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“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”

—Ralph Waldo Emerson

02.

On Architecture as Language.

On Architecture as Language by Mies Van Der Rohe is an extract taken from the first audiobook CD to explore the highly influential Bauhaus school of art and architecture, which operated in Germany between 1919 and 1933. The spoken word element mainly centres around a talk by Walter Gropius, the architect and theoretician who founded the Bauhaus in 1919. The CD also includes contributions from the school's teacher Josef Albers. All interviews are in the English language.

—via YouTube

03.

Toolbox.

After the initial run sold out in minutes, The Make Bank have paired up with Old School Fabrications again for Toolbox Mark 2. Inspired by the humble toolbox, this is a key item in every workshop. A place where you’ll find that go to tool or supply. Designed especially for The Make Bank, the toolbox arrives in component pieces and is assembled without the need for any tools! Only 50 available.

—via The Make Bank

04.

The Garden Edit.

Founded by John Tebbs, The Garden Edit takes a modern approach to gardening and plants by adopting a unique point of view that merges functionality, design and craftsmanship. Working with photographers and writers they also document the garden through a contemporary lens, showcasing interesting figures and spaces within the botanical world. Having developed and maintained public and private gardens in London for over 15 years, John uses his understanding of plants and gardens to drive the creative direction of The Garden Edit.

—via The Garden Edit

05.

Max Richter: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert.

There's a mysterious potency in instrumental music, where the mind is open to wander. Max Richter taps into that power with singular grace and humanity. Shot in black and white, Richter performs six meditative pieces on a piano for NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts.

—via NPR

06.

Drawn Outdoors.

Those generous folks at Millican asked some of their creative community to design mindful colouring sheets that offer you a chance to day-dream of the adventures that lie ahead. A great activity for older and younger travellers alike, there are a number of colouring sheets to print at home and enjoy. Give yourself a moment to let your mind do the wandering.

—via Millican

07.

Icographic Magazine.

Founded by John Halas, and edited and designed by Patrick Wallis Burke, Icographic Magazine was a quarterly Review of International Visual Communication Design that began in 1971. In other words, a magazine about symbols, fonts, pictograms & logos. The International Council of Design has all editions available online in PDF format.

Thanks to Present & Correct for leading us to this.

—via International Council of Design

08.

Mug.

Shot and edited by independent filmmaker Nicholas Bennett, ‘Mug’ shows the in-depth, precise processes involved in the craft of James and Tilla, an award winning studio potters based in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Whilst taking you on a mesmeric journey through their studio, the film emphasises the close natural sounds of James and Tilla's world, to create a captivating, and at times abstract reflection of their art.

—via Vimeo

09.

Films.

We are excited to announce that we have created a new page on our website that showcases a series of short films that gives insight into what it feels like to live in the homes we make. A poetic journey into the moments and landscapes that our homes are situated within. We hope to add more as we continue to build, learn and make.

—via Hyde + Hyde Architects

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