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To the scaffold
May 15, 2012
May 15, 2012
In a fiscally driven spirit of environmental design, John Osborn took the left over scaffolding planks from some recent building works at his home and created this 3.5m dining table. He's now sold quite a few to both domestic and commercial clients. One client even asked for a matching clock, coffee table and console, while another felt inspired to storyboard the creative process! www.johnosborndesign.com
Growing lights
May 11, 2012
May 11, 2012
Design student Peter Kraft from Germany has come up with a concept of expanding light bulbs. Titled Growing Lampshades, the installation of lights is inspired by the natural way light illuminates the darkness.
First pictures of Serpentine Gallery's summer pavilion
May 10, 2012
May 10, 2012
Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2012 Designed by Herzog & de Meuron & Ai Weiwei © 2012, by Herzog & de Meuron and Ai Weiwei
The opening of the Serpentine Gallery's architect-designed summer pavilion is one of the most anticipated of London's many design events, and this year's pavilion by Chinese artist and dissident Ai Weiwei and Swiss architecture practice Herzog & de Meuron looks certain not to disappoint.
Dieter Rams: a designer ahead of his time
May 4, 2012
May 4, 2012
In some ways the world has changed a great deal since the Seventies, and yet reading a transcript of a speech given by industrial designer Dieter Rams in 1976 (see below) and reissued to mark the designer's 80th birthday this month, what's immediately clear is that the principals of good design have remained the same.
Rugs inspired by the designs of Omega Workshops on display at Somerset House
May 3, 2012
May 3, 2012
An exhibition inspired by the designs of the short-lived Omega Workshops design company was unveiled at the Somerset House on 3 May. After Bloomsbury: Rugs from the Omega Workshops, 1913-1916 features five rugs created by the London and LA-based rug design company Christopher Farr.
Interior Designers wanted for new TV show
A property makeover TV show produced by Splash Media is looking for experienced residential interior designers to screen-test for the role of interiors expert. Ideal candidates will have a strong character, an individual sense of style and the confidence to vocalise their passion for interior design. To be considered, email casting producer Sarah Allen on sarahallen@splashmediatv.co.uk splashmedia.co.uk
The Shard
May 2, 2012
May 2, 2012
This Month, Blueprint focuses on the Shard. Architect Renzo Piano has transformed the London skyline with 306m, 87-storey tower that sets a precedent for high-rise in the capital. Herbert Wright talks to the architect and tells the story of this towering achievement that has already divided opinion across the city.
Savoir Design Competition
Jenny Brewer idfx
Savoir Beds is looking for design students to enter its annual international competition to design a bespoke upholstered headboard. This year's theme is Organic and, since it is a live brief, the designs must be achievable by traditional upholstery techniques. The deadline is 25 May, so get drawing!
Souvenirs, David Bailey and tropical Bathhouses in Barking - the London forecast looks bright!
May 1, 2012
May 1, 2012
Well, it's still a bit dismal outside but for you art and design lovers, this exciting season our capital city looks top notch, not least from a fun looking programme from CREATE , who bring together award winning artists and performers to produce new works that transform East London's parks, playgrounds and tucked-away places. They promise a feast of new, commissioned arts projects in the month leading up to the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Who would live in a house like this?
If you were to drive around Basel in Switzerland looking for the offices of architect Herzog & de Meuron, you'd probably have in mind something modern and slightly off the wall. You'd be wrong. This former monastery (above) is where they hang out. To practice has grown since they first moved in to over 200 people and they have spread out into the surrounding buildings and built themselves a brand new extension at the back overlooking the Rhine. If you'd approached from the River you'd probably have singled that out as their office (below). Find out more about them in Blueprint August when we talk to them about the Serpentine Pavilion and their friendship with Ai Weiwei.
Retro Lighting Pop-Up in Spitalfields
April 30, 2012
April 30, 2012
Jenny Brewer idfx
This Friday Trainspotters, specialist dealer in reclaimed industrial lighting and furniture, will open a pop-up shop in Spitalfields Market, London. For the week-long stint, the Gloucestershire-based company will showcase a selection from its large stock of British industrial and communist-era Eastern bloc lighting and vintage fixtures.
Designer furniture insurance - how much?
April 27, 2012
April 27, 2012
If you yourself have designed, or bought a designer piece of furniture you'll want to make sure that you cover the value of the non-sentimental monetary aspect of an item you can always look at endsleigh cheap home insurance. As people put their own stamp on the things they design, damage or theft of a designer item can also be damage to the self. While contents insurance can't cover any sentimental value, it can help when taking finances into consideration.
Exploring infinity
The Czech-based crystal and glass lighting company Lasvit's installation at last week's Light+Building trade show at Frankfurt depicted thoughts on infinity. Lasvit's stand, Infinite Space was designed as an endless purple ribbon-shaped area, adorned with two glass art pieces by the designers Jitka Skuhrava and Katarina Fulinova.
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