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THE PATH TO SUCCESS
See page 168 for the education category winner, the Daley College Manufacturing Technology & Engineering Center in Chicago by JGMA. Photography: Tom Rossiter.
This is the way to the seven firms and projects receiving the 48th annual IIDA Interior Design Competition awards
The diagnosis was clear: UVA Health’s emergency department was seeing 60,000 patients a year, a figure 50 percent higher than its intended capacity. Tasked with devising a solution was longtime collaborator Perkins&Will, and its 440,000-square-foot expansion—the largest in the modern history of the University of Virginia’s medical system and the winner of the IIDA competition’s healthcare category—would add 180 much-needed beds to the Charlottesville campus. Construction on the project, which was led by P&W principal and global design director Ralph Johnson, lasted six years. Included are 82 new emergency treatment rooms, 19 procedure rooms (including for radiology and operating), 33 pre- and post-op rooms, and a patient tower with 84 private, acuity-adaptable rooms. The structure’s aesthetic attributes are keenly attuned to the emotional well-being of patients and caregivers. Notably, an expansive, south-facing facade draws daylight into patient rooms and frames sweeping Shenandoah Valley views. The color palette is similarly compassionate. Painted walls fill otherwise sterile surgical corridors with soothing earth tones, and a jumbo bench in a pediatric waiting area is a cheery yellow. Capping the building is a planted green roof incorporating a water-capture system that sends gray water to a chiller plant across the street. This last component makes the project essentially net-zero in water usage and a candidate for LEED Silver certification. Now that’s a clean bill of health.
PROJECT TEAM: RALPH JOHNSON; DANIEL MOORE; EILEEN JONES; JAMES BYNUM; DEDE WOODRING; JEAN MAH; MARVINA WILLIAMS; BRIAN SYKES; JEFF SAAD; TAMARA CAVIN; KATE REINHARD; JULIE MICHIELS; PAMELA STEINER; JEFF SANNER; GABRIELA S. PEREZ; JIM WOODY. PHOTOGRAPHY: HALKIN MASON PHOTOGRAPHY.
perkins&will
University of Virginia hospital expansion, Charlottesville
GMECLUX, Richmond Hill, Ontario
Bennett Lo hadnever designeda lighting showroom before. So when his Toronto firm, Dialogue 38, winner of the IIDA’s Will Ching Design Competition category for firms with five of fewer employees, was asked to draw one up, he started at the source: the client. In this case, that was lighting manufacturer GMECLUX, which was looking to showcase its high-end LEDs. Lo and team delivered, fashioning an 800-square-foot suburban storefront that caters uniquely to the business. “We try to accommodate the client’s requirements, wish list, and vision,” Lo says. “Often, they’ll have an idea that will really make their business work.”
Lining the space’s perimeter is a series of display cases with 8-foot-tall apertures. The cases, which each house a single recessed light, are all painted the same shade of white to demonstrate variations in LED warmth and brightness. At the floor’s center, meanwhile, are a pair of yellow-painted MDF display tables. One contains drawers that pull out to double as chairs, ideal for consultations with buyers, many of whom are designers themselves. “This space,” Lo adds, “is catered to the professional.”
PROJECT TEAM: BENNETT LO; SONIA KIM. PHOTOGRAPHY: KERUN IP.
mod service design
Everbon Gaoqiao Town Sales Center, Leshan, China
Typically,sales centers are sleek and contemporary. After all, modern business transactions are what they’re all about. Mod Service Design took another tact entirely for its Everbon Gaoqiao Town Sales Center, winner of the sales centers & show flats category. The firm’s frame of reference was a rain-forest resort, one that, Shanghai-based creative director Jay Lee notes, “would make potential buyers feel as if they are on holiday.”
After researching such luxe destinations as the Singita Boulders Lodge in Sabi Sand, South Africa, and hotels in the Maldives, the resulting concept emits a rustic-chic hospitality vibe achieved via a palette of natural materials and distinctive furnishings. For the 130,000-square-foot envelope, timber is pervasive—slender planks on the ceiling, slatted screens and blinds on windows—as are travertine, rattan, and leather. They surround several lounge environments, one being a fire pit encircled by a stunning sofa. Since Leshan, where the project’s located, is situated at the confluence of the Dadu and Min rivers, signature artwork is water themed. An immense floating fish, commissioned for the project and crafted of woven bamboo, nods to the idea while also being an auspicious omen in Chinese culture. Also auspicious is Mod’s environmental considerations: Most of the project’s materials were sourced locally.
