HAY opens in Sydney
(Australia) - New HAY store opening soon in the heart of Surry Hills, Sydney, Australia.
The premium 250m2 store spread over two floors is managed by brand collection Cult Design.
Co-founder of HAY Mette Hay commented on the international collaboration: “From the beginning, Richard Munao (founder of Cult Design) has been a strong supporter and an important part of HAY before anyone else. The opening of HAY in Sydney is the culmination of twelve years with a great partner we are extremely grateful to work with.”
Similar to its flagship store in Copenhagen, HAY Sydney is an open plan set up laid out as an apartment. The new store also includes a permanent installation of the HAY Mini Market concept on ground floor offering a wide selection of accessories from lighting and textiles to stationary and glassware. HAY Sydney is set to open on December 19.
B.lux launches LED Veroca
(Spain) - B.lux launches the LED version of its Veroca ceiling lamp.
The Veroca ceiling lamps, one of B.Lux’s signature products is now available in an LED version. With this update to its light source, B.lux makes a commitment to sustainability, without sacrificing the lamp’s luminous flow. Equipped with an electronic-dimmable system, the Veroca LED matches that of the fluorescent version of Veroca.
The main feature of the Veroca LED is that it maintains the characteristics of the Veroca fluorescent lamp, designed by Miguel Ángel Ciganda in 1996, but with enhanced energy efficiency. The product is composed of a light body, four tension springs and a fireproof fabric diffuser, making it machine washable and suitable to ironing without suffering damage.
Like the fluorescent Veroca, Veroca LED is available in four sizes. Its neutral design and warm textile diffuser make the Veroca ceiling lamp apt for installation in both home and contract spaces in a variety of facilities.
Maison et Objet Paris to go ahead
(France) - Following the recent events in Paris, France, SAFI confirms that the next trade show will go ahead as planned from January 22 to 26 2016. The organiser of Maison et Objet, SAFI, extends its deepest sympathies to friends and families of the victims of the attacks.
SAFI also thanks the international interior decoration, lifestyle and design community for the numerous messages of support and friendship received over recent days. Almost all trade shows planned this week in the Paris region and elsewhere in France went ahead according to instruction from the French Interior Ministry and local Prefecture.
Rigorous efforts have been made by SAFI to reinforce security for all involved in events to be held in upcoming months. SAFI, along with all the other event organisers, is in permanent contact with the authorities to ensure the highest standards of safety and security, both in terms of site access as well as inside the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre. Vehicle checks, baggage and pat-down searches and also identity checks are among the measures that have been put in place at all exhibition venues to allow the show to carry on as it has done in the past.
Lighting Sleep's 'Wonder Tale'
(UK) - This year’s Sleep Event set to host line-up of international exhibitors for hotel design and development community, including award-winning light installation from Preciosa.
This year’s Sleep story tells a ‘Wonder Tale’, exploring the wonder of storytelling in hospitality design. The tale begins at the show's entrance with ‘Souls’, Peciosa’s ethereal lighting installation. Simple and graceful in form, Souls are created from Bohemian glass perfected with innovative designs evoking purity and mystery, harmony and gentleness. Produced in five shapes, Souls allows a variety of emotional and imaginative interior arrangements to be installed.
Further to this, Ingo Maurer is to make his UK debut at Sleep with the iconic JB Schmetterling and JB Butterfly light-bulb suspension luminaires embellished with delicate fluttering insects, which will also illuminate the Drink Me Bar designed by Conran + Partners.
Showcasing timeless Scandinavian design, Light Years will introduce a range of lamps that offer beautiful, yet functional illumination to the benefit of the user. LEDS-C4 will present a range of contemporary light solutions including its striking Big Ban and Vintage collections, while Spanish newcomer ALVE will introduce its custom service aimed at high-end bespoke projects. Contardi Lighting will also debut with highlights from its extensive catalogue.
Sleep returning favourites will be present, including Chelsom with a preview of standout pieces from its forthcoming 2016 collection; and Heathfield Lighting will reveal the latest designs from its Signature range of decorative lights.
