DESIGN NEWS: The Height of Regal

Didier Faustino, is both an artist and architect mainly known for his avant-garde style and fascination with space. Faustino's exhibit The Best of All Worlds is being held in Paris, France until December 4th which consists of Regal chairs designed at various heights! He is also the co-founder of Bureau des Mesarchitecture architect firm and will be speaking at UofT and OCAD universities November 22nd and 23rd.

I absolutely love this! The different heights and consistency of shape and colour works well with the space creating a collage of work. The elongated legs and the placement of the chairs give the impression of a continuous growth into space. Just fabulous!

And the gallery...

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DESIGN NEWS: New Flooring Products

New Shaw Contract Collection - On the Edge



Abstact Edge

Square commercial carpet tiles are old news! Edge features new 18-inch by 36-inch patterned, rectangular tiles in three patterns and vibrant, modern colors that can be combined for a graphic-design inspired or traditional look.

Best of NeoCon Gold this year at Chicago's IIDEX. Shaw Contract gives a bold layered looks which can spice up the old boring office!

Horizontal Edge

NOTE: Because the tiles can be mixed within the different patterns, Horizontal, Vertical and Abstract, installation methods are endless.

SPEC's: Tiles are backed by EcoWorx, which contains 40 percent pre-consumer recycled content, is recyclable and backed for performance. The tiles help earn LEED and Innovation in Design credits.

Onto Other News for This Summer's Forcast:

Flaster Concrete Wall & Floor Tiles


Designed by Andras Rudolf
Manufactured by Ivanka

The Budapest based company has a philosophy that focuses on the relationship between the materials used within architecture + design and their influence on each other. Ivanka products range from interiors to fashion, outdoor sculptures and now floor/ wall tiles.

Material: made of a high density fiber reinforced concrete, these medallions are reminiscent of traditional tiles from Morocco. Now as a modern product, these tiles create a high fashion, cozy feel for interiors and exteriors.


This just reminds me of a Luis Vuitton print for an A + D campaign ad. Fashion and interiors go hand in hand!

Available Sizes: 11.5" x 11.5" and 8.5 x 8.5". Install on an angle or across linear with spacers between each tile .

To check out the collection and specs click here

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New Versions of The Egg Chair

PAST - The first Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen in 1958. This was contributed to the rise of modern design. The original colour was green, but now available in many different patterns & textures.

10 year's later.....
Henrik Thor-Larsen's Ovalia Egg Chair was exhibited at Scandinavian furniture fair and contributed to retro design.




PRESENT - Now designers are taking a whole new approach with the same ideology for inspiration.

Emma Selzer has designed a wooded laminate workstation in the form of an egg. This pod like structure can be suspended and also swivel in a 360.


Philippe Starck has designed the "Play Collection" for Dedon, who are known for their outdoor furniture especially
in regards to their woven polypropylene.





Many styles of hanging lounger, floor lounger, and assembled on the platform where one could rest their drink beside them ;) I believe it's inspiration was a half pitted papaya.


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Design News: Contempory Cocktail Tables

More Design Trends from Designer's Walk! I wanted to post what is new in the Coffee Table world

Introducing: The Bullet

Alexandra Von Furstenberg 's Company, is new and up on the rise with her arcylic furniture collections. She is the step-daughter of Diane Von Frustenberg, fashion designer. I love this table because it really captures the essence of a diamond as a coffee table!

Designer: Alexandra Von Frustenberg
Design: Constructed of 18 clear acrylic panels joined at each of the 18 junctions- nine on top and nine below)

More Images below:

Tinted black..



And clear acrylic



Introducing: La Vetreria Cocktail Table

Designer: La Vetreria, Italy
Additional Info: Available in different heights and colours. There asn't any more info on where to buy and construction, but at least it is good for inspiration!



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Design News: Modern Modular Seating

When I first started with my interest in the design world I was able to secure a co-op internship with TV Ontario, there I was introduced to Commercial Interior Design. I had the opportunity to work with Quadrangle Architects and Teknion Furniture Systems job shadowing the 2nd floor renovations. With that said, modular seating was of great interest to me because of the hided compartments, casters, and arrangements- to name a few.


