101Dec 18, 2012
Designed by Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956) for the Wiener Werkstaette and presented for the first time to the public at the “La tavola apparecchiata” (“The set table”) exhibition at the WW’s exhibition space in Neustifgasse 32 in Vienna, this cutlery was produced by hand in silver and silver plate until 1910-12. The service, which was in […]
102Dec 15, 2012
London design studio Postlerferguson have created a series wood spacecraft, from an interplanetary garbage collection to a future commercial spacebus to Mars, for toy maker and lifestyle brand Papafoxtrot. The satellites are made out of maple as well as laser etched stainless steel parts with polished natural wood, matte white, and glossy red finish. Postlerferguson […]
103Nov 28, 2012
“The bottle is one of the most visible things we use–there is absolutely no reason that it shouldn’t be beautiful, iconic and send a message to people about who we are.” -David Mayer With a square ergonomic shape to prevent rolling and top/bottom lids for easy cleaning the square is more than a stainless steel […]
104Nov 27, 2012
The famous wholesale market in Paris is a must for those with sophisticated palates. The market, designed in 1969 by architects Henry Colboc und Lebret, offers the astonished visitor the most exotic and fresh goods from around the world. The KE 9700-0-2TZ freestanding fridge-freezer gives an equally good overview of its contents. It was conceived […]
105Nov 24, 2012
Long ago maritime signals were of central importance to the lives of Finnish people around the Bay of Bothnia. Fire signals, “kaasas”, served to lead seafarers safely home or to new fishing grounds. If enemies had been sighted, a warning fire would be lit in “kaasa”. The concept for the Kaasa lantern recalls this powerful […]
106Nov 22, 2012
Night-time illumination plays a central role in the impression given by a building. Ideally, outdoor lighting should create a symbiotic relationship with the architecture. With this in mind, the design of Moon defines outdoor lighting as an extremely integrative element. It seeks to complete and underline the modern architecture that inspires it. The very subtle […]
107Nov 17, 2012
Ross Lovegrove designed the elegant MOD bathroom range for Turkish brand VitrA. The MOD series is versatile and adaptable to most architectural situations and is compact enough to be a practical solution for cultures globally. Lovegrove points out that the challenge was to identify a design logic that would result in an intelligent modular system […]
108Nov 10, 2012
This belt comes with an extended life span due tightening in the direction of its grain and infinitely variable length. Its buckle is composed of drop-forged, nickle-free stainless steel while the belt itself is hand-crafted leather: ecologically tanned calf, ostrich and alligator hides. Also each belt is presented within a wooden box containing tools for […]
109Nov 7, 2012
The Akita desk range is an investigation of different material characteristics where brass, concrete, oak, and stainless steel are combined to produce various pieces. The juxtaposition of raw and luxurious materials result in a wonderful aesthetic; industrial and heavy, yet visually light. The desk set consists of desk lamp, pen stand, and tape dispenser. designer: […]
110Oct 9, 2012
Norbert Wangen’s K11 contemporary kitchen design focuses on designing a space that is as efficient and functional as possible. The K11 is equipped to take away the lines between washing and cooking. The stainless steel tops are produced with a traditional built-in hob units and specific welded sinks. The waterproof panels are made of wood […]