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INTERNATIONAL DESIGN/GRAPHIC RESOURCE Milan Fair
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presenting this year’s edition from the design capital of the world
90+ pages
2012 Collection of Kartell, Living Divani, Busnelli,, Gan Rugs and more An online publication by
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E’s NOTE
The 2nd quarter of the year is always a busy time for Milan as it gears up for the annual Salone Internazionale del Mobile otherwise known as the Milano Fair. This year’s fair definitely did not disappoint and proved to be nothing short of spectacular. To celebrate its 50th year anniversary, furniture makers from all over the globe showcased their newest most inspired designs. In this issue, we unveil the top designs from the various leading brands in furniture and home design. For our featured designer we have none other than the world renowned, Philippe Starck, who has done such remarkable work with brands like Kartell and Parrot. Starck is the man behind iconic pieces from Kartell such as the Louis Ghost chair and the Masters chair, to name a few. Now he has very recently collaborated with rock icon Lenny Kravitz, a designer himself, to reinvent the Mademoiselle chair. The series was launched at the Milano Fair which created an enormous buzz that attracted thousands of Kravitz, as well as Starck, fans. In my opinion, this has to be one of the biggest collaborations between two icons. Design and music have always complemented each other, Starck and Kravitz are the evidence of this. This issue also features Starck’s collaboration with Parrot, one of the leading brands in music technology. Starck designed the ever so sleek Zikmu Speakers with a 360-degree surround sound. His later creation, the Zik wireless headphones was also recently launched and it will soon make its debut in the Philippines. The Milano Fair has paved the way for our many brands like Busnelli, Living Divani, Tisettanta, Catellan, Verzelloni and many more to showcase their new pieces. My personal favorite would have to be Busnelli’s Blumun sofa in leather by Christophe Pillet. With its sleek lines and the illusion of it floating off the ground, it is truly a work of art. Another design that caught my eye was the Kiru by Giopato and Coombes, two of the emerging talents behind Living Divani. They drew inspiration from the traditional Japanese Kimono which is evident in how the fabric was folded at the back. In addition to that, a brand that also made waves at the fair was Gan for its innovative and modern approach on the rug. Using Nowood, which composes of natural and plastic fibers, Gan created a new collection that is awe-inspiring and can complement any living space with its bright colors and beautiful patterns. To end this note, given the Kartell hype from the Milano Fair, I would like to proudly announce in behalf of Spazio that we have recently signed a distributor partnership with the leading brand, and it is with great honor that we will be opening the first-ever Kartell flagship store in Manila very soon! We are truly excited for this and for the many other good things that are to happen within the next few months. So just a little word of advice, don’t blink and stay tuned! Cheers! Bubbles Aguilar Editor in Chief
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BUSNELLI CATTELAN ITALIA CINOVA FRAG GAN RUGS KARTELL KENKOON LIVING DIVANI SLAMP TISETTANTA VERZELLONI ARKETIPO BAXTER BISAZZA MOSAICO/BAGNO BONALDO DIESEL WITH FOSCARINI EMECO EMU FOSCARINI GANDIA BLASCO OLUCE SOVET ITALIA VISIONNAIRE
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TECHNOLOGY TODAY Zik Headphones
A man that needs no introduction.
FEATURED DESIGNER
Philippe Starck is undoubtedly the world’s most revered living designer. For four decades, he has liberally spread his creativity and ideas across the design landscape, putting his mark on everything from toothbrushes, motorbikes, sanitary ware, restaurants and even the presidential Elysee Palace. One of the originators of the boutique hotel interior, and currently putting finishing touches to the ultra-grand Royal Monceau Hotel in Paris, Philippe’s influence on the way we live now is everywhere – in our uses of colour, materials and space, and in our desire for good design at every juncture. The pinnacle of Starck’s career is the iconic Louis Ghost chair for Kartell, since its launch over a million pieces have been sold. One of his latest creations for Kartell, awarded with the 2010 Good Design Award, is aptly called the Masters chair. Philippe Starck pays homage to three great masters in contemporary design by patterning the Masters chair to their three great masterpieces. Reinterpreted in a space age key, the
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Eiffel Chair Charles Eames
Tulip armchair Eero Saarinen
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“What we designed is not a loudspeaker, what we designed was vibrating air.” three designs interweave their unmistakable silhouettes into a sinuous hybrid giving life to a fusion of engaging styles: a new product, a new project and a reflection of our new society. Starck has also created elements for the Zikmu wireless speakers for Parrot which was awarded the Global Bluetooth SIG “Best Zikmu Parrot Speaker of CES” in 2009. Inventive and surprising, it’s stunning and ultra-modern sculpted shape incorporates advanced technology that delivers powerful sound with spectacular clarity. Coming into the scene is his newest design for Parrot unveiled at the CES 2012 , the Zik wireless headphones. The Zik is one of the most clever implementations of wireless technology we’ve seen in headphones to date. Inventor, creator, architect, designer, artistic director, Philippe Starck is definitely all of the above. His passion and dedication to art and design has become a part of our daily lives by creating unconventional objects whose purpose is to be good before being beautiful..
