In collaboration with Italian furniture company B-LINE, world renowned designer Karim Rashid has created the Gemma Armchair, which explores a new interpretation of rotomoulded polyethylene. Karim Rashid developed Gemma as a small, compact, and multi-faceted armchair that recalls the shape of a precious stone. The armchair can be used as table seating due to its… [Read More]
Archives for March 2014
Bird Bench by Henrique Serbena for A Lot Of Brazil
Designer Henrique Serbena worked closely with A Lot Of Brazil, to create a piece that captures the essence of contemporary Brazilian design. The Bird Bench is quite a metaphorical piece. The concept of freedom is reflected in the shape and form of the bench. The sculptural bench features a rigid central part that branches out… [Read More]
schmidt hammer lassen announced as the Winner of Christchurch New Central Library Commission
Danish schmidt hammer lassen architects and New Zealand based Architectus have been announced as the winners of Christchurch New Central Library in New Zealand. The new 12,000 m² library, will be one of the anchor projects in the Recovery Plan for the city of Christchurch after the damaging earthquakes in 2010 and 2011. From the… [Read More]
Hully Chair by DesignYouEdit
The Italian design company DesignYouEdit created a multifunctional work station that reflects the company’s “editable” design concept. The Hully Chair, designed by Michele Franzina and Venezia Homedesign Team, can be easily transformed from a relaxing armchair into a working station, by repositioning the cushioned seat onto the chair’s metal armrests. Designyouedit products are “editable”: they… [Read More]
Yandex Stroganov Office by za bor architects
za bor architects‘ collaborative relationship with Yandex – the largest IT-company in Russia, was born more than six years ago. Since then, we have been delighted with creative office designs that embrace an informal and creative atmosphere, and put emphasis on the working environment. Over the years, the architecture firm has developed 21 Yandex offices… [Read More]
Molecule Seating by Stefano Bigi for La Cidivina
The Molecule seating system by Stefano Bigi for Italian manufacturer La Cidivina, is a fun solution to public seating. The molecular and polyvalent composition reminds us of puzzle pieces that are just waiting to be put together. Molecule consists of four different types of seats, and one small table, allowing numerous possible seating configurations. The… [Read More]
Le Sergent Recruteur Restaurant by Hayonstudio
Jaime Hayon has designed the “Le Sergent Recruteur”, a restaurant that is all about simplicity, harmony, intimate atmosphere, and eloquent uniqueness. Located on rue Saint-Louis en l’Ile / 75004, in the heart of Paris, the restaurant embraces its historic address “as the first place where the soldiers of Napoleon found themselves conscripted to fight”. The restaurant is… [Read More]
Big Table by Alain Gilles for Bonaldo
Showing a strong personality through a game of balance, the Big Table leads the eye from one element to the next, from one colour to the other. Designed by Alain Gilles for Italian manufacturer Bonaldo, the design of the table features a series of colourful angled legs that look striking from any perspective. As if… [Read More]
Heracleum II Chandelier by Moooi
The Heracleum II by Moooi is an LED lamp inspired by the Heracleum Plan. Designed by Bertjan Pot, the hanging lamp uses Marcel Wander’s Electrosandwich technology. The white delicate lenses ramify from one branch, creating technical, yet natural structure. The thin and delicate shape of the lamp is made possible through the use of conductive layers… [Read More]
8th Ave. Residence by _naturehumaine
Montreal based firm _naturehumaine transformed a two storey residential duplex, into a single family dwelling unit. Located in Rosemount (Montreal, Canada), 8th Ave. residence received a 430 sq. ft. extension, and a full redesign of its interior. The extension includes a master bedroom on the second floor, and a family room with access to an intimate… [Read More]
