German design duo KaschKasch has designed a playful and sculptural table lamp for Normann Copenhagen, having as inspiration the cartoon character Calimero, a charming little chicken with an eggshell on its head. The eggshell was the element that led to the creation of the large semi-circular lampshade, which creates a counterbalance to the stringent, geometric… [Read More]
Archives for January 2015
NEVOA showcasing for the first time at Maison & Objet
NEVOA has announced its first time presence at Maison & Objet Paris, from 23 to 27 January. Last year we featured the VIVID lamp and a limited edition collection of Portuguese patterns through the eyes of Brazilian mobile photographers Danny Zappa & Carolina Sacco. Visit NEVOA at Maison & Objet, Hall 8, Booth C70 to see the designs in person. From… [Read More]
Form Us With Love designs a pendant that grows to your needs
Form Us With Love has developed a unique pendant that grows to your needs. Initially the Hood pendant was developed in collaboration with ateljé Lyktan as a one-off piece. Seeing its potential, the modular piece was added to the permanent collection. The Hood modular lamp starts with four identical corner parts that create a dome structure. The… [Read More]
Yandex Saint Petersburg IV Office by za bor architects
When thinking of creative workspaces, Russian IT company Yandex always comes to mind. Over the last few years za bor architects have delighted us with vibrant and creative designs, in particular the Saint Petersburg location. The location originally started with 1800 m² office space in 2008, however by 2014 the office has grown to occupy… [Read More]
WMS Boathouse at Clark Park by Studio Gang Architects
Studio Gang Architects have designed the WMS Boathouse at Clark Park along the North branch of the Chicago River. The state-of-the-art facility is one of four boathouses proposed by Chicago’s Mayor as cornerstones of his riverfront revitalization plan. Studio Gang was commissioned to realize two of the four boathouses, with the second facility scheduled for… [Read More]
Cellular Tessellation by Abedian School of Architecture
Cellular Tessellation was built by Abedian School of Architecture (Bond University) students and staff, as part of the Sydney Vivid Light Festival in 2014. Located in close proximity to the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Utzon’s Sydney Opera House, the pavilion was designed to offer visitors a unique experience. Cellular Tessellations uses innovative computational form… [Read More]
Tama Hotel Phnom Penh Tower by Fhams Studio
Tama Hotel is located on the 22nd floor of the Phnom Penh Tower in Cambodia. Fhams Studio was commissioned to design both the hotel and restaurant meant to target business people and investors. In order to meet the variety of uses, the designers proposed an open concept with a sense of community. The reception counter… [Read More]
Caché lamp series by LE KLINT
The new Caché lamp series by Danish lighting manufacturer LE KLINT, was designed in collaboration with French designer Aurélien Barbry, who started his career working for famous architect Jean Nouvel. The series comprises of three pendants and a floor lamp, showing a lovely marriage between LE KLINT’s traditional craftsmanship and modern design. The name of the… [Read More]
Garangula Gallery by Fender Katsalidis Mirams Architects
Australian based Fender Katsalidis Mirams Architects (FKM Architects) have designed a gallery that takes visitors through a story-telling space, just like the art it showcases. The Garangula Gallery introduces visitors to a visual experience into the world of aboriginal art, through a contemporary fusion of art and architecture, imbued with history and meaning. The scope… [Read More]
Watch Me by Normann Copenhagen
Watch Me is a minimalist and playful wall clock designed by Rasmus Gottliebsen for Danish manufacturer Normann Copenhagen. The design of the clock was inspired by colour swatch fan decks when folded out. Watch Me isn’t about telling you the exact time, but more about an idea of time – a time colour. You experience different… [Read More]
