An achievement that celebrates the design excellence. Mara wins the German Design Award 2025 with Typo chair, Icon High-Back armchair and Foil table, three new entries to the furniture collection of the Italian brand that successfully debuted at the latest edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano. The German Design Award, one of the most prestigious international awards c...
Planning a visit to Tokyo? Buckle up, because this city isn’t just about neon lights and sushi. It’s a place where design, culture, and a little bit of weirdness collide. If you’re looking to impress your artsy friends, find inspiration for your next big idea, or just survive an awkward first date, these three destinations are a must. Ever wondered what happens when gen...
Do you like thrill rides? What about horror movies? Fear is supposed to be an unpleasant feeling, but many people can’t help but want it. As the old saying says “There is no accounting for tastes,” I know it is now scientifically explained why many of us are into scary experiences. It’s for dopamine, a pleasure chemical also called a brain drug, which is released to esca...
Inaugurated in 2021, the Dollfus conference hall is one of the areas made available by the SIM, the historic “Société Industrielle de Mulhouse”, in their own congress centre, extended in recent years to host national and international events. The elegant semi-circular room was furnished with Thesi desks and upholstered Woody seats providing seating for 180 in an area of ...
213 raisons d’aimer nos tables de ping-pong BALIA ! Vous avez une vision précise pour vos espaces publics, vos bureaux ou votre maison ? Chez BALIA, nous vous offrons la possibilité de personnaliser votre table de ping-pong avec 213 coloris RAL disponibles ! Exprimez votre style : Un look vibrant pour dynamiser un parc. Des tons sobres pour s’intégrer dans un espace desi...
At Mobenia Contract, we specialize in creating custom projects tailored to each unique space. Thanks to our extensive range of furniture for both day and night environments, we offer designs that are not only contemporary and trend-aligned but also versatile enough to furnish any type of setting. The Hotel Aigua Oliva is a perfect example of this approach. Located in Be...
The world's most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, EcoVadis, has recently awarded Martela a Gold Medal. The Gold Medal places Martela in the top 5% of all companies assessed by EcoVadis. Martela's business model is based on a life cycle approach to the work environment, with sustainability taken into account at every stage. The circular economy also p...
Have you already watched Shogun? As most of you already know, it’s a very popular TV series about the samurai era on Disney Plus. As a Japanese, I’m proud that it won 18 Golden Globe awards, which was a record high. Of course, it’s becoming popular in Japan as well, and many people are analyzing and expressing why it was such a big hit. As far as I’ve read over some anal...
Furnishing of the new headquarters of Marine Interiors, part of the Fincantieri Group. This is a leading company in the design and production of furniture for cruise ships and yachts. These spaces have been set up to accommodate both operational offices, with generous co-working space, and showrooms for customer reception. Other spaces are set up as meeting rooms and cla...
Drawer units are essential pieces of furniture for organizing and optimizing space in both domestic and professional settings. Functional and versatile, they are used in bedrooms and living rooms as well as in offices and professional studios, where they cater to specific storage needs. In addition to offering ample storage capacity, drawer units are designed to seamless...
Fora brings smooth colours and gold accents, incorporating with a tranquil atmosphere to the shared office environment. Fora is a co-working London based company with more than 8 location opened till 2017. Inside the newest Soho Hearst building, the Aira chairs with pyramidal base and upholstered seat and backrest, take their natural place around the hot desking.People, ...
Do you have a debate class as part of school subjects? In Japan, no, never, at least when I was a student, though it’s about 30 years ago. To top it all off, even after entering the real world, we are likely to avoid to put it in black and white. I don’t mean it’s always wrong. It must have been an ancestor wisdom not to make enemies in the insular communities of Japan, ...
Modern and sophisticated, essential and striking, the Alix armchair by designers Matteo Thun & Antonio Rodriguez for Désirée has been selected to be part of the ADI Design Index 2024. This is an annual selection that brings together the best of Italian design, recognising those products that stand out for their quality, innovation and cultural impact, which will be elig...
The new Headquarters represent the culmination of decades of experience on the part of Progetto CMR's professionals, bringing together all their know-how in the field of space planning into a single space, with emphasis on the concepts of coworking, acoustic comfort, and environmental sustainability. Aresline contributed a supply of Privée acoustic sofas, designed by Pro...
The Esedra Gelato, Pastry and Pralines display case is the perfect balance of lightness, transparency, and functionality. Its soft lines elegantly furnish the space, removing any barriers between the consumer and the creations on display. Thanks to the exclusive Ifi technologies and the use of natural gas R290, Esedra offers excellent performance in terms of preservation...
Following the results obtained in the initial phase of the PLANIA project, the initiative is reaching the end of the execution period of the second phase. During PLANIA 2.0, the project has focused on developing a technological infrastructure capable of integrating and exploiting production records, where wearable technologies and PDA devices have enabled the monitoring ...
Held between water and sky, with powerful nature behind it, the residence on Lake Lugano is the stage for the presentation of the Désirée 2024 collection. The fact that this is the catalogue of big news can be seen from the cover, where the term outdoor is printed for the first time. Oversized, dual-functionality sofas and furniture complements that return in a new form...
Cyril Rumpler, the Franco-Swiss designer specializing in furniture, lighting and rugs, undeniably scaled the peaks of international recognition throughout the fruitful year of 2023. In early 2024, Cyril Rumpler and Softicated have received another award for the Signet Ring stool at the Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2024 in the category: Best Luxury Furniture and Homeware in Sw...
