1. Cool Hunting’s preview of our redesigned Mirra 2 Chair by Studio 7.5.

2. Phaidon’s preview of the Wireframe Sofa by Sam Hecht and Kim Colin.

3. “The Psychology of Seating” at Dwell.com.

4. A look inside the portfolio of Sydney architect Madeleine Blanchfield, which demonstrates “the new Australian aesthetic,” at Desire to Inspire.

5. More from Australia: this simple modern home by architect Jessica Liew in Melbourne (via HomeDSGN).

6. 10 chalets, spas, and sanctuaries that help combat stress via Architizer.

7. This south-facing home just above the Miño River in Spain, built mostly of glass and concrete, at Inthralld.

8. The mix of mid-century modern and vintage industrial style at Irvine-based design firm Mattson Creative, courtesy of California Home + Design.

9. The American Institute of Architects’ top ten sustainable projects of the year, covered at Dezeen.

10. Did you see the making of our “Everywhere in Your Day” contest video? If not, be sure to check it out here.

Featured in photo: Branca Chair by San Hecht and Kim Colin

In honor of Women’s History Month, this week’s round-up presents some of our favorite collaborations with female designers. Working together, these pairings, teams, and ensembles channel the creative energy generated when the genders mix it up.

1. Eva, Eva Zeisel with KleinReid - After approaching ceramic artist Eva Zeisel in 1999, KleinReid began a 12-year-long collaboration, generating an exclusive line of more than 20 handmade designs. The organic curves of “Eva Centerpiece,” an 11-piece set, offer endless variations for display. Find the collection at KleinReid.

2. Mirra Chair, Studio 7.5 - Designers Claudia Plikat, Carola Zwick, Roland Zwick, and Burkhard Schmitz make up Studio 7.5, designers of the Mirra Chair as well as the Setu Chair for Herman Miller. Carola Zwick describes the chairs’ beauty as “not only what you see, it’s also what you feel.” See and sit in a Mirra or a Setu and you’re sure to agree. Find yours at Herman Miller.

3. Branca Chair, Kim Colin and Sam Hecht - The founders of London’s Industrial Facility, drawing fresh inspiration from the natural form of trees, created the single piece of wood Branca Chair to be the perfect modern chair: light, comfortable, and adaptable. Robotically produced, the minimal, durable design is both comfortable to rest in and pleasing to gaze upon. Available in three finishes at Herman Miller.

4. The Scout Regalia Bicycle, Makoto Mizutani and Benjamin Luddy - An amalgam of a mixte bike, an English-Dutch town bike, and a mountain bike, the Scout Regalia unites performance, style, and craftsmanship. The unique design is Mizutani and Luddy’s shared vision of an American-made, truly American bike. Check them out at Scout Regalia.

5. Forage Bowties, Shauna Alterio and Stephen Lloidolt - After completing MFAs at Cranbrook, Alterio and Lloidolt began collaborating on various projects, including Forage. Thanks to their shared affinity for the vintage and deadstock fabrics, the couple’s fresh designs are reaching new-classic status. (We bet Charles Eames would have loved them.) Explore all their hand-crafted products at Forage.

6. Eames Molded Plastic Chair, Ray and Charles Eames - Drawing from their shared playfulness, curiosity, and devotion to a continual design process, Ray and Charles created some of the most iconic furniture designs ever produced, including the first-ever mass-produced plastic chair. More than 60 years later, it remains a style leader in modern design. Choose from multiple colors and bases at Herman Miller.

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The notion of the traditional office is quickly morphing into a new kind of workspace–one that can exist anywhere and in enumerable configurations. With a nod to Herman Miller’s new suite of anywhere office products, here are six ways to creating offices anywhere.

1. HM Connect-S300 - Now the wall outlet comes directly to your desk or table. Clamp one to any 1 1/2″ thick or less surface and connect to that pesky out-of-reach outlet. Choose from 6- and 10-foot cord lengths and energize your workspace. Even add data ports! Plug in at Herman Miller.

2. Everywhere Rectangular Table - Speaking of your desk or table, add anywhere workspace with Everywhere Rectangular Tables. Available in 4 depths and 2 widths, with tops in white or maple. Add locking casters and it will roll everywhere you do. Angle for one at Herman Miller.

3. Tivoli Audio iPAL, Henry Kloss - Wherever you choose to setup your workspace, the iPAL is the go-anywhere and sound-amazing dynamo. Complete with aux input for your audio device (iPod, etc), Tivoli’s renowned AM/FM tuner, and rechargeable battery, it’s a premium, portable desktop sound solution. Get yours at Tivoli Audio.

4. Tu W-Pull Mobile Pedestal - Rolling chairs, rolling tables, it’s just not complete without rolling storage. Configure this mobile tower to your needs with a mix of drawers and filing and choose from multiple colors and finishes. Combine with Everywhere Tables for a perfect workspace pairing. Bring one together at Herman Miller.

5. Setu Lounge Chair, Studio 7.5 - Whether revving up your work day or winding it down, the innovative kinematic spine of the Setu chair both invigorates and relaxes. With your every move its elastomeric fabric cools and cradles contours. The perfect addition to modern offices everywhere. Sit yourself down at Herman Miller.

6. Mer Laptop Bag - No matter if you’re coming or going, you can pack up the essentials in this customizable laptop bag from American manufacturer Mer. Choose from over 15 exterior and interior colors and 2 materials – all weatherproof – and then customize based on your laptop size. Build yours at Mer Bags.

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“Burkhard Schmitz, Claudia Plikat, and Carola Zwick began their partnership in 1992. They were looking for the freedom to work on projects that interested them. And for the freedom to do so without bosses and titles.

And that’s pretty much how they’ve operated ever since. “Everybody does everything,” says Burkhard, speaking for the group that now includes Carola’s brother Roland Zwick. “That’s how we cultivate ideas and maintain our openness and curiosity.”

The group’s name—Studio 7.5—comes from an early idea to rent a 7.5-ton truck, put a model shop in it, and drive from one project site to another. Obviously, freedom of movement is a big deal for these designers. They move freely—and smartly—when designing products for their clients.

Going from concept stage to the model shop, sometimes within a day or two, they begin to create rough prototypes. And like kids let loose with a pile of clay, this is their favorite activity.

You really have to work in three dimensions when designing products,” notes Claudia. “So we don’t spend much time on fancy renderings. Computer drawings just don’t give you the feel, the touch, the smell.”

And they love designing furniture. “What’s so interesting about designing furniture as opposed to, say, a tape recorder, is that the designer who designs the recorder comes in last in the chain of command,” explains Roland. “It’s just the beautification or ‘packaging.’ With furniture, it’s far more holistic.”

They find designing office chairs in particular to be the most rewarding. One reason is their experience working with Herman Miller on their award-winning Mirra chair and their newest design called the Setu chair. “We define not only how the chair looks but how it performs,” says Carola. “We’re very involved with its physical behavior, because beauty is not only what you see, it’s also what you feel.”