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Book Review

2009-07-29T12:46:00.000-07:00

crEATe
The Future Laboratory

When it comes to what you eat, are you a zeno-youth, an extreme connoisseur, a food thrift, an armchair explorer, an ethical eater, or a cultural chaser? Presented as typologies of eaters, the relationship between food and identity is just one of the myriad of topics touched upon in crEATe, a recent volume by Gestalten presenting the research of the Future Laboratory, a British trend forecasting firm. Looking at subjects such as the “politics of the plate” and presenting profiles of “food activists” like Dutch eating designer Marije Vogelzang (see issue 12 for our review of her recent book, Eat Love), this book covers almost every aspect of food and eating-related design through a comprehensive examination of meaning of food in our lives and in contemporary design. It follows trends such as rising food prices, eco-labelling, positive purchasing and the phenomena of slow food and smart food. It also looks at the design of eating spaces and packaging, which is expected to be “sustainable, convenient, economic, protective, attractive, novel, smart and reactive: What we expect today from the packaging around our food reads like a dating service profile.” As described in its introduction, crEATe “is a book about people as viewed through the lens of...eating designers, food products and rituals...the one thing it is not,” the authors add, “is a cookbook.”

Book Review

2009-07-29T12:39:00.000-07:00

The Language of Things
Dejan Sudjic

In The Language of Things, London Design Museum director Deyan Sudjic describes how “we live in a world drowning in objects.” This book provides insights into the role of things in our lives in the face of rampant consumerism and explores how objects shape us as much as we shape them. In an anecdote about his own impulse buy of a shiny new laptop while he was held captive in an airport lounge, Sudjic admits he is simultaneously “fascinated by the glossy sheen of consumption” and “nauseous with self-disgust at the volume of what we all consume.” We use the objects we gather around us to define who we are and who we are not – and design, which has traditionally been understood as a visual language, has become the tool by which those objects are shaped: “The soft touch of fabric, the coldness of metal, the quality of travertine that has been warmed in the sun, the sound of a keyboard in use or a switch operating, or a camera shutter, have also come to take on symbolic qualities which are considered and manipulated as much as any visual signal.” Looking at the realms of design, fashion and art, Sudjic skillfully explores the evolving meaning of luxury and the value we associate with it an age of abundance. As he ponders, “the question that is worth asking is, are these actually inherent qualities, or are their meanings acquired through constant repetition, through familiarity and convention?”

Twenty-Two

2009-07-29T12:36:00.000-07:00

Bocci introduces the 22-series wall slimming accessory line

Bocci, Vancouver’s famed lighting design phenoms have been staring at walls. The success from their renowned chandelier installations and custom lighting work causing them to look forward rather than up. The design casualty in this scenario - the ubiquitous wall socket and family. Poor buggers.These ‘Ohh Noo!’ outlets, providing the world’s juice needs since time immemorial, required a much needed facelift – like Barbara Walters but without the soft lighting.
Creative Director, Omer Arbel, saw a design opportunity to deliver out a subtle response and challenge the traditional. The result, Bocci’s new flush mounted 22-series wall accessory line. The usual range of suspects from power receptacles to dimmer switches to phone/data connections and cable/speaker outlets can now receive a design Botox as it were through Bocci’s new system. Designed to “mud in” directly into drywall, millwork or any wall surface without a visible coverplate or trim, the 22-series is an extremely subtle and minimalist alternative to the long accepted offerings. One would have thought the Italians, with their big hair and uber-minimalistic slantings, would have presented a similar solution years ago. That’s one for the Canadians.
Launched late 2008 the 22-series is now available in North America, Europe and the UK.

www.bocci.ca

Book Reviews

2009-07-29T12:32:00.000-07:00

Eat Love
Marije Vogelzang, BIS publishers

Marije Vogelzang is not a chef, nor is she a food designer. The Design Academy Eindhoven graduate is a self-described ‘eating designer’. Eat Love presents a portfolio of the Dutch designer’s culinary experiments, ranging from tatooed peppers to a 2.5 meter high ham-man. Proprietor of the Netherlands-based restaurant and eating studio Proef, Vogelzang explores the psychological, cultural, scientific and social implications of food.
“I was not the first designer to be involved with food, but I soon noticed that most designers were almost exclusively concentrating on the presentation, the styling of the food. The aesthetic aspect is very important. You can see that in the photographs which in the end are the only things that remain of these short-lived projects... I design not only the food but also the experience that goes with it, the actions,” she writes. “Eating is a more active concept, a verb...What matters to me is the experience of eating in this specific context at this moment.”
Eat Love is a pleasurable, although not too deep, introduction to the concept of eating design. Hand-scrawled comments and illustrations peppered throughout the text make the book a fun read for designers and non-designers alike. Just as she curates her eating experiments, this carefully considered selection of Vogelzang’s work reminds us how “eating together create(s) a feeling of fellowship and even moments of happiness.”

Book Review reading to transform your design senses

2009-07-29T12:28:00.000-07:00

Manufractured: The Conspicuous Transformation of Everyday Objects
Steven Skov Holt and Mara Holt Skov, Chronicle Books

In Manufractured: The Conspicuous Transformation of Everyday Objects, authors Steven Skov Holt and Mara Holt Skov explore how makers are taking objects first brought into the world via mass production and then transforming them into something entirely different.
As the boundaries between different disciplines become increasingly blurry, creative culture has become a mashup of art, craft and design, but this is beside the point. In the introduction, Hold writes, “By combining the root ‘manu’ with the word ‘fracture’ to indicate the fragmented nature of our contemporary moment, manufracturing presents a model whereby creative intervention can heal our fragmented culture. Taking something apart and putting it back together in a way never previously seen is a strong endorsement for the merits of creative process—and a testament to the optimistic, can-do, and even whimsical spirit that is simultaneously threaded and embedded throughout many of these pieces.”
Manufractured brings the work of diverse artists and designers together under a comprehensive and apt rubric. The result is an impressive presentation of work that exemplifies the fusion of traditional craft with emerging materials and production techniques to create an entirely new take on familiar objects.

design snookery

2009-07-29T12:26:00.000-07:00

When the triple world-champion decides to build the perfect pool table, one can expect something outstanding, but when that champion is also a lover of good design, it’s likely to be a work of art. Which is exactly what Vincent Facquet has created in the world’s most expensive, and most beautiful pool table. Hidden cue & ball drawers, semi-precious diamonds and inlays are some of the tables standard elementes. Table’s finished according to the individuals taste. Image by poka-studio
Prices upon request
www.luxury-billiards.com

run-a-way tub

2009-07-29T12:18:00.000-07:00

Sit back, relax & enjoy a nice book in your lounger, I mean tub, I mean... what? This animated piece, designed by London based Baek‑Ki Kim, is made with a high gloss lacquered Carbon Fibre body, with Chrome coated claw feet.
Limited Edition, prices upon request
www.thebaek.com

cognac down!

