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22/01/2025

—— Introducing Walker & Bing scarves. Bold and colourful

Created by artists Nikki Walker and Darya Bing, and ran from their design studio in Auckland, Walker & Bing blends a passion and refined vision for Fine Art with textile and garment making to produce scarves that are themselves a work of art. Nikki’s previous work in advertising and textile design coupled with Darya’s background in Fine Art and Fashion have undoubtedly inspired their approach to their brand. It’s clear that Nikki and Darya have a complimentary skillset and their past experience working together on commercial projects makes them a great team and this is evidenced in their products.

Walker & Bing’s collections are first and foremost born from pieces of art, creating patterns and concepts around certain themes and utilising paint, ink and print-making to bring these designs to life. This tactile approach to creating art is then transformed using modern, digital processes to refine them further in preparation for printing. This union of traditional artwork and modern day refinement makes for a truly premium product.

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Read more: www.satoriandscout.com/blogs/wardrobe/walker-bing-scarves-bold-and-colourful

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21/01/2025

—— Saving the ocean with Le Cord cables

One brand that’s bringing sustainability to the tech world, introducing Swedish Lightning chord and Charger designer Le Cord.

Sustainability has been a bit of a buzz word in the Fashion industry for a number of years now; it’s become a bit of a gold standard and those brands that offer sustainably sourced/manufactured products often rise to the top. Sustainability is less associated with the Tech world but Le Cord are certainly here to change that.

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Read more: www.satoriandscout.com/blogs/technology-and-lifestyle/saving-the-ocean-with-le-cord-cables

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20/01/2025

—— Weightlessness of the Crystal Lake Pavilion

Located in the West Catskills of New York state is the 497-acre Crystal Lake Wild Forest which includes a 32-acre man-made lake, seeps and streams, wetlands and an old beaver pond.

Located here, the Crystal Lake Pavilion appears to be floating over the lake surface while reflecting its triangulated roof presenting an optical illusion of weightlessness, designed to be used for meditation and yoga classes as well as group therapy. The pavilion is a site-specific work, embracing the surrounding natural environment through its all glass skin and structural transparency.

Accessible only by boat, the construction of the pavilion is an all timber frame structure with light steel connections and a standing seam steel roof.

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Read more: www.satoriandscout.com/blogs/home-and-architecture/weightlessness-of-the-crystal-lake-pavilion

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18/01/2025

—— Eli Making Hormone Health Accessible & Inclusive

People with amenorrhea or PCOS (polycystic o***y syndrome) and other period-affecting conditions, along with trans and nonbinary folk, do not have affordable access to tech that can track their hormones at home. While cultural conversations and perceptions around gender are starting to change, pregnancy is not everyone’s end goal.

Eli is the Montreal-based health tech company on a mission to make hormone health accessible.

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Read more: https://www.satoriandscout.com/blogs/wellbeing-and-care/eli-making-hormone-health-accessible-and-inclusive

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Words By: Beauty Matter

06/01/2025

—— Heritage x Modern. Toronto Residence

Architect Brian O’Brian and designer Gillian Segal transform a Toronto Victorian home in the Annex into a striking fusion of heritage and modern design.

Retaining quirky original features, like an angled wall and bay window, O’Brian enhances the space with sweeping curves and bold geometry. Segal’s interior design balances historical references with contemporary textures and colours, creating an engaging atmosphere.

Rich Art Deco elements are reimagined, resulting in a warm, timeless space where old and new seamlessly coexist. The home’s thoughtful design creates both elegance and intrigue.

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Read more: https://www.satoriandscout.com/blogs/home-and-architecture/heritage-x-modern-toronto-residence

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25/04/2024

Colour Pop!, Urbanears Stammen & Baggen

“...Urbanears is a Swedish audio brand known for its stylish and functional headphones, earbuds, and speakers. Founded in 2008 in Stockholm, Urbanears gained popularity for its colorful and minimalist designs, catering to a younger, fashion-conscious demographic.

Available in two different sizes, Urbanear's Stammen and Baggen both offer a clean design in their cuboid shapes. With such a variety of colours and sizes, and their inherent shape, you can stack them high (like you mean it). With the aim of being able to match the interior decoration scheme of any one room to your desire, the Dirty Pink, Vinyl Black, Plant Green, Concrete Grey, Goldfish Orange and Indigo Blue certainly complement a colour-complement aesthetic.”

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Read more: www.satoriandscout.com/blogs/technology-and-lifestyle/colour-pop-urbanears-stammen-baggen

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Project / Brand: Urbanears
Photography: Urbanears

23/04/2024

—— Adobe Max 2024: Creativity x Innovation

“...Every year, Adobe MAX gathers creatives from around the world to celebrate the art of digital expression and explore the latest innovations in design, photography, video editing, and more. As one of the most anticipated events in the creative industry, Adobe MAX serves as a platform for professionals and enthusiasts alike to connect, learn, and be inspired. With the Adobe MAX 2024 London event currently in session, and with members of SATORI & SCOUT enjoying themselves in attendance, here we delve into what is making Adobe MAX 2024 an unforgettable experience.”

