Dezeen Showroom: Italian design brand UniFor has included two modular sofas in its Andromeda collection, which is characterised by sweeping lines and dramatic proportions. The Andromeda sofas come in two variations, one with a curved profile… Read More »Andromeda sofas by LSM for UniFor
Dezeen Showroom: drawing inspiration from historic Italian architecture, the Pietra Tiburtina tiles from Casalgrande Padana recreate the charm of natural travertine. The Pietra Tiburtina porcelain stoneware tile collection is based on travertine – a staple… Read More »Pietra Tiburtina tile collection by Casalgrande Padana
The volume of research that goes into ergonomics, an important aspect in furniture development and design, is not always obvious when looking at the finished product. For instance, the IVY outdoor collection, designed by Objekte… Read More »Lean Into the Comfort of OUT, an Outdoor Collection by IVY
A gridded timber frame creates a flexible armature for play equipment and social spaces at the Erlebnis-Hus visitor centre in Sankt Peter-Ording, Germany, which was designed by Holzer Kobler Architekturen. Located alongside a dyke on… Read More »Erlebnis-Hus seaside visitor centre wrapped in timber grid to “play in, on, under or beside”
Nigerian designer Nifemi Marcus-Bello has created a sculptural interpretation of a boat from stainless steel to highlight the dangerous crossing faced by people crossing the Mediterranean Sea to Europe. Named Omi Iyọ – Yoruba for… Read More »Nifemi Marcus-Bello highlights plight of migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea in Milan installation
Pillowy lamps, daybeds that look like stacked mattresses and rugs featuring abstract renderings of private body parts feature in an exhibition of new launches from Faye Toogood at Milan design week. The Rude Arts Club showcase… Read More »Faye Toogood explores “sexuality and the body” in Rude Arts Club exhibition