Milan
The focus of Rabih’s four designs is on the use of leftover material and its reuse, treating the off-cuts and discarded planks used in the building of furniture as a “noble material”, reused in new luxurious furniture pieces.
Milan
Philipp Mainzer’s designs centre around the main theme of folding and joining sheets of DuPont™ Corian® together. Featuring the inherently durable qualities of the material, simple geometric forms and shapes generate different objects that have a functional use while maintaining sculptural qualities.
Canadian design duo Castor (French for Beaver) have tackled the age old design method of breathing new life into old unused industrial materials. What sets their work apart from the sea of other 're-appropriated' design products is that they have done it WELL.
Poznan
The Polish design scene has continued to make its name known in the global community. The creation of the contemporary design 'School of Form' has cemented Poland's position as one of Europe's, or even the worlds, design powerhouses.
Some things seem to be designed to do their tasks perfectly, and the traditional Mashrabiya is one of them. What else could be as efficient at both, providing privacy inside a building and protection from the sun while allowing the air to pass through?
Dubai
As the dust continues to settle from the very successful launch of Design Days Dubai, we continue to be impressed with the quality of work that was represented at the fair.
Dubai
This past week at Design Days Dubai _croft Contemporary Design presented new works by Korean designer Jeoungsup Lee.
DeTnk and daab publishers have teamed up to offer readers a unique opportunity to win one of three copies of 'Rough Luxe Design' a compelling documentation of the rough luxe design ethos that has spread throughout the design world.
Paris
In April 2012, the newly renovated and extended Palais de Tokyo in Paris will re-open its doors to the public
Stockholm
From February 6-12 all eyes of the design world were on Stockholm for the annual Stockholm Design Week. This year Färg & Blanche, a promising swedish design duo, were commissioned by the design fair to create "Beyond Couture" a textile exhibition and bar.
Taschen has recently published the 8th iteration of Architecture Now! - a series that documents the changing faces of buildings in contemporary design.
The book is a great compilation of architectural feats and is an essential reference for everyone interested in architecture and design.
London
Last December Waterford Crystal announced their intention to expand into interiors.
Launching April 2012, Waterford Interiors have created a portfolio of objects designed by Billy Canning, John Rocha and Jo Sampson that sophistically embody the opulent glamour that is associated with Waterford Crystal.
New York City
Moss has announced that, after 18 years of business, the New York City shop will close on February 17th 2012.
Murray Moss told the New York Times that he felt that the shop had become 'a free museum' and that 'the old paradigm wasn't working.'
London
Architect and interior design firm Squire and Partners recently finished their ambitious project on Stratton Street in London's Mayfair.
The Museum of Modern Art announces that Pedro Gadanho, a Lisbon-based architect, curator, and writer whose international work has focused on the connections between architecture and contemporary culture, has been appointed Curator in the Department of Architecture and Design
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