alain gilles (16 articles)
alain gilles juxtaposes fake materials in mirror collection for deknudt
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taking on the concept of perception, the pieces feature the addition of either a perforated metal or a wooden texture.
taking on the concept of perception, the pieces feature the addition of either a perforated metal or a wooden texture.
alain gilles balances W8 table with gray sandstone for ligne roset
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the W8 side table calls on the idea of firmness, reassuring it through its stone base.
the W8 side table calls on the idea of firmness, reassuring it through its stone base.
alain gilles sculpts graphic shapes for evolution kitchen tools
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comprised of four vigorous and comfortable products, the set includes a tart server and display stand, a carafe, a cooking thermometer and a cutting board.
comprised of four vigorous and comfortable products, the set includes a tart server and display stand, a carafe, a cooking thermometer and a cutting board.
alain gilles creates chubby, the first upholstered glass stool for verreum
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the furniture plays on the iconic shape of a milk stool, while introducing an unusual combination of materials.
the furniture plays on the iconic shape of a milk stool, while introducing an unusual combination of materials.
alain gilles uses very little material in buzzifloat chair for buzzispace
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with its intentionally simple design, this minimal chair aims to maximize space.
with its intentionally simple design, this minimal chair aims to maximize space.
alain gilles weaves rattan into wicked chair + basket for vincent sheppard
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the pieces — made in rattan, lacquered aluminum and upholstered cushions — create a discussion between industrial and manual processes.
the pieces — made in rattan, lacquered aluminum and upholstered cushions — create a discussion between industrial and manual processes.
alain gilles redesigns sound absorbing movable room partitions for buzzispace
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referencing modernist architecture, the 'BuzziBlinds' add rhythm and tonalities created by the orientation of the V-cut blinds, resulting in dynamic and rich spaces.
referencing modernist architecture, the 'BuzziBlinds' add rhythm and tonalities created by the orientation of the V-cut blinds, resulting in dynamic and rich spaces.
new perspective mirrors by alain gilles for bonaldo
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bearing the original sketch of gilles himself, the mirrors convey a stylized, cartoon-like perspective printed directly on the reflective surface.
bearing the original sketch of gilles himself, the mirrors convey a stylized, cartoon-like perspective printed directly on the reflective surface.
verreum uses a traditional silvering technique to create a reflective collection of objects
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silvering is the chemical process of coating glass with a reflective substance. prague based brand verreum aims to re-invent this technique from scratch through new technologies »
silvering is the chemical process of coating glass with a reflective substance. prague based brand verreum aims to re-invent this technique from scratch through new technologies and various experimental approaches.
alain gilles reflects on our society and endless search of the self with mirror mirror
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alain gilles creates first art piece for the fonds erasme to be shown at art brussels and be auctioned by christie's to collect funds for medical research.
alain gilles creates first art piece for the fonds erasme to be shown at art brussels and be auctioned by christie's to collect funds for medical research.
alain gilles reveals technical system in extendable tracks table
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the movement of the furniture is highlighted with the glass table top and layering of different materials.
the movement of the furniture is highlighted with the glass table top and layering of different materials.
alain gilles: nomad solar lamp for o'sun
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the portable rechargeable device is easy to operate, employing a single push button for different settings.
the portable rechargeable device is easy to operate, employing a single push button for different settings.
alain gilles: container sideboard for casamania
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a research on deconstruction and reconstruction, as if a 'standard' sideboard with its different storage functionalities has been split into various elements and just »
a research on deconstruction and reconstruction, as if a 'standard' sideboard with its different storage functionalities has been split into various elements and just reconstructed in a different, uneven manner.
alain gilles: recycled PET micro architecture
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belgian designer alain gilles presents new designs for belgian company buzzispace at the IMM cologne furniture fair 2011.
belgian designer alain gilles presents new designs for belgian company buzzispace at the IMM cologne furniture fair 2011.
alain gilles: connectivity island
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french designer alain gilles created the 'connectivity island' bench and planters based on combinatory logic
french designer alain gilles created the 'connectivity island' bench and planters based on combinatory logic
fair promises at design flanders gallery, brussels
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