When JGMA was selectedto revitalize the Daley College Manufacturing Technology & Engineering Center, one of Chicago’s seven city colleges, the firm knew it had an opportunity that went beyond architecture: to signal change for both the manufacturing industry and surrounding community. “The seamless fluidity to the building’s form was inspired by the constant and linear flow of the production process,” JGMA founder Juan Gabriel Moreno says.
The building, a collaboration with architect of record CannonDesign, boasts material nods to high-tech manufacturing as well, particularly on the facade, where industrial metal panels are faceted and three-dimensional. Through the glass curtain wall, the interior’s exposed steel and poured concrete is visible as are the expanded labs, where students learn CNC machining and welding. Elsewhere are swaths of scarlet, orange, and canary. The latter also coats the underside of the pedestrian bridge linking the college’s north and south campus. Although yellow, it symbolizes a green light: the bright future of the industry, which expects to bring an additional 20,000 jobs to the region within the next decade.
PROJECT TEAM: JUAN GABRIEL MORENO; MICHAEL CADY; MARIA MONTEAGUDO; BROCK HINZE; DORIMAR DEL RIO; TAD JAMEYFIELD. PHOTOGRAPHY: TOM ROSSITER.
Washington’s Georgetown neighborhood, populated with well-preserved Colonial and Federal buildings, was given National Historic Landmark District status in 1967. A few decades later, it became the capitol’s hip commercial district with some of the city’s best restaurants and boutiques. Both of these personalities are on display at a neighborhood bank branch by Leo A Daly and CallisonRTKL. In fact, it’s not just a bank; it’s a Capital One Café, the retail category winner. “It’s less a branch than a local social/coworking space,” Leo A Daly senior project manager Cindy Linkins says, though it does offer ATMs and in-person banking services, too. A full-service Peet’s Coffee counter and generous seating options, plus free Wi-Fi, encourage customers to pull up a laptop and stay awhile.
Mindful of the historic status, the team collaborated with the D.C. Historic PreservationOffice among others while developing the 8,900-square-foot space, which spans three existing row houses. “The interior creates an extension of the neighborhood,” CallisonRTKL associate principal Jeany Kim adds. Restored brick walls, refurbished wood-beam ceilings, and historic tile installations are among the retained original details, while data security and ADA accessibility are 21st-century improvements.
LEO A DALY: CINDY LINKINS; ALICIA GOLDBERG; ALAN SU; LAUREN FUNK; OLIVIA SMITH; CARLOS GONZALES; JU-PEI LIN. CALLISONRTKL: JEANY KIM; LUCY BARAQUIO. PHOTOGRAPHY: GARRETT ROWLAND.
leo a daley and callisonrtkl
Capital One Café, Washington
Long before it was branded Beer City, Grand Rapids, Michigan, was called Furniture City. Its namesake river empties into nearby Lake Michigan, which made the area a hub for the wood crafts during the 1880’s lumber boom and gave rise to industry giants. So, when Hilton was looking to expand its boutique hotel brand Canopy there, it made sense to incorporate the region’s history. “Our work is rooted in a modern interpretation of historic and contextual details,” says Robert Webber, chief sustainability officer at Valerio Dewalt Train Associates, which designed the ground-up, eight-story Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids, its ironspot brick, blackened steel, and glass facade merging industrial and tailored—and leading it to snag the competition’s hotels category. “We proposed the direction, since Canopy is about bringing local stories to life through design,” adds Laurie Miller, managing principal at Anderson/Miller, Ltd., which masterminded the hotel’s interiors. “Knowing how the city was founded and that Herman Miller and Haworth are still there, we leaned into that.”
