The designers mention, “the elongated form and reflective, polished brass core nod to the mirror as a literary object of magic, a portal to other worlds.” Each floor lamp is machined from a single block of solid aluminum, refined by artisans, anodized, and then assembled with a hand-polished brass mirror.
Named ‘Pipe Stool 2’, the design was handcrafted by Alexandre Barbakadze, and it features twists and curves, giving it a unique appearance that’s more like a piece of art, rather than a piece of furniture.
How the Craftsman Turns a Profit In taking a stand against reprobate behaviors such as overconsumption, waste and the exploitation of labor, many people are turning their attention towards avant-garde start-ups and small enterprises, enticed by their affability, authenticity and individuality. Of course valuing craftsmanship for these positive virtues is all well and go...
Growing up in manufacturing capital Santa Catarina and working in a furniture company from the age of 16 taught him about properties of materials and size of supply. ArchiExpo spoke with Almeida about his Clad chair and Twist table, both of which are part of his collection released for the international market in December 2015 at Artefacto in Miami and manufactured by SO...
Neuschwanstein Castle, now a popular Bavarian tourist destination, was completed in the late 19th century. The brainchild of the extravagant recluse King Ludwig II, it’s Romanesque and ornate, but its kitchen, meant only for the use of his servants, was not designed to please aesthetically. It was exactly this contrast in aesthetics which attracted the creators: Roux,...
This is an old southern Swedish word that has no translation in English and is rarely used these days, even by Swedes. It refers to the short time between daylight and dusk, when it is too dark to work inside, yet not dark enough to justify burning precious fuel. Before the advent of artificial light, Swedes would use this small passage of time to sit down and talk a whi...
Looking for a new faucet? Kitchen taps are used daily, non-stop. Needed first thing in the morning to make your coffee or tea until late at night. Its purpose in the kitchen is highly important, thus why you need to find the perfect match to your needs, both aesthetically and functionally. Clever’s Chef faucets are doubtlessly a safe bet when choosing kitchen taps. Th...
It was a small revolution When Alape launched the first 3-millimetre dish basin twenty years ago. Not only did their innovation push the boundaries of what could be achieved with steel as a raw material, but it led to a reinterpretation of the washbasin itself, making way for new concepts in bathroom design. It also left a lasting aesthetic stamp, its characteristics sti...
Of all Arper’s crisply contemporary designs, its ever-evolving Catifa family is one of its biggest sellers. This leading Italian furniture brand has sold over 2m Catifa 46 chairs since 2011 and, such is the demand for this sleek seating, that the Catifa family has steadily expanded over the years. It’s not surprising. The Catifa chair’s slender yet curvilinear, sensual s...
The GROHE Euphoria SmartControl 260 shower system is superlative in many ways: it looks stunning, has a range of exceptional features and offers a relaxed and safe showering experience in every respect. Triple enjoyment With the GROHE Euphoria SmartControl 260, you can switch between overhead and hand shower or activate both at the same time. By simply turning the ...
They responded to the responsibility of representing national identity through design by creating a torch that exemplifies Brazil’s diversity. The torch is made up of several pieces of recycled aluminum, and its polished look can be attributed to the layer of opalescent epoxy resin coating the surface. The object, manufactured in Barcelona, remains unique due to a par...
Designed as part of Le Projet’s flagship collection, MONOLIT was inspired by shapes that are found in our daily urban environments. Le Projet’s designs are oriented toward simplicity with a creative edge lead by French designer Alex Vitet. Made in America, the MONOLIT features a slim drain that follows the angular lines of the sink, as well as a removable top bowl that ...
After researching how tin cans are made from rolling a thin metal sheet into a mathematical round shape that’s combined with pressing lines upon the form, the designers took these existing techniques and combined them with modern tools, like 3d printed machine parts and laser cut press molds, to create a piece of modern furniture. The end result is a stool named ‘Papert...
The series, which includes three different cat beds, makes use of large domes that allow the cats to see the environment around them, and at the same times, makes them feel secure. The three designs include one that can be wall mounted, a double-dome one that can sit on the floor, and a third one that can be placed on a table. Each of the cat beds have an entry hole an...
Presented during The Venice Glass Week, an international glass festival, Light Blowing unveiled six projects combining lighting design and blown glass, that dialogue with the Murano glass tradition and the important international glass production centres. The exhibition took place at Fondaco Marcello in Venice, curated by Ilaria Ruggiero and Samantha Punis. Among the ...
Not only the ability of Ingo Maurer of reselling us everyday objects as fundamental luxury is a well known fact, it is also something always brilliant, like the first time. However, who knows if in this occasion, with this Lucy pendant lamps made out of work gloves, some workers that utilizes them all day long since forever did get somehow offended. After all, this is th...
The history of successes accumulated by Ceramica Flaminia over the last twenty years is an example to all. The most important aspect, one which is usually both at the forefront and behind the scenes, is the trust placed in the potential of design. A seriousness of form calibrated to content in net contrast to frequent (design) populism. Was this ever in question? No. But...
"With my friends and family, I can’t imagine a meal without a good bottle of wine!" Adeline Grattard, thirty-something chef at Michelin-starred restaurant Yam’Tcha in Paris. The heart of the home, the kitchen is no longer reserved just for cooking. A place to gather and spend time together, it is open to everyone and has become a place where good times are shared, we...
