Plywood shelves lined with ceramics are slotted beneath the old oak trusses of Underwing Workshop, a pottery studio that British studio Ashton Porter Architects has created in an English barn.Located in the village of Framfield, East Sussex, the studio occupies a dilapidated lean-to storage space attached to the Grade II-listed hay barn, which dates back to the 15th century.Ashton Porter Architects has reworked old barn storage into a pottery studioAshton Porter Architects' main intervention was the removal of the structure's infill walls, added in the 19th century to convert it from an open animal shelter into an enclosed storage space.The studio replaced these walls with large portions of glazing while levelling out its sunken floor, transforming the tile-roofed structure into the Underwing Workshop a pottery studio with views out over the surrounding gardens.The lean-to storage space dates back to the 15th century"The original 15th-century oak roof and wall structure of the existing hay barn were significantly dilapidated and there was a mixture of 19th-century and 20th-century infills," the studio told Dezeen."The most recent history as storage space meant that there was a lack of development and elements such as an unmade ground floor needed to be addressed."Infill walls have been replaced with glazingAshton Porter Architects created Underwing Workshop as part of an overhaul of the wider farmstead, which began with an earlier extension and renovation to its main house.According to the studio, the main challenge was determining how much of the old storage space's ageing structure needed to be retained due to heritage listing, and that this process required working with an expert in tree ring dating.The studio is organised as an open space"To establish which parts were of historic relevance, either from the original barn or recycled from other local oak structures of a similar age and to determine which should be retained, an expert assessment of the dendrochronology was essential to assist with this work," the studio explained.The retained oak beams now feature as a centrepiece within Underwing Workshop, adding texture to a palette of more sleek contemporary materials.The centrepiece is a wall of plywood shelvingTo remove the 19th-century infill walls and allow space for a glazed corner, the old structure has been reinforced by a "discreet cantilever" made of steel, hidden within the ceiling."This [steel] structure forms a supporting 'cradle' to the existing roof to allow both the removal of 19th-century infill walls with glass and to create a transparent corner to connect to the landscaped gardens in close proximity," explained the studio.The shelving slots in around the original oak structureThe combination of the concealed steel frame and silicone-framed glass creates the illusion that the old roof hovers over the pottery studio.Inside, Underwing Workshop takes the form of an open pared-back room framed with shelving and work benches.Read: Artist and architect convert backgarden shed into Los Angeles pottery showroomAccording to Ashton Porter Architects, the interior layout was determined to cater for "a strong connection to the garden and an eroded corner to allow this transparency".Its floor is sunken below the outdoor ground level, aligning the workbenches with the planting outside and immersing the owners in greenery.The project formed part of a wider renovation of the farmsteadTo complement and celebrate the existing structure, a minimalist palette of "unfinished and raw materials" was chosen for the interior fit-out, including plywood, unpainted plaster, raw concrete and glazed white bricks.The centrepiece of Underwing Workshop is the birch plywood joinery, which has been used to craft the gridded shelving units that slot in around the original oak trusses.A "simple palette of contemporary materials" complements the existing elements"The dilapidated structure is propped by a discreet cantilever steel frame and the existing oak roof structure is carefully preserved to juxtapose with the simple palette of contemporary materials," said Ashton Porter Architects."The existing oak roof structure is carefully preserved to juxtapose with the simple palette of contemporary materials."Other pottery studios featured on Dezeen include a slate-clad structure that Bruno Stevens added to a house in Belgium and a stilted shed in the backyard of a Los Angeles home by Mark Watanabe and Raina Lee.The photography is courtesy of Ashton Porter Architects.The post Ashton Porter Architects reworks 15th-century barn into tactile pottery studio appeared first on Dezeen.

