milan design week 2014 (141 articles)
henrique steyer builds playful monkey stool and niño bookshelves
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celebrating his furniture company's first birthday, the brazilian designer has constructed alternative versions of his favorite pieces.
celebrating his furniture company's first birthday, the brazilian designer has constructed alternative versions of his favorite pieces.
branca stool by industrial facility for mattiazzi mimics branches in nature
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'it's been 5 years since we've produced the branca chair for mattiazzi, which in some ways was a little bit of a turning point for exploring wood in another sophisticated manner.' »
'it's been 5 years since we've produced the branca chair for mattiazzi, which in some ways was a little bit of a turning point for exploring wood in another sophisticated manner.' - sam hecht
sopa design studio laser cuts paolino paper holder
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the studio has developed a binder that cleverly indicates the 'amount' of time.
the studio has developed a binder that cleverly indicates the 'amount' of time.
studio klass' IGLOO pendant system for fontan aarte supports 200 connections
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developed as modular, self-supporting LED pendant system, 'IGLOO' allows for consecutive linking of up to two hundred units without the need for an additional power cable.
developed as modular, self-supporting LED pendant system, 'IGLOO' allows for consecutive linking of up to two hundred units without the need for an additional power cable.
arduino and handcrafted tradition come together with samsung smart bike
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samsung, together with maestro giovanni pelizzoli - a world famed frame builder - and designer alice biotti have created a smartphone-centered smart bike.
samsung, together with maestro giovanni pelizzoli - a world famed frame builder - and designer alice biotti have created a smartphone-centered smart bike.
satsuki ohata molds fondue slippers to perfectly fit your feet
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the pair of indoor/outdoor shoes match the shape of the wearer's foot by casting a quick-drying liquid mold of their feet.
the pair of indoor/outdoor shoes match the shape of the wearer's foot by casting a quick-drying liquid mold of their feet.
raw edges creates color illusion with the lake collection carpets for golran
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the rugs have the ability to change color as they are perceived from different angles.
the rugs have the ability to change color as they are perceived from different angles.
LASVIT investigates future of kinetic + programmable glass lighting systems
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featuring works by architects and designers such as daniel libeskind and maarten baas, the '(e)motions exhibition' explored the combination of glass with kinetic luminaire »
featuring works by architects and designers such as daniel libeskind and maarten baas, the '(e)motions exhibition' explored the combination of glass with kinetic luminaire sculptures.
philippe starck extends broom collection for emeco with stools
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the chairs come in two heights - counter stool and barstool - consist of 75% waste polypropylene and 15% waste wood fibers from industrial factories.
the chairs come in two heights - counter stool and barstool - consist of 75% waste polypropylene and 15% waste wood fibers from industrial factories.
pedrali defines 2014 furniture collection with wood + textiles
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the five families of furniture express the brand's commitment to technological innovation, and its continued development and exploration of materials.
the five families of furniture express the brand's commitment to technological innovation, and its continued development and exploration of materials.
young & battaglia suspends a chandelier inside a lightbulb for mineheart
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the globed source of illumination marries charm, whimsy and elegance with its integration of old, new, modern and minimal.
the globed source of illumination marries charm, whimsy and elegance with its integration of old, new, modern and minimal.
grimshaw architects collaborates with poltrona frau on elements
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designboom interviews grimshaw architects and poltrona frau's worldwide managing director kurt wallner about their continued cooperation and what's in-store in terms of future »
designboom interviews grimshaw architects and poltrona frau's worldwide managing director kurt wallner about their continued cooperation and what's in-store in terms of future developments between the two parties.
bilge nur saltik + rive roshan present scarf collection through the looking glass
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the fine printed silk scarves and glass objects work together to to distort the patterns into unpredictable shapes and colors.
the fine printed silk scarves and glass objects work together to to distort the patterns into unpredictable shapes and colors.
