The desk nests air-purifying plants. The structure of the desk forms a hydroponic system that feeds them. These plants not only produce fresh air, but also act as a partition wall reducing noise and visual pollution while keeping the occupant comfortably focused. The hydroponic system makes the caretaking of the plants practical and clean. The soil is replaced by white hydro stones, which retain the water for a longer time, reducing the need for watering. With the addition of several of these desks the office environment becomes tranquil and alive.

An interactive display case that keeps colored pencils within reach. Lambda consists of 500 vertically aligned pencils in two rows connected by plastic tubes, suspended between ceiling and floor by two nylon threads. Touching and turning generates waves flowing up and down the structure. The variation of waves creates an infinite amount of morphing shapes. The name Lambda refers to the greek letter designating wavelength. Color is wave.

CONVIVER

A kitchen table that connects the cook with the family and guests. A piece of furniture that creates new habits while responding to our changing needs. Preparing food becomes an enjoyable performance adding to the ritual of eating all together. [Project done in collaboration with Anthoni Espinosa]

Julio Radesca was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in 1986. After his basics studies in Sao Paulo, he decided to study design in Europe, which lead him to the Design Academy in Eindhoven, and ENSCI - Les Ateliers in Paris. He graduated in December 2009 with the Personal Fresh Air desk. The project was shown in Milan during the Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2010, at “Questions” exhibition, curated by Anne Mieke Eggenkamp, chairwoman of the Design Academy Eindhoven, and Ilse Crawford of Studioilse, head of the Man and Well Being department.

The Personal Fresh Air desk will be shown in Milan during the Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2010, at “Questions” exhibition, curated by Anne Mieke Eggenkamp, chairwoman of the Design Academy Eindhoven, and Ilse Crawford of Studioilse, head of the Man and Well Being department.

For the sake of color.

The Personal Fresh Air desk will be shown in Eindhoven during the Dutch Design Week 2010 from the 23rd till 31th of October, at "Graduation Galleries". Location: Design Academy Eindhoven, De Witte Dame building, Emmasingel 14, 5611 AZ Eindhoven