Leading global publisher TASCHEN will open its first store in Italy this week, in the historic center of Milan at Via Meravigli, 17. The 120 m² space spans over two floors, and will showcase the complete TASCHEN program. The store is presented like an art gallery with the first floor exclusively dedicated to Limited Editions and… [Read More]
Archives for 2015
Ingo Maurer designs a desk lamp with powerful message
Known for their whimsical lighting designs, German brand Ingo Maurer has taken Milan Design Week by storm. The new prototype What We Do Counts part of the 2015 Euroluce exhibition at Fiera Milano, brings together functionality, humour and creativity. Inspired by comic books, the table lamp was designed in the shape of a speech bubble… [Read More]
Find Your Way Home to Moooi’s ‘Unexpected Welcome’ at Salone del Mobile
For the 3rd time in a row, Moooi has transformed the 1.700m² monumental space at via Savona 56, part of Salone del Mobile in Milan. Each year the presentation has been a source of inspiration and creativity, and this year is no exception. The ‘Unexpected Welcome’ presentation is showcasing an assembly of inspirational living quarters, timeless… [Read More]
Reverb by Alessandro Zambelli for Zava at Milan Design Week
Milan Design Week has officially started and there is no shortage of inspiring new designs. Italian designer Alessandro Zambelli has debuted a new collection of table lamps designed for Treviso-based Zava, a company specialized in producing metal lighting accessories. Named Reverb, the new collection draws inspiration from old carbide lamps, and is currently on display at… [Read More]
Sorbonne Clignancourt Centre by GPAA
French practice GPAA (gaëlle péneau architectes associés) has designed the renovation of the University of Paris IV-Sorbonne’s Clignancourt Centre built in 1968 on a former military site located between Boulevard Ney and the Paris Beltway, in the city’s 18th arrondissement. Three major areas in the Clignancourt Centre are open to the general public: the library, the gymnasium and… [Read More]
Colourful pedestrian bridge in Sweden by Metro Arkitekter
Metro Arkitekter (Sweco Architects) have designed the Skyttelbron Shuttle Bridge, a new bicycle and pedestrian bridge that connects the West and East side of the rail yard in Lund Central Station, Sweden. The bridge comes as a pop of colour in an environment otherwise full of shades of gray, brown and green. The project was… [Read More]
Australian Plant Bank by BVN Donovan Hill
Australian practice BVN Donovan Hill has completed the Australian PlantBank, a science and research facility that specializes in native plant conservation. The facility, located at the Australian Botanic Garden in Mount Annan includes long term cold room facilities for storage and seeds, a drying room, incubators and seed processing and testing laboratories. The building also… [Read More]
Kayan – An Exclusive 3D Printed Shade For Plumen
Creators of the world’s first designer low energy light bulb, Plumen, and the Italian 3D printing design brand Formaliz3d have teamed up to launch an exclusive new lamp shade for the Plumen light bulb range. Part of the successful Rumbles series, a line of 3D printed lampshades developed by Formaliz3d, Kayan will be showcased for… [Read More]
Acoustic Panels by Form Us With Love for Baux
The Stockholm based studio Form Us With Love, has designed a new range of acoustic panels for Baux that reflects the try, the Swedish forest. The collection includes five wall patterns, combining 22 colours that follow the scheme of the Scandinavian landscape, in a contemporary play with the outside and the inside. Following the success of the Baux Acoustic… [Read More]
Cristian Sporzon’s designs celebrate sinuous lines
Italian architect and designer Cristian Sporzon has designed two pieces of furniture that showcase sinuous lines and futuristic forms. The Arco Bed and 70s Table have a sense of elegance and dynamism to them born from the lack of sharp edges and attention to detail. Both products present a high level of material customizations to… [Read More]
