Stockholm based studio DMOCH designed a set of fun lamps that can be used in a multitude of ways: table or floor mount, strung as pendants, or hung as wall lights. The starting point of Project Francis was to create lamps in spin formed aluminium. DMOCH collaborated with a craftsman who still does this technique… [Read More]
Airleaf sound-absorbent for Abstracta
Stefan Borselius has designed a new sound-absorbent panel system for Abstracta with the aim to let nature in. Named Airleaf, the system consists of leaf-shaped modules that can be combined into sound-absorbent screens in a variety of patterns and colours. The idea is that it shall be possible to create everything from organic foliage to… [Read More]
Bla Station and Stefan Borselius introduce Puff
As this year marks Bla Station’s 30th aniversary, the Swedish manufacturer has launched a new fun collection of footstools. Designed by Stefan Borselius, Puff feels like a natural addition to the long line of successful furniture collections. The collection introduces three different sized of colourful round puffs that can be easily moved around, mixed and… [Read More]
Aula Medica by Wingårdh Arkitektkontor AB
As far back as 1940, when Karolinska Institutet’s campus was created, architect Ture Rydberg planned for a large auditorium, or aula to use the word of the classical languages. The plans were, however, shelved due to lack of funds, leaving the university without any possibility to arrange public events for students or scientists. In the… [Read More]
Pomi by Luca Nichetto for Zero
Luca Nichetto took inspiration from his heritage to design the new Pomi collection for Zero Lighting. Pomi is a Venetian word to define particularly apples and, by extension, fruits in general. The collection is reminescent of ripe fruit hanging from the branches of a tree. Each pendant features faceted surfaces in painted aluminum, brass and copper… [Read More]
Malmö Live represents a new cultural ‘city in the city’
May 2nd, 2015 marked the official opening of Malmö Live, the new cultural centre in Malmö, Sweden. In 2010, schmidt hammer lassen architects in a team with Skanska, Nordic Choice Hotels, Akustikon and SLA won a competition to design the 54,000m² concert, congress and hotel complex. Located on Universitetsholmen in Malmö, the building consists of cubic… [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]
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]
Bollard Lamp by Shane Schneck for MENU
Designer Shane Schneck has developed an innovative lamp for Swedish manufacturer MENU. Bollard may appear at first like any other ordinary pendant. However the lamp features a cleverly designed clip and foot that allows it to perform in many situations. Suspended from the ceiling the lamp functions as a traditional light but clipping the cord… [Read More]
Honey Cabinet by Sara Larsson for A2 / A2 designers AB
Designer Sara Larsson has created a cabinet for Swedish manufacturer A2 / A2 designers AB inspired by honeycombs. Named after its inspiration, “Honey”, the cabinet features a subtle honeycomb pattern. The inspiration is carried through in the interesting opening. The cabinet comes in different available options for frame and top, adding elegance and personality. Facts:… [Read More]
