Six Products to Outfit Architects and Their Desks

This roundup of workplace gear provides form and function to studios that value simplicity.

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Courtesy Erdem Selek

Corrugated Ruler, Erdem Selek
This minimalist metric ruler by Turkish industrial designer Erdem Selek offers a simpler way to measure. Made from Corian, the ruler has high and low ridges in lieu of numeric values; the lower ridges represent 1 centimeter, while the higher ones mark 5 centimeters. Available in a set of four, it includes two 20- and 30-centimeter rulers, each in two muted tones. erdemselek.com

Courtesy Atelier Yul

Folio, Atelier Yul
A stylish alternative to frumpy portfolio bags, this streamlined design by Montréal-based Atelier Yul comes in black pebbled leather. The 25-inch-by-15.5-inch-by-0.5-inch handmade bag has a separate compartment capable of fitting a 15-inch laptop. A removable strap offers versatility. theatelieryul.com

Courtesy Yuue Design

One Piece, Yuue Design
These colorful beech wood desk organizers feature functional carvings for stationery storage. Available in three styles—classic, architect, and geek—the organizers are geared toward general office workers, design professionals, and tech junkies, respectively. One Piece measures 13.7 inches long by 2.5 inches wide and finished in matte paint. Offered in six colors, including blue, pink, and gray (shown). yuuedesign.com

Courtesy iam+

Buttons, Iam+
In the age of open floor plans, peace of mind is of the essence. These lithium-ion battery–operated Bluetooth earphones, designed by pop singer Will.i.am, allow mobility without having to carry around a phone, and come with magnetic disks that snap the earbuds together when not in use. Four colorways are offered, including rose, gold, and black. iamplus.com

Courtesy Liliana Ovalle

En Concreto, Liliana Ovalle
This collection of architecturally inspired decorative objects resembles mid-century Brutalist structures. The hand-cast concrete pieces come in four shapes: Torre, Talud, Terminal, and Contrafuerte. Intentionally ambiguous, the objects can be used in a variety of ways, such as bookends, a trinket tray, paperweights, and doorstops. ilianaovalle.com

Courtesy Tom Dixon

Ink Pocket Book, Tom Dixon
Jot down or sketch an idea onto this blank, 88-page pocket book by British designer Tom Dixon. Featuring a bold cover, the 4.6-inches-by-3.1-inches pocket book is bound together by a stitched and glued spine. tomdixon.net

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About the Author

Selin Ashaboglu

Selin Ashaboglu is a former assistant editor of products and technology for ARCHITECT and Architectural Lighting. She graduated from Wheaton College, Mass., with a bachelor's degree in English, and minors in Journalism and Studio Art. In the past, she has contributed to Time Out Istanbul, and copy edited for the Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press.

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