Masters Chair Kartell
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The collection of re-interpreted ‘Mademoiselle’ chairs.
Haute CouturE meets Rock and Roll
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Among the many highly anticipated product launches, pop ups and parties at Salone del Mobile in Milan is the iconic Italian furniture company, Kartell. This year, Kartell presented a new series of Philippe Starck’s Mademoiselle chair as redesigned by none other than famous rock star, Lenny Kravitz. Although known for his music, Kravitz has expanded his scope and founded his own studio called Kravitz Designs in 2003. He has been involved in multiple high-end hotel projects, in collaboration with Swarovski and has now collaborated with famed design personality and friend, Philippe Starck, to create an exclusive collection of six reinterpreted Mademoiselle chairs. Kravitz upholstered Starck’s design with a combination of fabrics of varying textures, from exotic textiles of fur, leather, python and woven materials. These fabrics have come together to create a visual and tactile experience that serves as a reflection of the soul of both artists.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT “An environment is made of materiality; wood, stone, metal… but also made of immateriality such as light, temperature, sounds, music... Lenny proved at the highest level he could create an entire musical universe. It is now time for him to translate the magic of his music into materiality; into chairs, into lamps…”
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Design Founded over 40 years ago in Northern Italy, Tisettanta have been at the forefront of Italian design and manufacture, crafting an exclusive range of high quality contemporary furniture. This year’s latest addition to their stunning collection of kitchens Opera and Milano kitchen range by Elam System Kitchens by Arch. Luca Scacchetti. Presented at the Eurocucina 2012, the highly anticipated revolutionary kitchen ranges comes in a wide variety of the finest finishes, which provides more freedom for designers to mix it up creatively minus the monotony of modular kitchens. No wonder the company had continously been on top - with their passion for innovation and tasteful aesthetics, everyone is sure to look forward to their next forty or more years. Issue 5 Aug 2012
“For Tisettanta, 100% Design Exhibition feels like home. We introduced the Tisettanta brand in the UK exclusively at 100% Design more than 10 years ago! We left 100% Design for a few years, while we re-opened our showroom in Mayfair, but then decided to return as 100% Design brings together the right audience of interior designers and architects under one roof.� - Franco Bizzi
Milano Kitchen System Arch. Luca Scacchetti
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Opera Kitchen System Arch. Luca Scacchetti
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The Eastern Feast The Rabbit and Tortoise collection Studio Julu for Living Divani
Collaborations between established Asian designers and the most celebrated Italian brands participating in Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2012 have been brought to light in the recently concluded event. Welcome to the international design world where eastern influence is monumentally appreciated, embraced and inspired by. Among the talents who participated in the global spectacle in the center of Milan was Nathan Yong and the young duo Timo Wong
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TREND SETTER
Transparent Mosaic Maison Oki Sato of Nendo for Bisazza
Invisibles Light Tokujin Yoshioka for Kartell
and Priscilla Lui alias Studio Juju both of Singaporean descent for Living Divani, which collections were put on display at the Salone. Those collections they produced were both inspired by their culture and roots. Meanwhile during the Milan design week, Panasonic commissioned Japanese Architect Akihisa Hirata who made the “Photosynthesis” courtyard installation consisting of a tree-like structure made of solar panels ushering in the Also another Japanese designer, Oki Sato for fair’s visitors with its technological ecosystem. Nendo, exhibited at the Fuorisalone a dazzling environment - Transparent Mosaic Maison - also displaying his collection for Bisazza Bagno derived from the essence of public baths in Japan. Tokujin Yoshioka, a Japanese Designer as well carried on his partnership with Kartell adding pieces for the Invisibles light collection having the same modern aesthetics though with more solidity. Hopefully on 52nd of the annual fair, there’d also be couple more mentionables on the list. Issue 5 Aug 2012
Photosynthesis Installation Akihisa Hirata for Panasonic
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PRODUCTS TO WATCH OUT FOR
MILAN FAIR 2012
Fresh from the never lackluster 51st annual Salone del Mobile event, the 2012 collections from the finest brands you would not want to miss.