Presenting: FreeFlow


Designer: Gordon Guillaumier for Moroso
Construction: Hardwood frame with polyester fiberfill covering. Base- varnished black or white steel. Feet- chrome glossy white or black varnished aluminum.
Upholstery: Kvadrant wool that is flame retardant polyurethane foam with 2 strips- 1 for the backrest and the other for the seat.
Additional Info: 8 piece sofa, front and back bend and flip to preference. Modular seating so one can position the height desired by the glides that are located on the top of the feet.

More Pic's of Different Configurations:






Presenting: DNA



Manufacturer: Teknion
Purpose: Interchangeable square seating units, movable backs, and portable laptop tables for commercial spaces to maximize work productivity.
Finishes: Upholstery- wool or leather in orange, khaki, or charcoal. Tabletops- natural veneer, walnut, and cherry. Bases- polished aluminum or painted.
Additional Info: Greenguard certification for indoor air quality and also available customized sustainable upholstery options.

More Pics:

Presenting: Grato

Designer: Brunner from Germany.
Applications: For conference rooms, airports, in the office/ reception, or a theatre.
Purpose: Series of modular waiting furniture programmed for maximum maneuverability.
Additonal Info: Various forms of stools, benches, easy chairs, and two- or three-seaters available in this style.

Design News:Lighting Trends

Lighting is always one of the most important aspect of design! It helps set the mood, understand colour, and illuminates important pieces. I have received some newsletters from Designers Walk that I wanted to share.


Introducing the Niagara Chandelier:

Designed by: Lladro
Size: 112 ¼” x 78¾”
Diametre: 2 metres
Additional Info: Contains 300 wings of porcelain sculptures with the latest in fiber optics

Hope Chandelier:

Designed by: Luceplan USA
Inspiration: A diamond with over 400 karats
Additional Info:A series of thin, flat plastic Fresnel lenses


Iris Pendant Lamp:

Designed by: Alex MacMaster
Material: wood bent into various forms
Additional Info: Also available in a floor lamp, colours: purple, blue yellow and white

Lola Lamp:

Designed by:
Material: American Oak
Reminiscent of designer Alvar Aalto


Plumen: Low Energy Lighting

The design/ style is too industrial for me but some people can really pull this off.

Designer: London based company Hulgar
Recognized as: Shaped tubes into a sculpture of light rather than basic bulb formats
Specifications: Uses 80% less electricity than incandescent bulbs, and last 8 times longer.
Additional Info:Low-energy light bulbs contain small traces of mercury, which is not dangerous in the dose 1 bulb can provide.

More pics:
Industrial with the brick and architectural elements.
For general residential applications!

Design News: Bold Coloured Side Chairs

Achilles Collection designed by Jean Marie Massaud for MDF Italia. These chairs are very hot and new in the design market these days! Just like Fashion (in the summer) every one was wearing bright bold solid nail colurs and now a season later the design world has followed! I just love the connection :)

Gat Chair designed by SerraydelaRocha. Another bright bold design for for interior furnishings.

Cultural Expressions Art Gallery

Cultural Expressions is located in the heart of Ajax/Pickering Village. Offering the best in paintings, sculptures, jewellery, and photography across Canada, from Aboriginal paintings to African sculptures Cultural expressions has it all!

*EVENT CALENDAR:

What- Private showing of international renowned sculptor from Zimbabwe, Passmore Mashaya, alongside Canadian artist George P. Forgie, known for his collectible works!

Where- Laurence Wilson, at 4685 Westney Road, Claremont, Ontario.

When- Saturday, September 25th, 2010- Sunday, September 26, 2010. 1-4 pm both days!

*RSVP by September 17th

CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS GALLERY:

AMAZING in real life!!! Great piece when you enter the Gallery!

A Flipipino artist

Sculptures!

Prints 1 for 24 and 2 for 50

Cultural vases

Jewellery

Made from cow bones just another way to create jewellery as art!

My Favourite Painting!!!!!!

African drums

Carved out of stone

Glazed top coat for sheen and protection, adds a genre of style!

*Please check out Cultural Expressions for events and art! From paintings, jewellery, prints and figurines. Just ask for Esther!!!