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maDness + miraClesDesigners have not been idle, although collectively a kind of warped imagination seems to be at play. Damn determinedly scoured the treasure chest of wonders, snooping at the products preparing to dress the halls in milan and Cologne, having already raked through the items on display in stockholm and Paris. the gathered batch of goodies includes a money box that thinks its a building from the industrial revolution, chairs that want to wrap you up or even smother you, multicoloured stools that resemble drawing pins seen from a helicopter, tables with far too many legs and with all of them akimbo, and shelves that are anything but rectilinear. What are we to think?Product selection: sieGriD DemYttenaereinspirational images: Walter Bettens / sieGriD DemYttenaere

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1.winK Design: Toshiyuki Kita an exclusive version of the ‘Wink’ chaise-longue.www.cassina.com---------------------------------------

2.ferre Design: Cédric Dequidt Outdoor collectionwww. roche bobois.com---------------------------------------

3. J.J. Design: Antonio Citterio now available with a pad in textured fabric having a diamond-shaped pattern. www.bebitalia.com---------------------------------------

4. lUCa sOftDesign: Jean-Philippe Nuelinitially designed as part of the radisson hotel nantes project, in which the Palais de justice was transformed into a luxury hotel. www.ligne-roset.be---------------------------------------

Productivity 1. Catifa 70 sOftDesign: Lievore Altherr Molina for ArperDesigned to offer an experience of pure comfort, the four-way base is equipped with return and tilt mechanisms.www.arper.com---------------------------------------

2.Jensen Design: Rodolfo Dordoni www.minotti.com---------------------------------------

3.fifty Design: dögg & arnved design for Ligne Rosetinspired by the ‘Flag halyard Chair’ designed by hans Wegner in 1950, it uses 350 metres of hand-woven cord. available in black or tobacco colour, for use outdoors as well as indoors.www.ligne-roset.be---------------------------------------

4. serpentine Design: éleonore Nalet for Ligne Rosetthe quilted ‘lumps’ are interwoven with the delicate metal structure to create an extremely comfortable armchair, also for use outdoors, being waterproof and anti-uV.www.ligne-roset.be---------------------------------------

5. COUpOle Design: Kati Meyer-Brühla design that embraces social responsibility, combining comfort and innovative aesthetics with respect for man and nature.www.bruehl.com---------------------------------------

6. BOlleDesign: Nathan Yong for Living Divania colourful series of Bolle stools, with their slender metal tripod structure cradling a cute cushion, offer an informal, impromptu seating option.www.livingdivani.it---------------------------------------

7. BaO Design: Eoos for Walter Knollwww.walterknoll.de---------------------------------------

8. sHrimp milieU Design: Jehs & Laubthis is a place to relax, underlined by the rotating easy chair and the stool that comes with it: feel free to put your feet up.www.cor.de---------------------------------------

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1. JOKO Design: Studio Bartoli for Kristaliajoko is a poetic and essential design project, a chair with all-embracing armrests and a slightly wider seat.www.kristalia.it---------------------------------------

2. COmpas Design: Patrick Norguet for Kristalia a stackable chair that can be used indoors or outdoors.www.kristalia.it---------------------------------------

3. nOa 725 Design: Marc Sadler for Pedralinoa is stackable. the upholstery range, in combination with the colours of the shell, offers many possible customisations and furnishing solutions.www.pedrali.com---------------------------------------

4. BenCH Design: Alvar Aaltothese solid birch benches were designed in 1945. they are available in two sizes to easily fit in an entryway, function as patio seating, or serve as a casual living room table.www.artek.fi---------------------------------------

5. array Design: Ana Tevsic forPcma simple, geometrical stool created by the repetition of a single folded laser cut aluminium sheet. the three parts are assembled with screws.www.pcmdesign.es---------------------------------------

6. ziG zaG Design: Gerrit T. Rietveld for CassinaColoured version of the iconic ‘Zig Zag’ chair.www.cassina.com---------------------------------------

7. OsanpODesign: MasaKazu Hori a stool inspired by four different types of dog: labrador retriever, Bulldog, Dachshund and Chihuahua, for interior and exterior environments.www.covo.it---------------------------------------

