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22Feb/120

Whats new from the talented Ross Gardam?

Product designer Ross Gardam has released two new collections to his already impressive body of work.
The Half Full furniture range for Stylecraft, and Touch glass blown lighting range
Both collections, while following very different investigations, represent the development of beautiful, simple solutions to complex problems.
Half Full is a FSC-certified timber furniture collection featuring seven table options, four benches and a stool. Designed and manufactured in Melbourne, the collection is underpinned by a half turned leg feature, injecting a playful personality and sense of lightness into the solid oak range.  Both ranges blur the lines of commercial, hospitality and residential. Below are his new collections with some of my favourites by Melbourne based Gardam.

Half Full by Ross Gardam

Half Full by Ross Gardam

Half Full by Ross Gardam

Half Full by Ross Gardam

Touch glass blown lighting range by Ross Gardam

Touch glass blown lighting range by Ross Gardam

Touch glass blown lighting range by Ross Gardam

Touch glass blown lighting range by Ross Gardam

Perch by by Ross Gardam

Perch by by Ross Gardam

Perch by by Ross Gardam

Perch by by Ross Gardam

Foam light by by Ross Gardam

Foam light by by Ross Gardam

For stockists visit Ross Gardam

22Feb/120

Offices with a point of difference from NY city

In a world where office spaces are beginning to look the same as the last one it's refreshing to see at  A+i design firm based in New York City  there are no templates for one size fits all. They successfully offer up something new with each and every project, this hybrid design firm works across web and architecture creating some sensational workplaces.

Project by A+i New York City

Project by A+i New York City

Project by A+i New York City

Project by A+i New York City

Project by A+i New York City

Project by A+i New York City

Project by A+i New York City

Project by A+i New York City

Project by A+i New York City

Project by A+i New York City

Project by A+i New York City

Project by A+i New York City

Project by A+i New York City

Project by A+i New York City

Project by A+i New York City

Project by A+i New York City

To see more visit A+i 

Images credited to  A+i New York City

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20Feb/120

the coolest outdoor furniture by Keith Melbourne

How awesome is this furniture range inspired by a love of glassware, Keith Melbourne has created a fun and good looking plastic furniture range for Zenith called the  The Glass Collection paying tribute to iconic glass forms.
Comprising of three stools, Latte, Cognac and Crystal, and the Champagne table the collection is locally manufactured in Melbourne, it's UV stable and fully recyclable Polyethylene. Plastic outdoor furniture has definitely come along way.

  Plastic glassware by Keith Melbourne for Zenith

Plastic glassware by Keith Melbourne for Zenith

Keith Melbourne

Plastic glassware by Keith Melbourne for Zenith

Plastic glassware by Keith Melbourne for Zenith

Plastic glassware by Keith Melbourne for Zenith

Plastic glassware by Keith Melbourne for Zenith

Plastic glassware by Keith Melbourne for Zenith

For more info visit Zenith Interiors

Images credited to Zenith Interiors

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20Feb/120

Lithuanian architectural design studio Architecku Biuras defy gravity

Lithuanian Design practice Architecku Biuras have a strong signature inherent in their designs their projects seem to bunker down into the earth or counter-lever above. This forward thinking practice is fast gaining much deserved recognition below are a few of my favorite projects.

project byArchitecku Biuras

project byArchitecku Biuras

project byArchitecku Biuras

project byArchitecku Biuras

project byArchitecku Biuras

project byArchitecku Biuras

project byArchitecku Biuras

project by Architecku Biuras

project by Architecku Biuras

project by Architecku Biuras

project by Architecku Biuras

project by Architecku Biuras

To see more visit Architecku Biuras

images credited to Architecku Biuras

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20Feb/120

Samuel Wilkinson’s adorable hoof table

Samuel Wilkinson's legs on his hoof tables are sharpened at the foot like a horse’s hoof is trimmed before it is shod but to me the legs are reminiscent of sharpening a pencil with a blade or knife. The fine edge of the tables is created from the soft chamfer being on the top and bottom. This also gives the tables a tactile feel and displays the tables are made from solid wood.

 

Hoof Tables by Samuel Wilkinson

Hoof Tables by Samuel Wilkinson

Hoof Tables by Samuel Wilkinson

Hoof Tables by Samuel Wilkinson

Hoof Tables by Samuel Wilkinson

Hoof Tables by Samuel Wilkinson

Hoof Tables by Samuel Wilkinson

Hoof Tables by Samuel Wilkinson

For more info visit Samuel Wilkinson

Images credited to Samuel Wilkinson

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20Feb/120

Tom Ford, be inspired by this well told documentary

I LOVED this documentary on the inspirational and sometimes eccentric Tom Ford I think many designers across all disciplines can relate to his story. I suggest unless you have a spare 45 minutes at work it might be well worth viewing at home or have lunch with Tom. Enjoy!

