milan design week 2016 (169 articles)
philipp aduatz's bathroom furniture series references wave formations
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this furniture series concept stems from the visualization of the natural phenomenon of wave formations in water, which sprouts from the interplay of wind, gravity and inertia.
this furniture series concept stems from the visualization of the natural phenomenon of wave formations in water, which sprouts from the interplay of wind, gravity and inertia.
lapo elkann reinterprets kartell’s furniture icons using car wrapping technology
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select kartell furniture pieces are wrapped in traditional colors found in automotive nations and worlds, along with fashion patterns such as houndstooth, pinstripe and tartan.
select kartell furniture pieces are wrapped in traditional colors found in automotive nations and worlds, along with fashion patterns such as houndstooth, pinstripe and tartan.
texturae debuts with three nature-influenced wallpaper collections
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the collections were created in collaboration with leading designers including: chiara andreatti, elena salmistraro, alessandro zambelli.
the collections were created in collaboration with leading designers including: chiara andreatti, elena salmistraro, alessandro zambelli.
interview with paola navone, the queen of color + art director of ABET LAMINATI
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designboom spoke with ABET LAMINATI's art director paola navone about the company's research into color and pattern, how technology has transformed the industry, and where she »
designboom spoke with ABET LAMINATI's art director paola navone about the company's research into color and pattern, how technology has transformed the industry, and where she see's ABET LAMINATI heading into the future.
MARMO, a bathroom collection that combines know-how design and craftsmanship
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the series showcases where the uniqueness of the stone and the unpredictable veins of the marble make every piece unique.
the series showcases where the uniqueness of the stone and the unpredictable veins of the marble make every piece unique.
fabio novembre, in collaboration with natuzzi, envisions his 'stanze' as a womb
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the egg-shaped alcove devours the visitor and then returns them back to the world, reborn and more aware.
the egg-shaped alcove devours the visitor and then returns them back to the world, reborn and more aware.
fabio novembre lights the way for venini and kartell with muse lamp + lantern
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designboom spoke to fabio novembre about designs for two of italy's most well established companies, to understand his motivations for the lighting objects that are distinct in »
designboom spoke to fabio novembre about designs for two of italy's most well established companies, to understand his motivations for the lighting objects that are distinct in form and purpose.
missoni's knitown is a surreal mise-en-scène of miniature architecture, storiated in pattern
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the chromatic harmony of 'knitown' offered visually playful combinations and special variations of missoni's knitwear, given an alternative life as houses.
the chromatic harmony of 'knitown' offered visually playful combinations and special variations of missoni's knitwear, given an alternative life as houses.
naoto fukasawa bonds sky and earth with 'ten' armchair and 'ci' table for driade
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the japanese designer combines natural stone with rich wood to realize his armchair and table for driade.
the japanese designer combines natural stone with rich wood to realize his armchair and table for driade.
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.
marleen kaptein employs aerospace fibre placement technique to form carbon chair
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the dutch designer has employed a fiber placement robot capable of printing thin, but strong, carbon tape in all directions, to produce two armchairs and a lamp.
the dutch designer has employed a fiber placement robot capable of printing thin, but strong, carbon tape in all directions, to produce two armchairs and a lamp.
kram/weisshaar embeds adjustable heating + cooling technology into sapienstone smart slab table
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options include heating and cooling units, inductive cooking and charging modules, wireless antennas and transponders as well as access control systems, switches and actuators.
options include heating and cooling units, inductive cooking and charging modules, wireless antennas and transponders as well as access control systems, switches and actuators.
claesson koivisto rune reflects japanese gardens in bonsai seating collection for arflex
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presented at salone del mobile during milan design week 2016, the series of upholstered lounge chairs, ottomans and couches are characterized by soft forms that echo natural »
presented at salone del mobile during milan design week 2016, the series of upholstered lounge chairs, ottomans and couches are characterized by soft forms that echo natural geometries found in gardens across japan.
david nosanchuk models 3D printed pendant lamp after architectural ornament in NYC
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presented during new york design week 2016, 'louie' has been born from a digital scan of part of the bayard condict building in manhattan's noho district.
presented during new york design week 2016, 'louie' has been born from a digital scan of part of the bayard condict building in manhattan's noho district.