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Calypso sofa by Marco Boga
Mylo sofa by Patrick Jouin
Grace armchair by Umberto Asnago
Calypso armchair by Marco Boga
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Life sofa by Claesson Koivisto Rune
Blumun sofa by Christopher Pillet
Life armchair by Claesson Koivisto Rune
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Charme by Umberto Asnago
Charme by Umberto Asnago
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Toffee by Chicco Bestetti
Trilogy by Enrico Cesana
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Milady by Umberto Asnago
Circle Game by Enrico Cesana
Trilogy by Enrico Cesana
Caruso by Patrick Jouin
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Spyder Wood by Phillip Jackson
Monaco EB by Giorgio Cattelan
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Ikon Drive by Phillip Jackson
Sigma Drive by Phillip Jackson
Reef by Piero De Longhi
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Estoril by Gino Carollo Seven by Piero De Longhi
Nevada by P. De Longhi & A. Danese
Pedro Drive by Pierluigi Stella
Metropolis by Emanuele Zenere
Pedro by Pierluigi Stella
Tropez by Modus Studio
Qwerty by Andrea Lucatello
Vita by Alessio Bassan
Agatha Flex by Paolo Cattelan
Fujiko by Guido Cattelan
Magda by Studio Kronos
Vito by Alessio Bassan Patricia by Emilio Nanni
Isabel by Paolo Cattelan
Kaori by Paolo Cattelan
Liz by Paolo Cattelan
Penny by Giorgio Cattelan Maya Flex by Paolo Cattelan
Piquant by Andrea Lucatello
Dyno by Paolo Cattelan
Bjorn by Studio 28
Dyno by Alessio Bassan
Marshall by Studio 28
Bullet by Andrea Gulisano
Jolly by Ca Nova Design
Nigel by Studio 28
Maverick by Studio 28
Sirio by STC Studio
Tibey by Piero De Longhi
Mamba by Piero De Longhi
Litro by Studio 28
Penta by Studio 28
Sequoia by Giorgio Cattelan
Eclipse by Phillip Jackson
Dream by Modus Studio
Pat by Silver Studio
Peyote by Piero De Longhi
Delhi by STC Studio
Jaipur by STC Studio
Hydepark by Cinova Lab
Piumottino by Cinova Lab
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Antilla by Paolo Imperatori
Parentesi by Giopatto and Coombes
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Maio by Giopatto and Coombes
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Didu by Michele Di Fonzo
Kati by Mika Tolvanen
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Heron by Michele Di Fonzo
Kati Z by Mika Tolvanen
Allen by Giopatto and Coombes
Kati X by Mika Tol
Aki by Giopatto
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Kati P by Mika Tolvanen
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Espacio Touareg by Sandra Figuerola
Cojin Touareg Cushion 2 Front
Farol Touareg Candle Holder
Cojin Touareg Cushion 1 Farol Touareg by Sandra Figuerola
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Cojin Touareg Cushion 2 Back
Cojin Touareg Cushion 3 Touareg Composition 1 by Sandra Figuerola
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Canevas Space by Charlotte Lancelot
Canevas Flowers
Canevas Abstract Green
Canevas Abstract Pink
Canevas Space by Charlotte Lancelot
Canevas Abstract Cushion Yellow
Canevas Abstract Cushion Pink
Canevas Abstract Cushion Light Pink
Canevas Abstract Cushion Light Pink
Canevas Abstract Pouff Green
Canevas Abstract Pouff Pink
Alexandra by Sandra Figuerola
Tumbuctu by Sandra Figuerola
Alexandra by Sandra Figuerola
Alexandra by Sandra Figuerola
Trenzas
Concentric by Jose
Kenia by Odos Design
Materia by Mario Ruiz
Lluvia by Pablo Girones
Dragonfly by Nendo
Gandia Blasco
Butterfly by Nendo
Archive by Philippe Starck
Ice by Philippe Starck
Jelly by Patricia Urquiola
Jelly by Patricia Urquiola
One More, One More Please Stool by Philippe Starck
Comback chairs by Patricia Urquiola
Silk by Eugeni Quitllet
Oui by Ferrucio Laviani
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Only More by Philippe Starck
Mini Taj by Ferrucio Laviani
Finally Alone by Philippe Starck and Ambrose Maggiar
Abbracciaio by Philippe Starck and Ambrose Maggiar
Invisible Table Low by Tokujin Yoshioka
Shanghai by Mario Bellini
O/K by Rodolfo Dordoni
Masters Stool by Philippe Starck and Eugeni Quitllet
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Light-Air by Eugeni Quitllet
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Black Beo Collection
Black Beo Chair and Black Beo Rectangular Stone Top Table
Black Beo Collection Tables and Chairs
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B2 Table by Victor Vasilev
Kiru by Giopato and Coombes
Hinge Stool by Francesco Rota
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Kale by Mario Ferrarini
Off Cut by Nathan Yong
Rod by Piero Lissoni
Rod Armchair by Piero Lissoni
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Rabbit and the Tortoise Collection by Studio Juju
Rod XL by Piero Lissoni
Chemise Bed by Piero Lissoni
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Ginetta Prisma by Nigel Coates
Superstar by Pagani-Perversi
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Superstar by Pagani-Perversi
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Faretto Black Suspension by Nigel Coates
Faretto Black Table Lamp by Nigel Coates
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Faretto White Suspension by Nigel Coates
Faretto White Table Lamp by Nigel Coates
Veli Mini by Adriano Rachele
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Woody Suspension by Luca Mazza
Veli Suspension L by Adriano Rachele
Veli Suspension by Adriano Rachele
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Veli Large Prisma L by Adriano Rachele
