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NEWS BRIEFING NAILED IT Fran Hickman, known for her bespoke, highly tailored approach, has juxtaposed an unexpected palette of colours, textures and materials for Paintbox, NYC, a modern minimalist downtown nail studio on the Upper East Side. In line with Paintbox’s approach to colour combining – and drawing from Josef Albers’ indispensable volume ‘Interaction of Colour’ – the design conveys drama, contrast and tension through a palette of materials and colour that are at once experimental and serene. Colours present themselves in continuous flux, constantly relating to changing surroundings. A key element of the design became the interaction of colours, that is to say, what happens between them.
GROHE UNITES WITH THE PACIFIC GARBAGE SCREENING PROJECT
public’s attention to the worldwide plastic problem and to
At the end of 2019 GROHE announced its support of
one of the greatest challenges of our time. This is why we
the Pacific Garbage Screening (PGS) project of architect
directly decided to promote such an important project for
Marcella Hansch. Together with an interdisciplinary team
the reduction of plastic waste,” explains Thomas Fuhr, CEO of
of natural scientists, engineers and marine biologists, the
Grohe AG, confirming the commitment: “We are particularly
trained architect is working on the development of a water
impressed with how passionately Marcella Hansch and
platform that will collect plastic waste before it damages
her team dedicate themselves to their mission. They not
the ecosystems in oceans and rivers. The vision of clean
only want to create a solution that extracts plastic from the
water through the reduction of plastic waste is also of
ocean, but also encourage people to change their minds.”
vital importance for GROHE; sustainability and avoiding
The collaboration with GROHE is also significant for Marcella
plastic play a leading role in the brand’s manufacturing
Hansch: “Partnerships are incredibly important for us,
processes and product development. In addition to its
because we can only tackle a global problem together. We
self-initiated projects, GROHE also wants to contribute
are excited about the commitment of GROHE to avoid using
to the field of sustainability through co-operations, such
plastic and reduce plastic as much as possible with regard to
as the alliance with PGS. Therefore, GROHE will not
their products but also in their production chain. That is why
only support the project financially, but representatives
we are very much looking forward to working with them.”
of GROHE and PGS also plan to join forces to draw the
@grohe_uk
HARBOURSIDE DESIGN Andrew Martin has landed at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour on the ground floor of the north dome. The new showroom reflects a global assortment of influences, creating a dream of adventure and exploration.
GINGER GOA SPRINGS TO LIFE With 45 existing properties in India and 46 in the pipeline across 33 Indian locales, Ginger Hotels are thriving with a reimagined persona. Taj Hotels recently brought interior design and hotel consultants JOI-Design on board to transform the former budget model into a lifestyle brand. Drawing on the creative, cultural and technical expertise of the company’s studios in Mumbai, India, and Hamburg, Germany, the new Ginger reflects the young-spirited confidence of India’s booming business and tourism sectors. The team developed a “lean luxe” model in which custom designs were tailored as much as they would be for luxury hotels. The updated Ginger concept attracts business travellers looking for uncomplicated, affordable and design-oriented places to stay, yet also makes social interaction a top priority.
MICHAEL ANASTASSIADES IS MAISON&OBJET DESIGNER OF THE YEAR When Michael Anastassiades launched his eponymous lighting brand in 2007, the first fair he presented at was MAISON&OBJET. Now he returns as Designer of the Year for 2020. Michael’s work is full of simple shapes and volumes, expertly crafted to create a rich language where uncertainty and imbalance are embraced. MAISON&OBJET was an important first fair for Michael and so, this year he wants to offer an experience to the visitors. For the first time, all 16 of his Mobile Chandeliers will be showcased together. In the dark space, the lights., propelled by motors will move as if planets, continuing Michael’s love of the interplay between darkness and light. Visit MAISON&OBJET to see this spectacular, January 17 - 21, 2020. @michaelanastassiades | Image courtesy of Flos
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forward-thinking solutions. “We are very much looking forward to working with Marcella Hansch and PGS. The enormous amount of plastic waste in rivers and oceans are a collective problem and represent