Though assuredly contemporary, the property plays to a mid-century modern theme. In public areas, Warren Platner stools mingle with newer and custom furniture, like Patricia Urquiola seating, a fiberglass reception desk, and the lobby’s graphic rug. Slatted oak millwork is throughout, especially in the 155 guest rooms, where bed canopies riff on the brand name.
ANDERSON/MILLER, LTD.: LAURIE MILLER; MATTHEW LEE; GINNY DEGREGORIO; JAMIE LEWIS; SAVANNA MADEIRA; ROOZ IRANI. VALERIO DEWALT TRAIN ASSOCIATES: LOUIS RAY; ROBERT WEBBER; SHERI ANDREWS; MATT GODFREY; PETER WOJTOWICZ; FRANCISCO LOPEZ DE ARENOSA.
PHOTOGRAPHY: JIM HAEFNER.
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids, Michigan
Kirkkonummi Library, Finland
The small municipality of Kirkkonummi,in southern Finland, can trace its history back millennia, from a medieval stone church to World War II–era bunkers. Next to that church, JKMM Architects revitalized a concrete library from the 1980’s, the result not only the IIDA’s institutional category winner but also taking home the best of competition award. “Contemporary libraries are where people get together to share knowledge and experiences,” JKMM founding partner Teemu Kurkela says. “This is why Finns today refer to them as public living rooms.”
JKMM more than doubled the square footage of the original library, making room for children’s, exhibition, and performance areas, plus a 2,150-square-foot café and reading lounge. The simple yet highly crafted interior includes custom lighting, concrete flooring, and brass and slatted timber, the materials chosen for their natural and, in the case of the brass, antimicrobial qualities.
The exterior is equally conscientious. A scalelike pattern of pre-patinated copper shingles points to the area’s maritime heritage, eye-catching yet blending with the surrounding historic architecture. In fact, the library emphasizes the relationship with its neighbor by adding a 160-foot-long terrace overlooking the churchyard.
PROJECT TEAM: TEEMU KURKELA; ASMO JAAKSI; SAMULI MIETTINEN; JUHA MÄKIJYLLILÄ; ALLI BUR; SINI COKER; CHRISTOPHER DELANY; AARO MARTIKAINEN; MARKO PULLI; PEKKA TYNKKYNEN; TIINA RYTKÖNEN; ELINA TÖRMÄNEN.
PHOTOGRAPHY: CLOCKWISE FROM BELOW: MARC GOODWIN; PAULIINA SALONEN; TUOMAS UUSHEIMO; PAULIINA SALONEN (2).
ARFLEX Marenco
designed by mario marenco in 1970 armchair, sofa, and sectional units leather or fabric upholstery for residential and hospitality
arflex.it/us
SERAX Earth
Designed without the aid of drawings or 3-D computer models, Marie Michielssen’s papier-mâché table lamp for the Belgian brand features a hidden light source that produces an otherworldly glow. serax.com
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deconstructed spherical shape
g9 bulb; 25 watt
maximum 25 x 41 x 29 cm
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from the transcendence collection
pink sunset, endive,
or nero marquina stone
natural, bleached,
or ebonized white oak
KELLY WEARSTLER Morro The West Hollywood–based design doyenne’s monolithic occasional tables, hand-carved of wood or stone, balance the familiar with the unexpected. kellywearstler.com
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cotton velvet 3 colorways 50 x 30 cm or 55 x 40 cm made in poland
MAISON SARAH LAVOINE Sails Paris-based designer Sarah Ponitowski reinterprets colorful boat sails as geometric color-blocked pillows for her Tuileries collection, a collaboration
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hand-tufted
new zealand wool and tencel subtle texture and optimal pile height
TSAR CARPETS Monokromatisk.F.1 Midcentury-modern simplicity meets Scandinavian style in this abstract area rug conceived by Michelle Macarounas of Infinite Design Studio for the family-owned, Melbourne-based brand.
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slipper chair, armless sofa, and bench
13 colorways designed by guillaume delvigne upholstered wood frame
PIERRE FREY Litho The sculpted forms of the seating series—named after the ancient Greek word for stone—appear hard but are in fact rendered in soft upholstery by the esteemed French brand.