Super Morgana Black Suspension by Stefano Papi
Super Morgana White Suspension by Stefano Papi
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Tisettanta Elam Opera Kitchen Range by Scacchetti
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Tisettanta Elam Milano Kitchen Range by Scacchetti
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Zoe collection by Lievore, Altherr, Molina with new overstitching technique
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Inkas by Marizio Manzoni
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Malta by Gordon Guillaumier
Malta by Gordon Guillaumier
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Nel Blu Collection by Paola Navone
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Wooden Bathtub Nendo Collection by Oki Sato for Bisazza Bagno
Counter with cristalplant washbasin Nendo Collection by Oki Sato for Bisazza Bagno
White lacquered high density resin wall clock Nendo Collection by Oki Sato for Bisazza Bagno
The counter has a suspended mirror to complete the set Nendo Collection by Oki Sato for Bisazza Bagno
Larch Wood Tool Nendo Collection by Oki Sato for Bisazza Bagno
Shower head and Storage container Nendo Collection by Oki Sato for Bisazza Bagno
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Flower pots and display Nendo Collection by Oki
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Bat Chandelier Nendo for Bisazza
The ‘Hana Flower’ mosaic tile pattern Bisazza Mosaic
Towel hanger with an integrated tray table for storage Nendo Collection by Oki Sato for Bisazza Bagno
The Kumo-Cloud’ mosaic tile pattern Bisazza Mosaic
shelves Sato for Bisazza Bagno
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Flag Extendable Table by Mauro Lipparini
Ribbon by Mauro Lipparini
Mythos by Gino Carollo
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Vita by Mauro Lipparini
Sunrise Cupboard by Gino Carollo
Aura by Gino Carollo
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Amos by Giuseppe Vigano
Big Table by Alain Gilles
Still by Bartoli Design
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Kamar by Mauro Lipparini
Eos by Mario Mazzer
Razor by Mauro Lipparini
Razor X by Mauro Lipparini
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Duii Mini
Metal Glass
Metal Glass
Soft Power
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Heavy Metal
Heavy Metal
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Broom Chair by Philippe Starck
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Sezz Collection by Christophe Pillet
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MIA Collection by Jean Nouvel
HAT by Chiaramonte-Marin studio
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MIA Collection by Jean Nouvel
HAT by Chiaramonte-Marin studio
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Plass by Luca Nichetto
Magneto by Giullio Iacchetti
Plass by Luca Nichetto
Magneto by Giullio Iacchetti
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Solar by Jean Marie Massaud
Jamaica by Marc Sadler
Solar by Jean Marie Massaud
Jamaica by Marc Sadler
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Crystal Box 1 by Jose A. Gandia Blasco
Crystal Box 2 by Jose A. Gandia Blasco
Crystal Box 3 by Jose A. Gandia Blasco
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Crystal Box 4 by Jose A. Gandia Blasco
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Tropez Normandie Sofa by Stefan Diez
Tropez Sofa by Stefan Diez
Tropez Low Table by Stefan Diez
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Atlantic Chaise Lounge by Jose A. Gandia Blasco
Atlantic Bar Table by Jose A. Gandia Blasco
Atlantic High Table by Jose A. Gandia Blasco
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Bali Parasol by Odosdesign
Llar by Borja Garcia
Big by Stefan Diez
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Oluce Milan 2012
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Kin Pendant Installation by Francesco Rota
Kin Pendant Installation by Francesco Rota
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Kin Pendant Installation by Francesco Rota
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Oluce Installation
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Aikido by Studio Sovet
Aikido by Studio Sovet
Slim by Matthias Demacker
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Delphi by Studio Sovet
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Lambda by Gianluigi Landoni
Palace by Lievore Altherr Molina
Lego by Studio Sovet
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Grimilde Dressing Table by Alessandro La Spada
Scarley Mirror by Alessandro La Spada
Reymond Sofa by Roberto Tapinassi
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Maxim High Side Table by Alessandro La Spada
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Sgabello Pedestal Stool by Alessandro La Spada
Arione Lounge Chair by Samuelle Mazza
Sofa Bismarck Collection
Bed Bismarck Collection
Versailles bar counter
Coffee Table by Alessandro La Spada
Coffee Table by Alessandro La Spada
Bramante Living Dehors Collection
Bisanzio Dining Dehors Collection
Visconti Living Dehors Collection
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Sveva Chaise Lounge Visconti Living Dehors Collection
Isabella Dining Dehors Collection
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Estense Dining Dehors Collection
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Panarea Living Dehors Collection
Panarea Armchair Panarea Dehors Collection
Estense Living Dehors Collection
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Xenios Entrance
