take on the vardo with the revival of the teardrop trailer culture.

A vardo is a traditional horse-drawn wagon used by British Romani people (Gypsies). The design of the vardo included large wheels running outside the body of the van, which slopes outwards considerably towards the eaves.

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