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]
Codice releases new products during Milano Design Week 2015
Codice has selected “wine” as the leitmotiv of its presence in Milan at Livingooh’s Fuorisalone. Three of its products, result of research and artisan skills, will be exhibited in the magic atmosphere of Alice in Wonderland. ‘Mezzaluna’, with its ergonomic grip is the organic decanter by Leonardo Rossano and Debora Mansur. Made with boron-silicate blown… [Read More]
David Trubridge to reveal new designs & installation at Milan
David Trubridge returns to Milan design fair for the 13th time, bringing new lighting designs and a thought provoking installation: At Eye Level. Besides the new 2015 launches, the New Zealand designers will also present his Snowflake and Nikau pendant lights, recent winners of the 2015 Red Dot Awards. At Eye Level Installation ‘At Eye… [Read More]
New Cappellini products to be revealed at Salone del Mobile
Cappellini has announced their presence at the Salone del Mobile next month, showcasing two novelties and two classics with surprising new finishes. LOCHNESS cupboard and tables by Piero Lissoni – 2015 This family of products has been developed from the Lochness presented in 2014. A lacquered or wooden cupboard with two hinged doors which contains shelves and two… [Read More]
Make’s new design for Wings South West takes off
Make‘s design for the charity Wings South West has recently received planning permission. The new youth and community facility will help increase the opportunities for disadvantaged young people in Bideford, Devon. Make undertook the project pro-bono and was facilitated by LandAid. Official announcement from Make: Make has received planning permission for The Bridge Centre, a new… [Read More]
Jaime Hayon and Cassina to launch collection inspired by Corbusier
Italian brand Cassina has announced a new collaboration with designer Jaime Hayon, inspired by the organic shapes of Le Corbusier’s architecture. The Réaction Poétique Collection comes as a commemoration of the 50 years since Le Corbusier passed away, and includes four table centrepieces, a tray made up of two coffee bean shapes and two small side tables,… [Read More]
Designs revealed for ‘The One’ in Toronto
Designs were recently unveiled in Toronto for ‘The One’, an 80-storey mixed-use tower on a prominent downtown site at One Bloor West, which pioneers a new model of vertical retail in the city. Designed by Foster + Partners and rising to 318 metres, it will be Toronto’s second tallest building after CN Tower’s 553 metres,… [Read More]
Influential architect and designer Michael Graves dies at 80
The architecture world has lost one of its great influential figures, as Michael Graves passed away yesterday at age 80. “It is with deep sadness that Michael Graves Architecture & Design (MGA&D) announces the firm’s Founding Principal Michael Graves has passed away today, suddenly and peacefully, of natural causes. He was in his home in… [Read More]
Frei Otto awarded the 2015 Pritzker Architecture Prize a day after his death
German architect Frei Otto was named today the 2015 Laureate of the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize, a day after his death at the age of 89. Tom Pritzker, Chairman and President of The Hyatt Foundation, announced: “Our jury was clear that, in their view, Frei Otto’s career is a model for generations of architects and… [Read More]
schmidt hammer lassen architects wins large project in downtown Oslo
schmidt hammer lassen architects has won the competition to design a new retail and office complex of well over 50,000 square metres in central Oslo, Norway, for Store Brann Eiendom AS. schmidt hammer lassen architects’ design was chosen ahead of five competing proposals, due to its strong and innovative project design that enhances the existing… [Read More]