There are 16 colour options in the Tessera Cloudscape collection. Each one is designed to resemble changeable cloud formations. The palette ranges from oranges and blues, to greens and greys, all with the collection's signature dappled finish. Each colourway is named after different weather phenomena. Darker shades have names that include Thunderbolt, Stormy Weathe...
Plumen has redesigned its 001 bulb with a patented LED construction to replace the previous compact fluorescent technology. Despite changing the technology, the brand has retained the bulb's recognisable double-looped form, designed with British designer Samuel Wilkinson."Our goal is for sustainable design to be a natural choice and our light bulbs aim to inspire that...
The buttons for adjusting the height and angle of the desktop are a child’s play to use and safe at the same time. The design showcases a clear and timeless form language with a choice of individual colourful applications and robust surfaces of high-quality material. Statement by the Jury The design of this innovative desk is completely aligned to the needs of childr...
The residential La Santa María in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua offers spectacular apartments and villas with sea views. The individual properties range from two-room apartments with private balconies to big five-room villas with infinity pools and private terraces. The total construction area is 22000 square meters. All the constructions in this luxury residential are cl...
Bigfoot® is the original and innovative system from the line Protek+Design to give a new personalised space to your rooms, taking advantages from the structural separation elements. The wall is not only a wall anymore, it has become a furniture component. Bigfoot® has been designed both to be integrated in the wall and to be applied against an already existing wall: it...
What a difference less can make! With its radically pared-down rose, the FSB plug-in handle is ideal for nearly any window profile – whether timber or metal. There is nothing reductionist about the range of variants available, though: our plug-in handle, winner of the Iconic Award 2018, is available in any of 37 different designs in Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Brass and ...
The TGV L’Océane with 556 seats was designed as a high-speed train with the aim of providing passengers with a pleasant journey. The ergonomic seats are optimally tailored to the real average size of passengers; they have wide armrests and afford ample room for reclining. In first class, the seats are even rotatable. Every seat is provided with a USB port, folding table,...
The Xuan Zhi switch and socket range has a particularly stylish and elegant look. The minimalist, geometrical design does without any frames. With their slightly curved rocker, these switches soften this rigid styling. They are available in a range of different colours and their large keys make them particularly user-friendly. The sockets are also of a generous dimension...
At the heart of this fitness centre is a swimming pool. The design uses contrasting shapes, materials and colours to powerful dynamic effect. The pool is divided into two main zones. The entrance area with a lower ceiling is dominated by the colour red which gives it a very sensual feel. With lofty arches and smooth white shapes floating above the blue water, the main ar...
Designed for outdoor use, the SLV Bendo floor and wall lights catch the eye because of their unusual, angled design and high degree of functionality. The floor light is available in three sizes ranging from 40 to 220 cm. All lights are fitted with LEDs and have a colour temperature of 3,000 kelvins and a luminous flux of 420–1,800 lumens. All are of protection class IP 5...
The Geolux Plain I weather-resistant LED luminaire is characterised by its particularly slender design which eminently suits urban environments. It combines an innovative use of technology with easy installation and maintenance, but is, at the same time, highly economical due to its energy-efficient operating system. The modular construction of this luminaire allows for ...
The Panovista Max fabric sun protection screen is suitable for glass corner windows or sliding glass corner windows. No aluminium side bars or cables are thereby visible that could obstruct the view. The sun protection consists of two fabric sections that are controlled by a single motor. That ensures they always move up and down simultaneously. A zip connects the two fa...
The Rollglass+ sliding door system makes it possible to create attractive glass fronts by combining fixed and sliding panels on a single track. It can either be attached to the ceiling or be recessed into a false ceiling. Thanks to its minimalist design with slimline surfaces, the system radiates elegance and can be used in many different environments. The tracks consist...
The design of the PanoramAH! Ultra-Minimalist minimal sliding window returns to the fundamentals of minimalism and focuses on light and transparency while, at the same time, meeting high thermal standards. This is made possible by the use of vacuum glass. Glass that is only 12 mm thick here achieves the performance of quadruple glazing. Due to the very trimmed-down thick...
With the Push / Pull to move opening mechanism, folding wardrobe doors with WingLine L fittings open with just a simple hand movement. It does not matter whether the doors have a handle or not. The WingLine L fittings are suitable for doors measuring up to 2,400 mm in height and 600 mm in width. Door protrusion is minimal so that there is sufficient space for drawers and...
The Flux wall panelling offers plenty of scope to architectural planners. Scaling or forming using CAD technology makes it possible to adapt it to different spaces and create openings for windows, doors and three-dimensional surface progressions. Its organic design breaks up the often geometrical rigidity of architecture and satisfies the desire for natural forms. The wa...
The Double Face hand shower combines two spray modes in a flat shower head marked by a large opening. Both sides of the head are equipped with specially arranged nozzles. Supported by a rotation axis between handle and shower head, a novel switching mode allows to choose quickly between these two functions. The desired nozzle zone can thus be easily aligned and positione...
Simple geometrical forms were the source of inspiration for the design of the Chopin basin mixer. Shaped by square and rectangular elements, its foot and wall plates form the thin base for the curved water outlet. A circular controller embedded in the plate encompasses the tap and regulates the water temperature. The basin mixer easily switches on at the touch of a butto...
