For carrying panels and other sheet material

The pocket on this work apron is sewn to make a hinge, when the wearer bends over the contents won't fall out.

Champagne tool. snip the wire mesh and grip the cork.

Hammer with magnetic nail holder and inter-grated absorption protection, also protecting the wood handle

Retro fitted elevator shaft in the arsenale, Venice

wearing in or wearing out

A few images from the Belgium pavilion at the 2010 venice Biannual. Learn more of this project at http://rotordb.org/projects/2010_Venezia/

or

http://rotordb.org/press/articles/venezia%20-%20usus_and_usures-domus.pdf

chopping board with knife attached, not sure why you would need this..

This hand rail has been added to the original marble stairs, utilising the existing anchor points in the stone work.

I suspect this is a German military code machine pack, it comes in two so the (important) papers can be separate from the bulky machine itself. It also has the animal hair left on the hide so to improve waterproofing.

Slab of marble in the Harry's bar in Venice prevents splash back.

A clear message of fun for the kids in Venice.

This was at the Japanese Pavilion at the Venice biennale.

The italian glue pot is so intuitive. the brush is right in the centre and inviting. The coco smell is also very nostalgic for italians as i believe it is the glue used in most schools.

This clamp is used by jewellers to hold rings while working, it uses this simple wedge to force the opposite point down.

These wire springs connect to any stick to turn it into a fork

this trailer uses a sturdy rubber band and pivot for suspension.

The splits in these reusable plastic chop-sticks use the materials qualities to create a spring powered utensil.

Railway workers mug is custom mad for men with moustaches.. the small well at the front also cools the liquid.

used for pinning back the ears of children

windows washers ladder is shaped so it leaves minimal marks on the window and allows maximum reach.

Jacket detail allows you to see your watch when wearing gloves

this is a cabinet from an old government office, you require 2 keys to access the draws.

Gym basketball floor re-laid in a random pattern.

This was taken at a metal recycle yard. Surely this is a common item..

a displacement scale, in this case measuring the doll.

filling a fountain

a bus with a bus on the roof

i though it was strange to see this stick checked through as cargo luggage

a bed being consumed by nature

bamboo joint

colouring

plastic has taken over from weaving, but the same form language exists.

simple lines

I cant describe the feeling of pulling up to a vertical road for the first time...

shielding

gripping

Medicine balls have an unrivalled tactility. Heft, material and form in harmony.

Church seating made up from individual chairs, seen in paris.

Utility tap handles

Mercedes benz tool kit circa i don't know.. now you cant even change the oil yourself.