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Saint-Étienne Collection by François Mangeol and Sophie Françon

October 31 2009

French designers François Mangeol and Sophie Françon have created the Saint-Étienne collection of office furniture.

From the designers:

It’s a project of office furniture design. It proposes various complementary typologies of seats, and heights of work-top. In this particular case for the students of the new building of the school of Arts and design of Saint-étienne in the Cité du design (citedudesign.com); but it could be imagine in lots of design studios or actually in every studio looking for office furnitures as modular as possible.

The Vine Hotel in Madeira, Portugal

October 30 2009

The Vine Hotel in Madeira, Portugal, features interiors by Portuguese designer Nini Andrade Silva, and architecture by Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill.

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NONO Seating by Stefano Soave

October 30 2009

Young Italian designer Stefano Soave has sent us images of his NONO seat.

Stefano says:

NONO’ means No chair, No stool
NONO’ is an ischiatic seat with 3 legs. A support for the body 70cm high from the floor.
NONO’ is a new seating concept. Light, dynamic, stacking, versatile.
NONO’ is a seat for a quick downtime. Bring comfort to a quick support, which usually isn’t.

This scale model is a prototype made of wood.

Cartesia Drawers by NOSIGNER

October 29 2009

Japanese designer NOSIGNER has created a drawer unit called Cartesia.

From the designer:

Cartesia stands for the “Cartesian coordinate system”, that is translated into a structure of drawers that have the capacity to open in two directions. This special quality makes it especially suitable for room corners. The new type of system that can open the different cases at the same time, is a fundamental shift from the traditional modus operandi. The characteristic form of Cartesia, an inverted trapezium, is related on a rationally based design that implies handles.

N85 Residence by Morphogenesis

October 29 2009

Indian architectural firm Morphogenesis, have designed the N85 residence in New Delhi, India.

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The Latis Bathroom Collection from Omvivo

October 28 2009

Omvivo, an Australian manufacturer of bathroom products, have sent us a sneak preview of the Latis bathroom collection that they will be officially releasing in December 2009.

From Omvivo:

Named after the Celtic Goddess of Water, the Latis range includes basins, the trestle vanity and a remarkable bath. The basins are available in round and rectangular designs with soft curves, in a variety of finishes. The deep bath features an optional timber end with practical open shelves. The bath and trestle vanity both have clean angled lines that contrast and compliment the sculptural form of the basins.

The Latis Collection is designed by Thomas Coward, the principal designer at Omvivo.

Eleanor Seating by Jesse Hooker

October 28 2009

360SEE, a gallery in Chicago, Illinois that features art, furniture and sustainable design, have sent us photos of the Eleanor Seating by Jesse Hooker.

Jesse Hooker has created a matching settee “Eleanor” and bench “Eleanor B” made from thick slab antique yellow pine and an original reconditioned rear seat and upholstery from a 1969 Ford Mustang fastback. Hooker matched all of the wood grain from the salvaged slabs to create a modern, clean lined piece that gives reference to the handcrafted marriage of the constructed bench and classic car upholstery.

360SEE will be featuring the Eleanor seating at an exhibition that opens on November 6th, 2009.

The 4th Gymnasium by HVDN Architects

October 28 2009

HVDN Architects have completed a project in Amsterdam called The 4th Gymnasium.

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Facebook Headquarters by Studio O+A

October 28 2009

San Francisco based interior design firm Studio O+A have designed the new offices for Facebook
in Palo Alto, California.

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Philadelphia’s Corian Bench Inventions

October 27 2009

C.H. Briggs, a distributor of interior and specialty building products, has teamed up with DuPont, Philadelphia-area architects and designers, and local Philadelphia fabricators to create inventive contemporary benches made entirely of DuPont Corian. The “Corian Bench Inventions” will be exhibited in three locations throughout the city of Philadelphia until the end of October.

Ferrari Factory Store by Iosa Ghini Associates

October 27 2009

Iosa Ghini Associates have completed the Ferrari Factory Store in Serravalle Scrivia, Italy.

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Residence Roosendaal by Oomen Architects

October 27 2009

Oomen Architects have completed the design for a house in Roosendaal, The Netherlands.

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The King Residence by John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects

October 26 2009

John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects have designed the King Residence in Santa Monica, California

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The Pitch Stool by Nicolai Czumaj-Bront

October 25 2009

American designer Nicolai Czumaj-Bront has created the Pitch Stool.

From the designer:

A stool exploring a balance and celebration of precision and imperfection. Combining a machining process with reclaimed wood. As the weathered and worn wood is shaped, the beauty and character from the variation in color, material arrangement, and signs of wear are exposed to produce a highly precise yet imperfect design. While the overall form is consistent each piece is individual.

The Studio of Bark Design Architects

October 24 2009

Bark Design Architects, a small Australian practice located in Noosa Heads, Queensland, have designed a studio for themselves to work in.

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