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Read more: www.satoriandscout.com/blogs/technology-and-lifestyle/adobe-max-2024-creativity-x-innovation

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Photography: ADOBE

22/04/2024

—— Ground source heat pumps: Wimbledon

“...Cooking and dining are enjoyed within a light-filled double height space on the private northern side, facing a tall 17th-century boundary wall. An open stair leads from this family hub to the first-floor bedrooms. The southern volume of the building is occupied by a living room with fireplace on ground floor and a master bedroom suite above. The volume along the western boundary accommodates a study, a gym and a utility space on ground floor and three bedrooms above.

The home adopts a low-energy design approach with a highly insulated and airtight lightweight timber frame structure that was pre-manufactured off-site, a ground source heat pump with 120m deep piles, and a ventilation system with heat recovery.

Here’s how a ground source heat pump generally works:

→ Heat Exchange: The system consists of a series of pipes, typically filled with a heat transfer fluid, which are buried underground in either horizontal trenches or vertical boreholes. These pipes form a closed loop circuit.

→ Heat Absorption or Rejection: During the heating season, the fluid circulating through the underground pipes absorbs heat from the earth and carries it together into the building. In the cooling season, the process is reversed, the heat from the building is transferred to the cooler ground.

→ Heat Pump Mechanism: Within the building, a heat pump unit contains a compressor and a heat exchanger. The compressor increases the temperature of the heat absorbed from the ground to a level suitable for heating the building; when in cooling mode, the process is reversed, with heat being expelled from the building.”

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Read more: www.satoriandscout.com/blogs/home-and-architecture/ground-source-heat-pumps-wimbledon

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Photography: ERBAR MATTES

19/04/2024

—— Swatch x Tate Galleries Wristwatches

“...Swatch is a watchbrand we’ve admired for a long time, and coupling this with the news of a new Swatch x Tate galleries wristwatch collection, it’s a match made in heaven for SATORI & SCOUT.

In collaboration with the renowned Tate galleries, Swatch are celebrating a true journey through time, genre and self-expression.

This collection is a selection of wearable masterpieces inspired by artists known for their boundary pushing, innovation and positive provocation.”

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Read more: www.satoriandscout.com/blogs/wardrobe/swatch-x-tate-galleries-wristwatches

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Photography: Swatch

15/04/2024

—— G.01. Nordic Spirits Lab x Akvavit

“...Nordic Spirits Lab is a group of (yes, Nordic) specialists from both inside and outside of the alcoholic drinks industry. Exploring everything that relates to drinks and drinking, from social, commercial, and scientific dimension, The Nordic Spirits Lab collaborate and experiment, deconstructing things along the way and putting them back together in a new novel way. Entirely experimental, the brand admits, ‘sometimes we fail. Sometimes we succeed. But we always strive to discover something new.’

The sum of everything as of today has led to the launch of G.01, a gin with akvavit botanicals, and more is promised to come. Akvavit has made a comeback among mixologists, and being a true Nordic classic, it’s a liquor that takes great knowledge and careful craftsmanship to make. Sharing a lot of ingredients with gin, like coriander, angelica and lemon peel, it is the botanicals of caraway or dill that make everything taste fundamentally different. Given such similarities, akvavit is therefore the ideal companion to gin, upon which Nordic Spirits Lab’s G.01 is the perfect distilled hybrid of both.”

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Read more: www.satoriandscout.com/blogs/food-and-drink/g-01-nordic-spirits-lab-x-akvavit
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13/04/2024

—— Warehouse conversion of Spanish beauty

“...A former Canary Island banana import warehouse which was bombarded during the Spanish Civil War, such a space is certainly abundant with character and awe. In combination of all the various 1990’s architectural elements, such an ancient structure with a rich history is certain to deliver when ever converted into a place of living.

By a combination of full respect given to the building’s former usage and the conversion of an existent vault rear facade to reveal an underground courtyard, everything about the home feels natural yet curious.”

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Read more: www.satoriandscout.com/blogs/home-and-architecture/warehouse-conversion-of-spanish-beauty

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Photography: Josh Hevia

09/04/2024

—— The future of coastal living: Ocean Builders

“...Picture this: a sleek, circular structure resembling an oversized lollipop, gracefully bobbing three meters above the ocean’s surface. This is the SeaPod, boasting over 1,688 cubic feet of buoyant air-filled steel tubes that ensure stability in even the roughest seas. Inspired by the shape of airplane engines, this innovative design is the brainchild of Ocean Builders’ president and head of engineering, Rüdiger Koch.

However, the SeaPod is more than just a feat of engineering, it’s a vision for the future of coastal living. Equipped with over 150 smart technologies, controlled by a personalized smart ring, residents can tailor their environment to their exact preferences. From music playlists to lighting settings, the SeaPod puts control at your fingertips.”

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Read more: www.satoriandscout.com/blogs/home-and-architecture/the-future-of-coastal-living-ocean-builders

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Photography: Ocean Builders

08/04/2024

—— Crafted body care. KANKAN’s innovation

“...Awakening to the sobering reality of plastic’s impact on our environment, the founders of KANKAN embarked on a journey to make meaningful changes within their own homes.

