„The Papermaker“ is a short documentary about one of the last handcrafting papermakers in Europe and his great love for paper. Gangolf Ulbricht makes unique tree- free papers by hand. For international artists, conservators, photographers, printers and many more. He learned his uniqe craft in Germany, Japan, France and England. In this short film we see him producing his fine paper in his basement studio in the Arthouse Bethanien in Berlin-Kreuzberg. He talks about his love and dedication for this craft - and it ́s future. Gangolf has worked for a number of known artists like: Jenny Holzer, Louise Bourgeois, Guenther Uecker, Jonathan Meese, Damien Hirst, Christiane Baumgartner, Matthias Weischer and many more. Directed by DANIEL EGENOLF Director of Photography LINE KÜHL Edited by BORIS SEEWALD Music by RALF HILDENBEUTEL Sounddesign by ALEXANDER HEINZE Produced by kingsandkongs.de

For as much as we like to think of ourselves as anything but animalistic, it is hard not to categorize our enduring desire to curl up in comfy, womb-like spaces as anything but primal. MZPA is making hay of this urge to return to that protective sphere with their Planet Chair. Looking something like the planet from A Little Prince turned into a reading chair, this plywood and steel framed piece of furniture offers up a lot of comfort and privacy in a sleek package. The frame of the chair is made from 30 steel connection elements, while the body consists of 51 triangular plywood segments that hold a leather mattress. But when folks kick back and relax in the pod, they get to enjoy more than just a plush cushion.

Seaside restaurants are great and all, but how about reserving a table for two in the deep blue sea? New York and Oslo-based architectural firm Snohetta want to make that a reality with their jaw-dropping Underwater restaurant. The large, concrete building will look something like a periscope half-submerged in water and propped up against the shore. Located in the Norwegian village of Baly, this proposed building will feature an exclusive dining establishment seating a reported 100 people underwater along with a marine studies facility. A main attraction of the building will be the 11-meter wide panoramic window located at the submerged end of the tube-like structure – allowing those dining to look out onto the ocean floor. The meter-thick concrete walls will protect guests from the harsh, unwelcoming ocean, while the course concrete will serve as a home for mussels and other sea life to attach themselves to. A symbiotic relationship if we’ve ever seen one.

MONA LISA SELFIE Over 6 million people visit the Mona Lisa at the Louvre each year. Many share their visit on social media. A film by DANIEL MCKEE Music by ISAAC STERN

“I heard destiny calling… I was going to be a cheesemaker.” When Oleg Sirota discovered his native Russia was banning all Western cheese imports, he quit his IT job in Moscow, sold his house and cars, took out a $100k loan and set about building a cheese factory in the snowy wilderness. “Russian Parmesan” was born. The film was originally released on NOWNESS (30/6/2016).