8. nO.3 stOOl Design: Scott, Rich & Victoria for Covoa complex geometry of bent wirework, patterned to create a framework and embraced by a faceted seating surface.www.covo.it---------------------------------------

1. BalzaC Design: Matthew Hilton for SCPsolid beech frame with steel springs and elasticated webbing covered in multi-density foam with feather cushions and american oak legs.www.scp.co.uk---------------------------------------

2. DartaGnan Design: Toni Grilo for HaymannOak with black leather. www.haymanneditions.com---------------------------------------

3. aDessO Design: Kurt Müllerfor GirsbergerFurniture made from solid wood and nickel-chromium steel.www.girsberger.com---------------------------------------

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5. BaHir Design: Jörg Boner for Cora place where you can sprawl and snuggle, a free zone for lounging and reading, playing and surfing the web. to make this possible, Bahir is designed as a large, inviting basin. this is balanced by the absence of the classic division into seat and backrest.www.cor.de---------------------------------------

6. CarèneDesign: Stephan Lanez for Marcel Bythis chair results from a sculptural and structural work. its enveloping curves optimize seating comfort. the structure is of solid wood, with upholstered back and seat.www.marcelby.fr---------------------------------------

7. easy lamp/ CHairDesign: Bonaguro Giorgioeasy table lamp is part of a systemcomposed of a floor lamp and astool-chair. these consist of onlytwo parts: an arm that can be thesource of light or the back of thechair, and a base to support it.they are made with eco-friendly materials: wood and a composite material made of resin and marble powder.www.bonagurogiorgio.com---------------------------------------

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Productivity The exquisite Château Baccarat Baccarat’s new collection of innovative crystal glasses, shown at maisOn&OBjet 2012 in Paris, has been designed to reveal the complex-ity, richness and subtlety of wine. sensorially de-veloped with oenologist Bruno Quenioux, the curvature is like that of trapeze, with a result that is truly revolutionary - both aesthetically and technically. the generous volume of the red wine glasses enables the aroma to achieve op-timum aeration, having a flattened form and deep, wide chimney. the white wine version, on the other hand, is necessarily smaller and has a flatter shape. in both cases, the bouquet's sup-pleness and aromas are unleashed, while the alcohol tang is minimised, enabling the wine to gain smoothness without losing intensity. not willing to exercise blind faith, we did the test with an average Cru Bourgeois, first in an ordi-nary sommelier's glass, and then in Baccarat's newest beauty, and the result was exhilarating; like smelling the rose instead of the perfume...www.baccarat.com

Portrait: Bruno Quenioux: wine expert, sommelier, oenologist

fUtUr HeritaGeStudents with a taste for Cognacmaison rémy martin, with three centuries of ex-perience and expertise in the world of cognac, has established a close relationship with design and creation; whether technical or artistic, inno-vation is very important to the team there. “Our heritage and our savoir-faire have long been sources of inspiration and creativity for the stew-ards of knowledge that are our cellar masters, as well as for the artists and designers who have collaborated with our maison”, says augustin Depardon, Communication Director. Futur heritaGe, a cultural project that explores new horizons, was born of the commitment to high-light the maison’s visionary, creative initiatives. exposition # 1 marks the beginning of a series of events centred on the ritual of tasting, presenting the works of eight design students from ensaa-ma in Paris and Central saint martins College of art and Design in london, who all came to Co-gnac. three months later, eight imaginative projects were born. and maison rémy martin is delighted, knowing well that fresh ideas open up new avenues of inspiration and reflection. www.remy.com

1. legacy by jason Fletcher2. eccence by ségolène Girard & Weiche Wu3. merve kahraman by seduction series4. around the World by Yoann Vandendriessche

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1. wOlfGanG Design: Luca Nichettoinspiration for this project came from the way in which the wood is treated, an aspect that emerged from observingchair designs by hans j. Wegner and michael thonet.www.lucanichetto.comwww.fornasarig.it---------------------------------------

2. Ct09 enOKiDesign: Philipp Mainzer for E15side tables are presented in combinations of rich marble and coloured steel. www.e15.com---------------------------------------

