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03 News Best of Year awards, Tresserra, Graviti Zone Rugs, Lladró, Hayón’s chess in Trafalgar Square

06 100% Design London Comprehensive review of this year’s edition

08 Valencia: ideas y pasión The Valencia furniture fair saw great product launches

11 Maison & Objet Spanish outdoor furniture had a strong presence

EDITOR’S LETTER After a year of financial gloom it’s good that green is starting to sprout for the design industry, even though hard times are by no means over.

While companies report that retail sales are still down, the contract sector is experiencing growth, particularly with regard to hotels and leisure complexes.

This is our first issue of the year and we hope it leaves you with a clear picture of upcoming trends. We review 100% Design, Tokyo Designers Week and the Valencia furniture fair, where exciting new products were unveiled by Spain’s leading contemporary manufacturers, Andreu World, Sancal, Kettal and Gandía Blasco.

We also have a feature on those top Spanish young designers. The work of Héctor Serrano, Roger Arquer and Jordi Canudas is uplifting and inspiring.

If your offices need updating, see the profiles on Actiu and Sellex, two leading contract furniture companies.

12 Tokyo Designers’ Week Spanish designers at Tokyo Designers’ Week, Japan’s premier design event

With best wishes

14 Lighting: Full spectrum Latest launches from the major lighting companies Mario Buisán Trade Commissioner of Spain in Miami

16 New products in the US 18 Designers profile: Young talents Meet the leading young Spanish designers

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Bordonabe; Stua; W Hotel Barcelona

24 Carpyen A look at Carpyen, which makes some of the best contemporary lighting

26 Actiu Actiu is Spain’s largest manufacturer of office furniture

28 Sancal Their pieces are crisp, fresh and smartly casual.

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Cover: Composite modular sofa by El Último Grito for Uno Design

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Mirror by Sonia

Interior Design 2009 “Best of Year” Awards:

Vibia’s Ameba pendant lighting

One project, two product categories and two product design firms.

Best of Year Awards, the annual design competition organized by Interior Design magazine that recognizes the best interior design projects and products in 65 categories, announced this year’s winners on December 3rd at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City. Two Spanish products were awarded: Vibia’s Ameba in the pendant lighting category, and the Aluminum Series Mirror by Sonia in the bath accessories and hardware category. The Tiberio’s Thermal Baths project by Moneo and Brock Studio in Panticosa, was awarded in the category of spa / beauty/ fitness.

In addition, two Spanish product design firms were recognized for two pieces designed for the American company Bernhardt, “Sonar” by Lievore Altherr Molina in the category of contract seating, and “Atlantic”, by Culdesac in the category of lounge seats.

Culdesac: www.culdesac.es | Pepe García, pepe@culdesac.es Lievore Altherr Molina: www.lievorealtherrmolina.com Moneo: www.moneobrock.com Sonia: www.sonia-sa.com | Jose Roca, jroca@sonia-sa.com Vibia: www.vibialight.com | Miquel Colet, miquel.colet@vibialight.com

Sonar chairs by Lievore Altherr Molina

Atlantic lounge chair by Culdesac

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A touch of the Orient in Tresserra’s new collection Contact

Camisero chest of drawers

Jaime Tresserra’s latest pieces show Oriental influences, with straight lines and hidden compartments. The very elegant Ni Hao console (below left), made from walnut with leather-topped boxes and stainless steel fittings, has a tray with compartments for keys and loose change. The Camisero (left) is another fine piece, made from light or dark walnut with stainless steel fittings.

Velden (below), a table in walnut or sycamore wood with metal fittings in stainless steel and central top in transparent/sandblasted glass.

Tresserra: www.tresserra.com Anna Goixens, 3collection@tresserra.com

Ni Hao console

Velden table

Graviti Zone Rugs win admirers with novel designs Contemporary design newcomer Graviti Zone Rugs is fast establishing itself as a serious player. Set up last year by designer Mónica Ibáñez, its Puddle rug (top, far right) was a contender for the 2009 Best of Year awards run by Interior Design magazine in New York. The handtufted rug, designed by Marivi Varde, was inspired by raindrops falling on an autumn afternoon.