DGT installs the citizen watch light is time exhibition in milan
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the exhibition features an orchestration of composed sound and lighting elements with 80,000 glittering watch base-plates.
the exhibition features an orchestration of composed sound and lighting elements with 80,000 glittering watch base-plates.
wafer-thin wash basins by konstantin grcic use LAUFEN's saphirkeramik
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'not only can we create large shapes, but we can also go into surface treatment, something which is not common in bathroom ceramics.' - konstantin grcic on working with LAUFEN's »
'not only can we create large shapes, but we can also go into surface treatment, something which is not common in bathroom ceramics.' - konstantin grcic on working with LAUFEN's patented saphirkeramik material
dejana kabiljo surrounds bed in fences to symbolize lack of freedom
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an all-black bed frame is confined in a prison-like barbed shell, exposing the skeleton of the platform and metallic slats that would typically bolster a mattress.
an all-black bed frame is confined in a prison-like barbed shell, exposing the skeleton of the platform and metallic slats that would typically bolster a mattress.
the cut by alessandro isola is a reconfigurable kitchen with sliding units
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the design questions why a kitchen needs to be a fixed and permanent unit and instead creates an interactive space that can be re-configured.
the design questions why a kitchen needs to be a fixed and permanent unit and instead creates an interactive space that can be re-configured.
ladder-shaped scaletta radiator by elisa giovannoni
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'scaletta' interprets the radiator more as an architectural structure - something in which to furnish the home.
'scaletta' interprets the radiator more as an architectural structure - something in which to furnish the home.
rui pereira references milanese street vendors in tanque containers
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the collection can be used as containers for flowers or even as an aquarium; the designs are based on market vendors who create and develop their own stands.
the collection can be used as containers for flowers or even as an aquarium; the designs are based on market vendors who create and develop their own stands.
deesawat specializes in teak wood outdoor furniture
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the thai company manufactures outdoor furniture and building materials that employ sustainable timber and off-cuts from the wood industry in their production.
the thai company manufactures outdoor furniture and building materials that employ sustainable timber and off-cuts from the wood industry in their production.
nendo swaps screws for magne-hinge customizable glasses
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magnets at the glasses' hinges easily disassemble, allowing users to mix and match temple patterns and colors until the desired look is achieved.
magnets at the glasses' hinges easily disassemble, allowing users to mix and match temple patterns and colors until the desired look is achieved.
coqoon tablet pillow secures flat screens into place for comfort
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the soft device enables one to easily relax while using a tablet, making browsing, reading a book or watching a film as comfortable as possible.
the soft device enables one to easily relax while using a tablet, making browsing, reading a book or watching a film as comfortable as possible.
lensvelt's maarten van severen installation by OMA in milan
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the exhibition features a collection of re-issued production models and scale models against a three dimensional environment.
the exhibition features a collection of re-issued production models and scale models against a three dimensional environment.
horizontal and vertical prop lights by bertjan pot for moooi
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each individual piece from within the 'prop' collection is equipped with a warm LED source, which disperses light using a specially developed optic lenses.
each individual piece from within the 'prop' collection is equipped with a warm LED source, which disperses light using a specially developed optic lenses.
kostantia manthou produces KIRA and the edible tower of containers
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designed to help with the production, transportation and consumption of outdoor meals, the food itself becomes an edible container.
designed to help with the production, transportation and consumption of outdoor meals, the food itself becomes an edible container.
mischer'traxler wins 2014 BE OPEN young talent award
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the austrian duo was acknowledged for the potential of their creative future.
the austrian duo was acknowledged for the potential of their creative future.
toyo ito designs interior for kinnasand flagship showroom in milan
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situated inside a light-flooded courtyard in the milanese city center, the space showcases colorful textiles in captivating fashion.
situated inside a light-flooded courtyard in the milanese city center, the space showcases colorful textiles in captivating fashion.
tabu collection by eugeni quitllet for alias is entirely FSC certified
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rather than planing and fitting the seating objects by hand, different elements are joined together in solid ash wood using digital fabrication methods.
rather than planing and fitting the seating objects by hand, different elements are joined together in solid ash wood using digital fabrication methods.