3. Jaan livinGDesign: EOOS for Walter Knollwww.walterknoll.de---------------------------------------

4. low table, myanmar---------------------------------------

5. perry Design: Rodolfo Dordoni Coffee tables with pewter-coloured die-cast aluminium legs.www.minotti.com---------------------------------------

6. metaDesign: Sebastian Schönheitmeta is a side table produced in an industrialised manner. steel plates are laser-cut, CnC-folded, welded and powder coated in a fluent process. www.sebastianschoenheit.de---------------------------------------

7. tUrner Design: Rodolfo Dordoni it turns on its base, to serve all the diners from the centre of the table. www.minotti.com---------------------------------------

8.plUGDesign by Tomas Kral/ECALa project based on the relationship between a bottle and its stopper.www.pcmdesign.es---------------------------------------

Productivity 1. isOlaDesign: Claesson Koivisto Runea pleasant and cosy seat, expressing relaxation and suitable for work and play, thanks to the built-in table.www.tacchini.it---------------------------------------

2. BOw COlleCtiOnDesign: Piks design table top made from aluminium lacquered resin (white, mustard or taupe).www.roche-bobois.com---------------------------------------

3. reK Design: Reinier de Jongrek is a coffee table that grows with your coffee needs.www.reinierdejong.com---------------------------------------

4. arCane GUériDOn Design Roberto Tapinassi & Maurizio Manzonside table.www.roche-bobois.com---------------------------------------

5. aUGéDesign: Samuel Accoceberryeach object can be used horizontally or vertically and is maintained by a metal structure, allowing the mirror to rotate.www.marcelby.fr---------------------------------------

6. pOOlDesign: Jakob+MacfarlaneCoffee table with a graphic and geometric rhythm.www.marcelby.fr---------------------------------------

7. DOlmen Design: Sébastien Cordoléania stool made of solid wood boards, chamfered and assembled to form a monolith that is open, strong and light.www.enostudio.net---------------------------------------

8. CrOssDOCK Design: Dick van Hoffrecharge your iPad in a media rack that unites the old and the new. www.functionals.eu

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1/2. atHOsDesign :Paolo Piva for B&B Italiaathos has been completely redesigned, including its supporting structure and its top. www.bebitalia.com---------------------------------------

3. alfreD COffee taBle Design: Bonaguro Giorgioa table with five legs, all differently positioned and dimensioned, referring to five fingers, as used by the waiter when he brings the tray with the coffee cups.www.bonagurogiorgio.com---------------------------------------

4. Caterpillar DesKtOp Design: KawaMura Ganjavian for Covoa table with a bundle of legs that seem to be set in perpetual motion. each trestle can also be used as an informal stool.www.covo.it---------------------------------------

5.taBle OvalDesign: Alain BerteauFormaldehyde-free mdf with a thick oak veneer or plywood finish, and a black, soft-touch linoleum desktop.www.objekten.com---------------------------------------

6. van DyCKDesign: Rodolfo Dordonia one-of-a- kind designer object, where refined details match a passion for high-quality finishes.www.minotti.com---------------------------------------

7. COmpass taBleDesigned by Matthew Hilton for SCPthe trestles are a study in elegance and balance. made from steamed solid beech, and designed with practicality and stability in mind, the Compass consists of three component parts that fit together to create a sturdy table base. the top height is adjustable and can fit the needs of a table, desk or workbench. available as a pair, with a separate range of tabletops on offer.www.scp.co.uk---------------------------------------

8. trUnK Table Design: Philipp Mainzer for E15european walnut, with a subframe in steel. individually chosen walnut trunk with forked branch from Creglingen-münster, Germany.www.e15.com---------------------------------------

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1.GHerDesign: Lievore Altherr Molinaavailable in four different wood colour finishes, the table can be combined with a range of tops in different sizes and shapes.www.arper.com---------------------------------------

2. nørD CHairDesign: David Geckelerassembled without any metal parts, the backrest and seat are only stacked together. every part statically interacts with the other to define a solid structure of laminated shells and components made out of solid oak wood.www.muuto.com---------------------------------------

3. 580 & 1580Design: Claudio Belliniwww.thonet.de---------------------------------------

