The Coral collection by Arturo Álvarez is a series of delicate suspension lights inspired by the beauty of coral reefs. The collection incorporates five different pendant sizes and shapes that create an elegant and dynamic lighting setting. The suspended lights are made out of the award-winning silicone material SIMETECH®, enhancing the delicate qualities of the design. An… [Read More]
Archives for February 2015
Quebec house by _naturehumaine seems to float amongst trees
The recently completed residence by _naturehumaine seems to raise from the mountain. Located on a beautiful plot of wooded land in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, the country house was designed to be in perfect symbiosis with its natural environment. The sloped site comes to a natural plateau just below its highest point, created the perfect canvas… [Read More]
Hexx Table Lamp by Diesel Living for Foscarini
Hexx table lamp is part of Foscarini’s latest collaboration with Diesel Living. Foscarini’s partnership with Diesel, now going into its fifth year, has evolved tremendously – with products spanning a wide range of materials, innovative lighting techniques, and forms. Made out of perforated sheet metal for an industrial feel, Hexx adds an edgy personality to… [Read More]
Quake Furniture Brings Together Nature, Art and Design
Earlier this year, the 2015 Interior Design Show in Toronto marked the launch of Quake‘s inaugural furniture collection: a blend of nature inspired elements, art and exquisite craftsmanship. What makes the collection so unique is that beyond the sculptural qualities of the designs, they all reveal a story behind them. Designer Lisa Turner has developed… [Read More]
Powerhouse Company awarded highest BREEAM rating
The Rhijnspoor Building, designed by Team RSG, a collaboration between Powerhouse Company, de Architekten Cie. and Marc Koehler Architects, has been awarded a BREEAM certificate rating of ‘Excellent’ with 4 stars by the Dutch Green Building Council, ahead of its completion in 2018. This internationally recognized certificate rewards the upcoming Rhijnspoor Building for the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences with the highest-ever score achieved by… [Read More]
A Talent to Amuse – John Jacques with his Award-Winning ‘The Magnetic Stack’
We have seen a big return of handcrafted furniture pieces that celebrate craftsmanship. In today’s 3d-printed dominated design world, we are happy to see craftsmanship is still holding strong. John Jacques designs have been making headlines for his craftsmanship, but also recognized for his immense contribution to the design industry. His designs are characterized by… [Read More]
kinder GROUND Modular Carpet Brings Out The Designer In You
kinder Ground is a playful and whimsical modular carpet that truly brings out the designer in you. We had the pleasure of seeing the collection at IDS Toronto earlier this year and our imagination simply went wild. While kinder Ground was designed with children in mind, we definitely see it used by people of all… [Read More]
De Bijenkorf Launches Artist in Residence Project
On January 27 Dutch department store de Bijenkorf launched an Artist in Residence project, entitled ‘Room on The Roof’. The department store has invited artists, writers, musicians, architects and designers to take part of the program. Its launch revealed an introductory film by Artist and Creative Director Christian Borstlap, and the first artist to use… [Read More]
WEWOOD Takes Inspiration from Geometric Patterns
Portuguese brand WEWOOD takes inspiration from geometric patterns with their new Scarpa sideboards. The collection includes two new products with an emphasis on craftsmanship and traditional joinery technique. Both Scarpa and Scarpa W feature a beautiful intricate pattern that brings back the appreciation for woodworking. The rectangular sideboards are made from 100% solid oak. Each… [Read More]
Spino by Stefan Borselius for Skandiform
Spino, which means ‘backbone’ in Esperanto, is a sectional sofa that can adapt in size and shape according to your space. Designed by Stefan Borselius for Skandiform, the modular seating system has no limits when it comes to creativity. Spino comes in three different models of sections (low without back, curved with a wide backrest… [Read More]