The TWS Earbud market is absolutely flooded with products right now. Go to Amazon or even Temu and you wont find hundreds of smart earbuds, youll find hundreds of thousands of them all in the Audio category. The For Me Buds are probably the only ones that would fit in a Wellness category instead. Designed to be the first health-focused earbuds, the For Me Buds are perhaps the only sleep-monitoring earbuds on the market. They come from Sleepwave, a team of former LG engineers dedicated to developing a sleep-health-centric ecosystem of products.The For Me Buds are a set of ANC earbuds designed for people who need help with fixing or optimizing their sleep schedule. The buds were predominantly designed for travelers, who often see the highest amount of sleep routine disruption over a day-to-day basis, but the earbuds are made for general light sleepers too. Aside from being worn during the day to listen to audio, the For Me Buds are designed to be worn while asleep too. Set up your sleep routine, put the buds in, and they perform real-time sleep monitoring.Designer: SleepwaveClick Here to Buy Now: $99 $179 (45% off). Hurry, only 2334 units left! Raised over $173,000.The buds analyze your sleep and provide personalized sound tailored to the user, while AI monitors sleep quality and adjusts performance in real-time. A built-in PPG sensor and motion sensor work in tandem to analyze heart rate and other health metrics, along with body movement during sleep. Unlike smartwatches that only perform sleep analysis, the For Me Buds analyze sleep stages in real-time and provide dynamic binaural beats tailored to each stage. Their unique design as in-ear earbuds offers the added advantage of delivering personalized sound to enhance sleep quality. Additionally, the companion app utilizes AI to analyze your sleep and provide feedback to help improve your sleep patterns.Sleepwaves patented DB Beats(Dynamic Binaural Beats) technology delivers personalized sound. This technology synchronizes brainwaves by playing different frequencies in each ear that dynamically change over time. Its effectiveness has been clinically validated and published in the Oxford Sleep Journal. Beyond improving sleep quality, it also offers various modes tailored to users needs. For example, at night, the Sleep Mode helps users achieve their sleep goals, while during the day, the Refresh Mode supports relaxation or maintaining a focused state.The comfort factor is a big deal here. The earbuds are designed to be so small and lightweight that they feel almost unnoticeable, especially when your ear is pressed against a pillow. Thanks to their sleep-friendly ergonomic design, they can be worn comfortably by users lying down or sleeping on their side. Additionally, the hybrid ANC effectively blocks out external noise, creating a serene and quiet environment, whether youre on an airplane seat or in bed.Speaking of regular TWS earbuds, the For Me Buds double as those too, helping with music and playback. Given that booming audio isnt its primary focus, dont expect an extra-pumped bass or high-decibel audio with the For Me Buds. The overall output offers a balanced soundstage thats great for music, podcasts, audiobooks, etc. rather than being a one-trick pony. The earbuds come with Bluetooth 5.3, which maintains a steady connection even if youre shifting around in bed. Compatibility with both Android as well as iOS means everyone gets access to great audio and better sleep, regardless of their product ecosystem. IPx4 keeps the buds dry in most conditions, in case youre a bit of a sweaty sleeper, or you choose to wear the buds during or after workouts.The companion app lets you do more than just toggle the earbuds basic settingsit actually includes sleep-tracking capabilities that analyze your sleep duration and quality based on your listening patterns and other inputs. This isnt medical-grade data, of course, but it does give a decent snapshot of your sleep trends and patterns over time. Its a nice bonus for users who are interested in improving their sleep hygiene, as it provides some feedback without requiring a separate device like a smartwatch. And if sleep science isnt your thing, the app still lets you customize your listening experience, from volume limits to noise calibration, to make sure the For Me Buds adapt to your specific environment.The battery life is a crucial part of the sleep-friendly equation. Each charge lasts around ten hours, enough to cover a full nights sleep for most users, with the charging case holding up to 5 additional charges to keep you covered. The math checks out well: you could use them every night for almost a week without needing to find an outlet, or alternatively, charge them just once during the day if you plan on using them for sleep as well as things like music, meetings, etc. A USB-C port helps the buds case to charge, or alternatively, support for wireless charging means you can place the case on any charging mat to juice up the battery.Although the market for sleep earbuds is incredibly niche, it isnt what the For Me Buds is pitching. The For Me Buds is more of an earbud that does a better job at sleep monitoring than your smartwatch, making it a great hybrid device to have on you instead of earbuds AND a fitness bracelet. The earbuds are obviously great for travelers who find themselves taking frequent red-eye flights, or anyone who thinks great sleep requires a little more than just a sleep-monitoring watch or mattress. Besides, the future of earbuds is clearly more than just playing audio. With the inclusion of various sensors that help track heart activity, body temperature, and even brain activity by extension, the For Me Buds are the perfect blend of audio tech and health wearable.The For Me Buds start at an affordable $99, which includes the buds and case. The companion app is free to use, offering AI features without any added cost or subscription. The For Me Buds ship globally in January 2025, and come with a 1-year warranty.Click Here to Buy Now: $99 $179 (45% off). Hurry, only 2334 units left! Raised over $173,000.The post For Me Buds: The Travel TWS Earbuds That Double as an AI-Powered Sleep Monitor first appeared on Yanko Design.

According to studies, almost 83% of our every day garbage is not sorted and recycled. That means a lot of it is just thrown into landfills and most of them just stay there rotting for years, maybe even decades. If we are able to properly sort them properly, even just a small percentage, and dispose of them in a more circular manner, including recycling and upcycling, then it will be better for our planet. The problem sometimes though is that people and even machines still dont know how to sort and recycle properly. Designer Name: Romain PellatWith the advent of robotics and A.I, our garbage disposal should be better. This is what Binko aims to do. It is an AI-powered recycling robot that should help homes and offices to improve the way they do their waste disposal. It is able to auto-recognize the different kinds of garbage, sort them properly, and then crush them accordingly. The concept device looks like a vendo machine but instead of it giving you your drink or snack of choice, you feed it your garbage. The machine and the accompanying app should be able to recognize more than 2.6 million waste items. Then it will compress or crush the garbage into small pieces and is able to hold an average of 8 times more resources. The system is able to sort it into one of the 7 transparent compartments that can be adapted according to location. The app will be the first to launch and it can immediately help people into recognizing how to sort their garbage using the AI-powered photo recognition process. It also gives you a map of nearby recycling bins and even reminds you to take out your trash. That in itself is useful even as Binko will probably take more time to be created.The post AI-powered machine concept helps you sort and dispose of waste properly first appeared on Yanko Design.

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