4. BOw wOw stOOlDesign: Morten Emil EngelPart of the Danish Crafts Collection CC15.www.mortenengel.com---------------------------------------

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7. wenDela CHairDesign: Christoph Seyferthwww.functionals.eu---------------------------------------

8. llOyD wOrK taBleDesign by Christoph Seyferthif you have stayed at the lloyd hotel & Cultural embassy in amsterdam, then you have seen this graceful table in its original habitat. seyferth specially designed it for the hotel’s guest rooms. the table, which comes in different sizes, is exceptionally stable.www.functionals.eu---------------------------------------

9. marBelOUs wOODDesign: Pernille Snedker HansenPart of the Danish Crafts Collection CC15snedkerstudio.dk---------------------------------------

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the FaCeture series consists of handmade faceted vessels, lampshades and side table. each object is produced individually by casting a water-based resin into a simple handmade mould. the mould is manually manipulated to create the form of each object before casting, making every piece utterly unique.images by Petr krejci

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the FaCeture PrOCessFirstly, the mould of the object is hand-made by scoring and cutting a sheet of 0.5mm plastic sheet. this sheet is then folded, cut and taped into the overall shape of the product that is to be cast. the mould’s final shape, and strength, is dictated by triangular facets that are popped in and out. this is done for every project, meaning that no two castings are the same. the resin is poured into the hollow mould and rolled around to coat and encase the sides. each vase, lightshade and side table is handmade, unique, and numbered on the base.---------------------------------------

the FaCeture maChinesConstruction is simple and purposeful, screwed together to allow it to be flat-packed for shipping. Wheels make the machine portable within a workspace.the shelving beneath provides storage for freshly cast pieces, and room for the casting stool. the ‘hopper’ holding the jesmonite powder is made from polypropylene sheet, in the same way as the moulds. the casting jig at the back of the machine is simple and allows me to peer into the mould and control the flow of the fast-setting jesmonite. this means it is being cast evenly and economically, leaving a thin yet strong wall thickness. it can be attached at two different widths to accommodate different sized moulds, i.e. vases or a table.---------------------------------------

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Productivity 1. les pOUpéesDesign: Luca Nichettoa candle holder in ceramic and a vase in glass, elegantly combined into one object. however, it is not the multifunction that is at the heart of this project, but rather the melting pot of different cultures.www.lucanichetto.com---------------------------------------

2. les Belles Design: Moritz Schmid for Helmrinderknechtleaving the functional completely behind, these objects are dedicated to the harmonic combination of form, selected materials and craft skills. unwittingly one asks oneself what these objects could be: les belles leaves this question open and capitalises on the effect of form and the imagination of the observer.www.moritz-schmid.com---------------------------------------

3. mOney BOxDesign: Tom Dixona cast iron money box for industrious savers, modelled on a British factory dating from the industrial revolution, it conceals slits along its ‘rooftop’ for coins to enter.www.tomdixon.net---------------------------------------

4. Hex Design: Tom Dixona solid copper champagne bucket, hand formed, with a hammered hexagonal pattern and polished finish. also useful as a generous flower vase or extravagant waste paper basket.www.tomdixon.net---------------------------------------

linxDesign: Patrick Martineza unique construction game consisting of small modular elements specifically designed to allow standard drinking straws to be connected together. You can build everything from ambitious room-sized structures to intricate tabletop sculptures. • modular and Flat.• standard straws. the connectors are designed to accommodate the straws that can be found in your local shop.• limitless Building. By cutting, bending, or using straws in multiple colours, the possibilities are endless. You can make highly organised geometric structures, or freeform tangles.• educational.• sustainable.---------------------------------------

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5. reUseD HistOry Design by Tomas Kralan initiative to promote the spanish craftwork legacy from a contemporary point of view and to support the manufacturer, one of three left in europe that still blows glass using 18th century techniques. the project consists of a series of three vases and a set of glassware, with a jar taken from original oil lamp moulds from the late 19th century. a dialogue between the old and new appears, with slight interventions and differences in decoration.www.pcmdesign.es---------------------------------------

