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Lighting SIGNIFY WINS AWARD FOR 3D PRINTED LUMINAIRE MADE FROM FISHING NETS

• Sustainable 3D-printed

Coastal Breeze pendant lamp wins prestigious Gold

IDEA 2022 design award and honorable mention in

Fast Company Innovation by Design awards • Collection is 3D printed using discarded fishing nets for cleaner oceans and a low carbon footprint • Exclusive 3D-printed table lamp will feature in Dutch

Design Week 2022

Signify, the world leader in lighting, has won a Gold International Design Excellence Award (IDEA) for its Coastal Breeze collection of sustainable pendant lamps from circular materials. The Coastal Breeze Collection pendant was also awarded an honorable mention in the Fast Company Innovation by Design awards. The collection, including an exclusive, limited edition table lamp, will feature at Dutch Design week in Eindhoven from October 22 – 30, 2022.

The Philips MyCreation fishing net lamp was awarded a Gold IDEA by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA). IDEA is one of the longest-running and most prestigious design awards programs, recognizing exceptional design achievement across a range of disciplines. The lamp was also recognized as an honoree in the new Circular Design category of the Fast Company Innovation by Design award.

The Philips MyCreation Coastal Breeze Collection evokes the beauty of coastal areas while helping preserve these environments for the next generation. Between 10% and 46% of ocean plastic consists of fishing nets, lines and ropes. These nets are often discarded in the ocean, endangering the lives of marine wildlife. Transforming this waste into 3D filament disposes of 4.5 meters of fishing net per luminaire.

As well as reusing ocean plastic, Signify’s 3D printing process helps reduce waste and contributes to a circular economy. Items can be printed locally on demand, so no excess stock is produced. There is no glue, fewer screws and the items are easy to disassemble and repair. And with up to 76% lower emissions from material supply and manufacturing, and up to 28% savings in transport, 3D printed luminaires offer a lower carbon alternative to conventional manufacturing.

Original nylon fish nets are sourced from fishermen on the UK’s Cornish coast and transformed by partner Fishy Filaments into granulate, the base material for 3D printing filament. The raw material is then processed into filament in Maarheeze, the Netherlands, and 3D printed in Turnhout, Belgium.

The finished lamps come in soft, organic silhouettes and the same characteristic blue green color of fishing nets. When lit, the recycled material shows gradients of blue green tones and small irregularities which make every lamp unique. The soft, diffuse light reveals the 3D texture of the shade. The textures are inspired by the sea: sand dunes, rippling water and fish scales. For Dutch Design Week, Signify’s design team created a very special table lamp from fishing net material. Signify will participate at the event from October 22 – 30, showcasing the beautiful designs that can be made from discarded material using 3D printing.

The Philips MyCreation Coastal Breeze Collection is currently available online on the Philips MyCreation webshop in the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark and Sweden. The Dutch Design Week Table Lamp will be printed in a limited edition 150-piece run and will be available exclusively to customers in the Netherlands.

Kevin Raaijmakers, Head of Growth for 3D Printing at Signify, said “The Coastal Breeze collection is special because it is beautiful in both its design and its purpose. Dutch Design Week is the ideal platform to showcase the real impact we can make when we are conscious about the products we bring into our homes. We want to share what we have learned about ocean pollution and the exciting solutions there are to use the waste we all generate. We are proud that Dutch Design Week considers our efforts to be a valuable asset to the design world.”

Learn more about the Philips MyCreation Coastal Breeze Collection on the dedicated website.

WE’RE LOOKING AT THINGS A LITTLE DIFFERENTLY

lighting KARBOXX LIGHT, MORE LIGHT

Cutting-edge design and technological evolution coupled with outstanding materials.

Karboxx creations stand out for their modern and functional style and are designed to easily blend in with everyday surroundings. Karboxx is the ideal choice for anyone who recognises the importance of unique and timeless pieces with enduring style. A return to our roots, from skilled craftsmanship to hands-on experience with materials that has otherwise been forgotten.

Unconventional materials that are technologically advanced and lightweight yet strong - translucent and reflective materials for decorative items able to create frequencies, lights and shadows that define the space around them. The designer is an alchemist who merges and blends aesthetic values and identities, experimenting with a new approach to light – an approach that is less conventional and more mindful.

Top: ADD Pendant light. Pottery lightshade coloured white on the inside; outside in glossy enamel in several colours. Only the clay finish is matt. Other colours on request.