Central to their vision is the concept of the circular economy, a philosophy that seeks to eliminate waste from the supply chain. KANKAN’s innovative approach embodies this ethos, employing aluminum cans as refill vessels, thus addressing three crucial aspects of the circular system.

KANKAN endeavours to make the world a little brighter, one shower at a time.”

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Magazine: www.satoriandscout.com/blogs/wellbeing-and-care/crafted-body-care-kankans-innovation

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Photography: KANKAN

06/04/2024

—— Inside The Semi-Insulative Zallinger Refuge Cabins

“...Designed by noa* (network of architecture), the renovation and expansion of the Zallinger Refuge at the Alpe di Siusi offers a new model of hospitality, serving the world a perfect example of responsible tourism in every way.

A historical and landscape recovery intervention found in a high mountain context, these beautiful nineteenth-century barns are reborn as mini-chalets and beings back all the charm of a traditional Alpine village. Featuring South Tyrolean tradition combined with comfort, quality of design and sustainability, such a ClimaHotel has been built with maximum environmental protection in every aspect of the construction.

Offering 24 rooms in mini-chalets and 13 rooms in a central guesthouse, the architect’s intention of this project was to re-introduce all the traditional structures and architecture of the South Tyrolean mountain local area, and re-invent it in a new modern way.”

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Read more: https://www.satoriandscout.com/blogs/home-and-architecture/the-semi-insulative-zallinger-refuge-cabins

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Project / Brand: .are.noa
Photography: Alex Filz

03/04/2024

—— Single use plastic and modest consumer goods

“...While sustainability and circular design remain the prominent buzz words of this developing century, the continuing imbalance of accommodating both the manufacture of modest, well-made consumer goods and the conservation of our natural resources is proving to be ever challenging.

Now, we might covert the idyllic, nomadic beauty of Bali laid out in oh’ so many Instagram squares and tourist blogs, but in reality, the dainty country has been overwhelmed by plastic waste, produced by tourism, single use packaging and unfortunate tidal pollution from the neighbouring islands.

Sungai Watch, established in 2020, exists to collect and recycle as much of this waste as possible through the use of floating barriers that harvest underwater debris throughout Bali’s rivers, halting it from entering the oceans.”

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Read more: www.satoriandscout.com/blogs/home-and-architecture/single-use-plastic-modest-consumer-goods

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Photography: Sungai

01/04/2024

—— Instrmnt A-Series wall clock

“...There is something fundamentally awesome about simplicity, isn’t there? Wall clocks are hardly ever the hot-buzz topic of any conversation - unless, perhaps, you’re a wall clock designer - but these two products launched by the well-known wristwatch brand Instrmnt certainly pack a punch worthy of this discussion.

Free of any distracting detail, these dual aspect quartz clocks are perfect for any desk or wall, and if you’re fans of the minimalist, non-cluttered look like SATORI & SCOUT are, need you consider anything else for any timekeeping concern?”

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Read more: www.satoriandscout.com/blogs/technology-and-lifestyle/the-simple-instrmnt-a-series-wall-clock

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31/03/2024

—— The personal GITA droid

“...Droids are happening. Right now. Should we call it laziness in not carrying your own grocery home from the stores, or is that inventive efficiency? Taking the second as the main positive to draw from this, there are many things that can help to make life easier. The Internet Of Things is one that is really pushing the boundaries of mixing technology and lifestyle, and this new GITA Droid is arguably just another step in the transition the world is seeing right now.

The excellent looking Piaggio GITA Personal Cargo Droid does, SATORI & SCOUT shall suggest, sound more like a colleague of A2D2 and other Star Wars characters, but the rather simple robot is perhaps simply best described as a robotic personal helper that finds itself best tasked to carrying personal belongings.

Without suggesting that the robot aims to replace the trusty handbag that is centuries old, and the pouch that is even older, but such innovation has come from the brainchild of Vespa scooters and there certainly is merit in their design philosophy.”

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Read more: www.satoriandscout.com/blogs/technology-and-lifestyle/the-personal-gita-droid

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Photography: Piaggio Fast Forward

30/03/2024

—— Drop by Drop. Herb-powered home filtration

“...Home Filtration systems are becoming quite the artistic rage, and Royal College of Art graduate Pratik Ghosh has designed a system that puts all commercial water filtration containers to shame. Powered by herbs, the purification of kitchen waste water to become drinkable is really quite innovative and useful, despite its ‘quirkiness’.

Named ‘Drop by Drop’, the system is home to plants within a glass dome, where pipes enable an input of water to then be purified and finally, collected. Designed specifically for grey water - washing machines, sinks etc -, the system works by the plants photosynthesising and transpiring, where the water is drawn through the roots and onto their leaves to then evaporate as air vapour. With air flow controlled and a vacuum existing to expedite transpiration, water purification is as fast as nature allows.”

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Read more: www.satoriandscout.com/blogs/technology-and-lifestyle/lifestyle-changing-home-filtration-system

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Project / Brand: Ki-Kando
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