The classic Kastehelmi range by Oiva Toikka has become one of the most popular ranges in the Iittala collection. The Finish company has now added a newly designed jar and tumbler to the playful range of glass tableware. Kastehelmi was originally designed in 1964 and was in production until 1988. Iittala brought back the most… [Read More]
Archives for 2015
VIDEO: Jaime Hayón creates “fantastical urban landscape” for MINI
In this movie from Dezeen, filmed in Milan, Spanish designer Jaime Hayón explains why he used traditional craft materials in his installation showcasing MINI’s new electric scooter concept. [vimeo 126524555 w=700&h=394]
Poly XO and Poly XOXO chair Design by Karim Rashid for Bonaldo
Italian manufacturer Bonaldo has recently launched a new version of its famous Poly chair, designed by Karim Rashid in 2007. Poly, originally named after ‘polycarbonate’, the material used to make the chair, is now available in two new versions: Poly XO and Poly XOXO. Poly XO is entirely upholstered with fabric, leather and eco-leather covers,… [Read More]
MX3D to 3D print a steel bridge over canal in Amsterdam
We have seen 3D printing technology rapidly developing, with designers and engineers from all different fields trying to push it beyond its limits. It was only natural we would soon start seeing it put to the test in large scale applications. Dutch company MX3D is working on an ambitious project that will use robots to… [Read More]
VIDEO: Steven Holl: Spaces Like Music
“The soul has more need for the ideal than the real,” says American architect Steven Holl, who shares his organic approach to creating architecture in this interview for Louisiana Museum of Modern Art. [vimeo 116050454 w=700&h=394]
Kalm – new cosy armchair by Patrick Norguet for Artifort
Artifort has launched a new cosy armchair designed by French designer Patrick Norguet. Named Kalm, the chair features a high back and clean lines that make it appropriate for residential as well as commercial spaces. To me, Kalm is a statement. The clean and expressive lines set it apart from other big armchairs. This chair brings to… [Read More]
Plumen releases new Brushed Brass Drop Cap
Plumen has announced a new metallic option for their newest Drop Cap Pendant range. Following the Copper and Chrome release, the Brushed Brass Drop Cap is now available on sale on Plumen’s website. Brass has long been associated with fittings and accessories for lighting so it feels natural to see this beautiful, warm and durable… [Read More]
VIDEO: Marc Kushner on Ark Nova in Matsushima, Japan
TED Ideas and Marc Kushner, author of “The Future of Architecture in 100 Buildings,” present a tour of Ark Nova in Matshusima, Japan. Designed by Arata Isozaki and Anish Kapoor, this inflatable and mobile concert hall is made of a stretchy plastic membrane that brings both art and hope to earthquake-devastated Japan. The 500-seat venue… [Read More]
Artifort launches Bras Easy Chair and Bras Wood
The Bras Easy Chair is the much-anticipated addition to Artifort’s Bras collection. The informal armchair was initially designed to complement the company’s Bras Sofa, however it does have its own unique personality. With the release of the Bras Easy Chair, the Dutch company has also announced a new wooden base option for the Bras Sofa…. [Read More]
Novoceram creates a new multipurpose venue dedicated to ceramics
French ceramic manufacturer Novoceram, has opened a new multipurpose venue in Saint Vallier-sur Rhône, in the Drôme region of France, entirely dedicated to design and ceramics. Located within the company’s headquarters, The Caroscope multipurpose space consists of the new showroom and a set of conference and training rooms. For a company whose decision to produce in… [Read More]
