January 3, 2012 Leave a Comment
I am a fan of the simple elegance of Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec’s work. The Centre Pompidou-Metz is hosting an exhibition, inviting visitors to wander through a gallery highlighting fifteen years of work. The collection includes pieces ranging from prototypes to mass produced work, as well as hand-crafted objects.
December 5, 2011 1 Comment
Wood floors are the Chanel suit of interior design, chic and timeless. They bring richness and a soft texture to the retail and hospitality environments we design. New technology and fabrication techniques have permeated all areas of design, including the classic wood floor. Here are a few of our favorite innovations.
October 31, 2011 Leave a Comment
Known for breathtaking patterned glass mosaics, Bisazza has recently expanded their portfolio by partnering with several signature designers. Patricia Urquiola, Marcel Wanders and Tord Boontje, among others, have designed mosaic panels, furniture components and art installations for the Italian company. Check out a few of our favorites!
October 17, 2011 3 Comments
Last week I stumbled across New Ravenna’s tile on Pinterest and immediately fell in love with their beautiful line. Considered the best local artisan of stone and glass mosaics, each product is handcrafted. Tiles are tumbled, honed or treated with a special finish to achieve subtle texture and shade variations.
September 19, 2011 4 Comments
I am a big fan of leather finishes, so I was thrilled to learn about Studioart, an Italian company specializing in leather interiors. A focus of craftsmanship paired with research and innovation set Studioart tiles apart from competitors. In addition to basic leather wall tile finishes, Studioart has several collections that use technology to create dramatic leather textures.
August 22, 2011 1 Comment
One of the most thoughtful designers, Tokujin Yoshioka’s elegant design solutions are the perfect balance of simple materials and simple forms. The Invisible collection for Kartell takes advantage of the Italian brand’s expertise in acrylic furniture. Inspired by invisible elements such as sense, wind and light these pieces create the illusion that the sitter floats on air.
August 8, 2011 Leave a Comment
Mutina has partnered with Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec to create Pico, a new line of ceramic tiles featuring a regular-irregular texture of micro dots.
June 27, 2011 Leave a Comment
Recently we have seen a surge in folded paper in the design world. It may be the simplicity of paper, or the crisp white edges it creates, but paper has become a source of inspiration for artists and designers.
May 30, 2011 Leave a Comment
Combining their long history of pairing craftsmanship with the latest technology, French company Marotte has partnered with fashion designer Christian Lacroix for a new collection of decorative wood panels.
May 18, 2011 Leave a Comment
In London and Paris, a multitude of Museums and Galleries house some of the most influential and amazing art in the world– but I’ve found, in both cities, the street art has an awe-inspiring and raw quality that is even more magnetic. For me, these pieces and the creativity they inspire span a gap between graffiti, street art and installation art and allow the streetscape to act as gallery.
