Thursday, April 14, 2011
Update from the Salone del Mobile: Established and Sons
Take a look at the images below of the Established and Sons booth at the 2011 Salone del Mobile.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Gearing up for the Salone del Mobile: Porro
We are looking forward to the new products from Porro designed by Piero Lissoni, Front, and Christophe Pillet debuting at the Milan Furniture Fair this week.
The first piece of the 2011 collection to be presented is Sundial, a wall clock that stands out for its circular form and glowing albescence. A metal disk 21-1/2" in diameter presents the twelve hours applied perpendicularly to the plane of the disk so that they can only be read via the shadows they cast on the white surface. An innovative concept: when viewed from the front it is transformed into a composition of parallel lines, while from the side it becomes a captivating superimposition of numbers.
Another project preparing for its debut is the Showcase Table: a coffee table / bedside table with graceful lines and a double top acting as a glass showcase for the objects that populate one’s daily life—books, eyeglasses, fruit—putting them on elegant display and elevating them to the status of art. Available in 2 formats, square or rectangular, it’s made up of an upper glass top and an inferior pullout surface in white lacquer, as its bearing structure, a real secret drawer hidden behind its apparent simplicity.
Piero Lissoni has conceived compositions whose volumes are cadenced by color, dimensional interplays, juxtapositions of materials, alternation of space and solids to make contemporary living spaces richer and more delightful.
For 2011, Modern plunges into the color, to show all the expressive possibilities of Porro new palette, debuting at Salone. It will be completely revised by increasing the number of colors from 18 to 24 and introducing 16 new vibrant nuances, from the warm and cold greys, to a series of soft tones, up to the brightest hues of fuchsia, yellow, blue, acid green, enhancing with pigments the purified geometries of the company’s proposals.
Following the success of H.chair, Soft Chair armchair, Nouvelle Vague chaise lounge, Nancy writing desk and Jade lounge chair with Shahan small table, mixing clean geometries with a typical discreet French elegance, Christophe Pillet is widening Porro's catalog with a passe-partout piece for both domestic and working ambiances.
The P-frame bookcase, a piece for the center of the room, perfect for dividing the dining room from the living room or the work spaces from the reception areas. The innovative structural system comprises a double frame, front and back, that ensures rigidity and light weight, and eliminates the need for a back. High thickness 1-1/2" suspended shelves thus trace out its design, which may be enriched with an optional sliding door, a mobile screen that introduces a pleasant dynamism into its setting.
The first piece of the 2011 collection to be presented is Sundial, a wall clock that stands out for its circular form and glowing albescence. A metal disk 21-1/2" in diameter presents the twelve hours applied perpendicularly to the plane of the disk so that they can only be read via the shadows they cast on the white surface. An innovative concept: when viewed from the front it is transformed into a composition of parallel lines, while from the side it becomes a captivating superimposition of numbers.
Another project preparing for its debut is the Showcase Table: a coffee table / bedside table with graceful lines and a double top acting as a glass showcase for the objects that populate one’s daily life—books, eyeglasses, fruit—putting them on elegant display and elevating them to the status of art. Available in 2 formats, square or rectangular, it’s made up of an upper glass top and an inferior pullout surface in white lacquer, as its bearing structure, a real secret drawer hidden behind its apparent simplicity.
Piero Lissoni has conceived compositions whose volumes are cadenced by color, dimensional interplays, juxtapositions of materials, alternation of space and solids to make contemporary living spaces richer and more delightful.
For 2011, Modern plunges into the color, to show all the expressive possibilities of Porro new palette, debuting at Salone. It will be completely revised by increasing the number of colors from 18 to 24 and introducing 16 new vibrant nuances, from the warm and cold greys, to a series of soft tones, up to the brightest hues of fuchsia, yellow, blue, acid green, enhancing with pigments the purified geometries of the company’s proposals.
Following the success of H.chair, Soft Chair armchair, Nouvelle Vague chaise lounge, Nancy writing desk and Jade lounge chair with Shahan small table, mixing clean geometries with a typical discreet French elegance, Christophe Pillet is widening Porro's catalog with a passe-partout piece for both domestic and working ambiances.
The P-frame bookcase, a piece for the center of the room, perfect for dividing the dining room from the living room or the work spaces from the reception areas. The innovative structural system comprises a double frame, front and back, that ensures rigidity and light weight, and eliminates the need for a back. High thickness 1-1/2" suspended shelves thus trace out its design, which may be enriched with an optional sliding door, a mobile screen that introduces a pleasant dynamism into its setting.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Gearing up for the Salone del Mobile: Moroso
DZINE is looking forward to the introduction of the Moon Chair designed by Tokujin Yoshioka.