HÜTTE Nuance The slow design movement inspired a jacquard throw handmade of an extra-fine merino wool–linen blend in Italy by Raffaella Colutto’s year-old sustainable brand. hutte.it
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2 colorways coordinating pillows 130 x 190 cm
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recyclable polyethylene structure 3 categories of upholstery fabric available bifma compliant
MAGIS Costume A reconfigurable modular sofa designed by Stefan Diez allows for easy maintenance, courtesy of its removeable cover attached by
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powder-coated steel
6 colors
BI-RITE Tubo Kate Bolster-Houghton’s pop take on bookends—one of her Brooklyn shop’s inaugural in-house designs—calls to mind Postmodern architectural treasures like Paris’s Centre Pompidou. biritestudio.com
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polished brass details nesbitt chair: 66 x 61 x 74 cm
kerr chair: 60 x 57 x 78 cm
mccarey stool: 40 x 48 x 109 cm
ESSENTIAL HOME Nesbitt, McCarey, and Kerr Masquespacio’s Ana Milena Hernández Palacios and Christophe Penasse named their glamorous dining chair and barstool designs for theater and film personalities including Cathleen Nesbitt, Deborah Kerr, and Leo McCarey.
essentialhome.eu
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stainless-steel bolts
and screws 3-month production process per chair
GEORGE GIBBENS Slank Curved to accommodate the human form, the mindful innovator’s thought-provoking occasional chair—crafted of 176 hand-sanded, CNC-routed European beech segments—draws inspiration from unicursal labyrinths. georgegibbens.com
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cri green label plus indoor air quality certification
hand-tufted new
zealand wool made in malaysia stock size 200 x 300 cm
DESIGNER RUGS Evie Chloe Boudib designed this minimal, abstract, and customizable rug for the thirtysomething brand’s Community collection as a symbol of unity during the
COVID-19 lockdown. designerrugs.com.au
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10 colorways 3 distinct bases solid wood legs sustainable, waterbased lacquer finish
DESIGN WITHIN REACH CONTRACT Uchiwa Lounge Chair This collection designed by Doshi Levien for HAY delivers inspired comfort—plus an ottoman that doubles as a second seat. HAY furniture is exclusive to DWR Contract. dwrcontract.com
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type ii vinyl or mylar class a fire rating customizable eco-friendly options
ASTEK Phantasm Spectral compositions captured via the cyanotype technique—which uses sunlight, shadow, and water— become evocative digitally printed murals that are fully customizable in color, scale, and material. astek.com
KNOLLTEXTILES Pillows by KnollTextiles
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56 patterns, 3 sizes washable, hypoallergenic polyester insert ships within 3 business days
A thoughtful curation of in-stock, U.S.-made pillows features high-performance textiles, indoor/outdoor offerings, and a selection of exquisite Knoll Luxe designs. knolltextiles.com/pillows
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100% wool felt biodegradable and compostable 96 highly saturated and lightfast colors FILZFELT
100% Wool Design Felt A refresh by designer Nina Bruun brings 40 new colors (for a total of 96!) to this wool felt sold by the yard—and to the company's complete line of space dividing and acoustic products.
filzfelt.com
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designed by jeff behnke and roland zehetbauer 7 widths; 32 wood finishes several door and drawer configurations
ALTURA FURNITURE Fretwork Brass or stainless-steel inlay projects outward at judicious points on the credenza’s geometric grid (available in a variety of formats and finishes), seamlessly turning into pulls.