Alice Living Room
Edward Bedroom
Randall Low Table
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Alice Chaise Lounge
Alley Mirror
Diplomate Living Room
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Esmeralda Pomander
Lester Living Room
Esmeralda Dining Room
Nottinghan Bedside Table
Lester Sofa
Ginevra Living Room
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Mzar Ceiling Lamp
Tudor Cupboard
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Borgia Dining Room
Christopher Living Room
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Metropolis Cupboard
Ironside Console
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Bramante Living Room
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Phuket Wellness Room by Stefano Pirovano
Phuket Wellness Room by Stefano Pirovano
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(Conceptual) Forma Mentis Wellness Room by Simone Micheli
Grimilde Console by Alessandro La Spada
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DESIGN
DISTRICT Never short of concepts and inspiration, the annual Milan Fair remains to be the most intense week on the design calendar. The biggest showstoppers last year kept the design obsession alive with a diversity of multisensory experience. Dive in and enjoy. Issue 5 Aug 2012
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Busnelli
Living Divani
Identifying a design classic is a largely subjective business. Although a few criterias like longevity and innovation speaks loudly of the new collection presented by Busnelli, which this year continued all its projects without researching extreme minimalism, but a morbid and delicate style, that harmonizes with every environment. New pieces included were designed by Patrick Jouin, Christophe Pillet, Marco Boga, Kicco Bestetti, Claesson Koivisto Rune, Enrico Cesana and finally Umberto Asnago.
Living Divani’s selection of fresh pieces this year from Piero Lissoni, Victor Vasilev, Francesco Rota and Nathan Yong, alongside new and emerging talents such as Studio Juju, Mario Ferrarini and Giopato&Coombs were enclosed in a mesh of grey-painted sheet metal conveyed a sense of lightness in a cocoon-like environment.
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Kartell “Work in Project”
Cattelan Italia
How we love their full on Las Vegas lighted booth last year at the Salone’s 50th. But this year, architect and artistic director Ferrucio Laviani created a “no frills” conceptual booth to further display the brand’s multifaceted identity.
Part of the appeal of this brand is its attention to comfort, details, design and materials innovation. No wonder a record of visitors had browsed through its fifty-two new products comprised of conceptual chairs, wooden top “The 2012 booth is the celebration of the new Kartell projects tables with irregular and natural edges, desks, sideboards, and the ways in which the brand develops innovative ideas in coffee tables and a new textile line. the world of furnishings thanks to the new technologies” 12 SPAZIO20
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Frag
Verzelloni The booth’s design evolved from the inspiration brought by the welldefined edges and precise angles of thick leather, a raw material in Frag creations according to Ferruccio Laviani. The perimeter is punctuated with tall structures – simple rectangular elements that evoke rationalist architecture and create ‘windows’ and plays of perspective, thereby maximizing the volumes with just a few materials.
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Though scarce in new items this year, Verzolloni nonetheless made a presence to a large audience by introducing an overstitching technique - the new special seam “saddle stitch”, embellishing the Zoe collection, and the new collection of leathers & fabrics that have enjoyed great consensus of the public.
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Gan Rug / Gandia Blasco The Gan Rug and Gandia Blasco have once more produced beautiful modern and contemporary collection. Known for its ecofriendly ways, the outdoor furniture brand used a 100 percent recyclable material called NOWOOD, which mixes natural and plastic fibers for its new collection. At the same time, the rug company’s handcrafted rug with a pixel like design was adored very much by the public.
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Kenkoon
Visionnaire
This Thai outdoor furniture brand is no amatuer in the global design fair. Believing that the best design is the one faithful to one’s identity, the new Self collection comes in a wide palette of materials, textures, which can be mixed and match to anyone’s liking. With this philosophy, Kenkoon creates the perfect outdoor life letting nature flow into your space.
Divertissement and romance: this is the key to enter the dreamy visions of the interior projects by Visionnaire. One of the participating designers, Alessandro La Spada, pays homage to King Louis XVI with a romantic piece of luxurious dressing tables, mirror and pedestal stool. With Samuelle Mazza, divertissement plays a big role to the Bismarck family of upholstered furniture.
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Baxter
Producing rigorous simplicity with complex ideas might seem to be perplexing. But that’s how the brand Bonaldo narrates the research and production of its new collection. All of this suggests a representation of complexity which finds its synthesis in a new simplicity, holding itself, in a balanced and creative way, the many different aspects of these days.
