Crafting a Lifestyle – Shearer’s Quarters by John Wardle Architects
I like to come back to many of the architectural builds, or even the interior spaces of the past, and see whether their design choices have stood the test of time or not from an aesthetic point of view. ‘Shearers Quarters’ by Australia based architect firm John Wardle Architects is an ol
Balance Points – Kinetic Sculpture & Mobiles by Karolina Maszkiewicz
The interesting clash between materials is something so few creatives really talk about. If we think about architecture you also have to discuss the balance that materials bring to a space. There’s so many properties to each material, such as texture, tone, so it would make sense that harmonio
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OEN Issue 2 Ebook – Free Download
Here is the download link for OEN Issue 2. Issue 2 documents the craftsmen who are paving the way and searching for new techniques to push their craft forward in this modern age. This includes a visit to potter Makoto... To view this content, you must be a member of OEN Patreon at $5 or more
OEN Issue 1 Ebook – Free Download
It's crazy for me to think that 2 years has passed since my first book released 'OEN Issue 1'. I was nervous about releasing a book as it's something completely out of my... To view this content, you must be a member of OEN Patreon at $5 or more
Cleansing Aesthetic – Te Arai House by Fearon Hay Architects
I have to take my hat off to architects Fearon Hay, run by Tim Hay and Jeff Fearon, who have completed the ‘Te Arai’ House, named after a small community on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand, that sits amongst the dunes and pine forest in this same location. These gabled
New in the Shop – Handcrafted Japanese Lacquerware by Fujii Works
Lacquerware is still not that well understood in the West. Most people I speak to, if they have heard about it at all, have an image of the shiny black Chinese lacquerware with patterns painted in gold, red or black. Very different to what we are presenting here in our shop. Fujii Works have dedicat
The Simplicity of Modernism – Paintings & Collage by British Artist John Taylor
Collage has always intrigued me. The experimental nature of it, also the skill of being able to handle and combine so many different material. The starting point must be quite hard to approach from a creative standpoint. What material do you pick first? So for an artist to produce a finished piece o
New in the Shop – Wooden Furniture & Objects by PLYWOOD laboratory
It’s exciting when designers who don’t necessarily have the practical skills to produce something themselves, but who have a keen eye for what looks good and what the market needs, collaborate with makers who have the experience and techniques necessary to bring these ideas to fruition.
A Timeless Message to Humanity – Finnish Architect Aarno Ruusuvuori
Our book OEN Issue 1 profiled Japanese architect Tadao Ando’s work. I visited each location personally and documented these spaces with just my camera taking notes during or after the visit ...
Stone Cut – A Short Film on Sculptor Etsuro Sotoo by David Cerqueiro
Who doesn’t like a good short film? I came across this stunning piece by Director David Cerqueiro for NOWNESS titled ‘Stone Cut’ that gives us the rare insight in to the lie of sculptor Etsuro Sotoo. Hi work is certainly rare; working on the unfinished masterpiece Basilca Sagrada F
New in the Shop – Inside the Studio of Japanese Ceramic Artist Miki Furusho
We welcome the work of ceramic artist Miki Furusho in our shop. I always like to show photos from inside the maker’s studio as I think it gives more depth and meaning to their work. It’s only when you can see the techniques and the care and attention that goes on in this work that [&hell
