July 2012 – Product by Process

Casting unpredictability

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Castable and malleable materials (e.g. concrete, plaster, rockite and etc..) deserve a renewed consideration in architectural design due to their connection historically to the craftsman role and embodiment of tacit knowledge that extends beyond what is explicitly gained to contemporary digital fabrication and design. Castable material in the contemporary discourse of architecture has faded mainly in response to two conditions, one to the rise of digital fabrication, the usability and feasibility of standardized sheet material such as plywood boards. Second is the incapacity for architecture to engage inexact materials to…

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Mercedes-AMG factory tour

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Mercedes-AMG gives a virtual guided tour through the headquarters in Affalterbach, Germany where over 1000 employees design, engineer, and manufacture these high performance cars.

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Saxon leather chesterfield couch

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Based in Bolton, Lancashire, Saxon Leather Upholstery is a UK Manufacturer of quality handcrafted traditional and contemporary leather furniture. Filmed in our own workshop, this video captures the many traditional processes and techniques that go into handcrafting our quality furniture. To view our full range of furniture online visit www.saxonleather.co.uk

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Hemp walls

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Push Design made news with a beautiful Hemp House in Asheville, North Carolina. It received significant media attention — notwithstanding a multitude of jokes conflating industrial hemp and marijuana. Now, hemp is being used for more projects, as shown in the above video from CBS Minnesota. Due to strict regulations, hemp is imported and mixed with water and lime to create a light, insulating, concrete-like mass for walls

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John Pomp Studios Glass Blowing

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John Pomp is a craftsman, glass blower, lighting designer. The John Pomp Studio is located in Philiadelphia, but his work can be found in showrooms around the country. The film was produced by Gregor Halenda Photography and filmed by Ron Risman of Cinematic Stories and Gregor Halenda. Film editing by Ron Risman. Visually, this was a great shoot. Glass blowing is such a beautiful art form and our goal was to capture the process, intensity, and craftsmanship of John Pomp and his team. Audio was a bit more challenging as…

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Tiny little chairs by bruxe

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A video brought to you by Bruxe Design and Consult showcasing the detailed process of Making of Bruxe’s Tiny Little Chairs pendants. These pendants are a love letter to mid century design. Each pendant repre- sents a vintage chair which revolutionized furniture production and the design process. The designers of this era have forever changed the way we interact with design objects and their harmony within of our home, office and environment. These miniatures allow you to wear your love and appreciation for these pioneering designers and their iconic objects…

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Harris Tweed – From Shearing To Stamping

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Documenting the journey of Harris Tweed manufacture from the crofts of the Outer Hebrides to the granting of the world-famous Orb Mark of authentication.

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belts by tanner goods

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Tanner Goods is a small leather goods manufacturer located in Portland, Oregon. They work hard to manage multiple storefronts and offer a wide range of hand crafted leather accessories. They thrive on their attention to detail and appreciation for top quality products. In the future they plan to expand their product line to include non-leather goods such as eyewear and time pieces, while maintaining their strong roots in simplicity and utilitarian product design. You can purchase their products online at: tannergoods.com Or find them in person here: 1308 W. Burnside…

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KA-BAR knives

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The history of KA-BAR Knives and the production of the iconic KA-BAR USMC Fighting/Utility knife.