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Molly Martin’s fragile works utilise the tiny details and negative space

Splitting her time between textile repairs and illustrative works, Molly Martin’s delicate hands create unique artworks.

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“Cherish and utilise every moment”: Tristan Buckland’s Fragments is a poignant reflection on a difficult time in his life

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Oslo Counter & Bar Stool by Anderssen & Voll for Muuto

VDF products fair: the Oslo Counter & Bar Stool for Muuto has been designed to be both "inviting and sculptural", say its designers Anderssen & Voll.

"With the Oslo Counter & Bar Stool, we wanted to create a design that had a contemporary and elegant appearance, joined by extensive comfort," said Torbjørn Anderssen and Espen Voll of Anderssen & Voll.

"Its smooth, embracing curves makes the design both inviting and sculptural while the slender legs make for an elevated and refined look," they added.

"The Oslo Counter & Bar Stool creates a new perspective on the traditional form with its rounded softness and gentle curves – a friendly design with modern yet long-lasting expressions."

Featuring a slender steel frame and an upholstered foam seat, the stool is the latest addition to the Oslo family of products, which features a sofa, chair and bench, all designed by the Norwegian studio for the Danish brand.

"As with its chair counterpart, the Oslo Counter & Bar Stool by Norwegian designers Anderssen & Voll enhances its contemporary and elegant appearance through its sculptural lines and enveloping back," said Muuto.

"With gentle shapes and an upholstered soft seat, the Oslo Counter & Bar Stool allows for the user to be seated comfortably while allowing them to do so at multiple angles, thanks to its curved edges and slender footrest for additional comfort and movability."

The stool's seat can be upholstered in a range of fabrics by Kvadrat and Rohleder, making it suitable for both the home and the workplace.

"The Counter & Bar Stool is derived from the design language brought forth by the Oslo Series and brings the idea of smooth, embracing curves into the counter and bar stool typology, joined by its visible frame and slender legs for an elevated and refined look," the brand added.

"With its inviting and sculptural silhouette, the Oslo Counter & Bar Stool is appealing on its own, in pairs or in formations—whether it be in a refined home setting, restaurant bar area or workspace."

Product: Oslo Counter & Bar Stool
Brand: Muuto
Designer: Anderssen & Voll

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Daily coronavirus architecture and design briefing: 28 April

Daily coronavirus briefing: today's architecture and design coronavirus briefing includes AirAsia's PPE cabin crew uniforms, a "bubble shield" and the UN's coronavirus posters.

"This is not a hospital" says architect behind conversion of McCormick Place

Convention centres that have been rapidly turned into facilities for coronavirus patients should not be called hospitals, says Doug King, the healthcare principal of Stantec, which has overseen the transformation of Chicago's McCormick Place (via Dezeen).

Puey Quinones designs PPE cabin crew uniform for AirAsia

Airline AirAsia has unveiled its new cabin crew uniforms (above) that include a full set of personal protective equipment (PPE). Created by Los Angeles designer Puey Quinones, the stewards will be dressed in a boiler suit, face shield and mask (via Puey Quinones).

UN reveals informative coronavirus posters

The United Nations and World Health Organisation have revealed a series of posters encouraging people to social distance and stay at home that are the results of an open call launched last month (via UN).

Design Libero creates inflatable bubble shield to protect against coronavirus

Milan design studio Design Libero has envisioned a "bubble shield" that would purify air to protect its wearer from coronavirus (via Business Insider).

Poland introduces vending machines selling face masks and hand sanitiser

Vending machines selling hand sanitiser and face masks have been installed in four cities in southern Poland (via TheMayor.EU)

How to keep your architecture practice afloat

UK architecture magazine Building Design has provided some insight and advice on how small architecture practices can combat current, and future, financial issues (via Building Design).

New York to close 40 miles of roads to create space for walkers

New York mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that 40 miles of streets in the city will be closed next month to create more room for people to walk safely (via Bloomberg).

UK's Royal Mint to make two million visors for NHS staff

The Royal Mint in the UK has designed a face shield and is now manufacturing 100,000 items per week (via ITV).

Keep up with developments by following Dezeen's coverage of the coronavirus outbreak. For news of impacted events, check Dezeen Events Guide's dedicated coronavirus page.

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