WIDN blog: June 2009 Archives
IL BAGNO ALESSI dOt Bathroom by Laufen
June 30, 2009
Some say that black is the new white for the bathroom! Laufen’s 2009 tribute to black is their award-winning IL BAGNO ALESSI dOt Collection in matte black. Conceptualized by Dutch Architect Wiel Arets for Alessi, the collection features basins, toilets, furniture, bathtubs, shower enclosure and accessories.
Showerheads from Jaclo
The Gosh Concerto reinterprets traditional concepts of showers, offering water jets from above, as well as two separate streams from the length of the column, giving a thorough, all-over cleaning sensation. It can be customised with low flow capacity to save water, and also includes a handshower mounted at the side.
Basins from Stone Forest
June 29, 2009
The Bento Vessel by Stone Forest is constructed from honed black granite. It is a visually striking nod to modern architecture with its geometric lines and matte finish.
Troy Adams bathroom suites
The Sink Vanity created by Troy Adams Design is an interchangeable piece of furniture that provides a natural, yet contemporary look. Offered in freestanding, single or double basin sizes, amenities include a storage drawer, built-in shelf faucet, and a hidden drain concealed by a sliding countertop insert.
Floating boardroom table
The MAD Agency in Horton near Wimborne, Dorset boasts what appears to be a floating boardroom table. Infact, the 10ft black-topped table is not actually floating, just suspended on virtually-invisible yacht rigging wires, creating a guaranteed talking point.
Design inspiration
June 26, 2009
Where do designers get their inspiration? Well, as I found out at Bene's showroom in Clerkenwell last night, it can come from some surprising places. The designers in question were Martin Bergman and Gernot Bohmann of Austrian company Eoos, a charismatic pair who take their inspiration from just about anywhere.
Thoughts on Michael Jackson
Well news has broken today of the star’s death. From an editor’s point of view it has dominated the news all day, and despite the shock of anyone’s sudden death, it has left the world grieving and the world weaker. Not a fan myself, but everyone I’ve spoken to today in our architectural and design industry, can’t not mention the MJ word. Sometimes this morning it was difficult to get to the point with you designers, without appearing disrespectful to Michael Jackson.
Interiors Group and Bluebottle Design: Shine office
The Interiors Group has converted an old boys school building in Primrose Hill into an office for television production company, Shine.
The Bambou Collection - THG
The Bambou Collection by THG features contrasting shapes and textures for a dramatic, statement. The satin-finished crystal and elegant bamboo motifs of the handles of this tap gracefully complement the bold contours of the spout.
Go Modern's new kitchen range
June 23, 2009
Go Modern has launched a new kitchen collection as seen on ITV’s Hell’s Kitchen. The red kitchen is perhaps too striking for many taste's, but for those who prefer a more neutral palette, there is a choice in a wide range of modern finishes in lacquer or glass, wenge or zebrano wood. Also available at their Chelsea showroom is the very latest in worktops, including quartz or granite and finish with exclusive handles and taps.
Colour expert sets the tone in South Africa
June 19, 2009
Yet more colour is being brought to the rainbow nation as Lee Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute and director of the Eiseman Center for Color Information and Training flies to South Africa for a three city tour.
The UFO designed by Brian Rasmussen/Studio Italia Design
June 18, 2009
With new and increasingly elaborate crop circles popping up all over the British countryside, my mind is on outer space and creepy space visitors. Handy then that I came across this UFO lightshade, an extraordinary-extraterrestrial addition to any avid alien aficionado’s apartment!
Designing better sexual health
A lot of us are uncomfortable speaking about sexual health. Simply speaking about problems can be embarrassing enough, while many would rather put up with persistent worry and symptoms than see a doctor.
Hermitage open to Amsterdam public
June 17, 2009
Photo: (www.marcuskoppen.com)
Saturday 20 June marks the opening of Phase 2 of the Hermitage Amsterdam, following 96 weeks of painstaking construction. The exhibition centre has been created in the renovated Amstelhof building, a former nursing home originally built in 1681, at a reported cost of around €40 million.
The Royal Entomological Society headquarters given a ‘lift’
The Royal Entomological Society headquarters in St. Albans, Hertfordshire has had a custom built lift designed, made and installed by Amalgamated Lifts.
Design Prima 2009
June 16, 2009
Once again Design Prima showcased the best and upcoming designs in commercial interiors and architectural projects. Below are a few examples of our favourite pieces
Office Chairman collaborated with designer David Fox to create their new range OCee. Four simple but striking shapes are available including concave and convex to create a variety of seating arrangements. With chrome bases the modern and commanding designs can be upholstered in a variety of fabrics making them adaptable for any home or office environment.
Dripping with style
To balance out last week’s kitchen postings, here Crosswater have tapped a rich seam of form and function by releasing the Majestic range.
Prisons released from mere function
Earlier this year in FX, Jamie Wilson highlighted the importance of colour in prison interiors - on one hand turquoise releases pressure, on the other, red may be overly stimulating.
Rome: Politics and Architecture
June 11, 2009
In Rome, politics and architecture are always deeply interwoven. Yet as Zaha Hadid’s MAXXI, and other ambitious buildings, reach completion, Peter Kelly finds that the city’s architects have been thrown into deeper uncertainty by a radical change in administration.
Fitted kitchen appliances from Whirlpool, Maytag and ATAG
June 05, 2009
20 series Glassline by Maytag
Continuing with this afternoon's kitchen theme, here are a few nice appliances from Maytag, Whirlpool and ATAG. Having smart, sleek units and fixtures is pointless if you have old or discoloured appliances!
ALNOStar handleless kitchen range
ALNOStar Highline in white
My blogs today are all about kitchens! The new ALNOStar handleless kitchen range is available in gloss (Highline), wood veneers (Natureline) and laminate (Smartline) finishes.
Silestone ‘Zen’ Quartz Worktop in Tao
Silestone Zen range in Tao
I totally love this kitchen! The worksurfaces are from Silestone's popular Zen range, which is inspired by Eastern influences. Silestone worktops are made from up to 93% natural quartz crystals and 7% pigments, resin, mirror and glass and have a high resistance to scratch, stain and heat. Silestone worksurfaces also benefit from an exclusive Microban antibacterial protection that lasts the lifetime of the surface and helps fight the growth of micro-organisms and harmful bacteria.
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