2009-07-29T12:16:00.000-07:00

Designed by Rikke Hagen for Normann Copenhagen, the stemless cognac glass is a beautiful combination of function and pleasure. Conceived to consider cognac’s bouquet, temperature and volume the design invokes pleasure while increasing the experience of tactile intimacy.
Price $63 CAD/2 pcs
www.normann-copenhagen.com

Body Glove

2009-07-29T12:13:00.001-07:00

Rainer Spehl’s solid wooden laptop case fits like a glove while offering redwood-like protection. Inside, a soft leather lining prevents scratching. A magnetic device locks the flap securely while the design ensures the laptop will not fall out even when held upside down. It can also be used as an elevated working surface where needed. Cases are hand-crafted in Germany.
Price: $350 CAD
www.rainerspehl.com

cooler conversations

2009-07-29T12:09:00.000-07:00

Designed by Manuel Desrochers, Ovopur provides a water filtration experience
inspired by nature and founded in environmental awareness. The look is one of abundance and purity. Ovopur’s curves, mixed with white porcelain and chrome metals produce pure, filtered water with just a hint of early 1900’s styling. Designed in Canada.
Price: $689 CAD
www.aquaovo.com

Return of the Jet

2009-07-29T12:05:00.000-07:00

40 years ago Ernest Igl designed a desk. The cult-esque Igl Jet, with its unique manufacturing and revolutionary design, has long been a desk of iconic proportions. The legendary desk, long sought as a collector’s item is again today being produced in a limited edition run under license by Sensufaktur Tobias Brandstetter.
Price: $5500 CAD (€ 3.520)
www.igl-jet.com

1800 Visions

2009-07-29T11:59:00.001-07:00

Tequila inspired art by essential artists provides a unique medium where palette meets palate. This limited edition designer series by 1800 Tequila seeks 1800 artists from all disciplines to showcase their visions via a very non-traditional medium. Worm not included. Only 1,800 bottles per design produced. Artists: Jorge Alderete (Mexico City), Jeremy Bacharach (Chicago), Glenn Barr (Detroit), Will Chambers (Chicago), Chris Dean (Detroit), Kim Dosa (Atlanta), Josh Ellingson (Oakland), Hannah Stouffer (Oakland), Urban Medium (Atlanta)
Price $43 CAD
www.1800Tequila.com

Time is Creepin on My Wrist and I’m Peepin’ It

2009-03-02T16:21:00.000-08:00

What kind of time are you telling? The kind the bell tower is selling, or the time that your Mom is yelling? Check the hour hand on the “ON Air,” it’s got the minutes that you need right there. The red light has the time, as minimal as possible. Ask the siblings Asanaliev if you want one, they’ve got the strings that you’ll have to pull, no bull.

Designers Iskender Asanaliev & Adilet Asanaliev have made a quite fine example of the concept of time being contained all in the hour hand. The LED light on the clear display shows the minutes, while the position of the numbers act as the hour hand. And if it weren’t simple enough, setting the time is included in an extremely quaint way:

To set the time you need just to push in the center of the display for 5 seconds and LED flashes, here you push upper or lower corner of the display to set the hour and the left and right corner to set minutes.

Designers: Iskender Asanaliev & Adilet Asanaliev

Good night eileen

2009-01-21T09:29:00.000-08:00

The concept of this lamp is based on the principle of the hand torch, which used to be used at home when it was dark in order to get from one room to another.

This little lamp takes design cues from old technology. It’s modeled to remind you of the classic candlesticks when they were used for something besides mood lighting. It even features a porcelain base to complete the overall look. With it sitting on your nightstand few would be able to overlook it. Despite it’s small size and minimal appearance, it’s still eye catching.

Normally it sits on the base, which charges the lamp portion of the light. Since it leaves a charge it means you can carry it with you at night into the kitchen. It doesn’t keep that charge long though, the creator Christine Birkhoven mentions that after a few minutes the glow will fade. Which means it’d be better suited to wander into a room only to flip on the overhead lighting. Then when you’re finished with it, just pop it back on the base. It’s still only a design, so you likely won’t see this in stores anytime soon.

Calamete Calamente pasta fork set

2009-01-21T09:24:00.001-08:00

Believe it or not, there truly is a better way to eat noodles! Calamete is a uniquely designed Japanese fork modification made especially for spinning your favorite noodles with ease due to its projecting “thumb” piece that simulates a hand. Perfect for any spaghetti or other long noodle lover.
Calamete Calamente pasta fork set

Cartagena Modular Outdoor Seating

2009-01-21T09:03:00.000-08:00

The Cartagena Modular Outdoor Seating allows you to customize your outdoor furniture to fit exactly what you're looking for. This modern approach to outdoor seating gives you flexibility to choose from an armchair, a corner chair and an armless chair. It features an aluminum frame with waterproof cushions.
The Cartagena Table is a companion to the Cartagena modular outdoor seating. Like its counterparts, it features a synthetic weave with an aluminum frame.
Feel more Human.

Malibu Table

2009-01-20T16:04:00.000-08:00

I’ll take the glass table with the ginormous rock sliced in half.
From http://www.apeldesign.com

The Xbein Table by Florian Kallus

2009-01-20T10:41:00.000-08:00

Does that look like something a Sponge would do?

2009-01-20T10:39:00.000-08:00

Growing up, a baseball glove chair was the ultimate dream. In retrospect, the desire for a comfortable brown leather arm chair would have been more appropriate, and simply a little more refined. Peter Traag’s Sponge Chair (designed in 2004) does an odd job of combining the two feelings - refinement and exuberance. His work drapes an over-sized upholstery over a polyurethane foam injection, creating folds that are influenced by a sea sponge. In the brown leather above this works a charm. With the silver model after the jump, the jury is still out. You can get both versions of the Sponge chair from MOSS.

Camus Floor Lamp

2009-01-20T09:56:00.000-08:00

“You cannot create experience you must undergo it”

Quoting from the prolific writer Albert Camus, the lamp is a manifestation of the dualisms of life. A beacon for the human experience the lamp is constructed to be a humble exterior shell teaming with chaotic self reflection. As light penetrates through the voids of the text, it becomes a symbol of the juxtaposition of our own internal concepts of existence and the ones we attempt to maintain on the surface. Continuing the exploration of typography as a means of decoration and structure (Dharma Lounge) the Camus floor lamp creates situations where the participant is embraced by the possibilities of creating a relationship with the object through denotative and connotative ideals.