All Graviti Zone rugs are handtufted and can be made to clients’ specifications. Mónica says she wants people to feel their rug is a member of the family, a warm, comforting friend that will brighten their interior and cheer them up when they’re down in the dumps. The first collection also features Africana (right) and Grass (bottom far right).

Graviti Zone Rugs: www.gravitizonerugs.com Mónica Ibáñez, mibanez@gravitizonerugs.com

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Lladró Struts Its New Collection in New York Lladró has just introduced its latest collection “High Porcelain” at an event that took place at the New York flagship store on Fifth Avenue. The event showed off high porcelain that inspired five spectacular high couture gowns by Carlos Haro. This top quality Lladró line includes very limited pieces like La Reina del Nilo (below) , a piece which was five years in the making.

Lladró: www.lladro.com Gemma Cortijo: gcortijo@us.lladro.com, Enrique Campos, ecampos@uslladro.com

Gran Dragón

La Reina del Nilo

Jaime Hayón attracks crowds to Trafalgar Square A game of chess with Jaime Hayón could only be a surreal experience. And so it was for crowds that turned up to see his chess board in Trafalgar Square – piéce de resistance of the London Design Festival. Huge ceramic chess pieces on wheels, each hand-painted in Hayon’s signature surrealistic style, could be played either in person or online.

Jaime Hayón: www.hayonstudio.com

Jaime Hayón wanted to create an interactive design experience.

Jaime Hayón’s chess board in Trafalgar Square in London.

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100% Design London: High impact Spain’s designers were a force to be reckoned with at this year’s 100% Design...lean, keen and as a group, one mean creative machine.

The ICEX stand showcased products from leading companies.

Below and right are the Guau and Flu lights by Arturo álvarez, while Stua’s Nube chair is in the centre. Below it is Vondom’s Moma collection by Javier Mariscal.

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Scotch lights with gold interior

by Xavier Mañosa of Apparatu Diamond pendant light by Guillem Ferran

Graphite chair by Diego Ramos

Blue No 7 chair

by Tomás Alonso

Ceramic Fractal stool by Xavier Mañosa of Apparatu Thinking Bubble mirror by Oscar Díaz

ICEX: Interiors from Spain

Boga stools

by Guillem Ferran

ICEX, the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade, had a large area to showcase the latest products from a variety of major manufacturers. From La Alpujarreña, rugs including the new wool and silk Pilistras rug; furniture and lighting from Santa & Cole; textiles from Teixidors; porcelain tiles from Apavisa; glass mosaic from Onix and tiles from Land Porcelánico. A separate very striking exhibition showed the

Rug samples by La Alpujarreña

work of Spain’s hottest young designers. Eyes on Spanish Design, the space designed by Luis Eslava featured products (see above)

that were chosen for their simple yet graphic forms, use of traditional materials, sustainability and innovative manufacturing processes.

20x1 ceramic vase

by Diego Ramos

Lighting and furniture by Santa & Cole. Textiles from Teixidors The chairs at the front are Belloch designed by Lagranja

Onix Mosaic

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Sit chairs for Andreu World

by Lievore Altherr Molina

Valencia: ideas y pasión The new range of contemporary furniture at the Valencia Furniture Fair lived up to the high standards of Spanish designers. Andreu World impressed visitors with its jaunty and colorful Sit chairs with polyamide seat and back, while Casadesús wowed with Home, a very stylish table.

Gandía Blasco’s rug brand, Gan, unveiled a collection of delightful new designs, some ideal for children’s rooms.

The breaktroguh company was Ziru, wtih their Ann chairs

by Francesc Rifé.

Great fun for children’s bedrooms,Caramelo rugs

by José A. Gandía for Gan

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Play cabinet by Mario Ruiz for Dona Living

New furniture launches for ‘09: DD has added new materials and color combinations including: chocolate, olive green and a greenish grey to its collection of Fiona chairs by Josep Lluscá.

ADCV awards Happy chairs by Vicente Soto for Capdell

The Community of Valencia Designers’ Association presented its first ADCV awards at the Valencia Furniture Fair. Seventeen gold, silver and bronze awards were given to designers Carlos Tíscar, Lavernia, Ramón Esteve, Estudi_hac and Yonoh.

