Buro for Lexon: Stylish Space Saving

Adrian and Jeremy Wright of DesignWright were commissioned to create this set for the company Lexon. Buro can be arranged horizontally or vertically and can be easily identifuable since all of the supplies are labeled on their sides.

Included in the set: magnifying lens, digital calendar, hole punch, stapler, tape dispenser, calculator, and USB hub and card reader.

Available on the Lexon USA catalog for $150. You can choose the green set, or opt for the purple or black instead.

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Minimalist Portraits by Ali Jabbar

Dubai-based graphic designer Ali Jabbar made these stunning minimalist illustrations of famous people.

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Minimalist Packaging

An interesting initiative by Antrepo Design who redesigned the packaging of several brands in more minimalistic approach.

Some of them work...

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Iceberg: Floating Cottage

Observing the structure of icebergs, Austrian architect Daniel Anderson has created a floating summer cottage design for Aland Hotels.

The minimalist exterior is an attempt to remain unintrusive to the wild surroundings. The 60m2 structure is partially submerged in the water with its roof top offering surfaces in which to lie and take in the scenery. Large windows seek to give a spacious feeling to the interior rooms and views of the surrounding panorama. The project is currently in the concept phase.

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Bufalino Camper by Cornelius Comanns

How cute is this?

Bufalino by German industrial designer Cornelius Comanns is a small camper which is equipped to meet the basic needs of one person. The concept behind the project is to offer absolute flexibility during periods of travel. The minimalist construction is based on the existing Piaggio APE 50 three wheeled light transport vehicle; a model chosen for its
economic and fuel efficient benefits.

Bufalino encourages users to explore the surrounding off beaten tracks. Meanwhile the furnished interior consisting of a bed, two seating units, a cooking zone, a basin, storage space, a water tank and a refrigerator offers the comforts of a home. Well, sorta...

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The Safe House

Well, I've been bumping into this house on design websites for a while now without really looking into it. I just thought its another one of those minimally designed cool houses. Turns out its a bit more than that!

Located on the outskirts of Warsaw, Poland, 'The Safe House' by Katowice-based architectural
office KWK Promes is a two-storey residential house that aims to provide a feeling
of maximum security for the residents.

True to its name, the most distinguishable element of the design is the moveable exterior wall components that allow the house to be completely closed to its environment or open and connected to the rural landscape.

While the initial read of the design might seem confining, the house, when in its open state, offers immense transparency while establishing a strong relationship to the site.

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