Designing for the extreme high end luxury market demands one brilliant talent with a very specific skill. In the furniture design industry, Baxter is recognized for its craftsmanship, which is why it’s perfect that they chose Paola Navone, Matteo Thun & Antonio Rodriguez and Draga & Aurel to collaborate with who successfully created a collection fit for the brand’s image.
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Emu
Sovet Italia The
spirit of placing technological development at the top of its priority is EMU’s goal. Fulfilled with the new MIA collection, the whole concept stems from the RBC Design Centre in Montpellier, where three important elements were brought together: design, production and distribution.
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Rich glass in multiple modern re-interpretations mirrored, clear and lacquered. Sovet Italia have invested on incessant technical research for over 30 years, which is obvious in their wide collection. A much more refined design combining freedom of expression and maximum functionality was added this year.
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As furniture design ever more considered and technologically advanced, the introduction of an entirely new material composite come to be a big deal. Even with just one chair launched this year, they partnered with none less than Philippe Starck. Producing the Broom chair with a three-fold environmental impact - less energy, less waste and less carbon.
Arketipo’s many charms were put on display with two new sofas - Inkas and Malta. The first one have an irregular design, which effect is an interlocking pattern of soft and geometric shapes that convey a sense of rhythm and vivaciousness. The latter inspired by the classic taste of Anglo-saxon in a contemporary manner is supported by retro styled feet, along with comfortable and welcoming seat cushions. 12 SPAZIO20
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Library F.T.B. by Busnelli
Kartell Goes Rock
F.t.b. was introduced by Busnelli during the exhibition Fuori Salone 2012, inside the exclusive ambience of the Palazzo dei Giuriconsulti. F.t.b. is the new and modern reinterpretation by Vincenzo De Cotiis of the bookcase series “Vertice” previously designed by Jacopo Gardella for Busnelli in the 80’s. De Cotiis offers us an attractive and unique atmosphere that draws the attention by its unique design.
Kartell goes rock with Lenny Kravitz and Philippe Starck resulting in an exclusive collection of six reinterpreted ‘Mademoiselle chairs’. Exotic textiles and woven materials come together to create a visual and tactile experience with the designs which reflect both their characters.
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Living Divani Living Divani would never miss the lively fringe event Fuori Salone del Mobile, positioning itself in a number of key points around the city centre circuit. Family Chairs and Bolle table brought delicate poetry to the Clicq-Nic Designstore designed by Ilaria Marelli, Living Divani upholstery furnished the Nespresso lounge area designed by Piero Lissoni, a set of Family Chairs represented the brand at the Condé Nast exhibition “La casa degli italiani 1861-2011 AD. 30 anni di stile”, while a lot other more around the district. Issue 5 Aug 2012
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Visionnaire The Ipe Cavalli style emerged in the Fuorisalone. Firstly, the brand launched the Dehors Collection in Powder and watercolours which wink at the haute couture runways. Next, a sample section of the Dornier jet interior was presented. Lastly, the Wunderkammer 2.0 presented a selection of art pieces, representative of the home philosophy.
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Colours Ostrich Leather by Klein Karoo (Interni Legacy) 14 designers for 14 leading Italian companies presented new products and design icons, reproduced in a limitededition version of luxurious coloured ostrich leather including the Button chair by Giopato & Coombes from Frag, Audrey Soft chair by Piero Lissoni from Kartell, Hinge stool and Stack coffee tables from Living Divani. Klein Karoo International Leather is recognized for its luxurious products, with its typical follicles in relief and its timeless appeal, the ostrich has always represented the exoticism, originality and luxury. Issueepitome 5 Aug of 2012
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Transparent Mosaic Maison Installation by Bisazza Using transparent and white nuances to create a rarefied atmosphere, Oki Sato, founder of Nendo, exhibited his new diverse range of bathhroom fixtures for the originally mosaic brand in a dazzling environment. The collection envisions the bathing environment to express this (private and functional bathing), but still having the sense of ‘gathering’.’ - Oki sato.
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Succesful Living from Diesel by Diesel with Foscarini
A thrilling and immersive installation by Foscarini in the spaces of Superstudio Pio with scenes curated by Vicente Garcia Jimenez and video installations by Massimo Gardone. The brand’s collection of lights complemented the moving images interwoven and shaped in an archetypal form, returning to the essence and source of creativity together with journey to discovery.
In line with items dedicated for home, Diesel’s latest creations illuminated the exclusive dark tones of the club in the course of the concluded Fuorisalone. Alongside their outside the box style is the expanded new range with the items Duii Mini, Heavy Metal, Metal Glass, and Soft Power. Each displaying the quality of materials in textures and treatments - a skilful game of roughness of details and soft tissue. Issue 5 Aug 2012
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Tisettanta The EuroCucina comes every now and then only, yet participants in the event astound all anticipating audiences. The results were clearly successful such as the kitchen range presented by Tisettanta., which did not disappoint showing their passion for quality in over 40 years.
