interni 2003: earthly paradise ................................................................................................................................................................................................

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interni earthly paradise http://www.internimagazine.it/specialemilano/english/mostra.htm EARTHLY PARADISE is a reflection on changes in domestic spaces connected to relaxation and mental and physical well being, where the traditional bathroom is no longer the exclusive place for body care but rather the starting point for a new culture of living which disseminates the feeling of relaxation in all surrounding domestic spaces, pointing out the diversity between the concept of ‘need’ and that of ‘well-being’. conceived as the search for well-being in the private space of the home, aim to present research in the field of design and production, suggestions and stimuli of a widespread feeling, enhanced by chromotherapy and aromatherapy, that sees relaxation and well-being at the core of the domestic world. --- 'acrylic jungle' installation by jacopo foggini installation drawing by jacopo foggini steve piccolo concept by alessandro mendini installation drawing by alessandro mendini alessandro and francesco mendini on the 'rythms of nature' installation. installation by anna gili 'rhythms of nature' is conceived as a small itinerant kiosk/gallery. at the centre of the external façades, there are twelve mosaic pictures forming a circle and representing the twelve animals of chinese zodiacs. 'since ancient times, we have been hiding the mysterious link between animal instinct and human emotion...' she says. --- back to milan furniture fair 2003 --- --- ------- monthly designboom newsletter ------- ------- ? comments and contact us ? -------