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January 2011, 30
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every sunday we choose a topic from the vast archive of designboom
today: maison et objet 2011 (part 1)
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merci, paris: stack it exhibition
published 01.28.11
on show in the current exhibition 'stack it' are selected products from around the world, based on their relevance as space saving and organizational solutions for the domestic or office environment, particularly by means of stacking.
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lladró atelier: metropolis
published 01.28.11
'metropolis' is a collection of functional porcelain objects that take on the forms of avant-garde buildings.arranged together as a whole, these structures create a city.
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konstantin slawinski: sl27 link
published 01.27.11
the triangular piece of silicone is pierced with two cross-shaped slits that accept a range of utensils, transforming them into a new object.
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scholten + baijings : minimal for hay
published 01.27.11
highly defined and graphically executed patterns span from soft pastels to saturated neons, producing a diverse range of textiles for the home.
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doshi levien: kali for authentics
published 01.26.11
the four glass shelves of varying lengths can be slid into the unit either from the left or right. the door is mirrored from both sides. depending on your preference, the door can open from either the left or right side.
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bouroullec brothers: ploum for ligne roset
published 01.26.11
the four-seater settee offers a croissant-shape form, encouraging sitters to turn towards each other around a common center.
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zo-loft's din-ink now in production
published 01.26.11
the design takes the iconic bic ballpoint pen lid, and re-imagines it as a set of pen caps cum cutlery: a fork, knife and spoon respectively.
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neil poulton: bag-ette
published 01.26.11
'bag-ette' is a fun way to transport your freshly baked baguette, without falling off your bike!
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adam steiner : riveted tables
published 01.26.11
the inherent beauty of industrial structures, the functional linearity of lattice-steel electrical pylons, the stark utility of riveted metal bridges
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edouard françois: maison et objet 2011 - creator of the year
published 01.25.11
edouard françois is known for his multidisciplinary work and contribution towards 'green architecture', focusing on contemporary topics such as recycling, human use and fair trade.
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stéphane choquet design: naja table
published 01.25.11
the formal language mixes two styles together, louis XV with industrial, first with its cast aluminum finish, then with its connection.
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kibisi: hang around + toss around for muuto
published 01.21.11
the collection of carved wooden kitchen utensils use form and craftsmanship to improve functionality in the kitchen.
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patrick norguet: makil for alki
published 01.20.11
the chair is composed of a series of seamlessly winding and intersecting forms.
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angell wyller aarseth: handle me
published 01.19.11
the heavy, textured cast iron and wood cookware references the simplicity of tradition while drawing our fragmented attention back to the physical and solid.
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sofie lachaert + luc d'hanis: palette for nodus
published 01.16.11
the rug takes on the shape of an artist's hand-held palette made up of 266 soft colors.
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drill design: geografia series
published 01.14.11
'geografia' is a series of desktop items that employ geography, topography and earth in their design.
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inga sempé: ruché beds + side tables for ligne roset
published 01.14.11
continuing the development of her 'ruché' collection for ligne roset, french designer inga sempé has now developed beds and side tables to add to the line-up.
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matali crasset: roots for nodus
published 01.13.11
resembling the root system of a centuries-old tree, 'roots' features multiple layers and irregularly shaped pieces that extend beyond the border of the rug.
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bouroullec brothers: losanges
published 01.12.11
the 'losanges' project is carried out by craftsmen in northern pakistan who weave the rug's thirteen colors into a geometrical rhombus shape.
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edward robinson: ikebana for petite friture
published 01.06.11
a linear slot in the top of the vase enables the user to arrange flowers in a variety of ways including continuous lines or bunches.
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maison et objet 2011: creators of the year
published 12.30.10
each year maison et objet, paris acknowledges creatives from the past year who have made an impact on the french design scene. this year architect edouard françois, designers erwan and ronan bouroullec and interior architects gilles and boissier have been selected.
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