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Slamp Light + Building 2012
Kin Pendant Light Installation for Oluce
Associating with the special project Trendforum, a space in which the Home Design Trends 2012/13 is anticipated through the reconstruction of several domestic settings, Slamp sectioned in the Fluorescent Modern category. They unveiled Faretto, LuĂŹ and Girafiore lamps in this area while in the Natural Community section, the Woody suspension lamp inspired a natural world.
Francesco Rota curated the Oluce installation this year with the Kin Pendant Light in the Brera district. Suspended from the blackened ceiling, the Kin pendants lights, in 2 sizes and different shiny coats; deep red, silver, bronze, white and blacked steel , shone and hovered in space like coloured stars or UFOs, creating a sky of lights. The gallery of reflections were undoubtedly proved to be memorable.
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CoMon Project in collaboration with Living Divani Six young designers emerging winners in CoMon Design 2011, an event organised by Confindustria Como, presented eight prototypes of unusual design in collaboration with major companies. Two designs arised in partnership with Living Divani - Azzurra Pontiggia and Matteo Muci, young students from the Faculty of Design at Milan’s Politecnico University. The relaxing Oneida chair with its refined leather weave creating a star pattern and the Ply armchair, with the cushioning of its backrest divided into sectors, suggesting carefree combinations that are all about comfort and freedom.
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Wellness Rooms by Visionnaire As expected, the Salone del Bagno 2012 attracted more visitors and companies this year. For example, with the idea “Visionary eclectism” - the fil rouge of the bathroom proposals made by Visionnaire. The new wellness room Phuket by Stefano Pirovano, like a spaceship, brings the audience into the future. While Simone Micheli proposed a conceptual wellness room, Forma Mentis, mainly designed for a male audience, it captures us with its richness and its cool imperial attitude.
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TECHNOLOGY TODAY
True to Life Sound THERE ARE SEVERAL REASONS BLUETOOTH HEADPHONES HAVEN'T TAKEN OFF SUCH AS LOUSY DESIGNS, POOR EXECUTION AND THAT UNHANDY PAIRING BUT THE ZIK, A NEW HEADSET THAT PARROT UNVEILED AT THE CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW 2012, APPEARS TO ADDRESS PRETTY MUCH ALL OF THEM.
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ZIK - the headset for the smartphone generation
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the world’s most advance headphones
Zik has an integrated sensitive touch panel
Bluetooth headphones are nothing new, but the new Parrot Zik wireless headphones have packed all sorts of extra tech to set them apart from the crowd. Issue 5 Aug 2012
For starters, the Zik has serious design cred behind it. It’s another baby of designer Philippe Starck, who also collaborated with Parrot on speakers, and he seems to have struck gold here. The Zik’s earcups completely enclose the ear, a style made popular again by Beats Audio, but the headset is comfortable to wear and has an elegant look.
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In a headphone industry, the Parrot Zik comes with integrated NFC (near field technology) communication. The key advantage here is that you can pair up the headphones with a compatible NFC and Bluetooth-touting device simply by tapping them together. You no longer have to deal with “discovering” new devices and entering passcodes. The Zik’s sleek look is partly due to the unusual fact that it has no buttons for volume or jumping tracks. The feature that makes the biggest immediate impression is the touch-sensitive panel covering the entire outer surface of the right earcup. You can control the headphones using touch gestures: swipe a finger up and down to adjust the volume, or swipe from side-to-side to go back and forth between songs. A tap pauses the music, another starts it back up again. A tap is also used to answer an incoming call or to hang up. Or you can simply just take off the headset and it knows to stop the music until you put it back on — very smart. But there’s even more technology in there. Parrot has also shoved in five microphones to aid in the active noise cancellation, which they say is effective in eliminating up to 25dB of ambient noise. As far as the 40mm neodynium drivers themselves, you get a rating of 32 ohms, a frequency range of 10Hz to 25kHz, and a sound pressure level of 110dB per volt at 1kHz. The 800mAh battery is good for 6 hours of full featured use and up to 24 hours in standby. Issue 5 Aug 2012