Art Begats Art Buoy Chair: Danny Kirk

2009-01-20T09:55:00.001-08:00

Danny Kirk

dubz@shaw.ca

www.dksmind.com

Danny thrives on self discovery and observation, providing the inspiration that fuels his creative consciousness. Danny’s art embraces a multi layered system of information influencing and manipulating his perspectives of the build environment as he plays with the viewers preconceived notions of themselves and the world around them. Social commentaries play a prominent role and are represented through his use of characters, faces and the manipulation of text.

2009-01-20T09:54:00.001-08:00

Due to an overwhelming response from the Toronto Interior Design Show and online fans, Palette Industries has moved ahead with the fabrication process of the Dharma Lounge, creating 100 studio editions. This is an amazing opportunity to own one of Palette Industries most exuberant works. Place your pre-order now to secure this one of a kind design. Each piece will be signed and numbered.

The Ornately Canadian Buoy Bench

2009-01-20T09:51:00.001-08:00

Recently a private client who loved the Buoy bench concept (an evolution of the Buoy chair) wanted a more unique and exuberent version. And to our client’s delight we presented them with the “Ornately Canadian Buoy Bench.” With a custom Canadiana nostalgia inspired ornate pattern, and under the technical direction of acclaimed Canadian artist Bill Laing, this hand silkscreened bench has quickly became quite the attention grabber.

Dr. Martens Take A Bright Stride Into ‘09

2009-01-20T09:47:00.001-08:00

With bright colors being the choice for 2009, Dr. Martens have unveiled their newlook 8-hole boot in some decidedly outrageous colors. And no part of the shoe is spared; expect the laces, eyelets and sole to carry the same green/yellow/red/blue colorways throughout. We can’t be sure what inspired this approach but it will be interesting to see how the shoes fare in the coming months. You can get yours exclusively here.

Smoke + Type Studies, 2007

2009-01-20T09:38:00.000-08:00

SMOKE + TYPE
Daniel Gordon from New Zealand explores relatively undiscovered terrain by mixing photography and type. Since the first time he published this pieces there have been many who have attempted to emulate his craft but have not achieved to innovate and keep it fresh.

Cha cha lemon squeeeezer

2008-12-18T11:10:00.001-08:00

These are simply fun, fresh, festive and have a Barcelona feel spelt all over them. John Lemon’s lemon squeezer by Studio Cha-Cha, mat ceramic and soft rubber cover. Retail for $38.
Avaliable at :: Commissaires, 5226 St-Laurent Montréal QC
www.commissairesonline.com

Wrongwoods cabinet

2008-12-18T11:05:00.000-08:00

The cabinet is a collaborative effort between British artist Richard Woods and designer Sebastian Wrong. Woods, renowned for work that is often based upon abstractions of domestic patterns, has in this instance applied his signature woodblock print over a particularly spartan cabinet of Wrong’s design.
Retails for $4895. Avaliable at :: Bombast, 27 E Pender St. Vancouver
www.bombastfurniture.com

Crystal Fusion Hardware

2008-12-18T10:59:00.000-08:00

Born from a love of crystal and a vision inspired by fusion of materials, K.STUDIO is a brother and sister duo based in Montreal. Creative design consultants specialized in crystal application for furniture and decor, they also design K.COLLECTION, a decorative hardware line with Swarovski® crystals inserts, available in various shapes, colors and a choice of aluminum or chrome base. Retails from $16 to $55.
Calgary :: Banbury Lane Design Centre Ltd - www.banburylane.com
Vancouver :: Cantu Bathrooms & Hardware Ltd - www.cantuhardware.com
Toronto :: Neff Design Studio - www.neffdesignstudio.com

Stick Chair

2008-12-18T10:55:00.000-08:00

Designed by emerging new talent, Emmanuelle Moureaux, a Tokyo-based French architect & designer whose innovative approach to chair design wowed the crowds at last year’s 100% Design Tokyo, will be exhibited at the upcoming 100% Design London 2008. The design of the Stick Chair was inspired by “Mikado”, a pick-up sticks game which originated in Europe. The oblique placement of 7 round wooden sticks supports a heavy piece of acrylic, creating a perfect equilibrium. The strikingness of the design comes from its beautiful illusion of refraction: the sticks appear as if they are being soaked in water. Hideki Tanaka (Photographer)

I.V.

2008-12-18T10:53:00.000-08:00

This self-watering plant pot’s main feature is a medical drip feed. This unique characteristic allows the plant to be nourished with water and food as it is required. Included with the lightweight fibreglass plant pot is a height adjustable metal rod, a refillable I.V. bag and a flow regulator that allows you to set watering rates to suit your plant. The drip feed provides a striking design focus as well as acting as a reminder to its owner as to when it needs topping up.
Retails from $240.
www.vitaminliving.com

Gady's Lowrida

2008-12-18T10:50:00.000-08:00

Pending his first solo show at the R’ PURE gallery in New York, Jean‑Marc Gady is releasing two de luxe vases - one for Baccarat, the other for Bosa - at the Maison & Objet fair in Paris. With its low-angle lean and cut base, ‘Amphora’ is a crystal vase - that makes innocent fun of a house of Baccarat icon. The ‘Royal Rose’ is an octagonal vase, that can be placed on any flat surface, made from bosa ceramic.
Amphora retail price :: 2600 euros
Royal Rose retail price :: 263 euros
www.jeanmarcgady.com

Sleep Safe Tape

2008-12-18T10:45:00.000-08:00

Sleep Safe Tape is a roll of standard transparent 1/2" wide tape that has pictures of an eye printed along the length of the tape. Many situations exist where it is taboo to sleep despite the natural inclination of humans to rest their tired eyes. Examples include meetings, lectures, and conversations. With Sleep Safe Tape, users can get the shuteye they need while appearing to be wide-awake. Of course, Sleep Safe Tape is a novelty product and might not be used as advertised except by those audacious enough. Those less bold may choose to use it as a regular roll of tape.
www.skforlee.com

Skforlee Speak er

2008-12-18T10:41:00.000-08:00

Why speakers are called what they are. For sale in 2009.
www.skforlee.com

Trident Seat

2008-12-18T10:30:00.000-08:00

Powder Seat allows you to use your snowboard as the seat of the bench. The board attaches to the legs of the seat via suckers to keep the board protected. It can also be flat-packed for easy storage.
vitaminliving.com