alturafurniture.com
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solid art-grade recycled bronze hand-cast 12 patina finishes
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HARDWARE Trousdale Sparked by Trousdale Estates, the midcentury-modern enclave in Beverly Hills, Kravitz Design’s first foray into hardware encompasses an angular series of deeply textured handles,
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designed by busetti garuti redaelli seat in polyurethane foam with elastic belts steel frame; aluminum legs
PEDRALI Buddyhub A sound-absorbing wraparound panel envelops the seat, offering an isolated alcove. Available as an armchair or sofa—or as a two- or four-seat box by placing two units opposite each other. pedrali.us
TUUCI Ocean Master MAX F-1
Featuring high-tension shroud rigging technology, this parasol offers optimal function in fierce winds, withstanding winds up to 45 miles per hour when paired with an in-ground
mount. tuuci.com
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marine grade aluminum telescoping mast reinforced aluminum pocket construction
MOMENTUM TEXTILES & WALLCOVERING Clean Vinyl
Responsible manufacturing methods meet the durability of vinyl for an impressive range of phthalate-free upholstery textiles and wallcoverings with no chemicals of concern—but plenty of style. memosamples.com
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prop 65 compliant cal 01350/ greenguard certified epd / hpd transparency
TILE BAR Clay Offered in two sizes and six impactful colors, this collection of concrete-look porcelain wall and floor tiles creates an intimate ambiance at once minimalist and alluring. tilebar.com
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16”x 32” large format porcelain ceramics of italy product
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coloreasy powder-coated aama 2604 low emitting/low voc recycled content
FEENEY, INC. DesignRail The eye-catching laser-cut aluminum railing panel—in nine patterns and 18 colors and finishes—is engineered with style and powder-coated for
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4 chandeliers coordinating sconce and semi-flush-mount light incandescent bulbs
CRAFTMADE Stanza
A lighting series in satin brass with brushed polished-nickel details offers just the right balance of classic and contemporary, warm and cool.
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100% recycled content nylon carbon neutral for full product life cycle 8 neutral colors 25 cm x 1 m planks
INTERFACE Perfect Pitch
The textural shifts of the collection’s three carpet-plank designs— Obligato, Intermedio, and Diminuendo—bring the variegated tones of nature to the contemporary workplace. interface.com
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cradle to cradle certified xorel nrc rating of .90 withstands aggressive cleaning
CARNEGIE Xorel Artform Ridge Inspired by the ebb and flow of topography, these 3D panels (in six sizes) create an impressive acoustical terrain of hills and gullies that make flat
NIENKÄMPER Metronome Trestle
Keeping time: The design combines the casual energy of a standing desk with the elegant presence of a boardroom table. With new configurations and finishes, the collection cements its status as a contemporary classic.
nienkamper.com
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wood veneer or plastic laminate top solid wood legs, structural low bar central chimney for wire management accessible without tools flexible power and data connectivity
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wood, fabric, or powder-coated steel back panels mounts floor-to-ceiling or to wall endlessly configurable
B+N INDUSTRIES System 1224 All components of the infinitely customizable system of LED-lit cabinets and shelving can be repositioned or swapped out from the front—and without tools. bnind.com
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made from nitrile rubber and 65% recycled cork pvc and sbr free tile, plank, and roll formats heavy-duty fitness version available
ZANDUR Sustain Cork Rubber Sustainability, performance, and safety go hand-in-hand: The slip-resistant tile’s subtle tonal variance offers aesthetic warmth while its impenetrable surface makes for ease of maintenance and disinfecting. zandur.com
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bifma compliant fsc and scs indoor advantage certified recycled content
DRAFT
KEILHAUER Epix
Talk about enviable traits: Every component of Form Us With Love’s nuanced table, seating, and storage collection is crafted of quality materials—and is 100 percent recyclable. keilhauer.com
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nonslip top for wireless phone charging anti-pinch safety sensor plug-and-play
DOUG MOCKETT & COMPANY Shadow At the press of a button, this handy tower pops up out of (and recedes back into) the work surface to provide access to power, USB ports, and wireless charging on top. mockett.com
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low voc leed compliant declare label lbc red list approved and red list free
CHEMETAL Surface Mode From the family-owned, U.S.-based company comes a new portfolio of designs CNC carved into thicker, black-finished aluminum panels, along with powder-coated options and other metal designs. chemetal.com
PARADOR Modular ONE Strength, beauty, and acoustic comfort, even under the heaviest use: This collection delivers the performance of conventional resilient flooring while using ecological wood construction that supports indoor
wellness. paradormodularone.com
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floorscore certified, health product declaration free of plasticizers and antimicrobial additives low emitting/low voc
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designed by toan nguyen 5 colors use indoors or out
BROWN JORDAN H
The juxtaposition of an Italian three-inch polyolefin-blend rope against a streamlined powder-coated aluminum frame creates a dramatic sculptural effect, while plush cushioning speaks to today. brownjordan.com
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CORONA GROUP Intersection Space This aluminum-frame divider system carves out spaces in the office for mini-meetings or quiet brainstorming, and even accommodates media integration and special lighting.