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15Feb/120

John Pawson the minimalist

One of the UK's most celebrated architects John Pawson is often described as a 'minimalist'  known for his designs which present simplicity, grace and visual clarity. Designing residential, churches and even yacht's John Pawson work quietly speaks for it's self.

Cathedral by John Pawson

Cathedral by John Pawson

Project by John Pawson

Project by John Pawson

Project by John Pawson

Project by John Pawson

Yaught by John Pawson

Yaught by John Pawson

Yacht by John Pawson

Yacht by John Pawson

Yacht by John Pawson

Yacht by John Pawson

To see more visit John Pawson

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15Feb/120

Loopy lounges and robots ?

This chaise lounge, created by young Dutch designer Sophie De Vocht, is hot! Born from her interest in technique of “tufting”, characterized by a high number of tufts of yarn inserted through needles on to a fabric base. It's metal structure acts as a support and allows the user to relax upon the chaise lounge, cradled by its softness and by the contact with the ground where it is placed.

The Loop Chaise Lounge

The Loop Chaise Lounge by Sophie De Vocht

The Loop Chaise Lounge

The Loop Chaise Lounge

Below - A library, a man-sized robot, a beautiful and distant childhood memory made real, a “new household hero”, created by Fabio Novembre. Robox embraces all these definitions and lends itself easily to satisfy a variety of uses.

Library Man Robot

Library Man Robot by Fabio Novembre

for stockists visit Insitu

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15Feb/121

Born in the 80′s….. 25 years of Designer Rugs

Eli Tal Nurit Tal and Yosi Tal

Eli Tal, Nurit Tal and Yosi Tal the founders of Designer Rugs

In the mid 80"s when big hair ruled and salmon and grey dominated interiors Eli, Nurit and Yosi Tal noticed that no one in Australia was producing hand tufted rugs and the only rugs available were in pastels which prompted the Tal family to fill this gap.

Designer Rugs the first to introduce primary colours to rugs in Australia

Designer Rugs introduced primary coloured rugs to Australia

Yosi and Eli Tal

Yosi and Eli Tal in the 80's

With no experience what so ever they opened their manufacturing workshop in the Sydney suburb of Marrickville in 1986. Yosi, Eli and Nurit believed that rugs could make a statement and it was this belief that laid the foundations for the creative work and collaborations which Designer Rugs is known for today.

Yosi Tal tufting a rug at the Marrickville worksop

Tufting a rug at the Marrickville workshop

In 1986 Designer Rugs opened it's first store at the Rocks  Sydney Harbor and they began working on residential and commercial projects but it was the late 80's and times were tough until divine intervention gave a much needed boost to their  profile. Designer Rugs was commissioned by St Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne to create a custom made rug for Pope John Paul II’s Australian visit. This project was a collaboration between Roman Catholics, Anglicans and Jews, Yosi believes it was a gift from the Gods.

Pope John Paul II

Pope John Paul II with the commissioned Designer Rug

Building on the ethos approaching rugs as statement pieces like art Designer Rugs had a clear vision and began collaborating with iconic Australian artists and designers earning them an enviable reputation.

Alex Perry for Designer Rugs

Alex Perry for Designer Rugs

Akira Isogawa for Designer Rugs

Akira Isogawa for Designer Rugs

Greg Natale for Designer Rugs

Greg Natale for Designer Rugs

Today as a leader in the field, Designer Rugs has been commissioned by both corporate and government clients for public interiors, hotels, churches, schools and private residences from mills located all over the globe.

Designer Rugs collaborating with Interior Designers

Designer Rugs collaborating with Interior Designers

As a progressive and respected company that contributes to the international design scene, Designer Rugs supports the design and architecture industries, educational institutions, and the community at large through various initiatives and competitions like the very successful Evolve competition allowing Australian and  NZ design professionals to submit designs which make up commercial rug range named ID Collection.

Designer Rugs ID Collection design competition

Winner of the Designer Rugs ID Collection design competition

 

    Winner of the Designer Rugs ID Collection design competition

Winner of the Designer Rugs ID Collection design competition

Click here to see more on Designer Rugs

 

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13Feb/120

American designer Kelly Wearstler

American designer Kelly Wearstler is not a minimalist, not by a long shot her projects evoke luxury with a play on layers, patterns, textures with finishes in matt and gloss.
Her colour pallet can be bright and in some cases quite monotone but the end result is her ability to transport you to a place less boring than the life we know.
Kelly crosses over many fields from residential, hospitality, home-wears and recently a clothing line.
Here are a few projects by Kelly Wearstler

 Kelly Wearstler

Kelly Wearstler

Project by Kelly Wearstler

Project by Kelly Wearstler

Project by Kelly Wearstler

Project by Kelly Wearstler

Project by Kelly Wearstler

Project by Kelly Wearstler

Project by Kelly Wearstler

Project by Kelly Wearstler

Project by Kelly Wearstler

Project by Kelly Wearstler

Project by Kelly Wearstler

Project by Kelly Wearstler

Project by Kelly Wearstler

Project by Kelly Wearstler

Project by Kelly Wearstler

Project by Kelly Wearstler

For more on Kelly Wearstler
Images credited to Kelly Wearstler

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13Feb/120

Fran Silvestren Architects Spanish minimalism at it’s best

Fran Silvestren Architects create breathtaking minimalist homes in Spain that sit proud with no tricks or embellishments allowing the building and its surrounds to be the hero.