In the Round

2008-12-18T10:26:00.001-08:00

Toronto design company Luflic introduces a unique technique by appliyng a crocheted nylon or felt sleeve to a tubular steel frame. Thirty feet of sleeve is required to upholster one chair. It is carefully designed to ensure no slippage of cheeks when sat upon.
Prices start at $2600
www.luflic.com

Saw Horse

2008-12-18T09:20:00.000-08:00

Designed by Winnipeg Industrial designer, Matthew Kroeker, Saw Table pays homage to our ancestral furniture makers. The solid wood table contains several stylized “saw cuts” into which the nickel-plated lamp post is inserted, each providing a different intensity of light or no light at all when placed in the resting slot. A true reflection of Canadian design.
Retail price is $6500
www.matthewkroeker.com

STINK TREE

2008-12-10T10:50:00.000-08:00

Designed by Dylan Gold of Link Studios, this wood coffee table features an extruded cutout of a tree silhouetted from the surface to the floor. Created from MDF and veneer with a lacquered finish.
Retail price is $2700
www.linkstudios.net, www.artfulhome.com

Toboggan Table

2008-12-10T10:49:00.000-08:00

Made from wenge and zebrawood veneer by Kino Guérin, in Quebec. The harmonization of contrasting veneers brings a new facet to the notion of equilibrium, which, without being directly inspired by nature, nevertheless emanates from its essence.
Retail price is $1900
www.kinoguerin.com

Add Bank

2008-12-10T10:46:00.000-08:00

Traditional piggy banks have had it all wrong. Jonathan Sabine, at Mat Cult Design Studio has ‘coined’ a new appropriate graphic for the money savings vessel. Add Bank will soon be available at Ministry of the Interior, in Toronto.
Retail price is $45
www.matcult.com

Knoop table

2008-12-10T10:45:00.001-08:00

Designer Josh Urso combines his signature resin process with 1000 feet of military-grade rope to create his newly released nautical table line, Knoop (dutch for knot). Custom size on request.
Prices start at $950
www.joshursodesign.com

Concerto dining

2008-12-10T10:41:00.000-08:00

NY designers Lovegrove & Repucci introduce their new ‘Delft’ street life dinnerware collection. Rendered in the Dutch Delft vocabulary, modern London takes on a new ‘classic’ look. The ‘Concerto’ table takes the form of a grand piano with an iPod dock to host any dinner party in Grande style.
Concerto retails from $14,000
Delft dinnerware set retails from $100
www.lovegroverepucci.com

Speaker Gods

2008-12-10T10:37:00.000-08:00

The Giver of Divine Sound is stylish portable speaker. Mini-Gods are a direct representation of ancient and modern pop/street culture fused into one. Make room for the new gods in town!
Retails from $120
www.minigods.com

Rock the Block

2008-12-10T10:35:00.000-08:00

The Geneva Speaker will put any ipod dock to shame. With a regal piano lacquer finish, the XL model has clear sparkling highs, detailed mids, and shake your house bass. Available in hot red, mean black or slick white.
L Model $979, XL model $1,749
www.genevalab.com

Cinepod

2008-12-10T10:30:00.000-08:00

The minipod is essentially an amalgamation of three spheres to form one pressure-vessel, allowing sound waves to move more freely, but you won’t have to worry about having to hide these Scandyna speakers as they will fit in with any urban loft or funky interior.
Retails from $500
www.podspeakers.com

Bare it all

2008-12-10T10:29:00.000-08:00

Italy’s Nacsound has created a line of speakers which look like something you’d find in a contemporary furniture store. Most speakers hide behind a black mesh, but the Kayak single stereo loudspeaker bares it all with a suspended double cone shaped coaxial drivers; the acoustic reflector in the middle is for accurate stereo.
Retails from $2900 - $11,500
www.trendsinc.com

Spinal monolith

2008-12-10T10:27:00.000-08:00

If you have $180,000 burning a hole in your pocket, then consider the Grande Utopia EM. It offers mechanical adjustments in order to optimize the perfect listening G-Spot. The 4-way, floorstanding bass-reflex loudspeaker has an adjustable spine, tweaked via an integrated crank system. 1458 possible adjustments for total sound personalization.
Grande Utopia EM $180,000 for a pair
www.focal-fr.com

Sound bites

2008-12-10T10:20:00.000-08:00

These unique subwoofers are based on the ultimate woofers, yes man’s best friend. The “Woofer” speaker system, designed and custom engineered by Buro Vormkrijgers, comes as a set of two dog-shaped co-axial speakers. The ‘Woofers’ definitely have more bark than bite.
Set of two dogs retails from $875
www.sandermulder.com
Photography: Niels van Veen, Sander Mulder.

Flod stools by Mobles 114 Barcelona

2008-09-18T14:01:00.000-07:00

Flod stools by Martín Azúa and Gerard Moliné for Mobles 114 make an artistic statement in an organic shape that's light enough to be easily moved around yet completely stable. Though the design is created to withstand outdoor elements, it's sophisticated enough to be at home indoors.

Designers gettin' trashy

2008-09-17T14:44:00.000-07:00

This fall, Danish design company VIPP has teamed up with supermodel Helena Christensen for the VIPP Charity Auction, a benefit for Food Bank For New York City and Chernobyl Children’s Project International. Leaders from the worlds of fashion, design, art and entertainment put a fashionable spin on the classic VIPP waste bin with customized creations sold in a silent auction benefiting the two charities. Selected from the ranks of the international creative set, the thirty-four participating designers include Bono, Todd Oldham, William Sofield and Karim Rashid, among others.
The bins will be displayed at The Conran Shop in New York City from September 4 - 17, when pre-bidding will begin. Those who wish to continue bidding will be able to do so at the silent auction on September 18th. This may be the only time you hear chic applied to trash!
VIPP Charity Auction for Helena Christensen; Public Viewing and Bidding at The Conran Shop, NYC.
www.conranusa.com

Vipp Trash Bins custom designed by :: (from left to right)
Karim Rashid, Helena Christensen, Eric Cohler, William Sofield, Todd Oldham, Mattia Biagi, Robert Verdi
Starting Bids range from $500 - $750

Catwalk

2008-09-17T14:36:00.001-07:00

Vintage Thierry Mugler dress
from vintagecouture.com, Holt Renfrew.
Rubber Necklace by Ports 1961
Manolo Blahnik shoes, Browns

