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New and noteworthy in global design.

U.S. DEBUT

Making its U.S. debut with a solo exhibition this fall, Canadian multidisciplinary design firm Studio Paolo Ferrari presents Edition 4, the latest installment of its contemporary furniture collection, and the title of its coinciding exhibition. Opening on October 13 at New York’s Colony cooperative gallery, the twoweek showing will celebrate the intricacies of furniture-making, showing Ferrari’s exploration of form. “Studio Paolo Ferrari is consistently excellent, with thoughtful attention to detail and a rare ability to zoom out and see the bigger picture of their brand,” says Jean Lin, founder and creative director of Colony. “Working with them has always been an absolute pleasure, and I am so excited to introduce their latest collection of work to our market.” »

CLAY CRAFT

Peruvian architect Caterina Moretti, founder of Mexico-based Peca Studio, is known for her dedication to authenticity in materials and processes. Working with Seattle- and Amsterdam-based design studio Graypants, Moretti has designed the ceramic-and-glass Barro pendant light, a piece made using an ancient, region-specific process that involves gathering earth to make clay that is poured into handmade plaster molds. Before firing, the clay pieces are hand-burnished with a smooth stone to achieve an iridescent color and smooth feel. During firing, a process known as reduction of atmosphere takes place: At a specific moment, the kiln vents are closed to reduce the amount of oxygen inside, generating a chemical reaction that turns the clay a deep black hue.

DESIGN FOR THE PAGES

This October, design company HAY celebrates its 20th anniversary with the release of HAY, the first book about the innovative Danish brand. Published by Phaidon and organized into four sections, the monograph explores HAY’s origins (the company was founded in 2002 by husband-andwife Rolf and Mette Hay), the brand’s collaborations with international designers and architects, and how the brand earned global acclaim for a new, creative generation. Featuring a foreword by Nike’s chief design officer, John Hoke III, essays from various designworld luminaries, and an illustrated timeline of milestones and key collaborations, the volume presents the most comprehensive look at HAY to date.

SERIOUS FUN

Earlier this year, AZ Factory, the Paris-based fashion label launched in 2019 by the late Alber Elbaz, tapped South African designer Thebe Magugu as its first guest designer. The first part of the resulting collection, Intersection, was released in June, with the second half set to drop in September. The , garments mix elegant craftsmanship with daring form, highlighting a new era of African couture. Putting a premium on collaboration, AZ Factory connected Magugu with Parisbased Algerian artist Chafik Cheriet, and the latter created prints that appear on key items in the collection. With signature details that mark Magugu’s work—pleated skirts, bold colors, eye-catching patterns—Intersection exudes a playfulness that reminds us that serious fashion can be serious fun. »

ONE-STOP SHOP

Over the summer, as people returned to their offices and Seattle’s downtown core flourished with increased activity, a new mixed-purpose, design-forward destination opened just blocks from the waterfront. Called the Shop and opened by Porter (a work and multifamily space solutions company), the 4,000-square-foot space combines a commercial interiors showroom, retail, a lounge, design lab, rentable meeting spaces, and a full-service café. “We believe that welcoming, hospitable environments foster meaningful relationships that last,” says Kyle Haakenson, a co-founder of Porter and the Shop. “We also recognize that the workplace has changed forever.” Designed by Graham Baba Architects, the Shop features furniture, lighting, and accessories by brands including Carl Hansen, Steelcase, Uhuru, and Moooi, and also showcases products from established and emerging independent makers, with an emphasis on BIPOC artisans.

VANITY AFFAIR

Midwest brands Room & Board and Cambria are expanding their ongoing collaboration with a line of bathroom vanities and a stateof-the-art wine cabinet. Called the Amherst cabinet, the latter is an artisan-crafted unit that comes in multiple sizes (including a kitchen island option) and is outfitted with refrigeration from True Residential. All pieces are topped with Cambria quartz surfaces. —Rachel Gallaher h

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