maison & objet 09 preview: fabrica/sam baron collection

ranging from the practical (computer) to the sentimental (pair of baby shoes), this 15-piece furniture collection interprets the favorite objects of grand-hornu images' employees.

the treatment used on pieces combine photographic and graphic techniques, associating simultaneously all types of classic and present representations, from the engraving to the digital.

hand blown in borosilicated glass, the series consists of 5 different pieces.

each piece is a hybrid object which re-examines and juxtaposes distinctive elements from an eclectic array of multicultural forms.

ranging from the practical (computer) to the sentimental (pair of baby shoes), this 15-piece furniture collection interprets the favorite objects of grand-hornu images' employees.

fabrica's exhibition, 'colors of money' is a journey through the unexpected, diverse drifts of the monetary world.

during the maison & objet 09 exhibition in paris, swiss designer michel charlot has shown a light installation at the parisian department store, le bon marché.

in the exhibition NOW! design a vivre a new chair by andrée putman in collaboration with with emeco made its world debut

part of VIA's annual design support program is the partnership project:a new renewable composite material was developed by designer designer françois azambourg and the DCS (design composite système) company.