Trumpet Lines

2008-09-17T14:35:00.001-07:00

Gown by Evan Biddell
Cuffs, Jeweliette.comGown by Evan Biddell
Cuffs, Jeweliette.com

Lego-ista

2008-09-17T14:32:00.001-07:00

Vintage Cape by Yves Saint Laurent
Rive Gauche from vintagecouture.com
at Holt Renfrew
Rubber Belt by Ports 1961
Shoes by Browns ID
Necklace, Jeweliette.com

Lego Chair (Limited Edition)
by Mario Minale from Droog

el Mariachi

2008-09-17T14:30:00.001-07:00

Jacket by Jean Paul Gauliter, Holt Renfrew
Shirt by Prada, Holt Renfrew
Denim trousers by Evan Biddell
Hat, Ediehats.com
Shoes by Yves Saint Laurent, Holt Renfrew
Concrete Rings, Konzuk.com

Ledge shelves by Kazuhiro Yamanaka, Pallucco
Felt chair (limited edition) by Marc Newson, Cappellini
Time table by Prospero Rasulo, Zannotta
Algol Brionvega TV by Marco Zanuso & Richard Sapper

Muzzle Flash

2008-09-17T14:29:00.001-07:00

Jacket and Skirt by Fifth Avenue
Shoe Repair, Gravity Pope Tailored Goods
Leather Pants by Obakki
Shoes by Pierre Hardy at Holt Renfrew
Gloves by Ports 1961

Kennedee sofa, armchair and pouf by Jean-Marie Maussaud, Poltrona Frau

Bedside & Lounge Gun by Philippe Starck, FLOS

Shall I Cut

2008-09-17T14:27:00.000-07:00

Coat dress by Ports 1961
Hat from EdieHats.com
Vintage bracelets & cocktail ring, Jeweliette.com
Concrete and Powder-coated bangles, Konzuk.com
Booties by Rupert Sanderson, Holt Renfrew

Table & Zone System by Piero Lissoni, Boffi

Glass Light

2008-09-17T14:21:00.000-07:00

on the cover+

elemente’s photo-shoot foray mixing high fashion, design and architecture. Shot at Inform Interiors in Vancouver the shoot required 12 people, with 5 set changes over a 12 hours period.
Look for it on page 86 of Issue 10

Coat by Evan Biddell
Silk Pooled Skirt & Bustle, MaraGottler.com
Gloves by Ports 1961
Shoes by Manolo Blahnik, Browns

Bocca chair by Studio 65, Heller

Building by Niels Bendtsen & architect Omer Arbel

Bicycle di fantastico

2008-09-17T13:09:00.001-07:00

Realized by the Industrial Design Department of Alberto Del Biondi Industria Del Design in Italy, this avant-garde concept plays on the latest bicycle materials and technology. The new design is a minimalistic play on the typical city bike, using the concept of less is more to an extreme degree. Lines are simple yet dynamic while the overall design is an exotic concept that stimulates the imagination. The shape is extreme, flying in the face of classic bike iconography. The bike’s makeup is primarily carbon based allowing for maximum weight reduction in the finished design. Although carbon requires great expertise in modelling, in this scenario it allows Biondi the freedom to work the non-traditional design in order to retain key flexibility characteristics and strength qualities. The model is considered a ‘premium city bike’ for commuting and inner city touring. The design provides a platform for an extensive rider base while maintaining extreme styling and innovation.
www.albertodelbiondi.com

Living Roof in Bloom

2008-09-17T09:54:00.000-07:00

The more typical black tar-and-asphalt building rooftop leads to a phenomenon called the “Urban Heat Island” effect. The endless swath of black rooftops and pavement trap heat, causing cities to be 6 to 10 degrees warmer than outlying greenbelt areas. One-sixth of all electricity consumed in the U.S. goes to cool buildings. The Academy's green rooftop will keep the building's interior an average of 10 degrees cooler than a standard roof would. The plants also transform carbon dioxide into oxygen, capture rainwater, and reduce energy needs for heating and cooling.
http://www.calacademy.org/academy/building/index.php

Alpha Coffee Table

2008-08-21T15:16:00.000-07:00

$899.00
www.crateandbarrel.com

This one-of-a-kind conversation table was inspired by a Paris flea market find, then designed exclusively for us by a London graphic designer with a penchant for, and a large personal collection of, antique printers' blocks. Iconic top is carved from one single piece of wood with raised letters and numbers painted in 10 different colors. Vintage crackled finish varies slightly from table to table and adds to the "as found" charm. Top is protected with tempered glass and framed modern in a soft black powdercoated steel base.

•	Sustainable plantation-grown shesham wood
•	Clear protective lacquer
•	¼" tempered glass top
•	Steel base with soft black powdercoat finish
•	Felt floor protectors on base
•	See dimensions below

One Piece of Paper

2008-07-24T09:14:00.000-07:00

Mens et Manus II
"Best MIT-Themed Model", 2006-7 MIT Origami Contest.
"Best Original Design", 2006-7 MIT Origami Contest.
folded from an uncut square
designed by Brian Chan
October 2006
"I have always wanted to redo the Mens et Manus logo, the first version looked nothing like the real MIT logo, and the posture, expression, 3D-ness was very low-quality. But at the time, I had a very limited knowledge of origami."

Dima Loginoff

2008-07-23T16:07:00.000-07:00

Neobarocco, the lamp.
Made from Crude, Gypsum, LED, Gold. Design Debut Awards 2006: Best design for "Neobarocco" Crude Lamp

Brushwood rug made from felt.
Design Debut Awards 2007, Grand Prix. What if your rug is Brushwood... The nature itself inspired by Dima Loginoff. Touching the pile, the sensation takes you away to the depths of an autumn forest. All parts of the carpet are cut out and hand-sewn together of quality felt while no detail of the pile repeats another.

The C-Lounge is a new seating option from Dima Loginoff. Acrylic Interior

JivJiv

2008-07-23T15:55:00.000-07:00

Designed & built in Québec, Canada. Made from natural aluminum. Let JivJiv soar on your doors & walls. Hand them your keys, bags, clothes, jewelry and more. Sustainability features include reclaimed packaging and a waste-minimizing cutting pattern.
www.salendro.com
The JivJiv pair of bird hooks is available online for 29.50 US$.