6. flyinG JUnGleDesign: Petr Baletka,Eva Behrová, Monsterra Studioa glass, ball-shaped vase with a bent neck and a glass stick inside it that allows the vase to be hung from the ceiling on the steel cable. One cable can carry several vases. Perfect for most climbing plants, herbs and other houseplants. Original design handcrafted in Czech glassworks.www.monsterra.cz---------------------------------------

7. pOlyGOnDesign: Itamar Bursteina vase with an enigmatic form in the way forms are seen in nature, without any clear logic (like rocks, for example).www.ligne-roset.com---------------------------------------

8. fraGileDesign: A Ward/ta handbag printed in DuraForm using laser technology. a project incollaboration with minimaal.www.awardt.bewww.minimaal.eu---------------------------------------

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1. QUaKe Design: by Antoine Phelouzat for Enostudiomodular shelf composed of steel wire modules and wood planks. www.enostudio.net---------------------------------------

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Design: Nisse Strinningan iconic timeless shelving system – ‘modern since 1949’. the product range includes string system, string© Plex, string© Pocket and string© soft.www.string.se---------------------------------------

3. strataDesign: Mathieu Lehanneurfor Objektena new system of desk and shelving, available in various types, combining shelves and work surfaces. ergonomic and stackable, the system is assembled in a few moments. www.objekten.com---------------------------------------

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5/7/8 sHelves/taBle Design: Lukas Hechinger for Steckwerksteckwerk is a start-up companybased in Germany, founded bylukas hechinger, an engineering student. the glueless designuses only screws, and lets one easily disassemble a piece of furniture. Whatever the requirements of the room, these shelves will fit in every corner. the tables can also be easily disassembled and stacked into a small pile for storage or relocation.www.steckwerk.de---------------------------------------

6. +/- Design:Toni Grilo for Haymannmagnetic shelving system in natural oak or white lacquer.www.tonigrilo.com---------------------------------------

9. mOntana Hi-fiinvisible sound, easy and timeless: the new montana units for tV/hi-fi and the modern home entertain-ment centre. eight different units permit intelligent interior solutions, store all cables and are flexible when placing the flat screen.www.montana.dk---------------------------------------

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1. sHellfDesign: Ka-Lai Chan for Kristaliaa combination of rectangular units in different sizes. inspired by “an animal coming out of its shell”.www.kristalia.it---------------------------------------

2. BOOKlessDesign: Gino Carollo & René Chyba for Interlubkewww.interluebke.com---------------------------------------

3. sUm Design: Peter Marigold for SCPassymmetrical shelving system made in solid cherry or walnut. Designed to fit together in an infinite number of ways. www.scp.co.uk---------------------------------------

4. BliODesign: Neuland, Paster & Geldmacher for Kristaliaa system of modular components, in different heights and depths.www.kristalia.it---------------------------------------

5. piCniCDesign: Gamfratesi for Ligne Rosetwww.ligne-roset.com---------------------------------------

6. Jean-Jean Design Numéro 111, 2011www.galeriegosserez.com---------------------------------------

7. taUBer CaBinetDesign: Sebastian Herkner for Pulpowww.sebastianherkner.com---------------------------------------

8. ô perCHeDesign: Julie Pfligersdorfferfor Ligne Roseta storage chest, suspended above ground like a treehouse. Objects and accessories can nestle either on top or within.www.ligne-roset.com---------------------------------------

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1. COCOnDesign: Les M (Céline Merhand and Anaïs Morel) an armchair for resting that enables maximum snuggling-up pleasure for extended tV sessions. it describes the union of an ultra soft duvet and a relaxing armchair in a perfectly comfortable position to laze around, daydream, read, view, either to be shared or to wallow in alone. www.super-ette.com---------------------------------------

2. taKe a line fOr a walKDesign: Alfredo Häberli for Morosohäberli exposes the communica-tion abilities of the object and the emotional bond that it can create: the chair draws on an archaic yet extremely modern visual force that recalls the idea of cocooning and motherly comfort, with big ears that can be wrapped round the head as a form of protection or isolation from the surrounding environment. www.moroso.it---------------------------------------

3. sleepBOxDesign: Caspar Lohnera sinuous life-sized object which creates a place of comfort and relaxation within airports, offices or other semi-public spaces, providing peace and quiet in busy urban environments. the solid, smooth and uniform shell is made of hi-maCs®, and contains a leather covered mattress.www.himacs.eu---------------------------------------