Sleep is on November 24 and 25 at the Business Design Centre, London, UK, with a late opening until 8pm on Tuesday 24.
ISSUE THIRTEEN
INSIDE ISSUE #13:
HITTING THE HEADLINES / / LATEST DECORATIVE DESIGN NEWS
DARC AWARDS 2015 / / DARC NIGHT
GALERIA MELISSA • NYC / /
HOTEL DE ROUGEMONT • GSTAAD / /
PARIS-GARE DE L’EST HOTEL • PARIS / /
FACEBOOK OFFICE • TEL AVIV / /
THE IVY • LONDON / /
A.ROMA LIFESTYLE HOTEL • ROME / /
HOTEL GOTHAM • MANCHESTER / /
POISSONERIE NÉMEAU • MONTREAL / /
HAFEN RESTAURANT • ROMANSHORN / /
MY LOFT KITCHEN • LONDON / /
ARTURO ÁLVAREZ PROFILE • GALICIA / /
THE NOODLE RACK • CHANGSHA / /
HIND RABII PROFILE • MOROCCO / /
IN FOCUS • THE BEACON • PITTSBURG / /
WATT A LAMP DESIGNER PROFILE • FARUM / /
ON SHOW • MICHAEL ANASTASSIADES INTERVIEW • LONDON / /
ON SHOW • TENT AND SUPERBRANDS REVIEW • LONDON / /
ON SHOW • 100% DESIGN REVIEW • LONDON / /
ON SHOW • DESIGNJUNCTION REVIEW • LONDON / /
ON SHOW • MULTIPLEX | OLD SELFRIDGES HOTEL • LONDON / /
ON SHOW • LUUM | THE COLLEGE • LONDON / /
CALENDARC / / UPCOMING DESIGN EVENTS
IF//NEBULOUS
Saas NO512
Designed by Laura Tuorila, NO512 is a sheet of metal with one corner bent to reflect light to the surface. Although the piece is made from aluminium, the light and object has a delicate paper-like quality, and stands alone as a minimalistic artwork in its own right.
Lasvit Supernova
The Supernova, an interactive glass kinetic sculpture, introduces the future into the present, magically transforming itself in both time and space. The installation is composed of clear glass elements with linear texture that creates fascinating light patterns while moving through various angles.
Ben Tovim Design Rough Diamond Chandelier
Hand assembled from 66 custom 3D printed joints and 23-metres of cut and polished metal tube, Rough Diamond Chandelier mixes technology with craftsmanship. The chandelier explores complex geometry and repeating forms, with an end result intended to take centre stage in an interior.
Mammalampa The Bride
The Bride lamp, designed by Ieva Kaleja, mimics a 'dress' created from paper. Entirely handmade, each Bride has her own personality characterised by the unique pattern woven with the personal touch of the weaver. The collection is comprised of a ceiling lamp in two sizes, a kindred floor lamp and a table lamp.
Christopher Boots Diamond Ring
Inspired by the love of light and nature, Diamond Ring is made from Boots' hallmark materials of natural quartz crystals, neodymium earth magnets, iron and carbon. All products are hand made in Melbourne, Australia and include artisan techniques such as glass-blowing, copper smithing, ceramics, sculpting, and bronze casting.
Pic: John Tsiavis
LAB DE STU Copper POPPER
Copper POPPER is an extension of the original POPPER range released mid 2012. This model takes on pure copper as a core and is hand polished until its lustrous finish is created. Also available in an anti-tarnish, the raw version is designed to age with fogging and is to finish with a patina effect after 20 years. It is available in medium, flat and small / medium.
Neo Design ORGANIC
ORGANIC is the fusion between cork and ceramic in a unique composition. The dramatic draped cork leather over a glazed ceramic shell gives it expression and movement. Full of texture and depth it invites the sense of touch and gives interiors a warm and bright light. This lighting fixture is carefully handcrafted, featuring a fabric cable and a 40W, E14 lamp.