11 the beautiful game

2008-07-17T18:43:00.000-07:00

Fooseball table designed by GRO design and developed by TIM model makers. Exhibited during the 2008 Milan Design Week. Players are machined from solid brass with the weight of each rod requiring the right bearing mechanism to allow the players to rotate smoothly. Chrome finished with ink filling for numbering. Game on!

www.11thegame.com

Pop Dome

2008-07-17T16:00:00.000-07:00

The Nomad Yurt, designed by Ecoshack founder Stephanie Smith is a fully-enclosed, eco-luxurious, portable outdoor room. It breaks down and pops up in under a half hour, and instantly gives you 20 sq.ft. of peaceful, shady, cozy privacy, with a light sturdy bamboo floor and weather MAX covering. Great for spa resorts, luxury campsites and hotels.

www.thenomadyurt.com
$9,700 CDN

Ewok hut or Acorn?

2008-07-17T15:58:00.001-07:00

Designed and built in Canada, by Tom Chudleigh the Free Spirit Sphere is an eco-friendly pod-like living quarter that nestles and co-exists with it’s environments. The 3.2 metre spheres are made of Sitka spruce and can be hung from the trees or any other solid object like a building or rock face. Wood spheres are made of two laminations of wood strips over laminated wood frames. Fiberglass shells are also available.

www.freespiritspheres.com
Wood $100,000 CDN
Fibreglass $25,000 CDN

Myto Cantilever Chair

2008-07-17T15:53:00.001-07:00

Designed by Konstantin Grcic for Plank. The official launch of the MYTO chair took place during the “Salone del Mobile di Milano”, April 2008. These colorful plastic stackables are not only comfortable, but fun to sit, bounce and play on. These Cantilever chairs are entirely made of BASF Ultradur High Speed plastic.

www.plank.it

Sande ‘Wave’ Table

2008-07-17T15:51:00.001-07:00

Inspired by the flow of water this eye-catching table flows from one layer to the next creating space for books, cd’s, remotes… It is part of a new line utilizing a sustainable eco-friendly, hardwood from Equador -- Sande. The sinewy forms in this collection take their cues from nature and are made to order by hand.

www.dbfurniture.com
$1800 CDN

The Slacker Lowrider Lounger

2008-07-17T15:48:00.000-07:00

The 80-90’s Nintendo-generation are entering adult life. Work, life and stress makes it harder for them to waste their days like they could when they were teenagers. The design is made by Fredrik Olsson and Sam Sihvonen. Produced in a very limitied edition.

www.slackerthrone.com
$3200 CND

Havana Lights

2008-07-17T15:46:00.001-07:00

Design worthy of a spot in the Museum of Modern Art’s permanent design collection, the Havana Outdoor Pendant Lamp creates a hot Havana nights ambience. This outdoor lamp light casts ample glow for large spaces, but with a diffused light that integrates perfectly into the landscape of a garden. Also available in a staked version with an underground electrical box.

www.YLighting.com
$550.00 CDN

DIAL “S” FOR SUN

2008-07-17T15:43:00.000-07:00

If you’re looking for something a little more stylin’ than a garden gnome, this elegant sundial will bring sophistication to any backyard. The German-made Ralph Londermann sundial by Blomus, harmonizes form and function, bringing a modern accent to the garden scene. Stands 25.6” high, 14” in diameter and constructed of matt-brushed stainless steel and glass with precision-quality mechanical keys.

www.nova68.com
$754 CDN

A Real Swinger

2008-07-17T13:46:00.000-07:00

A modern twist on the classic garden variety, the VITEO Swing combines design and quality for the ultimate in outdoor relaxation. The pendulum design and ball bearing construction guarantee a gentle ride. A unique removable backrest-system means the swing can be used as both a sun lounger or with a seat. This modular interpretation of the outdoor favourite boasts a hand polished stainless steel frame paired with a Teak or Thermo Ash paling surface.

www.spencerinteriors.ca
$10,210 CDN

Bloke and his bloxes

2008-07-17T13:41:00.001-07:00

Lego lovers, give the kids their toys back. The Blox system, designed by Andrew Wilson and Aza Raskin of Chicago, is the grown-up way to satisfy your childlike urge to build. Bloxes’ unique design allows would be architects to interlock each blox on all sides, allowing for limitless creations. Bloxes’ finished forms create structures strong enough to sit or stand on, yet remain lightweight. Connect them as unique space dividers, extra seating or simply a sculptural art pieces, the possibilities are endless.
$59.95 CDN / pack of 20
www.bloxes.com

Spiderlamp

2008-07-17T13:40:00.001-07:00

Vancouver’s Peter Rainier is constantly looking for new ways to explore functional art in one’s environment. His Spider Lamp, a life sized, bio-morphic design appears to elegantly climb the wall while lighting its surroundings. Ranier’s philosophy of ‘the difficult art of simplicity’ embraces many of his creations. Inspired by his son’s pet tarantula this geometric wall lamp creates a warm ambience through a sculptural and unconventional design. $700 CDN
www.rainierdesignstudio.com

Leaningshelf

2008-07-17T13:39:00.001-07:00

Designed by Lime Studios out of the UK, this leaning wall shelf system works to address the problem of screws, space and do-it-yourself apathy. Using LG Hi-Macs Arctic White as the back material, along with five colour toned shelves, the system is put together by simply sliding-in and locking each shelf into place. The design provides a quick, easy and moveable domestic storage solution for any home, condo or apartment.
www.limestudio.co.uk

the Napshell

2008-07-17T13:35:00.000-07:00

We’ve all heard the benefits of the power-nap; higher productivity, lower absentee rates, less desk drool incidents. The solution, the German-designed Napshell. Developed around extensive ergonomics studies of the human body this futuristic cocoon was designed and shaped to be comfortable for a wide range of napsters, regardless of body type or height. Visual and acoustic effects within the capsule were designed to provide maximum relaxation while an optimized reclining area helps to relieve back stress and facilitate the most relaxing sleep position. Napsters unite!
One example of the success of the power-nap comes from the lower Saxon city of Vechta. City administrators introduced a power-napping program into their employees regular work schedule. The result: it’s 100 employees are healthier, happier, more productive, and less absent. So the next time your boss yips off about how you’re arse is making a permanent imprint in the Napshell’s mattress, tell him to talk to the mayor of Vechta. After that its smooth napping until 3:15…oh yeah.
$15,500 CDN ($9,900 €)
www.napshell.com

On Edge Rocker

2008-07-17T13:31:00.000-07:00

The Brothers Dressler continue to explore the endless usages of plywood with the addition of their Onedge rocker. Constructed from a single sheet of sustainable baltic birch plywood, the rocker consists of four repeated elements, turned on edge, which are then bolted together. The design provides form, structure and comfort with its cantilevered design allowing for movement and flex. The Onedge rocker is fabricated with as little waste as possible, and even extraneous materials are reused in other projects.
Sans arms $1690 CDN With arms $1840 CDN
www.greenrooms.ca

