Zona Tortona 2009
Maurizio Ribotti, MD of Design Partners, gives Wallpaper* an exclusive preview into his plans for this year’s Zona Tortona event held during the upcoming Salone del Mobile.
Via & more: Wallpaper*
SHL architects to Build Largest Library in Scandinavia
Danish practice schmidt hammer lassen architects (SHL Architects) has won an international competition to design “Urban Mediaspace”, the largest public library in Scandinavia. The €228 ($288) million scheme, located in Aarhus, Denmark, will become a new visual and cultural focal point for the city whilst pioneering the next generation of library design.
Via & more: Bustler
New Ingo Mauer showroom in Munich
Lighting designer Ingo Maurer has opened a new showroom in Munich, Germany. The space was Maurer’s factory from 1973 to 2006, when production moved to Schwabing on the outskirts of Munich.
Via & more: Dezeen
Arne Quinze Exhibition in Paris
As a wanderer between the worlds of art, architecture and design, Belgian artist Arne Quinze has established a new invigorating design language creating monumental sculptures and dapper furniture. This show in Paris will present a new selection of his unique sculptures. Arne Quinze, Sculptures, March 17th to 26th 2009 at L’Eclaireur Espace 7, Rue Herold, Paris
Via & more: Gestalten
iF Product Design Award a Ligne Roset
Il 3 marzo 2009 l’”iF International Forum Design” Centro di Design di Hannover ha assegnato i premi iF Product Design Award. Su 2.808 prodotti provenienti da 39 nazioni partecipanti, 802 sono stati premiati e 50 hanno ricevuto il prestigioso premio “iF Gold Award”.
Via & more: Design Trotter
Steelwood Coat Hanger by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Magis
A new addition to the Steelwood Collection by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Magis. The coat hanger will be presented during Milan Design Week 09.
Via & more: designboom
Foscarini Lamp – Caboche
Choose the Foscarini Caboche lamp to make a distinctive statement. Contemporary by design, the new yellow color version of the Caboche lamp will bring elegant warmth to your modern space. Foscarini has made it available as suspended, wall, table and floor lamp. Whichever model you choose, make sure to leave enough space around it – the lamp alone produces a bold statement and requires adequate amount of space to be seen and admired. Created by Patricia Urquiola in 2005, this is a timeless design that will retain its fresh looks. A beautiful modern creation from an Italian company – Foscarini.
Via & more: Trendir
Trattoria Chair by Jasper Morrison for Magis
The Trattoria Chair by Jasper Morrison will be presented during the Milan Design Week 09.
Via & more: designboom
drdharchitects Wins Library and Concert Hall Competition in Norway
London-based drdharchitects has won first place in the international competition to design a new library and concert hall in Bodø, Norway. The Bodø Kulturhus and Library will consist of two public buildings; a new city library (5,500m²) and a three-auditorium concert hall (7,350m²), creating a new cultural center for the Norwegian coastal city.
Via & more: Bustler
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