4. OzDesign: Nicola Gallizia for Moltenia real sofa is easily transformed into a comfortable bed. this transformation is made possible with a brand new patented mechanism that is extremely easy to use, thanks to special servomechanisms.www.molteni.it---------------------------------------

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6. miss saraJevODesign: Karmelina Martinaa sofa inspired by the italo-Bos-nian designer’s roots. its creative process encompasses the contiguity of diverse cultures typical of sarajevo. the city, with its great beauty and turbulent past, inspired this sofa, designed and enhanced with a feminine touch (miss) and by a gypsy, multicultural note.www.moroso.it---------------------------------------

Productivity 1. alexanDra Design: Sandra Figuerolafor Gan-rug100% wool fibre.www.gan-rugs.com---------------------------------------

2. stresseDesign: Samuel Accoceberrya graphic design inspired by knotted yarn, in hand-knotted wool or silk.www.chevalier-edition.com---------------------------------------

3. menHirDesign:Damaris & Marcfor Ligne RosetBarcelona design duo Damaris & marc, one a designer, the other a musician, aim to combine design and emotion through highly individual studies of forms. With menhir’s asymmetrical contours it is mission accomplished, as its pattern of irregular polygons in subtle grey and blue hues breathes new life into the age-old concept of the rug.www.ligne-roset.de---------------------------------------

4. Kettal vieQUesDesign:Patricia Urquiola for Kettala collection characterised by the combination of an aluminium frame with a new and revolutionary 3D fabric, nido d”ape, with exceptional technical features, cre-ated especially for this collection and exclusively for kettal.www.kettal.es---------------------------------------

5. BaBy, i lOve yOU even mOreDesign: Jan Kathnew limited series carpet.Photo by Walter Bettenswww.jan-kath.de---------------------------------------

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7. matDesign: Kettal StudioBecause spaces come to life through the objects that adorn them, kettal has developed a range of exterior decoration and design products.www.kettal.es--------------------------------------

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1/2.layerDesign: Läufer & Keichel for OFFECCTlaYer is a poetic piece of furniture: several padded layers are curved and stacked over each other to form a seating object. With their rounded contours, the layers suggest the petals of a flower.www.offecct.se

3/4/5.COUpeDesign: Läufer & Keichel for OFFECCTthe removable chair cover is made in one piece, which is cut like a pantsuit. the suit, together with firmly sewed on seat and back cushions, is pulled over a supporting metal frame and sealed along the legs with zippers.the outer elastic fabric surface, made from pure new wool, and produced in a computer-controlled 3-D piece by piece knitting process, was especially developed for COuPe.www.offecct.se

6. stOOpDesign: Julien De Smedt for Vestrejulien De smedt at the stockholm Furniture Fair sitting on his stoop - an urban auditorium - by Vestre. this public bench with multiple seating options allows people get together in a more flexible way.www.vestre.com

7. smallrOOm Design: Ineke Hans for Offeccta sofa for plants, activities andgeneral spatiality. Picture at Sff,Stockholm: Sheridan coakley (ScP) with ineke Hans.www.offecct.se

8. mOmentDesign: Khodi Feiz for Offecctkhodi Feiz in his moment easy chair at sFF, stockholm.www.offecct.se

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the Bolon sisters have their feet firmly on the ground; we already knew that. this third generation of entrepreneur-ing eklunds certainly know how to take the floor in the debate on creative walking surfaces. the eldest sister, marie, creative director of the company, initiates the dance: "in our eyes, floors are a palette of innovative opportunities, rather than merely a passive surface beneath our feet; they can exude rock 'n roll, fashion, passion, and elegance."

together with their newest ‘designer friend’, jean nouvel, the swedish vinyl manufacturer invited some fauna to take the floor; nouvel’s scenography for the Bolon stand at the stockholm Furniture Fair showcased their newest collection, Create. according to sister annica, the managing director, this French architect insisted on depicting himself as a fly-on-the-wall inside the installation. mr nouvel - like a present-day Gregor samsa - clarifies: "imagine the world of a fly where the floor expands in every direction, with no up or down… this is Bolon, a universe exclusively of floors: no ceilings, no walls, just floors - a palace for flies… this is the Bolon space in which i stand without gravity, as in my fantastic dreams." the Frenchman adds that he’s a long-time fan of the brand and has been applying the vinyl in some of his most known projects, such as the musée du Quai de Branly.