Splinterbench

2008-07-17T13:30:00.000-07:00

Breaking up isn’t that hard to do, at least thanks to Matthew Kroeker’s Splinter Bench. This Canadian design perfectly evokes the peaks and valleys that come with spring-time romance. Designed as a figurative representation of the ebb and flow of relationships, the award-winning Splinter is comprised of two individual chairs each with uneven slats along one side. When pushed together the Splinter chairs unite to become a bench suitable for two. Made from plantation-grown teak and polished stainless steel, Splinter will be equally at home indoor or outside.
$1750 CDN / set
www.hutj.ca

Singin’ in the rain

2008-07-17T13:24:00.000-07:00

Vancouverites rejoice and lighten up thanks to the world’s first environmentally-conscious umbrella. The Brelli, a fresh take on rain gear, was conceived by New York’s Pam Zonsius after finding discarded, broken umbrellas littering the streets following a heavy downpour. The Brelli, a beautiful, sustainable alternative that biodegrades in less than 5 years was designed using bamboo and a patent-pending biodegradable plastic canopy which enables it to withstand gusting winds and heavy rainfall. Chic and functional the Brelli offers a bright, evolutionary step forward from the traditional.
$28 CDN small // $38 CDN large
www.thebrelli.com

Alpha Sphere

2008-07-17T13:21:00.000-07:00

A combination of sound, light, and space provide an out-of-this-world relaxation experience thanks to the Alphasphere’s holistic design. The heart of this multi-sensory space is the blue lounger complete with special sound structures that provide tailored recordings by ‘sha’ which are felt throughout the entire body. The deep monochromatic shade of blue, the gentle warmth and the light rocking motion have far reaching effects: decreased stress, enhanced creativity, and a supposed increase in perception. It’s out of this world.
AlphaSphere stand-alone $6270 CDN
With corresponding room $9450 CDN
www.sha-art.com

Time Block

2008-07-17T13:18:00.000-07:00

Jonas Damon has deconstructed the alarm clock into its most basic components in this fully functional LED version. Created as part of his Open Edition line, it consists of four cubes, each containing one glowing number. Place the cubes in order, and the clock displays the correct time. Stack them, arrange and re-arrange them, and the time becomes abstract or at the very least, your own little secret. It may not help you find more hours in the day, but it makes a playful addition to any desktop.
Priced from :: $90 Cdn
Available through :: www.charlesandmarie.com

It’s Showtime!

2008-07-17T13:17:00.000-07:00

Up-and-coming Spanish designer Jaime Hayon, brings us a series of chic side chairs from his second Showtime furnishings line, aptly named Act II, for Barcelona Design. Drawing inspiration from wood, lacquer, wool, nylon and metal, Hayon’s desire was to create a simple form that could be accessorized in several ways, much like a car. The ability to choose between a high or low seat back, four types of upholstery in a myriad of colors, optional armrests, wood or lacquered finishes and two leg structures, ensure this side chair is at home in a variety of settings, as it blurs the line between classic and modern.
For purchasing information visit ::
www.hayonstudio.com

Crystal Method

2008-07-17T13:15:00.000-07:00

Finally! An LCD display that offers something more than just great resolution and a snappy response time. Dell, yes Dell, has produced an award-winning 22’’ widescreen monitor that showcases the company’s foray into designing aesthetically pleasing products. Sophisticated and sexy, the LCD panel features a subtly built in webcam and microphone, and is covered by ultra-thin 4 mm tempered glass which houses the monitor’s speakers. Even the necessary electrical wiring has been slyly incorporated as not to detract from the sleek look of the monitor and Crystal boasts single cable connectivity to maintain its minimalist design. Even the base has not been overlooked and is comprised of a sculptural, polished metal tripod which enhances Crystal’s allure. A stand-out addition to any office, Crystal is sure to please the techies and design-conscious alike.
Crystal LDC Monitor :: $1220 Cdn
Purchase online at www.dell.ca

Do The Twist

2008-07-17T13:14:00.000-07:00

Like Lego for grown-ups, the Twist Together lighting system by Glide Inc. is a system of modular cube lights that can be reconfigured to your heart’s desire. Additional sets create endless design options and accessories such as Twist Together’s aluminum shelving and wall mounts allow your creation to become more furniture-like or even suspended chandelier-style. Twist Together comes in a sophisticated chocolate color palette or the more Lego-like candy colored set.
Starts at :: $109
Available through :: Chachkas, 2423 Granville St, Vancouver BC,
www.glide-inc.com

Pencileater

2008-06-17T13:13:00.000-07:00

Good design is often about overcoming the little things that impede function, waste time, and cause endless amounts of frustration for the user. Paul Sandip has done just that with his 8 (Ate) pencil sharpener. Winner of a 2007 Red Dot design concept award, 8 (Ate) is a double-bladed, stainless steel sharpener that accommodates small and large pencils. The designer has found a way to eliminate the aggravation of sharp tips being broken, as the tip of the pencil never comes in contact with the sharpener. 8 (Ate) has been carefully constructed to omit unnecessary exterior enhancements, and with its satin finish, Sandip has brought form and function together in a study of simplicity that elevates this everyday item beyond its usual status.
View info at ::
www.differentialdesign.blogspot.com

SmithStool

2008-06-17T13:09:00.000-07:00

Function becomes fun with the Smith stool and storage system by designer Jonathan Olivares. With its multi-functional design, Smith beckons us to create our own way to maximize its usefulness. It morphs easily from storage container to extra seating permitted by its flat upper surface. Smith can be transformed into a desk shelf due to its cantilevered top, and thoughtful design ensures that stacking multiple Smiths is unhindered by the castors on each stool. Smith’s perfect balance between form and function allows it to be used throughout your entire living space and comes in a variety of colors.
Smith Stool :: $599 Cdn
Available through :: www.nova68.com

Clean cut

2008-06-17T10:58:00.000-07:00

Even if your bird-carving skills are a little rusty, you’ll still impress your guests this holiday season with the Eva Solo carving set. Each member of this Danish-designed duo is created from a single piece of Asian blade steel, resulting in a clean, seamless silhouette that deserves its own spot at the dinner table.
Eva Solo Carving Set :: $110 Cdn
Available online :: www.scandinaviandetails.com

Peak Toboggan

2008-06-17T10:56:00.000-07:00

German designers Wolfgang Sirch and Christoph Bitzer for Sibi toys have created the award-winning Peak Toboggan for the ultimate in wintertime fun. Molded plywood and metal runners ensure a quick ride, but this sled looks as good inside in a foyer as it does careening down a snowy hill. Seats one rider.
Starting at $370 Cdn
Available online :: www.sparkability.net

