New York based and multi-award winning bluarch architecture + interiors + lighting was founded in 2004 by Antonio di Oronzo. Known for both their architecture and interiors, I want to take a minute to look at the fabulous nightclubs and lounges they have created across the U.S. because they are most definitely among some of my favourite things. What sets the nightclubs and lounges of...
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Ash Allen sustainable design
As a child Ash Allen furniture designer used to put glass marbles in the fire and then quickly dunk them in water to watch them shatter within. He applied this same process to recycled champagne bottles. Thicker than standard wine and beer bottles, these bottles hold together well after cracking. A cylindrical sleeve made from recycled cork crumb, completes the pendant light.Each uniquely different, these...
Bloom… hand-Crafted in the rolling countryside of Worcestershire
Hand-Crafted in the rolling countryside of Worcestershire, Great Britain comes "Bloom" designed by Alex MacMaster and Limahl Asmall for MacMaster design. The Bloom pendant light is made from 100% FSC certified Birch Plywood which we all love and is available in natural Birch and a range of stained colours. The curved form that is a signature aesthetic of MacMaster is created without the use of...
just a little melt down
OMG how hot are these little numbers, independent design studio Lindstén Form based in Stockholm, Sweden have just offered up these little babies after a successful launch at the Milan furniture fair 2012. Johan Lindstén's is the head-designer his products possess an unique and distinguished design that create interest with its unexpected details. The shape and expression combined with function is essential to the his work.
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We all luv a little macrame
Hand crafted from nylon rope, the Weaver pendant light has been designed by a macrame artist. The teardrop-shaped pendant is constructed from a web of rope knotted and looped together using traditional macrame techniques.The pattern inspired by a nautical rope theme, the pendant is approximately 550mm in height and 270mm in diameter and available in black or red.
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Form Us With Love ….. a Midnight dinner in Milan
During the Salone del Mobile April 17-22, Swedish design studio Form Us With Love will host an installation which has been dubbed the Milan Midnight Dinner, will take place at the restaurant and shop Verger in Brera, Via Varese 1.The dinner setting will be made up from Bento chairs and tables from One Nordic Furniture Company, Plaid dividers for Abstracta and Plug Lamps from ateljé...
Lights with cloaks that become cloaks ?
Tabard cloak stand / light is available in two versions: wall light or floor lamp, which are obtained by joining two cloaks together. Inside a lamp filters its light through the translucent cloak material, helping create an atmosphere of mystery and drama...... the perfect coat hook for hospitality or hotel.
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Whats new from the talented Ross Gardam?
Product designer Ross Gardam has released two new collections to his already impressive body of work.
The Half Full furniture range for Stylecraft, and Touch glass blown lighting range
Both collections, while following very different investigations, represent the development of beautiful, simple solutions to complex problems.
Half Full is a FSC-certified timber furniture collection featuring seven table options, four benches and a stool. Designed and manufactured in Melbourne,...
Belgium turns it ON a LIGHT show like NO other
The second edition of the Festival of Lights has just taken place in the town centre of Ghent a Flemish region of Belgium which commenced on 26 January and concluded on 29th . The event drew an estimated 200,000 visitors, both from Belgium and abroad.
This 4 day event stretches across a long 5 kilometer walking route that is truly breathtaking. I had a difficult task...
Skogsberg & Smart design duo from Stockholm
A relatively young design studio Skogsberg & Smart comprising of Magnus Skogsberg & Mimmi Smart located in Stockholm, turning out quality classic designs that add a layer of luxury to any project.
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Above and below - The stunning Hurricane Drop made from hand blown mirrored...
