WOOD
Flagship armchair by András Kerékgyártó, Hungary
The Flagship family conveys the natural warmth and character of wood, but is soft in it's shape and conforms well to the human body due to the material (plywood) and it's forming. Several comfort enhancing ergonomic features were employed: the front edge of the seat is bent downwards in order to avoid cutting into the occupant's thighs, tthe armrest is in the proper height and has sufficient area, the
Miss Petticoat by LesnaVesna, Slovenia
The Miss Petticoat lamp collection has playful dual-structured shades in walnut, birch, or plywood designed to resemble the retro fashion item. The idea was to translate a rigid material that wood is to a more subtle silhouette, with a texture resembling of fabric. A pentagonic wireframe, made entirely of wood: a double layer of wood rests on it. An upper one with a gentle pattern of
Ava bench by Salih Teskeredzic for Gazzda, Bosnia and Herzegovina
This bench is for the unique among us. For the Italian who dares to drink her cappuccino after 11am. For the granddad who drives electric. And for anyone who loves novelty. The Ava bench can be placed at the dining table with our Ava arm chairs, but is equally fit to support people as they put on their shoes in the hallway. Or, to serve as a stylish loveseat
Carousel
Carousel is table mirror made in Zelkova Wood manufactured by Hikimonojo 639 for Hands on Design. The frame can be fixed to the structure or be freely held between the hands. The radial symmetry generated by the wood turning allows the frame to be hooked freely, at any point of its perimeter, to the structure and to rotate around it like a carousel. designer: Sovrappensiero Design Studio Sovrappensiero Design Studio
Alpine Chalet Purmontes by Architekturbüro Stefan Gamper; Italy
Not far from the Hotel Lanerhof a new farmhouse was built with some flats for farm holidays. Originally the hotel and the farm were closely connected, but the owner, farmer and hotelier, desired to relocated the farm for operational reasons. In this case the connection with the hotel should be conserved, because his origin was a typical South Tyrolean farm. The building site above the hotel
Twisted, s house Plose vacation apartments by Bergmeisterwolf architects, Italy
Five vacation houses sharing the same basement (garage) are developed autonomously around a common courtyard in the upper levels. In this way, the roofs of each unit have different shapes that blend with the landscape, remodeling and completing it. The challenge is to find new proportions and relations with the existing, becoming part of the context and contributing with the construction of the place. The compound
Oko pendant lamp
This magnificent pendant lamp was inspired by the shape of a human eye. The name “Oko” means “Eye” in Macedonian language. It has two type of lighting installed, one main light on the top that shines upwards in the ceiling, and one ambient light that is hidden in the bottom part of the pendant lamp. Everything combined gives a perfect atmosphere and it’s just breathtaking…
Cugino, Konstantin Grcic for Mattiazzi, Italy
CUGINO is an expertly constructed wooden object that is ‘not a stool’ and ‘not a low table’, but could in fact be both – CUGINO will find its use over time. Konstantin Grcic, who has a history in wood work, used the opportunity to experiment with the interplay of solidity and void to find a form that is open for interpretation, not given a function from
Tragata, hiboux Architecture + Studio Genua; Greece
Tragata is a modern version of the old homonymous temporary timber frame construction that functioned as a short-term residence for the farmers/harvesters to look out their crops or even as a beach lodge for the hot summer days. In our case, Tragata is not used to oversee the crops, but is rather raised from the ground to provide a vantage point from where to observe the greater context/habitat. This
Lonya wall lamp
Rethinking flexibility in the field of lighting design focused to offer a wall lamp for limited dwelling homes that can be moved from one corner of the apartment to another when needed. Lonya wall lamp concept is to avoid spending resources and people's habits shaped around accumulation of objects. The goal is to save resources and design an object in balance with the circular economy giving the user the
Waves Bar cabinet, Thinkobjects collective; Croatia
Waves Bar cabinet is unique because of the undulating texture of the surface of the wood. Parallel lines flowing on the surface create a play of light and shadow that captivates one's attention. There are many associations – from deep water waves to furrows in fertile soil to purity of zen gardens – everyone is called to find their own. One thing is certain – the Waves collection
Tirana Olympic Park, Tirana
Symbiosis Energy-synergy, sport-people like an inexhaustible spot for the actual and future generations was the targeted objective of the project transformed naturally in the concept of the design in masterplan, urban design and architecture level. From the urban scheme it is evidenced that sport is very much present in people's everyday life, so it was important to design a transition pedestrian path across the plot and the main square