Bottom: AFRA Floor lamp providing diffused light. Diffuser consisting of an externally acid-etched hand blown, flashed opaline white glass Base in aluminium painted light grey. On request, decorative cap in black or beige. Complementary pendant and table lamps also available.

GIRA MADE IN GERMANY SINCE 1905 The eagerly anticipated Light + Building Autumn Edition 2022 took place on 2nd to 6th October 2022, at the renowned Frankfurt am Main Exhibition Centre in Germany. The show concentrated on intelligent, future-focussed solutions and current design trends – very much in keeping with the Gira philosophy. This international event provided a great opportunity to bring people together in person since 2018, as well as digitally for the first time! A visionary manufacturer, Gira is a pioneer in smart home technologies and sets global trends. Creating and implementing innovative systems so that complex tasks can be managed simply is an integral part of the brand’s ethos. Following extensive product development, Gira debuted its ‘Smart Home. Smart Building. Smart Life’ collection in the Gira Cube, Hall 11.1, Stand B16. Visitors got to browse its latest products and services in an impressive 1383 m² dedicated area, in partnership with its UK arm, the Wandsworth Group. In addition, Gira offered its iconic thought leadership and commentary in an exclusive lecture programme at partner.gira.com/l+b.

Gira, one of the world’s leading full-range suppliers of intelligent system solutions for building management exhibited at Light + Building Autumn Edition 2022: the world’s leading trade fair for lighting and building services technology. Light + Building Autumn Edition 2022 saw Gira unveil a host of intelligent solutions including the brand new Gira One high-performance Smart Home system. The futureproof Gira One allows everything to be sourced from a single supplier, making installation easy, and enables hassle-free KNX programming using the Gira Project Assistant app so that electricians no longer need to use ETS software. Another hero product is the new Gira IP flushmounted radio which tunes into internet radio stations from all over the world for end users to enjoy in every room, including the high-traffic family bathroom, for the ultimate in connected home entertainment.

This new radio is based on pioneering IP technology and can receive internet radio stations from all over the world.

The Gira pushbutton sensor 4 is available in a new version – matching the frame ranges and colours in Gira System 55 The Gira System 3000 range now includes conventional electronic room temperature controllers for the perfect ambience.

Other exciting additions included the Gira System 3000 for the ultimate in lighting, heating, and blind control, as well as a game changing firewall module and the fourth generation of the premium quality Gira Home Server for the ultimate in data security. Visitors explores new products in the Gira Esprit Design Line and System 55, as Gira expands its range of KNX operating units, with attractive solutions for every requirement including contemporary sockets, switches, and push-button sensors in high fashion colours. All products displayed were also supported by multilingual Gira experts, ready to discuss and guide stand visitors on product suitability, user benefits, technical specification, and potential supply/ distribution.

Dominik Marte, Managing Director at Gira says, “We were delighted to connect with so many key professionals and designers at this landmark international event, sharing our vision for 2023-4 as demand for intuitive connected solutions continues its upward trajectory globally in all building sectors. We stand ready to support the industry with our ever-increasing range of professional services so that integrators, designers, and architects can plan and install the very best in smart home solutions with confidence.”

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A PURE OUTDOOR SOUND EXPERIENCE! FOCAL UNVEILS NEW LITTORA 200 PRODUCTS

French expert audio brand Focal presents a line of products designed for listening in marine, coastal and wet settings: Littora 200. Within this range, three products have been specially developed to bring sound to outdoor spaces such as gardens, terraces, pool areas, outdoor kitchens, and more. OD Sat 5, OD Stone 8, OD Sub 12. Beautifully designed, discreet and offering exceptionally high-quality sound, these products complement each other perfectly in terms of aesthetics and sound, to create an uncompromising audio system. Their versatility and ease of integration allow them to fit into any surface, anywhere, and for an impressive length of time.

THREE PRODUCTS, SEVERAL SYSTEM OPTIONS

The OD Stone 8 loudspeaker is a model with a unique design, “pebble”-shaped and with sleek finishes; OD Sat 5 is a discreet and versatile loudspeaker supplied with its brackets for in-wall or in-floor installation; OD Sub 12 is a semiburied subwoofer offering powerful and enveloping bass to systems. Used on their own or together as a complete system, these three models promise harmonious installation and a high-end outdoor sound.