Nenúfar parasols by Yonoh for Samoa

Home by David Casadesús for Casadesús

Vases plant pots by Estudi_hac for Vondom

The trophy was designed by Luis Eslava

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Ann by Francesc Rifé for Ziru

Air by RayPower for LZF

Stools & Table by Jut for Vondom

Composite modular sofa by El último Grito for Uno Design EMA table by Francesc Rifé for Ziru

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Sombra designed by Lievore Altherr Molina for Andreu World

Sand sofa designed by Lievore Altherr Molina for Andreu World

Maison & objet This year’s Paris fair devoted a large area to outdoor furniture and Spanish firms were key exhibitors. Andreu World Outdoor developed an extensive range of home and contract products. The Landscape sofa, one of three weatherproof sofa collections, was a hit with visitors. Kettal, a big name in the industry, showed new tables and oil lamps by Emiliana Design. Vondom, a truly innovative company, exhibited lighting and container products. Expormim’s award-winning Chicago sets received a good review.

Moma designed by Javier Mariscal for Vondom

Mora designed by Javier Mariscal for Vondom

Trenza designed by Lievore Altherr Molina for Andreu World

Maia designed by Patricia Urquiola for Kettal

Chicago from Expormim

ZigZag oil lamp by Emiliana Studio for Kettal

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Black and white Ginza bench

by Antoni Arola for Dynamobel

Cow by Xavier Mañosa for Apparatu

Tokyo Designers’ Week: Spain Going East A Spanish designed loved-up caravan took off for Japan to be part of the glamorous annual party-fest that is Tokyo Designers’ Week.

Folk rug by Nani Marquina

Sake table and bench by Stone Designs for RS

The Clown Lamp by Jaime Hayón for Lladró

Triapie by Luis Eslava for Almerich

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Leggy coat stand

by Emiliana for Uno Design

Infiore light by Lagranja for Estiluz

Champiñones rug by José Gandía for Gan

Join lamp by Jordi Vilardell for Vibia

Ronda swivel chair by Liévore Altherr Molina for Andreu World

Bright lights, party nights

Guitarra sofa by Javier Mariscal for Uno Design

Toyko Designers’ Week is big in the international design calendar and the presence of Spanish designers has been strong from the start. This year, ICEX, the Spanish Institute for Foreign Trade, organized the Spain exhibit, wich was designed and curated by Mormedi and Ignacio Germade and featured 35 products encompassing textiles, lighting, furniture and accessories.

Other of the week event included New Christmas Vision by Jaime Hayón at the Lladró store; Metalarte Beloved Icons at the Luminabella store; and I love Spanish Lighting, a seminar chaired by designer Ramón Úbeda.

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Luis Eslava’s Magnificient light for Almerich

Bety designed by Arturo Álvarez

Damson Black-Topaz by Herme Ciscar & Mónica García for Lampister

Full spectrum Variety is the spice of light.

Different shapes, textures, new materials, color - these new products have it all.

Doscubos by Arturo Álvarez

Poulpe standard lamp by Oriol Llahona for Estiluz Gilda designed by Arturo Álvarez

Pals light by Jose Manuel Ferrero for Uno Design

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Munich pendant lamp by Evaluz

Sculptural Rut lamp by Ola Wihlborg for Luján + Sicilia

Lite cube by Daifuku for Carpyen

Neolita designed

by Joan Gaspar for Marset

Break designed

by Xuclà & Alemany for Vibia

Nirvana by Gabriel Teixido for Carpyen Amanita by Joan Verdugo for Marset

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Magnificent by Luis Eslava for Almerich Almerich: www.almerich.com Teresa Almerich, teresa@almerich.com, Tango Lighthing, alexandra@tangolighting.com

HLF by Héctor Fernández for DAB DAB: www.dab.es Aina Canobas, aina@dab.es Global Lighthing-Larry Lazin, larry@globallighting.net

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Roca by Javier Mariscal for UnoDesign UnoDesign: www.uno-design.com Luz Melado, export@uno-design.com Silver Associates-Patty Silver patty@silverassociatesny.com