The ADI has awarded the innovative features and sustainability aspects of Za:Za, which introduces a new frontier in the sofa production, presenting a construction system, inspired by the hammock principle, which accommodates and suspends the upholstered elements. A tubular steel structure supports slackened straps in suspension and creates a housing for the arm, back and...
I didn’t know until recently that people rarely eat blowfish outside Japan. As you know, the blowfish poison, tetrodotoxin is very strong. A popular Japanese blowfish can kill about 10 people. I guess Japanese people may look crazy and reckless, but I assure you that Japan is the safest place in the world to eat blowfish because everything is strictly controlled by law, ...
An anniversary to portray what Pedrali celebrated in 2023: 60 years since its foundation. The story of two generations guided by a common vision, that of designing and producing quality furniture which stands the test of time and brings beauty into places where we live. A narrative rooted in family and business values with a progressive look to the future. The tale was f...
Pedrali unveils a new chapter of #PEDRALITALES, the 2024 advertising campaign that conveys the brand's elegant lifestyle through its outdoor collections, set in an outstanding location. The photos were taken in Sicily at the beginning of summertime and reveal a contemporary style deeply connected with the surrounding landscape, rich in the typical colours and flavors o...
The indoor collection of velvet fabric by Memedesign is expanding. As a matter of fact, the new fabric palette is enriched with the new AMSTERDAM fabric, a stain resistant velvet that comes in 14 colours. A special invisible coating around the strands makes the fabric waterproof and wear-resistant, protecting it from the dirt, bacteria and mites. In order to absorb a sp...
The architecture of the Palazzo Lombardia, the seat of the Regional Government, is characterized by its organizational flexibility and its excellent livability. We provided 10,098 seats in total for its offices and meeting rooms: Zero7 model for the working positions, Jolly in eco-leather for the meeting rooms, and Woody Elite with laminate shell and anti-panic writing t...
Ahead of Fashion Week, Stella has ventured into a vibrant color palette to create a foosball table bursting with style. This unique foosball table catches the eye with its fluorescent hues. Could this tabletop game become the ultimate fashion accessory? Beyond complementing its surroundings with its aesthetic appeal, this foosball table brings the joy and camaraderie of ...
Our collaboration with Racing Club de Lens embodies a spirit combining passion and innovation. As an iconic club from the Nord region, RCL fuels our creativity and strengthens our ambition to continuously innovate. We strive to offer customized foosball tables in Sang & Or colors that encapsulate the very essence of RCL.
Which do you think the best cabin crew uniform is? Did you think I would immediately answer “Air Asia?” Indeed, I have to admit their vivid red provocative uniform is stunning, but my favorite is Saron Kebaya from the Singapore Airlines. It may be true that traditional cloths are designed to make local people look best. Having said that, I think it’s difficult to judge c...
We are pleased to announce that Cervic Environment has doubled its facilities, reaching now 9,000m2. The recent addition of 4,000m2 to the 5,000m2 already available has allowed the creation of a productive hub made up of several interconnected buildings. From here the comprehensive process of design, production, assembly and logistics will be carried out. This expansio...
We, people working in the wooden furniture industry in Hokkaido, plant oak trees every year. Last Sunday was the day of tree planting, and about 300 people were gathered and planted 2,000 oak trees. It takes about 100 years for oak trees to grow enough as a material for wooden furniture. Some family members including kids joined the tree-planting event, and even those ki...
Comfort is not just a luxury, but a crucial element that can significantly influence quality of life. At Santambrogio, we deeply understand the importance of creating sofas and beds that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also offer unparalleled comfort. Let's explore how proper ergonomics, the use of high-quality materials, and captivating design can elevate overal...
The wellness pioneers of Vendée are reinventing your massage tables ! Vincent Dias, the founder of Dias Design, is an experienced osteopath with over 30 years of experience who has brought his creativity to this story. Guillaume Dias, co-founder of Dias Design and a native of Vendée, has always been passionate about business and entrepreneurship. The captivating story ...
Many of you are familiar with a concierge as an individual or an organization that offers personal assistance in certain aspects of life. Travel, hotel, lifestyle, and shopping concierges are among the most popular, but in today’s ever-evolving odd needy world, a concierge is needed for everything. Interior Designer Janet Morais saw an opportunity to marry her little bla...
At Santambrogio, we believe that your furniture should reflect your personality and meet your unique needs. With our maximum customization option, we offer you the opportunity to create the sofa or bed of your dreams, where every detail reflects your individual style. Here are some tips on how to make the customization process a unique and satisfying experience. 1 - Col...
The beating heart of every sofa and bed lies in the materials that make up its essence. At Santambrogio, our mission is to create furnishings that are not only aesthetically captivating but also imbued with quality and durability. Let's explore together the innovative materials we adopt in the production of our sofas and beds, and how these elements contribute to offerin...
In the historical Brera district close to Castello Sforzesco, for the Milano Design Week, Zalf makes its versatile furniture systems the stars of an oversize living room through the Opus installation, opening the door to a reality where space multiplies. Here, among rooms that expand beyond the ordinary, Zalf furniture reveals itself to be the protagonist of an oversize...
Welcome to the heart of our manufacturing, where the art of craftsmanship comes to life through the process of creating our sofas and beds. Every piece that emerges from our hands is the result of a deep commitment to excellence, a blend of artisan tradition and contemporary innovation. The Beginning of a Craft Journey It all begins with the careful selection of materi...
