They may be the new kids on the block but they’re already causing quite a stir in the design world with their innovative, high-end products. Netherlands’ own Puur Design Studio sent me these images of their gorgeous Magic™ four-piece chair. The idea is simple, pull out the nesting pieces when you need more seating area, and keep them all nested into a single element the rest of the time. They say that although the chair is large in dynamics, the design is relatively light weight and durable. I love the balance between texture-richness and minimalist design. Designed by Dripta Roy for Puur Design Studio—available by fall 2008 in Europe for €1750 + taxes, by winter in North America. If you’re interested they’re taking pre-orders through sales@puur.ca. More images after the break Continue reading »
Despite its name this is not a prop from the famous Kubrick flick. Unfortunately, it’s not yet a real product either. Recently presented at the 2008 Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan, the concept LCD TV designed by UK based Chauhan Studio focuses on matching sound quality with the [usually] superior image quality offered by current LCD TVs, while also introducing harmony between the design of the object and its surrounding spaces. Three words: I want it. More images after the break. Continue reading »
Designed by Artemy Lebedev, the talented designer behind the Art. Lebedev Studio in Russia, the Verbarius is the first clock that actually tells time the way we — humans — are used to: It replaces the analog hand movement and the traditional digital numeric display with phrases like “five minutes to ten” and “fifteen minutes past five”. It comes with 5 preloaded languages (English, German, Spanish, French and Russian), but more languages can be programmed using the USB connector on the back. All its gadgetry aside, I love its strong minimalist look. More images after the break Continue reading »
Carolina Bueno from Triptyque sent me images and information about another one of their amazing projects, an apartment built for Houssein Jarouche in São Paulo, Brazil. The kitchen and bathroom are my favourites, but the rest is just as spectacular. Here’s what the architects had to say about this project: (more images and details after the break) Continue reading »
I found this cool lamp at the UMA store. What I love about it, besides its cool retro look, is the fact that you get a flat piece of cut-out steel which you can then twist and bend into your own custom version of the lamp.