CATARINA VIOLANTE

Infra-structures, objects and even the human body. When water seems to be everywhere around us and even be part of what we are, how do we expect to take care and how do we look at what is called our most important good?

Straw is a tap family that increases the value of the water we use at home to the exceptional resource it is in the first place.

Each tap is drinking straw shaped and has a polished brass finishing. The Straw project is a result of Ctesi's design contest by Barros & Moreira.

It was first presented to the public as a prototype at Tektonica - international fair for the construction industry - 2009 and is know available at the shops.

2009

"LH2O is not an interpretation of water as element, but rather a reinterpretation of its form. It is an innovative packaging solution that protects and maintains the purity of its content – Luso natural mineral water – while seeking to optimize and ease storage, transportation and display, as well as handling and consumption.

This bottle’s shape results from an application of space-filling scientific models to packaging design. Found in rock formations, plants and other cellular structures, these models can also be generated by mathematical and geometrical calculations. Both natural elements and theoretical models seek a rational and continuous subdivision of three-dimensional space, applicable to the design of new forms and structures.

From the thirteen Archimedean solids to complex architectural structures digitally generated by parametric formulas, the possibilities for new space-filling forms, elements and systems are as limitless as they are enthralling."

Know more at Pedrita's website.

2009

Hanger or "hangee"?? No one knows exactly what is being hanged on!

This is a model for a flatpack hanger to use outside. Hopefully some bird will hang around and sing your favorite soundtrack! If you get lucky you will eventually get an orchestra in exchange for some bird food!

2007

"The need to find alternative playing equipments for outdoor spaces lead the project’s extensive research. Looking at our landscape and cultural heritage – and reminiscing over our own childhood memories – we strived to find new ways of outdoor entertainment that could freely combine physical and mental activities, while allowing users an engaging and creative exploration of these equipments. As such, these elements’ basic shapes allow children, parents and educators to approach each module according to its shape and function: a wall where any child – regardless of height and physical limitations – can freely draw and write during school break, or where teachers can give outdoor classes on algebra or simply on understanding how the surrounding nature works; a colourful sphere to jump over, to lean against or sit on and read a story; a sand table where sandcastles can be built, or glass marble racing tracks can be set; pipes where kids can play space ship or hide-and-seek; a slide to just to slide down and smile."

Know more at Pedrita's website.

2009

Jump resembles a traditional game and a child memory. During childhood, some people (or myself alone) would use a scarf in lack of rope, that memory came up with a wool made scarf with typical but soft jump rope handles that make the two objects become just one.

Hopefully this new hybrid will make a lot of people smile!

Recently, this college project coordinated by Miguel Vieira Baptista has integrated a didactic clothing collection supported by InSerralves for creative industries.

2008

Description soon!

Stairs for domestic use.

2007

"They sing, chirp, tweet, cheep, peep, chit, chirr, warble, trill... many swallows produce a lot of sound, but their sound is more like a pleasant rumor. One that announces the arrival of mild weather and flowers. Aristotle used to say that "one swallow won't make Spring", but when many can be spotted, then it's a clear sign that the cold days are over. They come over from Africa on a 20 000km journey returning to the eave where they were born. Always.

(…) Invited by Primavera, Ermida Nª Srª da Conceição, studio Pedrita has crafted a special celebration for Spring 09 inviting 2000 clay swallows to return to Lisbon. A custom edition was specially produced by Bordalo Pinheiro using their original mold, and with a painted finishing developed specifically for the case of this installation. The swallows are scattered along Travessa do Marta Pinto indicating the way to Ermida, where they finally gather together on a scenic moment against the building's facade, revealing it to the passersby and remembering everyone about the charms of the season."

Know more at Pedrita's website.

2009

Description soon!

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Flatpack furniture.

2009