Dinner events are notoriously the place my favourite relationships begin. From my partner to lifelong buddies, even potential collaborators… nothing fairly compares to connections constructed round a desk, the place we share meals and tales.
Earlier than they moved to Pennsylvania to function a regenerative natural farm in Berks County, I had the pleasure of assembly the founders and inventive duo behind Coexist Construct, Ana Konopitskaya and Drew Oberholtzer, at a cocktail party in Brooklyn. A number of glasses of wine, and a number of other anecdotes later, I knew there can be a artistic collaboration on the horizon. I simply didn’t count on it to take 10 years!
Courtesy of Coexist
Courtesy of Coexist
Courtesy of Coexist
With the objective of remodeling conventional culinary experiences into one thing extra revolutionary and thus memorable, Style : Work : Store began a sequence of compelling collaborations with sudden materials manufacturers. This month we’re highlighting a modular meals show system constructed with Hemp Blocks by Coexist, an architect-led firm decided to revolutionize standard building practices and convey more healthy choices to the market.
Hemp Blocks with ceramic and copper Design + Photograph: Style : Work : Store
Hemp Blocks with ceramic and metal Design + Photograph: Style : Work : Store
The Hempcrete blocks are manufactured of their facility 10 miles from the farm by combining the plant’s woody core with a limestone-based binder and water. The hemp and wooden used are free from formaldehyde, VOCs, and allergens. This seemingly easy recipe makes the blocks each light-weight and biodegradable. Along with the blocks, Coexist additionally has a analysis and improvement lab for experimenting with different “seed-to-structure” wholesome, plant-based constructing supplies.
Applewood smoked bacon, blistered Castelvetrano olives and tomato salad with confit garlic and basil Design + Photograph: Style : Work : Store
They’re at the moment nominated for this yr’s Sustainability Dezeen Awards for his or her Traveler DIY equipment. A subsequent stage of recent building, this equipment is designed with supplies primarily based on efficiency effectivity, environmental and well being affect, and life cycle evaluation. Therefore, proving that constructing lovely and breathable buildings with out off-gassing supplies is feasible.
Beet cured smoked salmon, caper berries, and pickled jalapeño cream cheese Design + Photograph: Style : Work : Store
Because the world of meals is advancing, it’s clear that how meals is introduced is nearly as essential as the way it tastes. Making a multi-sensory culinary expertise heightens the shoppers engagement.
By utilizing Coexist’s Hempcrete blocks as the inspiration, we created tabletop shows excellent for visible merchandising however wholesome sufficient to serve brunch off of!
Toasted brioche with inset frittata rounds Design + Photograph: Style : Work : Store
Pistachio and cream waffle cannolis Design + Photograph: Style : Work : Store