Winter Jacket

2008-06-17T10:51:00.000-07:00

Perfect for the fashionista or barista on your gift list this year, our favorite stocking stuffer comes from Vancouver’s Contexture Design workshop. Reclaimed veneer offcuts have been transformed to do double-duty as either a protective jacket on her morning to-go cup or an eye-catching bracelet on her, for après-work cocktails. Avaliable in a variety of wood choices.
Coffee cuff :: $68 Cdn
Available online :: www.contexture.ca

Warm Ambiance

2008-06-17T10:50:00.000-07:00

With their innovative designs and eco-friendly light fixtures, Propellor Design of Vancouver has created some of the most attractive ways to illuminate the long, dark days of winter. The environmentally-conscious will love the Furrow Parkade pendant, made from laminated bamboo, which is well-recognized for being a sustainable resource. If bamboo is a little exotic for your taste, the beauty of our own West Coast is brought indoors with the Galiano pendant’s reclaimed Douglas fir shade and light pull constructed with a wind-downed Arbutus branch retrieved from the fixture’s namesake, Galiano Island.
Furrow Parkade (left) :: $390 Cdn, Galiano (right) :: $318 Cdn
Available online :: www.propellor.ca

Chimo heat

2008-06-17T10:42:00.000-07:00

The weather outside may be frightful, but the fire will certainly be delightful with this stainless steel, ethanol burning Chimo fireplace by Blomus. Add the sleek Chimo wood basket and 5-piece tool set and you’ll have everything needed to ward off old Jack Frost in style this winter.
Chimo fireplace $1,479.99, wood basket $167.39, 5-piece tool set $374.79 Cdn
Available online :: www.blomus.com

Home Office Trike

2008-06-17T10:40:00.000-07:00

Roll in the office! A multifunctional home office on three wheels that follows you everywhere. Handy in size and elegant in shape, it provides mobility and a practical working space for all the workaholics that just can’t leave their laptops behind. The top flips opens, unfolding into a small workstation. Inbuilt wooden drawers with smooth contours open to the front and sides. Imported from Europe through Deeply Madly Living Inc.
Home Office Trike :: $2,350 Cdn
www.deeplymadlyliving.com

NOTCOT and Elemente in perfect Harmony

2008-06-17T09:59:00.000-07:00

NOTCOT ARTICLE: CLICK HERE
I was approached by Elemente Magazine a few months back, and i hadn’t heard of them. Apparently they are “Canada’s Alternative Design Magazine” on Architecture + Design + Lifestyle + International (as it says on the cover)… and they have been Nominated Best New Magazine in Canada (also on the cover). Well this is definitely one not to pass up on the newstands ~ its a nice super glossy design mag filled with a lot of content similar to what you find here at NOTCOT. In fact the O2 Cocoon i previously wrote about turned up on the cover of the latest issue! They have nice clean layouts, great typography, and i do love the super glossy paper. After being quite impressed with the back issues Elemente editor, Angus MacKenzie sent over, i even agreed to write a few short pieces for the latest issue (first time being in print as a writer!)… so i couldn’t help but share a few quick pics with you this Friday evening. You can check out my blurbs online at Elemente ~ but for frequent readers, it’s nothing you haven’t seen here… new copy, but i covered the Puma Urban Mobility line, Oxo Corn Stripper, and Art + Cook for them. Also check out the Elemente site for more insight on what else you can find in their magazine.

Emily Carr Alumni

2008-06-17T09:51:00.000-07:00

Emily Carr Alumni: Kathrine Soucie Textiles

Uppercase Gallery Shatner Show

2008-06-17T09:48:00.000-07:00

Featured in Elemente
uppercasegallery shatner show

Pass the Baguette

2008-06-17T09:40:00.000-07:00

Jorg & Olif have introduced Scout, the latest in chic cycling. Scout is available in new colours for fall and a limited edition red. An Indian summer never felt so fine.
Starting at :: $545 Cdn (1-speed), $645 Cdn (3-speed)
www.jorgandolif.com

Tokidoki critters

2008-06-17T09:39:00.000-07:00

According to Magic Pony’s website, “Illustration, design, fashion and urban street culture overlap to create original works of imagination.” Mozzarella is the leader of the newly formed MOOFIA, the first in a series of dairy based figures. Mozzarella packs tommy gun heat, and comes with a smiling bullet companion. Cactus Friends features Bastardino and his canine better half Polpettina. Each figure 3” tall.
Available :: $40 Cdn (mozzarella), $35 Cdn (cactus friends)
Available at :: Magic Pony, 694 Queen St
West Toronto ON
www.magic-pony.com | +1-416-861-1684

where’s my shades?

2008-06-17T09:38:00.000-07:00

Quite simply, we chose this one for its designer’s name. Element Design of Austria debuted this Rayban styled table lamp carrying a shade made from chrome-plated sunglasses at this year’s International Contemporary Furniture Fair in NYC. Available exclusively at :: Deeply Madly Living Inc., Suite 502, 255 West 36th Street New York, NY 10018
www.element.co.at | +1-917-860-3900

BBB Pick Chair

2008-06-17T09:35:00.000-07:00

The new Pick Chair by Dror Benshetrit is an inspiring take on the maximization of space and the transformation of an object from 2D to 3D, from art to design. The first foldable cantilever chair, goes from wall art to functional furniture with a flick of the wrist. Materials: chrome aluminum structure with laser graphic woodcut.
Available for $1580 Cdn
Available at :: Ellipses Design, 1213 9 Ave SE, Calgary AB | +1-403-266-4442
www.studiodror.com, www.ellipsesdesign.com

Elemente Magazine Online Video

2008-06-08T13:14:00.000-07:00

Queen Titania

2008-05-17T15:28:00.000-07:00

The elliptical structure of its outer casing, composed of blades, serves simultaneously as a non-dazzle screen, a reflector of the central light source and a heat dissipater. Five pairs of polycarbonate interchangeable filters determine the varying colours of its lamellar body. In fact Titania can be coloured as desired, by a simple movement of the hand to slot the different filters in and out and to give the lamp a “dematerialised” colour - while always maintaining an emission of white light! The spherical counterweight, allowing its up-down adjustment, can be inserted or removed at any time.
$1,040-$1,088 CAN | www.luceplan.com
Avaliable at :: Robert Sweep Home Furnishings
739-11th Avenue SW Calgary, AB | 403-262-8525