DESIGN & FINISHES

The OD Stone 8 loudspeaker presents a unique “pebble”shaped design and is available in three finishes: Limestone, Sand and Basalt. These are “textured”, for a rock effect ensuring they look stunning and blend seamlessly into their surroundings. In addition, and for optimal adaptation to any type of outdoor environment, Focal also offers different finishes for its OD Sat 5 and OD Sub 12 products, available in Dark or Light finishes.

WITHSTANDING ALL WEATHERS

The Littora 200 products are equipped with IRIS IP cone speaker drivers, developed by Focal to withstand any weather conditions, with no loss of sound quality. In addition to an anti-UV treatment, the OD Sat 5 satellite is IP55 certified, while the OD Stone 8 and Sub 12 are IP45 certified, international standards that guarantee protection against dust and water ingress.

FRENCH KNOW-HOW FROM FOCAL

Beyond weather resistance, the cone included in the products’ speaker drivers helps to provide exceptionally highquality outdoor sound reproduction, the fruit of Focal sound know-how spanning more than 40 years. OD Stone 8 and OD Sat 5 also incorporate a Aluminium “M”-shaped coaxial tweeter for clear and defined treble reproduction in large spaces. Finally, the loudspeakers are equipped with a power transformer that allows them to be linked together within a 100V system. The transformer’s power can be adapted to manage the volume of each loudspeaker included in your system. A large listening area is therefore covered thanks to this easy connection, with a crystal clear sound.

Available: January 2023

Littora OD Stone 8 Littora OD Sat 5 Littora OD Sub 12

Bundle 4.1 (4 x OD Sat 5 + 1 x OD Sub)

ENERGY CRISIS FUELS GROWTH FOR FOAM SEALANTS IN 2023, SAYS SECTOR LEADER

The energy crisis will ‘significantly fuel’ growth for window and door foam sealant tapes in 2023, according to Andy Swift, sales and operations manager for ISO-Chemie.

He sees the UK market remaining robust over the next 12 months with the need for more effective insulation and sealing solutions of windows and doors becoming a rapid priority in the design, specification, new build housing and wider commercial construction sectors.

Refurbishment of existing housing stock is also expected to support growth in 2023, says Andy Swift, as retrofitting sealing solutions can be a more effective way to achieve greater energy efficient homes rather than building new properties. Indeed, national housing associations such as Broadacres Housing Association and Gateshead Housing have been upgrading their current stock with new door and window installations sealed by foam tapes.

In the modular sector, house designers will continue to invest

Energy crisis will fuel growth for foam sealants in 2023, says Andy Swift of ISO Chemie

in new ways to deliver low carbon structures, which use sustainable technologies such as foam sealant tapes to secure measurable airtight, acoustic and thermal sealing benefits.

Andy Swift said with energy rated and conservation products at the forefront of design and building regulations, there has to be ‘discernible’ growth for air tightness and thermal sealing products. “With 25% of the heat leaking from around windows will be paramount for all in the construction and building sectors to effectively seal around the window to wall gap,” he said. “Millions of people will struggle to heat their homes and stay warm, but through the use of modern foam sealants to create a thermal and airtight seal around the window, the amount of heat loss around frames is significantly reduced, helping to save energy costs.”

MMC (modern methods of construction) will gain further traction as 2023 unfolds, which will lead to the continued integration of foam tapes with the more traditional methods of building, enabling developers to bring forward projects more expediently, Andy Swift said. He added: “Retrofitting properties with products like Winframer, Vario SD and BLOCO ONE becomes a direct focus for property developers and housing associations and is a cost-effective way to insulate existing properties very quickly. As they say the greenest home is one already built. It just needs proper retrofit insulation.”

House building to higher air and thermal standards remains a priority, Andy Swift said - and is a message that will continued to be pushed in the coming months to architects and other property specifiers: “There are effective products out there to ensure that airtightness and thermal efficiency within buildings should never be overlooked or ignored - it’s a matter of designing in these products.”

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SURFACE DESIGN SHOW ANNOUNCES EXCITING PLANS FOR 2023, WITH JUST OVER 100 DAYS TO GO UNTIL DOORS OPEN

Surface Design Show is gearing up for next year’s edition, which is held from 7-9 February 2023, once again showcasing the best in material innovation. A well- established part of the design calendar for nearly twenty years, the show returns to London’s Business Design Centre in just over 100 days. It provides the perfect opportunity for material experts, and the architectural and design community to come together under one roof.

Visitors to Surface Design Show 2023 will be inspired by new product launches running the gamut of colour, materiality and sustainability, plus diverse displays of surface-based installations and a comprehensive speaker programme featuring accomplished industry professionals, passionate about the future of surface design.