1 by Iriam for Darc Darc: www.darc.es Jose Darc, jmartin@darc.es DDC - Seemak Hakakian seemak@ddcnyc.com Area International: area_international@sbcglobal.net

Bastone Vertical

by Jaime Hayón for Metalarte Metalarte: www.metalarte.com Román Riera metalarte@metalarte.com Hinson Lighting aburchak@hinsonandcompany.com Mh10 by Francesc Rifé for Bordonabe Bordonabe: www.bordonabe.com Olivier Vidalot, usa@bordonabe.com, Joe Rodriguez, joe@r2eassociates.com

Laturka by Jaime Casadesús for Cycsa Casadesús: www.cycsa.es Marian Casadesús, info@cycsa.es

Hey by Josep Lluscá for DDResol DDResol: www.resoldd.com Esther Lopez, elopez@resol.es

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Paisley 2X3

by Luis Eslava for LZF LZF: www.lzf-lamps.com Marta Fabuel marta@lzf-lamps.com, Global Lighting, info@globallighting.com

Sand by Andreu World Andreu World: www.andreuworldamerica.com Daniel Ortiz, dortiz@andreuworldamerica.com

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Young talents 9 designers to watch Let’s hear it for these people.

The cream of Spain’s design talent.

tomás alonso Tomás Alonso, of the design collective OKAY Studio, has worked on projects for ICA, V&A Museum and Whitechapel Gallery. His goal is to create pieces that appear simple and natural but are slightly quirky too, like the award-winning No 7 Nube chair (below) made from steam bent wood and the super slender LED Mr Light series (right).

héctor serrano Héctor Serrano puts a new spin on everyday objects, making them more enjoyable to use. Waterdrop (below) is a spectacular experience capturing the beauty of water presented at 100% Design London. “Do not lose”(above left) makes sure keys are there when you need them. Héctor’s vibrant monster and animal tattoos (top of page) were designed for UK gift company Worldwide to entertain children; and his Superpatata light (above right) can be used as a lamp but also as a pillow, antistress device, an object to warm your bed.

Héctor Serrano: www.hectorserrano.com hector@hectorserrano.com

Tomás Alonso: www.tomas-alonso.com tomas@tomas-alonso.com

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claudio ripol Claudio Ripol’s designs are characterized by a simplicity that goes beyond modern production. A senior designer at the Christoph Behling research and design agency also works with Yeonju Yang on their own projects, like the winning free-standing clothes hanger (below left) that when placed against the wall won’t fall over. Bright colors give energy to pieces like their spiral clock (above) and metal outdoor furniture (below right). Claudio’s martini glass (right) won’t let in an olive slip around the glass when you’re sipping your drink. Claudio believes that people want products that express the designer’s personality.

Claudio Ripol: claudioyeonju@gmail.com

roger arquer Roger Arquer’s work includes the Birdland (above left), a collection of conceptual birdhouses. He designed a goldfish bowl (left) and a humane mouse trap (above) made from a soy sauce bottle. His Dramprom condensation lampshade (top right) uses water.

But don’t worry, sparks won’t fly.

Roger Arquer: www.rogerarquer.com hello@rogerarquer.com

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miquel mora Miquel Mora is one of the bluesky-out-of-the-box thinker. His prototype paper alarm clock has to be scrunched up to turn if off (see Miquel in bed demonstrating how it works). It was created with digital paper, where the electronics are on the surface of an object, not inside.

Miquel Mora: www.miquelmora.com miquel@caneabot.com

jordi canudas Jordi Canudas of the OKAY Studio is inspired by action. His Less Lamp for Matalarte (right, bottom) has a ceramic shade that has to be broken with a hammer before light comes in; and his Raincatcher (left), a container that hangs outside, is connected to the drainage system and it expands when it rains. La Estirada (right, top), is a floor to ceiling light and Wallfa (above) is a two sided piece of furniture that is both wall and sofa.

