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April 2011, 18
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oskar zieta: bazair installation with aluminium plopp stools
published 04.18.11
the young polish designer oskar zieta presents an installation suspended between sky and earth. his renowned plopp stools, are produced, for the first time, in aluminium.
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stephen burks: inside out
published 04.18.11
stephen burks uses LEDs shown through crystals in his chandeliers for the lighting centerpieces collection from swarovski.
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maarten de ceulaer: balloon bowls
published 04.18.11
a series of vessels created from casting mass-colored, synthetic plaster into a balloon, after which, a second balloon is inserted and inflated. the balloons act as flexible moulds, resulting in a collection of bowls, each featuring their own unique shape.
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paul cocksedge: sestosenso for BMW x flos
published 04.18.11
once stepping within one of the hanging red 'sestosenso' lights, a video of the BMW 6 series coupe is revealed on the expansive white wall that wraps around the room. through the light we see the car, and through the car, we begin to understand the light...
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william sawaya: meteo chair for sawaya and moroni
published 04.18.11
intended for use in community spaces and hospitality environments, the lightweight, stackable chairs feature an open ring backrest and curved aluminum frame.
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richard hutten: zuiderzee chair
published 04.18.11
slim profiles and subtle curves define 'zuiderzee', a contemporary reinterpretation of a traditional wooden dutch chair. commissioned by the zuiderzee museum, the piece composes part of dutch furniture company NgispeN's new collection.
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henning larsen architects: herlev hospital extension - winning design
published 04.18.11
comprised of three ring-shaped buildings on rectangular bases, the project generates and provides abundant green space in the interstitial zone for patients and staff.
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studio juju at salone satellite 2011
published 04.18.11
the work of singapore-based designers studio juju, timo wong and priscilla lui, was on display at milan design week 2011 in the salone satellite location. studio juju has received the design miami/basel and W hotels 'designers of the future award 2011' .
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stefan geisbauer: look so flat for ingo maurer
published 04.18.11
'looksoflat' is modeled after the classic task lamp -- known as naska loris by jac jacobsen -- from 1937.
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norisada maeda atelier: I remember you
published 04.18.11
developed using algorithm softwares, the three-storey private residence features a multitude of complex curvature to maximize on daylight intake.
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studio job for venini
published 04.17.11
created for the new artlight collection, blown standing lamps create illuminated faces, vases, hats, and candlesticks in expanded scale, while a new edition of the 'arnolfini' chandelier is rendered in an array of colours.
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tatzu nishi: villa victoria
published 04.17.11
mostly choosing renowned landmarks of various cities, japanese artist tatzu nishi creates a new room for these iconic sculptures, making them accessible to visitors.
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michael young: trussardi 100 collection
published 04.17.11
wood, plastics, ceramics, and leatherwork come together in the '100 collection' of chairs, tables, and stools, which draws its point of departure from historical trussardi projects like their handbag lines and airplane seating, as well as from the natural dynamic between the eastern and western worlds.
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fornasetti: nucleare vade retro
published 04.17.11
designboom LOVES the latest graphic variation on the fornasetti theme that uses the iconic face of lina cavalieri to fight against nuclear power.
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akko golenbeld: stadsmuziek
published 04.17.11
a scale model of the city of eindhoven is transformed into the role of the recorder as each building - unique in size, shape and proximity to others - creates the musical score.
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