Below are a few images from a cross section of projects designed by Fran Silvestren Architects .

Project by Fran Silvestren Architects

Project by Fran Silvestren Architects

Project by Fran Silvestren Architects

Project by Fran Silvestren Architects

Project by Fran Silvestren Architects

Project by Fran Silvestren Architects

Project by Fran Silvestren Architects

Project by Fran Silvestren Architects

Project by Fran Silvestren Architects

Project by Fran Silvestren Architects

Project by Fran Silvestren Architects

Project by Fran Silvestren Architects

Project by Fran Silvestren Architects

Project by Fran Silvestren Architects

Project by Fran Silvestren Architects

Project by Fran Silvestren Architects

Project by Fran Silvestren Architects

Project by Fran Silvestren Architects

To see more visit Fran Silvestren Architects

images credited to Fran Silvestren

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8Feb/120

Ryan Russell finds the hidden personality of the stores he designs

Ryan Russell is a design practice that approach design by combining the many different fields of design creating a dialogue between people and the stores they create not following trends they explore the client to reveal its' hidden personalities which is injected into the design.
This multi award winning design studio is fast gaining recognition for their creative, sophisticated and inspiring retail spaces.

Retail Design by Ryan Russell

Retail Design by Ryan Russell

Retail Design by Ryan Russell

Retail Design by Ryan Russell simple and elegant

Aesop by Ryan Russell

Aesop store by Ryan Russell the simplicity of the tiles is ingenuous

Retail Design by Ryan Russell

Retail Design by Ryan Russell bag straps become the fixtures

To see more Ryan Russell

Images credited to Ryan Russel Design

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8Feb/120

Word Of Mouth

Word of Mouth design studio founded by Valentina Audrito and Abhishake Kumbhat works across many design fields architecture, interiors , furniture, lighting design, fashion and accessories. Operating out of Bali this design duo are at the reigns of a successful design studio retail outlet/ showroom and a cafe. Below is a snapshot of their work.

Project by Word of Mouth Design

Project by Word of Mouth Design

Project by Word of Mouth Design

Project by Word of Mouth Design

Egg light by Word of Mouth Design

Egg light by Word of Mouth Design

Project by Word of Mouth Design

Project by Word of Mouth Design.... look at the egg table

Project by Word of Mouth Design

Project by Word of Mouth Design

Project by Word of Mouth Design

Project by Word of Mouth Design

Project by Word of Mouth Design

Project by Word of Mouth Design

coffee table Word of Mouth Design

coffee table Word of Mouth Design

To find out more visit Word Of Mouth 

images credited to Word of Mouth

8Feb/120

Patricia Piccinini compelling stories through sculpture.

When I first saw Patricia Piccinini's work a few years ago, I was instantly drawn in to the compelling stories she tells through sculpture. Her work can be somewhat confronting yet beautiful at the same time. Here are a few installations that I love.

 

Polished silicone bronze by Patricia Piccinini

Polished silicone bronze by Patricia Piccinini

 "The long awaited" by Patricia Piccinini

"The long awaited" by Patricia Piccinini

 "The Lovers " by Patricia Piccinini

"The Lovers " by Patricia Piccinini

 "The Observer " by Patricia Piccinini

"The Observer " by Patricia Piccinini

To see more visit patriciapiccinini
For Australian representation visit Roslyn Oxley 9 Gallery, Sydney

images credited to Patricia Piccinini

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6Feb/120

Get soaked in total luxury

Dornbracht, the fittings manufacturer, has celebrated it's 60th anniversary. This forward thinking company continually pushes conventional thinking in the way we approach wet areas. The invention of Dornbracht's extensible spout in 1950 laid the foundations for the company's success and have since had a firm hold on the luxury international market.

PERFORMING WATER range by Dornbracht

PERFORMING WATER range by Dornbracht

PERFORMING WATER range by Dornbracht

PERFORMING WATER range by Dornbracht

PERFORMING WATER range by Dornbracht

PERFORMING WATER range by Dornbracht

Bathroom-shower Dornbracht-

Bathroom-shower Dornbracht

Bathroom-shower Dornbracht-

Bathroom-shower Dornbracht

DEQUE by Dornbracht

DEQUE by Dornbracht

Get soaked in total luxury

Get soaked in total luxury

To see more and find stockists visit Dornbracht

Images credited to Dornbracht

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