yabu pushelberg debuts the heath & oiseau collection for linteloo
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the furniture focuses on the form and is accentuated by the deep and earthy colors - creating a subtle and elegant interior landscape.
the furniture focuses on the form and is accentuated by the deep and earthy colors - creating a subtle and elegant interior landscape.
jongha choi's de-dimension projects brings 2D images to 3D functional objects
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in our current situation in which modern society experiences the image, in relation to advertising, image circulation and the internet, why do we not question an images’ »
in our current situation in which modern society experiences the image, in relation to advertising, image circulation and the internet, why do we not question an images’ confinement to a flat surface?
francesco meda's split marble table reveals the material's intricate layers
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the split table marble collection is made up of different slabs of unique marble joined to each other by a brass profile which creates a geometric composition on the top.
the split table marble collection is made up of different slabs of unique marble joined to each other by a brass profile which creates a geometric composition on the top.
le roi soleil by marcel wanders for baccarat is adjourned with crystal shades and cut motifs
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the chandelier acts a symbol of modernity through its embracing curves and crystal shades which are adjourned with cut motifs.
the chandelier acts a symbol of modernity through its embracing curves and crystal shades which are adjourned with cut motifs.
zaha hadid merges metal and crystal to form centerpiece for swarovski
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named the 'crista', the sculptural centerpiece used innovative wave-cut technology to achieve the organic and distinct form.
named the 'crista', the sculptural centerpiece used innovative wave-cut technology to achieve the organic and distinct form.
ingo maurer sets lighting exhibition within former church in milan
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the german industrial designer took over the former san paolo converso church to use as the backdrop for his new lamp designs created in the past few months.
the german industrial designer took over the former san paolo converso church to use as the backdrop for his new lamp designs created in the past few months.
B-LINE debuts new chair designs by karim rashid and favaretto&partners
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as B-LINE safeguards the important legacy of pioneering designers and continues to grow, it has established collaborations with some of today’s most eclectic creatives such as »
as B-LINE safeguards the important legacy of pioneering designers and continues to grow, it has established collaborations with some of today’s most eclectic creatives such as karim rashid, and rigorous designers favaretto&partners; both who have contributed new seating pieces to the company’s steadily growing collection of furniture.
pininfarina home design collaborates with reflex for modular segno collection
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the collection includes an integrated living system that combines a modular sofa, a table, a cabinet, a bookcase and two lighting fixtures.
the collection includes an integrated living system that combines a modular sofa, a table, a cabinet, a bookcase and two lighting fixtures.
the necessity for concentration forms molteni ink desk by jasper morrison
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jasper morrison believes a desk should be more of a place than an object, where ideas take shape and are turned into writings or projects with concentration as the main requisite.
jasper morrison believes a desk should be more of a place than an object, where ideas take shape and are turned into writings or projects with concentration as the main requisite.
humberto campana on conceiving the candy collection glassware for LASVIT
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designboom spoke with humberto campana about the on-going collaboration with the czech glass company, the challenges the studio faced in developing the 'candy' collection, and how »
designboom spoke with humberto campana about the on-going collaboration with the czech glass company, the challenges the studio faced in developing the 'candy' collection, and how they found working with glass.
gufram and seletti celebrate design pride with a street parade during milan design week
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called ‘design pride’, the procession included other designers and brands like disaronno, gufram, pepsico, radio deejay and toiletpaper.
called ‘design pride’, the procession included other designers and brands like disaronno, gufram, pepsico, radio deejay and toiletpaper.
neri & hu construct a neutral backdrop for kvadrat's textile range at salone del mobile 2016
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the space was intentionally made to act as primitive and suppressed, in order to celebrate the exceptional colours and textures that define kvadrat.
the space was intentionally made to act as primitive and suppressed, in order to celebrate the exceptional colours and textures that define kvadrat.
jasper morrison unveils first kitchen design with 'LEPIC' for schiffini
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the kitchen system is an exercise in detail and finishes, seen through the broad range of different materials and compositions inspired by various cultures.
the kitchen system is an exercise in detail and finishes, seen through the broad range of different materials and compositions inspired by various cultures.
secretello desk by michele de lucchi for molteni&c showcases the user's personal display of tools
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the private work station reinterprets the theme of the secrétaire associated with that of a glass display cabinet
the private work station reinterprets the theme of the secrétaire associated with that of a glass display cabinet
