Tuareg designed by Ferruccio Laviani for Foscarini resembles an artistic installation more than a conventional floor lamp. References to the world of contemporary art stand out among Laviani’s sources of inspiration, ranging from echoes of land art to hand crafted architecture. The elegant tubular structure features a surprising “ordered chaos” with astonishing stability and harmonious shape… [Read More]
Archives for 2014
Hugo Ribeiro designs a table wrapped in crocheted plastic bags
Portuguese designer Hugo Ribeiro has recently introduced CROKÉ, a corner table inspired by traditional Portuguese stools and the art of crochet. Sustainability is deeply embedded in Ribeiro’s designs, with all his projects conveying the same message: “that every material can have a new cycle of usage”. CROKÉ’s structure is made of pine wood, and introduces the… [Read More]
AFILLIA by Alessandro Zambelli wins the ADI Design Index 2014 Innovation Award
The innovative Afillia lighting collection by Alessandro Zambelli for .exnovo has been awarded the ADI Design Index 2014 Innovation Award. The collection was included earlier this year in the 2014 Edition of the ADI Design Index, a publication put out yearly by the Italian Association for Industrial Design. Check out our recent feature of Afillia… [Read More]
i29 interior architects create a sensory experience for the new FRAME store
Earlier this year i29 interior architects have revealed a temporary store for Frame Magazine that was transformed into a mirrored universe to reflect and intensify the grandeur of the space. The design studio was asked again to design the retail space in a new location at Herengracht 178, Amsterdam. The new space couldn’t be more different… [Read More]
4/4 Modular Table by B-LINE
The Italian furniture company B-LINE has reintroduced this year Rodolfo Bonetto’s Quattro Quarti 4/4 modular table. The piece was first designed in 1969, gaining fast success for its multifunctional design. The 4/4 consists of four identical ABS plastic modules, that can be arranged in a variety of ways depending on its use. The multifunctional design… [Read More]
Etna vases by Frédéric Richard for PER/USE
With the launch of the 2014 collection, Belgian design brand PER/USE introduced a series of minimalist conical wooden vases that celebrate pure form and craftsmanship. The Etna vases were designed by Frédéric Richard, drawing inspiration from the forms of volcanos. The vases feature a conical shape with an interior vertical brass or aluminum cylinder. The three… [Read More]
Sales & Exhibition Centre of ZhongShan by Mission & Associates
Mission & Associates Limited were commissioned to design a unique and iconic sales and exhibition hall for a scenic property development in ZhongShan, a southern city in China. The space was developed in front of a golf course, which inspired the designers to introduce the picturesque greeneries indoors. The requirements of the design was to… [Read More]
Whyalla Regional Cancer Centre Redevelopment was designed as a healing environment
Australian based Hames Sharley has developed the new Whyalla Regional Cancer Centre as a ‘healing environment’ that responds to the ability to provide spaces that remove the occupants from the clinical. The original Whyalla hospital site includes constructions from the 1940’s, 1960’s and 1980’s. Over the years, the additional buildings have created a disjointed site,… [Read More]
WEWOOD introduces Orca Chair
Portuguese brand WEWOOD has teamed up with STUDIO GUD design office to develop a chair that combines all traditional principles of the classic chairs with a pure and contemporary design. As with all WEWOOD products, the Orca Chair puts an emphasis on excellent craftsmanship and traditional joinery techniques, combined with a minimalist & elegant design…. [Read More]
Eikon Pendant by Schneid
German design company Schneid has developed a versatile lighting pendant that allows you to easily change the lampshade and adapt the lighting to your mood. The Eikon Pendant was recently honoured the German Design Award for its functionality, operability, durability and aesthetics. Eikon is composed of two essential elements: a wooden base and an interchangeable… [Read More]
