imm cologne 2011 (31 articles)
sascha urban + dorothea wirwall: loungebarrow
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the traditional function of a wheelbarrow has been reinterpreted in 'loungebarrow', where the modest gardening tool is outfitted with padding and used as a lounge chair.
the traditional function of a wheelbarrow has been reinterpreted in 'loungebarrow', where the modest gardening tool is outfitted with padding and used as a lounge chair.
readymade exhibition wall
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the freestanding exhibition space is composed of 1,148 metersticks, over two thousand screws, and hundreds of plastic fasteners.
the freestanding exhibition space is composed of 1,148 metersticks, over two thousand screws, and hundreds of plastic fasteners.
stadtnomaden: kammerdiener
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the lightweight, modular valet needs only to be leant against a wall in order to provide multipurpose storage space, or two of the pieces can be assembled together to form a »
the lightweight, modular valet needs only to be leant against a wall in order to provide multipurpose storage space, or two of the pieces can be assembled together to form a standalone object.
uli budde: balloon lamp
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taking its form and characteristics from the typical antique oil lamp, the figurative design, reminiscent of a balloon, generates a diffused, ambient light.
taking its form and characteristics from the typical antique oil lamp, the figurative design, reminiscent of a balloon, generates a diffused, ambient light.
bouroullec brothers: ploum for ligne roset
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the four-seater settee offers a croissant-shape form, encouraging sitters to turn towards each other around a common center.
the four-seater settee offers a croissant-shape form, encouraging sitters to turn towards each other around a common center.
anna ter haar: cinderella series
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questioning the way we explore and interpret the strength of glass, the collection structurally integrates hand blown glass bubbles onto the arms and legs of chairs.
questioning the way we explore and interpret the strength of glass, the collection structurally integrates hand blown glass bubbles onto the arms and legs of chairs.
yi cong lu: panel
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'panel' shifts easily from table to room divider to shelf to roof, depending solely on its configuration and the needs of the user.
'panel' shifts easily from table to room divider to shelf to roof, depending solely on its configuration and the needs of the user.
yuya ushida: sofa_XXXX
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the retractable seating unit, which transforms from chair to sofa, is constructed from 8000 chopsticks which have been individually cut and sanded then assembled using metal rings »
the retractable seating unit, which transforms from chair to sofa, is constructed from 8000 chopsticks which have been individually cut and sanded then assembled using metal rings and joints.
karim rashid: cross for freedom of creation
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the suggestive cross-shaped lamp is composed from an agglomeration of small figures that allude to the designer's most iconic forms.
the suggestive cross-shaped lamp is composed from an agglomeration of small figures that allude to the designer's most iconic forms.
klaas kuiken: bottles
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'bottles' is an exploration in how mass production could potentially be individualized.
'bottles' is an exploration in how mass production could potentially be individualized.
meike langer: beaugars
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with easily reconfigurable storage racks set into a small table, 'beaugars' provides an easily adaptable means of addressing changes in day-to-day storage needs.
with easily reconfigurable storage racks set into a small table, 'beaugars' provides an easily adaptable means of addressing changes in day-to-day storage needs.
robert hoffmann: trapezium
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the pendant lamp is made-up of two identically folded trapezoidal metal sheets forming the outline of a hexagon. light pushes outwards through the shade's lateral gaps, resulting »
the pendant lamp is made-up of two identically folded trapezoidal metal sheets forming the outline of a hexagon. light pushes outwards through the shade's lateral gaps, resulting in luminous thin streaks being projected onto surrounding walls.
thomas schnur: rubber table
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the side table adopts the idiosyncratic aesthetics of a plunger, transferring its form and materiality to a new environment.
the side table adopts the idiosyncratic aesthetics of a plunger, transferring its form and materiality to a new environment.
richard lampert at imm cologne 2011
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the collection features new products by international designers such as bertjan pot, doshi levian and monica förster.
the collection features new products by international designers such as bertjan pot, doshi levian and monica förster.
tokujin yoshioka: A&W designer of the year 2011
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an exhibition set within a hazy scenography, celebrates the design practice of tokujin yoshioka. each of the pieces on show are displayed only in white, adding to the »
an exhibition set within a hazy scenography, celebrates the design practice of tokujin yoshioka. each of the pieces on show are displayed only in white, adding to the ghostliness of the space.
nendo's sundial shelving for kartell features movable dividers
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set at various distances, the tilting and rotating shelves mimic the shadows cast by a sundial.
set at various distances, the tilting and rotating shelves mimic the shadows cast by a sundial.
hanna krüger: vaiss.eau
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the mouth-blown, double-walled transparent glass pendant lights exemplify the relationship between traditional craftsmanship and the design of contemporary objects.
the mouth-blown, double-walled transparent glass pendant lights exemplify the relationship between traditional craftsmanship and the design of contemporary objects.
sauerbruch hutton for classicon
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sauerbruch hutton's 'munich' collection of chairs for classicon were originally developed for the brandhorst museum which the architecture duo also designed.
sauerbruch hutton's 'munich' collection of chairs for classicon were originally developed for the brandhorst museum which the architecture duo also designed.
seongyong lee: plytube stool
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this seating design uses a similar principal to that of making paper tubes, but using sheets of wood veneer instead.
this seating design uses a similar principal to that of making paper tubes, but using sheets of wood veneer instead.
elisa strozyk + sebastian neeb: accordion cabinet
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the exterior of the cabinet is made from lamellas of various wood veneers that have been folded in a manner similar to that of an accordion.
the exterior of the cabinet is made from lamellas of various wood veneers that have been folded in a manner similar to that of an accordion.
anne lorenz: home traveller
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the over-sized fabric bag is a hybrid portable storage unit for the home.
the over-sized fabric bag is a hybrid portable storage unit for the home.
enrique illanez schoenenberger: brigitte
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composed of hand-sewn wood tiles in the style of traditional swiss facades, the 'brigitte' shelter encourages passersby to slow down, take the space for their own, and appreciate »
composed of hand-sewn wood tiles in the style of traditional swiss facades, the 'brigitte' shelter encourages passersby to slow down, take the space for their own, and appreciate the value of time.
dohoon kim: tension bentwood chair
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the bentwood technique is typically executed through the use of moulds, however korean dohoon kim creates the curves of his chair naturally through the wood's flexibility and »
the bentwood technique is typically executed through the use of moulds, however korean dohoon kim creates the curves of his chair naturally through the wood's flexibility and elasticity.
imm cologne 2011: ola foldable table by akka
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the modular, foldable table took the ex-equo first prize in this year's international [D3] competition.
the modular, foldable table took the ex-equo first prize in this year's international [D3] competition.
hanna emelie ernsting: moody sofa
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reacting to the constantly entwined relationship of work life and private life, the design aims to encourage its users to calm down and let go of the stresses from their day.
reacting to the constantly entwined relationship of work life and private life, the design aims to encourage its users to calm down and let go of the stresses from their day.
imm cologne 2011: pressed chair by harry thaler
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pressed from a single sheet of aluminum then bent into shape, the stackable chair is one of two joint winning projects in this year's international [D3] competition. light enough »
pressed from a single sheet of aluminum then bent into shape, the stackable chair is one of two joint winning projects in this year's international [D3] competition. light enough to be lifted with just two fingers, it nonetheless requires no screws, joints, or external support.
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.
inga sempé: ruché beds + side tables for ligne roset
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continuing the development of her 'ruché' collection for ligne roset, french designer inga sempé has now developed beds and side tables to add to the line-up.
continuing the development of her 'ruché' collection for ligne roset, french designer inga sempé has now developed beds and side tables to add to the line-up.