coronagroupinc.com
cps porcelain steel or glass marker-
boards, decorative glass, or acousticor
panels
nonporous, antimicrobial, or sani-
tizable materials
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round or square trim 3 finishes
fixed, adjustable, and
wall wash options
SONNEMAN–A WAY OF LIGHT Intervals These high-performance recessed downlights come in four diameters—from 1 to 4 inches— and boast interchangeable light engines, optics, trims, and housings within each size for unparalleled flexibility. sonnemanlight.com
CESAR Maxima 2.2 Crisp and minimalist, this kitchen system comes in over 160 finishes— melamine, wood, metal, glass, etc.—with equally expansive options for handles, including push-pull and recessed grips. cesar.it
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modular and flexible 2.2 cm-thick cabinet fronts myriad styles including shaker
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class a per flame spread & smoke index seamlessly installed by gotw team published hpd & cphd voc compliance highest visual & longevity standards
GARDEN ON THE WALL Garden on the Wall
The brand’s custom, turnkey, award-winning gardens are designed and crafted with maintenance-free preserved plants that keep their vibrant look for up to 10 years, transforming interior spaces into oases.
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powder-coated aluminum frame designed by kris van puyvelde freestanding and interlocking seat options
ROYAL BOTANIA Organix The organic profiles of this lounge collection honor nature’s shunning of straight lines, while the kidney shape of the seat base and coordinating table support endless layout
SENSITILE Image-In Glass or resin panels with embedded images and patterns are subtle yet striking, made from responsibly sourced, low-emitting, formaldehydeand PVC-free materials. sensitile.com
CURRENT COLLECTION Koko Inspired by a pearl pendant, the fixture is the essence of pared-down elegance, crafted from blown glass and curved brass and available in two body styles. VIBIA Top LED-powered wall and ceiling lights by Ramos & Bassols are streamlined yet invitingly warm. Their concentric circles form a focal point that recalls a bullseye pulsing with an ambient glow. vibia.com
FORMICA CORPORATION
HardStop Protective Wall Panels Easy installation and high impact resistance— owing to a treated fiberglas core for extra durability—make these wall panels an intelligent and attractive choice for public spaces. formica.com
BD BARCELONA Explorer Jaime Hayon’s popular and elegant 2019 table design—with beautifully crafted gloss-finished base and laminate top—is now available in three new sizes and fresh colorways. bdbarcelona.com
ESTILUZ Circ Designed for large spaces, the dramatic chandelier can be suspended or flush-mounted in infinite configurations, with one or two levels of ringed lights and optional acoustic panels. estiluz.com ENDURE WALLS BY TEDLAR Set In Stone Manufactured and stocked in the U.S., the Type II vinyl wallcovering collection—powered by DuPont Tedlar PVF technology offering industry-leading protection—brings to life the raw aesthetic of stained concrete. endurewalls.com
INFINITY DRAIN Next Day Custom Linear Drains The company’s program is the first of its kind to enable a perfectly aligned solution for wall-towall linear drain installation—without the wait.
KRISKADECOR BCN Framed System In contrast to a wall or solid partition, this lightweight frame—customizable in height and width—plays with the transparency of aluminum chains to complement open spaces without
isolating. kriskadecor.com
LIGHTMAKER STUDIO Parallel The wall sconce gets reimagined as a composition of hand-blown glass vessels extending gracefully on a brass framework, rising to the level of art while retaining functionality. lightmakerstudio.com MOSA Murals Blend This ingenious collection allows designers to combine different hues, gloss finishes, and formats, offering an infinite array of harmonious possibilities. mosa.com
RS BARCELONA Diagonal Yonoh’s curvy-meets-angular indoor/outdoor pool table comes in two sizes, multiple colors, three wood trims, and with an optional dining surface, so you can customize as desired. rs-barcelona.com
CAESARSTONE 5222 Adamina
sandstone-look surfacing 3 soft neutrals recycled content
fsc, greenguard, and hpd scs