Moroso expects perfectionism and simplicity from this talented designer, and he gives Moon an implicit elegance of sparseness. The underlying base of last year’s Memory chair is a basic shell that is the starting point for Moon. The originality of Moon lies in its relationship with light which it absorbs and diffuses. It will be presented in roto-molded polyethylene with and without lacquer and as fabric upholstered polyurethane.
"MOON is the chair inspired by the beauty of the light and shadow inherent in the moon. The moonlight is ephemeral light which is born and fades away momentarily. It is the finest expression of the universe," says Tokujin Yoshioka.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
125th Birthday of Mies van der Rohe
Platforma Arquitectura
by Giuliano Pastorelli
March 28th, 2011 was a special day for architecture: one of the great masters of the 20th century architecture meets his 125th birthday. Mies van der Rohe, a key figure in the course of modern architecture, probably an architect studied by every one of those who read these lines.
Mies delighted us not only with his exquisite architecture, but he was also able to create a new style that combined the simplicity, elegance and classic touch, which applied in works ranging from lightweight structures to skyscrapers.
Currently, Mies is one of the most important architects; his work has had a great influence and has played a large part in contemporary architecture.
See this article and other Mies van der Rohe related articles here.
by Giuliano Pastorelli
March 28th, 2011 was a special day for architecture: one of the great masters of the 20th century architecture meets his 125th birthday. Mies van der Rohe, a key figure in the course of modern architecture, probably an architect studied by every one of those who read these lines.
Mies delighted us not only with his exquisite architecture, but he was also able to create a new style that combined the simplicity, elegance and classic touch, which applied in works ranging from lightweight structures to skyscrapers.
Currently, Mies is one of the most important architects; his work has had a great influence and has played a large part in contemporary architecture.
See this article and other Mies van der Rohe related articles here.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Rafael Vinoly Architects - UCSF Stem Cell Building
Seen here at Designboom
all images courtesy rafael vinoly architects
photographer: bruce damonte
Hugging the curve of the topography and pre-existing site conditions, the building rests lofted on an organization of steel supports which branch out from concrete piers, minimizing excavation as well as incorporating seismic base isolation. the single-stretch structure accommodates one continuous laboratory on its main floor which steps down a half-storey to create four split-level areas. each level features an office cluster and a green roof with wildflowers and plants. A system of exterior ramps and stairs provide circulation between floors while an elevated pedestrian bridge connects the building to three nearby research facilities and UCSF medical center.
The transitional space between the split levels become a hub for activities, featuring break rooms and common areas for an open interface for communication and a cross-pollination of ideas. Largely outfitted with interior glazing, the laboratories further promote collaboration with an open-floor plan and a flexible casework system that can be quickly reconfigured to accommodate the programs' needs.
all images courtesy rafael vinoly architects
photographer: bruce damonte
The university of california's 'ray and dagmar dolby regeneration medicine building' designed by world-renowned firm rafael vinoly architects has celebrated its official opening. Located on a sloping urban hillside in san francisco, the continuous structure navigates the uneven site, responding with a serpentine form that is supported by a system of steel space trusses.
Hugging the curve of the topography and pre-existing site conditions, the building rests lofted on an organization of steel supports which branch out from concrete piers, minimizing excavation as well as incorporating seismic base isolation. the single-stretch structure accommodates one continuous laboratory on its main floor which steps down a half-storey to create four split-level areas. each level features an office cluster and a green roof with wildflowers and plants. A system of exterior ramps and stairs provide circulation between floors while an elevated pedestrian bridge connects the building to three nearby research facilities and UCSF medical center.
The transitional space between the split levels become a hub for activities, featuring break rooms and common areas for an open interface for communication and a cross-pollination of ideas. Largely outfitted with interior glazing, the laboratories further promote collaboration with an open-floor plan and a flexible casework system that can be quickly reconfigured to accommodate the programs' needs.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Somnium Mattresses now at DZINE
DZINE is proud to now represent the mattress manufacturer Somnium. What sets Somnium apart from their competitors is their OmniFlex springs, designed to increase comfort through better support.
Being the most advanced spring mattress available today, it relies on more than a century of experience in mattress making, European design and the latest medical and ergonomic research. Plus it offers much more than you come to expect from your bed!
For the healthiest and most relaxing sleep posture, your shoulder and hip should be allowed to sink into your mattress more deeply than the rest of your body. This is a design challenge Somnium has met head on by pioneering the use of two different firmness grades of springs within the same mattress, offering optimum support and comfort. The hourglass-shaped springs are made from the same high-quality elastomer traditionally used in the aviation and car industries and high-performance athletic gear. These innovative springs offer structural strength and exceptional durability that is superior to that of metal springs.
The OmniFlex spring is guaranteed to prevent motion transfer, even while sleeping next to a restless partner. So stop by DZINE today and test out our Somnium mattress! These mattresses are made in the USA and can be delivered in one to two weeks. Custom sizes are available.
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