in this photo series, daily design objects developed by italy-based atelier macramè become unexpected architectures inhabited by miniature men and women who carry out actions of daily life. 

daily design objects by atelier macramè are turned into charming mini-worlds
entrèe seems like a futuristic architecture in the little world of this photo project
all images © allegra fregosi coen gialli 

 

 

titled ‘design around’, atelier macramè‘s object collection is interpreted in this photo project by allegra fregosi coen gialli, the works displayed are the oh-land, tajine wood and entrèe. oh-land is an adjustable mirror influenced by pointed roofs from dutch architecture, while entrèe is a tableware collection consisting of plates, trays and a cake stand. finally, tajine wood can be used as a jewelry box or as an original vase for cut flowers. the three design products are limited editions made by tuscan craftsmen – in ceramic, wood or glass.

daily design objects by atelier macramè are turned into charming mini-worlds
the yellow version of entrèe becomes a little city market with many people

daily design objects by atelier macramè are turned into charming mini-worlds
meanwhile, the white version in this photo project becomes a skating ring

daily design objects by atelier macramè are turned into charming mini-worlds
the entrèe  ‘le grand plateu’white version becomea a great mountain for climbing

daily design objects by atelier macramè are turned into charming mini-worlds
the oh-land mirror turns into a little construction site with miniature workers

daily design objects by atelier macramè are turned into charming mini-worlds
the blue tajine wood jewel box becomes a miniature swimming pool.

the pink version of the tajine wood becomes a laundry site for the mini characters

daily design objects by atelier macramè are turned into charming mini-worlds
the yellow tajine wood used for canoeing 

 

 

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edited by: lea zeitoun | designboom