Jordi Canudas: www.jordicanudas.com jordi@jordicanudas.com

óscar diaz Óscar Diaz’s work includes RGB Vases, three different colored vases, that when light passes through them create a Veuve Clicquot yellow color. Óscar Díaz: www.oscar-diaz.net oscar.diaz@network.rca.ac.uk

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verónica martínez Verónica Martínez launched the Mare outdoor furniture (above) collection at last year’s Valencia Furniture Fair. She balances functionality and aesthetics to create products like the swing seat (left) that people enjoy using.

Verónica Martínez: www.veromartinez.com infoveromartinez@gmail.com

cristian zuzunaga Cristian Zuzunaga works with printed textiles. His acid-bright abstract pixillated chack designs lend themselves equally well to fashion accessories and furniture. Moroso, Ligne Roset and Cristian Delcourt are sofas and armchairs upholstered in Zunzunaga fabrics. His scarf (above right) was created for the Tate Gallery.

Cristian Zunzunaga: www.cristianzuzunaga.com info@cristianzuzunaga.com

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Bordonabe enjoys growing success with MH range Bordonabe’s modular MH furniture collection by Francesc Rifé uses a single color for all of its elements, to create a modern, cohesive design for a comfortable work space. Beverage giant Diageo ordered 250 MH workstations for its headquarters in Greece (pictured right); food company Alimentos de Navarra (below right) chose the range for offices in its new headquarters in Fustinaña; and technology company Indra uses MH for its offices in Madrid and Barcelona (below).

Bordonabe: www.bordonabe.com Olivier Vidalot, usa@bordonabe.com, Joe Rodriguez, joe@r2eassociates.com

Gas Chair by Stua is in NYC In 2009, Stua, an internationally successful Spanish company, furnished the common area of several New York companies including Marsh Maclennan in Manhattan and the Foundation for Women in Brooklyn. The Gas chair, designed by Jesus Gasca, recently received GS Certification from the German Standards Institute and is ideal for contract projects.

Stua: www.stua.com Jon Gasca, stua@stua.com Design within Reach: Dow O’Neal, doneal@dwr.com

Gas chair, Knoll fabric in blue

Gas chair custom green

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Perobell furniture in a lounge area

Perobell furniture at hotel’s bar

Gandia Blasco, Perobell and Modiss at Hotel W Barcelona

Perobell furniture

Designed by Ricardo Bofill to mark the start of an ambitious urban renewal plan for the city’s coastline, Hotel W Barcelona, known for its highly sophisticated interior decoration uses fittings that include lighting from Modiss, roof terrace furniture from Gandia Blasco and seating from Perobell.

Gandia Blasco: www.gandiablasco.com Toni Esteve, info-usa@gandiablasco.com Modiss: www.modiss.com Teresa Rius, trius@modiss.com, Imaginative Concepts, info@nalights.com Perobell: www.perobell.com Luis Ignacio Sánchez, luisignacio@perobell.com All 473 guest rooms feature Modiss’s Luccas 10 LED lamps

Gandia Blasco’s Chill Bed and Day Bed were chosen for the roof terrace Trade inquires to Trade Commission of Spain in New York: ph 212.661.4959 fax 212.972.2494 e-mail: newyork@mcx.es

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Velisima outdoor light by Estela+Nereo is based on a sail and a kite. Features a stainless steel base and waterproof polyester shade.

Petra pendant lights with white glass shades by Jordi Milá

Carpyen: Subtle elegant design Carpyen takes a soft approach to lighting. Its beautifully engineered products draw the eye but don’t dazzle.

Carpyen combines sophisticated, minimalist design with high-tech materials and up-to-the-minute technology to create lighting for those who want modern unobtrusive design.

Pieces are produced by a team of independent designers including Daifuko Design s, Nahtrang, Alex Soler, Estela+Nereo, Cristina Figarola, Jordi Milá and Gabriel Teixidó who created many of the company’s most successful lights like the Robin arc light and the Aitana, Nirvana and Signora models.

Lighting is a huge consumer of energy and Carpyen is very aware of the need to make use of low energy technologies. The Robin light has a carbon fibre arm which is slim and can be moved at the touch of a finger.

