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]
Make and LBS get the green light for Meridian Gate tower scheme
Make‘s 53-storey tower proposal at Meridian Gate has received the green light from Tower Hamlets. See below the official announcement from Make Architects. Make is delighted to announce that its design for a 53-storey, mixed-use tower at Meridian Gate on the Isle of Dogs has been approved by Tower Hamlets. Tower Hamlets described the scheme in… [Read More]
Alessandro Zambelli introduces new collection of lamps for Seletti
Moresque, the new collection of pendant and table lamps by Alessandro Zambelli for Seletti, captures the Moorish charm of the Alhambra. The new collection features clear lines and compact volumes in bold colours and charming filigree patterns. The slender ribs of architectural Arabesque alternate with bolder bands of colour in a vigorous succession of polychrome,… [Read More]
Aperture Pendant by Cut-Fold
Earlier this year at the Interior Design Show in Toronto, we were introduced to a new concept of collapsable furniture by Cut-Fold. The company has been exploring methods for creating organic forms that are both simple and easy to create. All their pieces are inspired by the depth of creativity involved in Papercraft: folding simple… [Read More]