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DESIGN INVENTORY
Living Divani Family Chairs Junya Ishigami
Living Divani Looper Harry & Camila
Tisettanta Annette Studio Sicia Mario Perati
Tisettanta Giullieta Tisettanta Design Lab
Busnelli Fiocco G14
Busnelli Fiocco G14
Living Divani Curve Piero Lissoni
Busnelli Bohemien Castello Lagravinese
Living Divani Opera Claesson Koivisto Rune
Living Divani Opera Claesson Koivisto Rune
Tisettanta Sleeve Tisettanta Design Lab
Tisettanta Kompasso Tisettanta Design Lab
Busnelli Chicago Bruno Fattorini and Partners
DESIGN INVENTORY
Living Divani Extrasoft Piero Lissoni
Living Divani Twice Piero Lissoni
Living Divani Ile Piero Lissoni
Tisettanta Art Light Tisettanta Design Lab
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Tisettanta Quadro Tisettanta Design Lab H 240 H 91/2
Tisettanta Swing Tisettanta Design Lab
Busnelli Primetime Bruno Fattorini and Partners
Noir Yves
Modiss Isabelina Alfonso Fontal
L 900 - 1200 W 351/2 - 471/4
P 900 - 1200 D 351/2 - 471/4
Living Divani Wedge Arik Levy
Modiss Penussa Alfonso Fontal
Modiss Valentina Alfonso Fontal
Slamp Cactus M Adriano Rachele
Slamp Cactus S Adriano Rachele
Slamp Comodina Fume Nigel Coates
Slamp Comodina Transparent Nigel Coates
Slamp Faretto Nigel Coates
Slamp Fiorellina Fume Nigel Coates
Slamp Fiorellina Gold Nigel Coates
Slamp Mille Bolle Adriano Rachele
Slamp Atlante Nigel Coates
Slamp Battista Nigel Coates
Slamp Cactus XXL Adriano Rachele
Slamp Ecstacity Nigel Coates
Slamp Fiorella Fume Nigel Coates
Slamp Fiorella Gold Nigel Coates
Slamp Cactus XL Adriano Rachele
DESIGN INVENTORY
Slamp Ginetta Black Nigel Coates
Slamp Ginetta Silver NIgel Coates
Slamp Girafiore Elodie Longo
Slamp Mille Bolle Adriano Rachele
Slamp Woody Nigel Coates
Slamp Atlante Nigel Coates
Slamp Aurora White Nigel Coates
Slamp Aurora Black Nigel Coates
Slamp Aurora Mini Black Nigel Coates
Slamp Aurora Mini White NIgel Coates
Slamp Ceremony Fume Bruno Rainaldi
Slamp Ceremony Fume Bruno Rainaldi
Slamp Crazy Diamond Luca Mazza
Slamp Ceremony White Bruno Rainaldi
Slamp Ceremony White Bruno Rainaldi
Slamp Faretto Nigel Coates
Slamp Fiorella Fume Nigel Coates
Slamp Fiorella Gold Nigel Coates
Slamp Ginetta Gold Nigel Coates
Slamp Ginetta Silver Nigel Coates
Slamp Girafiore Elodie Longo
Slamp Goccia Aqua Stefano Papi
Slamp Goccia Opal Stefano Papi
Slamp Goccia Prisma Stefano Papi
Slamp Goccia Tetra Stefano Papi
DESIGN INVENTORY
Slamp Lillibet Mini Fume Nigel Coates
Slamp Lillibet Mini Transparent Nigel Coates
Slamp Mille Bolle Adriano Rachele
Slamp Veli Large Plum Adriano Rachele
Slamp Veli Large Charcoal Adriano Rachele
Gan Rug A 180째 Francesc Rife
Gan Rug Broken Francesc Rife
Gan Rug Caleido odosdesign
Gan Rug Champinones Jose Gandia-Blasco
Gan Rug LePark Enblanc
Gan Rug Mangas Puf Globo Patricia Urquiola
Gan Rug Punto Lana Collection
DESIGN INVENTORY
Gan Rug Trokk - Gris Francesc Rife
Gan Rug Trokk - Marron Francesc Rife
Gan Rug Wall Jose Gandia-Blasco
Ivan Acu単a Untitled Acrylic on Canvas 10 x 8 ft
FADED Year: 2010 Medium: Acrylic, Mixed Media Dimension: 5 ft x 5 ft Price: P160,000
AWAKENING
Ivan Acu単a Untitled Acrylic on Canvas 8 x 6 ft
Year: 2011 Medium: Acrylic, Mixed Media Dimension: 5 ft x 8 ft Price: P250,000
Raquel Bautista Awakening Mixed Media 5 x 8 ft
Raquel Bautista Faded Mixed Media 5 x 5 ft
TWINGE Year: 2010 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Dimension: 4 ft x 5 ft Price: P150,000
Raquel Bautista Twinge Acrylic on Canvas 4 x 5 ft
Tessa Alindogan Black and White Acrylic on Canvas 4 x 4 ft
Tessa Alindogan Inflection IX Acrylic on Canvas 4 x 4 ft
Tessa Alindogan Untitled Acrylic on Canvas 4 x 3 ft
Tessa Alindogan Untitled Acrylic on Canvas 3 x 4 ft
Tessa Alindogan Midnight Blue Acrylic on Canvas 4 x 4 ft
Tessa Alindogan Untitled Acrylic on Canvas 4 x 4 ft
Parrot Zikmu Speakers Philippe Starck