Carpyen: www.carpyen.com Caroline Prost, cprost@carpyen.com Tango Lighting, alexandra@tangolighting.com

Nirvana table lamps with cotton shades by Gabriel Teixidó

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Robin arc lamp

by Gabriel Teixid贸

UFO pendant light by Daifuko Designs

Twist aluminium table lamp in gold and black standard lamp version by Nahtrang

Signora lamp with tables

by Gabriel Teixid贸

Aitana pendant lamp by Gabriel Teixid贸

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Desks from Vital collection and TNK chairs.

Actiu: Jolly green giant Actiu, the country’s biggest office furniture manufacturer, is a green company that isn’t afraid to have fun with color.

The company recently opened a new state-ofthe-art headquarters, where every aspect of the product range is managed, from design to prototyping to manufacture. The impressive HQ complex was designed to minimize impact on the environment and is completely self-sufficient, making it a leading example of sustainable architecture.

Actiu designs most of its furniture inhouse, but does collaborate with independent designers, including alegreindustrial and Josep Lluscá to create fresh and modern designs available in bright colors. Actiu won recently a prestigious Red Dot award for its Plek chair, by alegreindustrial. Actiu recently completed several projects in Britain including work for BAA at Heathrow’s Terminal 5, the National Army Museum in London, and West Lothian Council.

Actiu: www.actiu.com Joan Matarredona, joanmatarredona@actiu.es

On Time freestanding storage units were designed for Actiu by alegreindustrial.

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Glass desk for two with a low divider screen from Arkitek range.

This red and white reception desk is from the Informa range.

Cool collection desks feature cable management systems. The days of tripping over wires are long gone...or should be.

Versatile new MIT chairs can be freestanding (right) or made into bench seating (left), ideal for waiting areas.

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Sancal: Smart casual living

Sancal makes furniture for people who, naturally, understand good design.

Play sofa designed by Rafa García has many uses: curved module, chaise longue, two-position mechanised puff, cushions, wide or narrow arm, armrests…

In the Lineal sofa designed by Rafa García, the back cushions are integrated into the structure and the seats are made from single seat cushion sectioned off by the seams.

Line chair designed by Odosdesign is the perfect stackable chair.

Test chair specially designed for hotels and restaurants by the chef Enrique Martí.

Sancal is a furniture company that has always a more pared down aesthetic, with distinct lines and no extraneous detail of decoration. The pieces are crisp, fresh, smartly casual and multi-functional. Their new catalogue shows a range of stylish products designed

by Spain’s top designers like Ximo Roca, Odosodesign, Rafa García and La Cubitera, and includes sofas, chairs and stools for both contract and domestic markets.

All Sancal furniture is made in Spain and maintains rigorous production standards. The company committed to use eco-friendly materials and manufacturing technologies.

Sancal: www.sancal.com Pedro Rentero, prentero@sancal.com Joe Rodriguez, joe@r2eassociates.com

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Moon designed by Rafa García can be arranged in an endless number of ways to adjust to any need.

Midori designed by Ebualá stained in a wide range of colors.

The use of ash wood in Fusion armchair designed

by Rafa García provides a warm and cosy touch.

City sofa designed by Rafa García is the most urbane and adaptable sofa from Sancal.

Moss armchair designed by La Cubitera. The steel legs are asymmetrically designed, with prongs in front longer than those in the back so that the chair does not tilt.

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Jakin designed by Abad diseño is based on a modular system of metal shelves and display shelves.

Sellex: Working and waiting Sellex helps us work in an office or wait at an airport with designs that are ergonomic, hard-wearing and always stylish.

Lasai designed by Burkhard Vogtherr is ideal for exclusive waiting areas.

Sellex furniture can be found at airports, train stations, bus stations, universities, town halls, hospitals, company headquarters and museums all over the world.

The company works with top independent designers like Liévore Altherr Molina, King & Miranda, Burghard Voltherr, Abad Diseño, Enric Miralles, Carlos Tiscar and Item Diseño among others. Its products, such as the Hammok chair and Aero bench, have won plenty of awards. Sellex is a major player in contract furniture when asked about coming design trends, it says ‘light woods and bright lacquer finishes’.

