Fernando Abellanas is a self-taught designer out of Spain that responded to the current urban space shortage in Valencia by building his own private workspace under a bridge. The furniture designer that practices as Lebrel used a unique crank system with wheels and a sliding base to create a movable workspace platform that can be moved from one side of the bridge to the other. The underpass studio workspace includes a desk, shelves, chair and enough space to hold some knick-knacks, a lamp and enough space to sleep if you want to take a nap, under a bridge, during the day. Is it a little far-fetched to consider building something like this in the United States? Without a doubt. But at the same time, we long to have a hidden workspace under a bridge we could retreat to when the need arises, and Abellanas has delivered on that with his unique floating space under a bridge in Valencia, Spain.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
