WIDN blog: May 2009 Archives
Poole Bus Station Undergoes A Radical Transformation
May 29, 2009
Penson Architects have performed a radical transformation, thanks to an imaginative and striking design, on Wilts & Dorset Poole Bus Station
The Alno Store
May 28, 2009
The Alno store, showcasing the latest in German kitchen design has recently undergone a refurbishment, providing an inspirational retail experience for customers and setting a benchmark for best practise.
Futurist Flora
Futurist Flora is a powerful exhibition currently on at La Triennale di Milano in Milan with artworks by Fantoni.
Inject Colour Into Your Windows
May 27, 2009
Apollo blinds have launched five new versatile venetian blinds available in a series of striking and vibrant colours.
JOI-Design Wins Two ADEX Awards for Hotel Design
Le Meridien Parkhotel, Frankfurt
Established in Hamburg in 1984, JOI-Design believes that design is the hotelier’s best marketing tool. Therefore, it is no surprise that the company (one of Europe’s most respected hotel interior design firms) has recently won two prestigious 2009 Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX) from Design Journal magazine. Peter Joehnk, founder and managing director of JOI-Design, explained that the practice entered the competition with the aim of expanding its reputation into the US and the UK markets while providing Americans exposure to the design styles popular in continental Europe.
Wood you believe it?
May 26, 2009
These modern radiators from I-radium are inspired by nature and crafted out of its most renewable of materials – wood.
Zaha Hadid Architects Launches the Genesy Lamp
May 21, 2009
Zaha Hadid Architects launched the new Genesy lamp for Artemide at the International Furniture Fair in Milan.
Cradle to Cradle
May 20, 2009
Michael Braungart (left) and Desso's CEO Stef Kranendijk
One planet says to the other planet: ‘Hey, you really look terrible’. The other planet says, “Yes, I know… I have Homo Sapiens…” And the first planet says, ‘Oh yes, I had that before. But don’t worry, it will disappear.’
New Collection from Original Style
Original Style have launched a new collection of mosaics and borders this May perfect for any interior
Disposable design
May 19, 2009
Even the usual excess of last month’s Milan Design Week was hit by the credit crunch. Gruff, this cardboard furniture designed by Arno Mathies of Real-Made and exhibited as part of Designhuis, could not be more suited to the world post-economic apocalypse.
The Future of Education
Walters and Cohen, the UK based architectural practice, have been appointed to design four new schools for the London borough of Havering.
Travels in Brompton Part 1: Few and Far
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The Brompton Design district was buzzing last week with many of the shops launching their new summer ranges to the public and showing the Autumn/Winter pieces to the press. First up was Priscilla Carluccio's shop Few and Far
Memories of Milan
For those of us who didn’t make it to this years Salone Internazionale del Mobile (The Milan Furniture Fair), Bene’s Sigrid Mayer was on hand at the company’s B-loose showroom last Thursday (14 May) to give us an overview.
Blooming marble-ous
May 18, 2009
Word reaches us of AK Marble Industries, manufacturer and exporter of marble inlay handicrafts.
Sir Norman Foster takes to the waves
What’s better than co-owning a sixteenth of new, Sir Norman Foster designed, luxury yacht The Ocean Emerald? Well, co-owning an eighth of it…
Architecture persuades psychology
Revelations from neuroscience research confirm that building design and architecture play a major role in influencing brains functioning under that roof.
Cooking up a storm
Kitchen Architecture, Europe’s largest independent designer and retailer of German kitchens Bulthaup has opened a new showroom in Putney.
Totally Rad: Karim Rashid Does Radiators
May 15, 2009
Bambu, designed by Studio Dell’Aqua Bellavitis and manufactured by Deltacalor
The Museum of Arts and Design in New York wraps up its exhibition by designer Karim Rashid of the most exciting examples of new radiator design this weekend.
Northwards Design Studio launches ‘Pythagoras’ at ICFF Studio
May 14, 2009
Pythagoras is a new stool, which will be presented at this year’s Bernhardt Design ICFF Studio.
From lamb to lamp
After last year was declared the United Nations' International Year of the potato, 2009 has been designated International Year of Natural Fibres – wool, cotton, flax, mohair etc. This weekend, the Swiss are getting into the spirit of things with a Wool Gathering and a wool fashion show in the mountain town of Cernier.
Shades from tensARC
Internal application at Aston University
With it being summer and another Bank Holiday Weekend just five days away, I am starting to think 'garden'. Tensile fabric design specialists, tensARC offer these external shades which provide protection from sun, rain and wind. They also provide a sculptural focal point that will compliment traditional and modern buildings. They are also suitable for indoor use in conservatories and atriums.
Designers sail into Superyacht final
Designer Adrien Jousset of ASK Yacht Design and naval architect Sylvain Julien of BMT Nigel Gee, have reached the finals of the Young Designer of the Year 2009 at the World Superyacht Awards.
Bonhams to sell missing Linke
It might not suit your living room, but this rare cabinet by a leading Belle Epoque maker of meubles de luxe is bound to tickle someone’s fancy when it goes under the hammer at Bonhams next month.
Langham Hotel refurbishment
May 12, 2009
Based in London's West End, the 140 year old Langham Hotel has a rich history, boasting a guest list including a number of the world’s monarchs and rulers. For this reason, when it recently had a £50 million makeover, it needed to ensure that the refreshed interior reflected this legacy, as well as bolstering the Langham’s position amongst the world’s elite hotels. Helvar lighting controls were selected to help illuminate the magnificence of the hotel’s restaurant and bar areas.
London Design Festival to be ‘the best yet’
May 08, 2009
Some (crazy) optimists have suggested that we’re in for a long hot summer. Well, let’s hope they’re right, and that it stretches well into September so we can enjoy the sunshine as we stroll around the 200 events planned for The London Design Festival this year.
Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton, Johannesburg
The first of two Radisson hotels to be designed by MKV Design for the business centre of Johannesburg, the Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton, has just been officially opened.
Air Desk
May 07, 2009
The sleek and stylish Air desk uses wood and metal work to create a highly elegant and minimalist contemporary style.
New Work from DesignedMade
May 01, 2009
Tarantula Tea Light, photo © Hilary Walker
DesignedMade is the recently launched British design label from product designer Jonathan Krawczuk.
Snøhetta’s Opera House wins Mies Van Der Rohe Award
Photograph by Jiri Havran
The Norwegian National Opera and Ballet in Oslo, designed by Snøhetta, has been announced as the winner of this year’s Mies Van der Rohe Award.
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