Sellex: www.sellex.es Miguel Jiménez, miguel@sellex.com Leland International: shanna@lelandinternational.com

Open designed by O.T.S is a set of 3 different size tables.

Yago System designed by O.T.S is a flexible table suitable for conferences and seminars.

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Kubric designed by Item diseño. Sides, back and shelves with melamine aluminium coloured.

City designed by Carlos Tíscar is a chair for Universities, Libraries, Cafeterias, private apartments or public buildings.

Era designed by Miguel Angel Ciganda is a sectional bench for public waiting areas available with or without armrests.

Don chair designed by G. Bernal is a unique block shell with seat, back and armrests that can be mounted on different bases.

Fast designed by Carlos Tíscar is a knock down, stackable and folding table.

Still designed by Burkhard Vogtherr is made of stainless very suitable for waiting areas and a variety of spaces.

Trade inquires to Trade Commission of Spain in New York: ph 212.661.4959 fax 212.972.2494 e-mail: newyork@mcx.es

contacts Note: Please be advised that the majority of products featured in the magazine are available in the US. If you are interested in purchasing them, please contact directly the manufacturers listed below or the Trade Commission of Spain in New York.

A Actiu www.actiu.com

Gan www.gan-rugs.com

Mormedi www.mormedi.com

Alarwool www.alarwool.com

Gandia Blasco www.gandiablasco.com

alegreindustrial www.alegreindustrial.com

Graviti Zone Rugs www.gravitizonerugs.com

N Nahtrang www.nahtrang.com

Almerich www.almerich.com

Guillem Ferran www.guillemferran.com

Andreu World www.andreuworldamerica.com

H Héctor Fernández www.hectorfernandezroman.com

Arturo Álvarez www.arturo-alvarez.com B Bordonabe www.bordonabe.com

C Capdell www.capdell.com Carlos Tíscar www.carlostiscar.com Carpyen www.carpyen.com Casadesús www.cycsa.es Claudio Ripol claudioyeonju@gmail.com Cristian Zunzunaga www.cristianzuzunaga.com

Culdesac www.culdesac.es

O Onix www.onixmosaic.com Óscar Díaz www.oscar-diaz.net

Héctor Serrano www.hectorserrano.com

P Perobell www.perobell.com

I Ignacio Germade www.germade.net

R Rafa García www.garciaforcada.com

J Jaime Hayón www.hayonstudio.com

RICARDO BOFILL www.ricardobofill.com

Javier Mariscal www.mariscal.com

Roger Arquer www.rogerarquer.com

Jordi Canudas www.jordicanudas.com

RS www.rs-barcelona.com

Josep Lluscá www.llusca.com

S Samoa www.samoadesign.com

K Kettal www.kettal.es

Sancal www.sancal.com

L La Alpujarreña www.alpujarrena.com

Santa&cole www.santacole.com

La Cubitera www.lacubitera.com

Sellex www.sellex.es

D Dab www.dab.es

Lagranja www.lagranjadesign.com

Sonia www.sonia-sa.com

Darc www.darc.es

DDResol www.resoldd.com

Lampister www.lampister.com

Stua www.stua.com

Lladró www.lladro.com

T Teixidors www.teixidors.com

Dona Living www.donaliving.com Dynamobel www.dynamobel.com E Ebualá www.ebuala.com Estiluz www.estiluz.com Expormim www.expormim.es Evaluz www.evaluz.com F Francesc Rifé www.rife-design.com G Gabriel Teixidó www.gabrielteixido.com

Lievore Altherr Molina www.lievorealtherrmolina.com Luis Eslava www.luiseslava.com

Tresserra www.tresserra.com

Lujan+Sicilia www.lujan-sicilia.com

U UnoDesign www.uno-design.com

LZF www.lzf-lamps.com

M Marset www.marset.com

V Verónica Martínez www.veromartinez.com

Vibia www.vibialight.com

Metalarte www.metalarte.com

Vondom www.vondom.com

Miguel Ángel Ciganda www.maciganda.com

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Miquel Mora www.miquelmora.com

Ziru www.zirucontract.com

Modiss www.modiss.com Moneo www.moneobrock.com

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Tomás Alonso www.tomas-alonso.com

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