D E S I G N S P A C E

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Whisk it shall we?

Whisker lamp designed by Brazillian Studio Marcelo Teixeira

Monday, May 2, 2011

Milan Furniture Fair 2011 - Let the Insanity begin

A Joe Colombo masterpiece. the only chair ever produced by Kartell in solid wood is now being recreated in polycarbonate
A Joe Colombo piece -- the only all-wood chair that Kartell ever produced – is being brought back in polycarbonate.

A Joe Colombo piece -- the only all-wood chair that Kartell ever produced – is being brought back in polycarbonate.

Milan Furniture Fair 2011 - Let the Insanity begin

<a href="http://www.casamania.it/">Casamania</a> showed Loop by <a href="http://www.sophiedevocht.com/">Sophie de Vocht</a>, a design student awaiting graduation this spring. De Vocht said she wanted to create a piece with the same kind of tufting technique used in making carpets. Special equipment allowed her to loop material through a lattice-like structure, the knitted stocking-like material gradually becoming looser as it flows toward the feet. The designer said she wanted the piece to sit close to the ground — a nod to the carpet-making technique used to create the chair.

The highlight of MFF2011- Loop

Designer Sophie de Vocht, a design student awaiting graduation this spring. De Vocht said she wanted to create a piece with the same kind of tufting technique used in making carpets. Special equipment allowed her to loop material through a lattice-like structure, the knitted stocking-like material gradually becoming looser as it flows toward the feet. The designer said she wanted the piece to sit close to the ground — a nod to the carpet-making technique used to create the chair.

Milan Furniture Fair 2011 - Let the Insanity begin

After designers spent years creating outdoor interpretations of indoor furniture, more appear to be moving in the opposite direction, creating interior pieces that feel inspired by backyard living. Although designer Paola Navone's Sweet dining chairs can be finished with a brown leather seat, <a href="http://www.gervasoni1882.it/gervasoni/">Gervasoni</a> exhibited the walnut frames with white PVC cord.

Milan furniture fair 2011

Bringing the outdoors in with Designer Paola Navone's Sweet dining chairs.

Worlds first 18- Hole floating golf course in Maldives

The $500 million project may just kickstart a a new trend and I can’t wait to see how it impacts further floating developments.
The 18-hole golf course will be situated near the Maldives airport and will be built upon floating platform for an unforgettable experience. The solar powered golf course will of course offer luxurious accommodations that would offer unparalleled views of the stunning surrounding reefs. Underwater tunnels will be built as well and the project will be led by Waterstudio.NL, Dutch Docklands and Troon Golf.
Gone are the days for floating hotels and restaurants!!

Pinecone Lamp by Pavel Eektra

Designed by Russian designer Pavel Eektra.

The lamp consists of 56 plates and screws, without an internal skeleton due to rounding forms plaques form gaps through which light passes. Boards themselves are also slightly transparent, this creates a particular pattern of light from the outside and downward bright light.