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Coral Electric Radiator

Coral

Coral is an electric radiator made entirely of aluminum. The form was generated with parametric design software, which grew a closed curve with a very extended perimeter. The long perimeter raises the thermal output and spreads heat evenly over the whole surface. The 8 mm aluminum sheet is laser cut and then milled for the electric heating system, and the thickness helps the radiator hold the reached temperature. Coral is offered in a rectangular format and a circular format. A dedicated application sets the days and times of operation, the heating speed and the temperature.

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Abrete y Cierrate Cabinet

Abrete y Cierrate

Abrete y Cierrate is a storage cabinet with sliding doors. The doors are formed by a weave of recycled leather strips joined with metal rivets. The structure is made of Lenga wood from Argentine Patagonia, cut with numerical control machinery and finished with a water-based polyurethane lacquer. Custom magnetic fasteners are set into the wood, so each door closes softly along two metal rails. The weave changes with the viewing angle and with the movement of the doors, creating shifting light and shadow. The cabinet measures 1200 by 600 by 800 millimeters.

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Yibot intelligent cooking robot

Yibot

Yibot is an intelligent cooking robot designed for commercial kitchens. Yibot combines four modules: ingredient weighing, automatic dispensing, cooking and an integrated ventilator. At least eight liquid and five powdered seasonings can be pumped automatically, supporting more than 1000 recipes and major cooking styles such as stir-frying and stewing. The user selects a recipe on the touch screen, adds the ingredients and presses a button. The main body is made of brushed stainless steel, which is easy to clean and durable. The compact form allows several units in one kitchen.

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Memory Growth Lounge Chair

Memory Growth

Memory Growth is a lounge chair designed for modern homes. The design is inspired by traditional Chinese backrest chairs and recalls the childhood memories of people born in the 1980s. The main frame is made of bent round tube, welded and then polished for both strength and a smooth appearance. The seat cushion and the backrest combine shaped foam with wood boards and are fixed to the frame with screws. Simple lines and modern colors suit several room types, and assembly is easy. The chair measures 900 mm in width, 780 mm in depth and 850 mm in height.

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The Sixth Sence Floor Lamp

The Sixth Sence

The Sixth Sence is a floor lamp designed for simple tactile control. The base has a cross shape, so the lamp can be placed close to a desk or between pieces of furniture. The switches are set above the shades, within arm's reach of a seated person. One or both shades can be turned on without looking at the lamp. Metal, frosted glass and LED boards are used, so no light bulb needs to be replaced. The finish is matte black with a textured surface that is pleasant to touch. The lamp is collapsible to protect it in transport and reduce packaging.

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Apollo Dining Table

Apollo

Apollo is a limited-edition dining table designed for modern open-space interiors. The table seats up to four people and measures 140 by 140 centimetres, with a height of 76 centimetres. The structure is made of stainless steel tubes shaped by laser cutting, lathe turning and five-axis milling, then welded, ground and polished by hand. A tempered glass top rests on eight protruding pillars, which allows quick assembly and disassembly. The legs include a concealed height adjustment system. The symmetrical form is inspired by the Apollo 13 lunar module.

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