Winkelen homewares magazine issue 2 Winkelen October 2014 | Page 24

TEAM.WORK Julia Atkinson from Studio Home has just released their debut Pot Plant Stands from their TEAM.WORK collaboration series with Mike Grobelny and Nikolai Sorensen from Trestle Union Studio Home have just released their debut project in their new TEAM.WORK collaboration series. The idea behind the program is create an avenue to ramp up Studio Home’s involvement with exciting New Zealand and Australia creative talent and have fun working together to produce products specifically created with you in mind. Their first collaboration is with designers Mike Grobelny and Nikolai Sorensen from popular business, Trestle Union. After many lunch meetings Julia Atkinson from Studio Home, Mike and Nikolai came up with a plan to create a product that was not only new for them but something that Julia had been hunting for forever. Brainstorming, sketching and prototyping ensued until they got there: their TEAM. WORK Pot Plant Stands which are minimal and subtle while still being something special and unique in their design. Initially the collection is available exclusively through Trestle Union’s online store. Futher stockists will become available in the future. The stands can fit many different sizes of pot as the hexagonal ring at the top will support tapered designs while narrower vessels can balance on the central support which is also handy if you need a drip tray. Available in three sizes and three powder coated, glossy finishes of white, black and clear to bring out the industrial raw effect of the metal wire. You can purchase these separately or as a handy set of three. The beauty of collaborating is that the vibe can snowball. When it came to the production of imagery and sharing this project Julia then reached out to some more terrific local talent. Photographer Evie Mackay jumped on board to shoot the imagery and Eden Hessel of The Botanist came to the party to not only supply the awesome array of pot plants and foliage but also to be a major factor in the styling. So. TEAM.WORK is officially in action. Trestle Union - Nikolai Sorensen and Mike Grobelny are designer makers, floor sweepers and business owners. Trestle Union believe that good design can be affordable, and with their range of trestle products, they have created well priced products that don’t compromise on style. CONTACT: www.trestleunion.co.nz