Surface Design Show has already welcomed over 130 exhibitors to participate. These include Red Dog Glass Design which produces beautiful glass splashbacks; Applelec which specialises in signage, display and lighting and celebrates 25 years in business in 2023 and contemporary metalworking company Novocastrian.

Returning to the event once again is Armourcoat, renowned for its polished plaster, sculptural effects and innovative surface finishes. Innovations include Armourcoat Clime, which produces a stunning matt stone surface finish and Armourcoat Sculptural panel systems which offer a seamless three-dimensional finish. Other long-term supporters of the show include Textura, specialists in contract wall coverings which can transform a space and Surface Matter which connect architectural materials with creatives for interior and exterior design projects. For Tile of Spain’s 2023 stand, expect an eclectic collection of products from 12 manufacturers from small formats and mosaics to 3D surfaces and technical slabs.

Supporting emerging material designers has always been important to Surface Design Show. That is why the New Talent section will, for the fourth year in a row, be held in partnership with Trendease International. Its Chief Creative Director, Jennifer Castoldi, will be curating over 30 ‘New Talents’ this year. The section will inspire and excite visitors with the ‘class of 23’ showcasing a fascinating mix of biomaterials, natural materials, digital print, textiles, furniture, wallcovering, weaving and biopolymers. This forthcoming edition will be the most international yet with New Talents coming from as far afield as Sweden, the Netherlands, Lebanon, Malaysia, Korea and China and will give them the opportunity to learn from each other and to connect for a better future.

Located right in the heart of the exhibition, Surface Design Show welcomes back Surface Spotlight Live (SSL), an area which gives visitors a chance to touch and compare the latest material prototypes. Centred around this year’s theme, ‘Shaping Communities’, SSL will highlight the importance of new exchanges between surfaces, people and environments. From material transformation to inclusive design, co-creation to sensory

wellbeing, SSL will present designs creating thoughtful solutions for interiors and architecture. This section of the show will again be curated by leading trend and colour expert, Sally Angharad.

Stone Gallery showcases the possibilities with one of the most soughtafter materials with this section of the show attracting companies from the UK, Europe and further afield. It is officially supported by Stone Federation Great Britain whose Knowledge Hub forms a focal point for its member companies. Stone Tapestry, meanwhile, is an installation curated by leading Londonbased architectural practice Squire & Partners. It explores innovative textures, light, colour and pattern to create a tapestry of inspiring materials from around the world.

The talks programme is always a particular highlight of Surface Design Show. The Main Stage, designed by Emily Skinner of recycling pioneers Smile Plastics, will host 18 different presentations and feature more than 40 speakers, inspiring a professional audience of architects and designers. Setting the tone for the live events programme will be the Opening Night Debate, hosted this year by Jonathan Smales, executive chairman with Human Nature, a leading proponent of sustainable development. The debate, which has CDUK as the official partner, will question how architecture and interior design professions are dealing with the Show’s theme of Shaping Communities.

Over the 2½ days, the Main Stage will host a range of debates, panels, trend forecasts and insights into the latest surface design innovations. It will also be the venue for the Legends Live series of ‘in conversations’ in partnership with Mix Interiors, where industry leaders interview someone they admire.

The PechaKucha evening also returns for 2023 having previously been an entertaining talking point of Surface Design Show. This fast and furious speaking format sees eight speakers battling to get their message across, presenting 20 slides for just 20-seconds each. The evening will be hosted by Nicola Osborn, creative director of design studio Basha-Franklin. Another popular element of the show is the Surface Design Awards. Now in their 11th year, they continue to set a benchmark for architectural and design achievements across the world. More than 110 projects were entered into the 2023 Surface Design Awards, coming from an impressive 24 different countries. The BAFTA Headquarters in London by Benedetti Architects, which scooped the Supreme Winner award in 2022 set the standard for excellence in surface design. Following the success of its debut last year, the Architectural Photography category returns once more for 2023.

This year the Awards’ judging panel is co-chaired by Jonathan Hagos, Director of architects studio Freehaus and Nasim Koerting Head of Design at The Office Group, and features a diverse mix of industry professionals who have made a name for themselves amongst their peers.

Surface Design Show 2023 builds on the success of the event, which has been running for over fifteen years, as a place to encourage a meaningful exchange of ideas between manufacturers and the marketplace to further material innovation.

Surface Design Show, Business Design Centre, N1 0QH

7-9 February 2023

www.surfacedesignshow.com

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