Create uses Bolon’s newest weaving technology, resulting in adventurous 3D-effect patterns with a distinguished textile look and feel. With the launch of the collection, the company also introduces the inspiration Web tool Box, providing necessary ideas and devices for working and playing with the material. (WB)

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1. jean nouvel posing with his alter ego and the bolon sisters at the bolon stand, Sff Stockholm.Photo by Walter Bettens

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2. BeaCH lineDesign: Luca Nichetto for Italesse Polycrystal is a high-quality, unbreakable, reusable synthetic material, unique to the ecological, consumption, and catering worlds.www.italesse.it---------------------------------------

3. 2taste Knife anD trayDesign: Giorgio Bonanguroa cheese-tasting set, with atraditional cheese knife that hastwo functions. it is inspired by theitalian ritual, whereby different types of cheeses are combined with honeys or jam products to enhance their taste.www.bonagurogiorgio.com---------------------------------------

4.JOinDesign: Ding 3000more than simply a knife, fork or spoon, jOin is a table decoration. the magic joining mechanism fascinates everybody. But not all will manage at once to transform the little sculpture into cutlery. a little skill and a good eye is necessary.www.bonagurogiorgio.com---------------------------------------

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6. BUlKy tea setDesign: Jonas Wagella colourful and expressive form with slightly oversized details. its playful design is inspired by fairytales and children’s story books.www.muuto.com---------------------------------------

7. BaUHaUs Design by Oscar Diaz for Domestic3 lacquered metal hooks.www.domestic.fr---------------------------------------

8. GarÇOnPrinted mirrors.www.domestic.fr---------------------------------------

Productivity 1. JeanDesign: Pierre Favressefor Super-ettejean is a 21st century digital tribute to the mechanical heaviness of napoleonic clocks beneath bell jars.www.super-ette.com---------------------------------------

2. BlaCK laCeDesign: Saskia Dieza series that plays with transparent ornamentation in another, generous dimension and in a very graphical way. the neckpieces are based on four geometrical patterns.www.saskia-diez.com---------------------------------------

3.BeaterDesign: Ding 3000an everyday product with a creative and space-saving design.www.normann-copenhagen.com---------------------------------------

4. BOttle HOlDerDesign: Formfjordsmart bottle holder that holds up to 20 recyclable bottles. Put the holder on the wall or hang it in a closet. www.rig-tig.com---------------------------------------

5. seasOns like a real leaf, each serving dish is flexible and multi-purpose, enjoys its own shape, is stackable in its open state and available in multiples, creating a sculptural display of art-ware.www.covo-shop.com---------------------------------------

6. HOmer anti-slip heat-resistant table mat.www.italesse.it---------------------------------------

7. tOUCH GlOvesDesign: Alain Berteauluxury leather gloves with a discreet opening, allowing fast access to one-finger touch screen devices for scratching your ass.www.objekten.com---------------------------------------

8. lens BOxDesign: Alain Berteaulens-shaped storage box, with a gorgeous sculptural touch, suitable for discreet magazine or accessories storage.www.objekten.com---------------------------------------

9. fOx, sQUirrel, Owl, BUrt Design: Donna Wilsonwww.donnawilson.com---------------------------------------

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(Un)fOrBiDDen Citya new meta-project curated by Gary Chang that aims at exploring the potential of Chinese product design.alessi has invited 7 of the best known Chinesearchitects (Chang Yung ho,liu jia kun, ma Yansong,urbanus, Wang shu,Zhang ke and Zhang lei)who, for the first time ever,have been asked to tacklean industrial design projectand to give their owninterpretation of one ofalessi’s most typologicalarchetype: the tray.www.alessi.com---------------------------------------

1. flOatinG eartH Ma Yan SongOne looks at the earth but sees only what rests upon it. it fades from sight and seems not to exist. Yet it persists. a boundless surface upon which all is reflected: the home, the city.

2/3. lOtUs leafChang Yung Hothe lotus plant is a favourite food of the Chinese people. lotus leaves are also used to wrap or serve food. We picked a lotus leaf and let it become a reference.

4/5. traysCape Urbanushaving a shallow and tender curve, the tray upholds the expectations of unknown objects to come; while being turned over, its bottom contour reads like little hills surrounded by clear water, open to the grandeur of nature.

6 JaneLiu Jia KunConsisting of of a series of identical bars threaded together, it can be spread out or folded-up for easy carrying.

7/8. minG Zhang Ke“ming” is a tray with straight lines on the one side and subtle curves on the other side. With the straight side up it can function as an “ink and Brush Bed” for intellectuals, a “tea Ceremony Counter” or a “sushi tray”; with the curvy side up it can simply be a “Fruit tray”---------------------------------------

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Productivity refleCt +Belgian mirror manufacturerDeknudt mirrors presents its newdesign collection, reflect+. their in-house team together with renowned Belgian designers: Bart lens, stefan schöning and jean-François d’Or, created these mirrors and reflecting objects.www.reflectplus.com---------------------------------------

1. traCK Design: Jean-François d’OrPlace this leaning mirror anywhereyou prefer, it fits perfectly in yourbedroom, bathroom, hall oroffice. the frame in oak adds a touch of warmth. meanwhile,keep track of your belongings withthe handy tablet (optional) andnever again lose keys...

2. OffsprinG Design: Stefan Schöningshare these mirrors with your child and start making faces! the 'elder' & 'younger' mirror are a winning combination, but aren’t too shy to stand on their own.

3. fOr yOUr eyes OnlyDesign: Bart Lensa fine horizontal mirror at eye level.the slight curve gives the mirror a subtle tension. the curve remindsus of an eyelash. apart from thehorizontal suspension, the mirroralso fits perfect in a verticalposition.

4. elisaBetH Design: Jean-François d’Ora mirror on a moveable base.the round base and lines referto the female form. elisabethdemands to stand in the centreof the room and invites you to walk round her. the mirror is doublesided. What you see on the other side is always a surprise. the mirror cuts the base in two aswell as creating a complete circlethrough its perfect reflection. thebase can also be used to put yourvaluables on.---------------------------------------

5/6/7. sOft fOlD CaBane Design: Marie Dessuant & Margaux Keller for Fabrica soft Fold Cabane is a temporary space which invites the users to take time out of their day. Duvets, a reading table, a low bench and a lamp compose this hybrid furniture/space. the harmony of colors emphasizes this soft and quiet atmosphere.www.fabrica.it

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1. impromptu outdoor facilities at Ponto Final, lisbon---------------------------------------

2. HelsinKiDesign: Caronni - Bonanominew tops made of painted alumini-um or stratified white laminate, with or without the small holes that impart a delicate graphic texture.new palette of colours: light blue,light dove, grey, white and slategrey. the new helsinki benches come in three sizes, to accompany the tables. a complete solution of extreme neatness and rigour that has been created to resolve the issue of dining outdoors. www.desalto.it---------------------------------------

3/4. nUvOla CHair Design: Noe Duchaufour Lawrancea comfortable seat for outdoor use, created in reference to the Calla armchair, designed for Zanotta by this young Frenchdesigner in 2010.www.zanotta.it---------------------------------------

5. atlantiC Design: José A. Gandía-Blascowww.gandiablasco.com---------------------------------------

6. ninixOutdoor furniture with clean lines and a distinct contrast between teak or glass and stainless steel.www.royalbotania.com ---------------------------------------

7. plUs air 636Design: Alessandro BusanaPlus air, sofa versions, are derivedfrom the Plus seating concept, and are made of polyethylene with rotational moulding technology. the two new versions, like the Plus, are suitable for indoors and outdoors. www.pedrali.it---------------------------------------

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CIAPCultural Centre HasseltHouse of contemporary art Z33Fashion Museum HasseltCity Museum Het Stadsmus

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Free entrancewww.superbodies.be

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3rd Triennal forContemporary Art,Fashion & Design

SuperBodies

04.02.2012 ¬ 27.05.2012

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