DESIGN Sun, moon and marble6/9/2014When it comes to designing fragile luminaires that have a minimalist, elegant look-and-feel, Michael Anastassiades, a Cypriot-born designer now living in London, is considered a master in his field. He even succeeds in teasing extraordinary shapes from a solid block of marble.
DESIGN Thonetology5/4/2014Can a show about Thonet bring any new insights? The Grassi Museum für Angewandte Kunst in Leipzig is hosting “Sit, Recline, Rock – Thonet Furniture” thru’ September 14, highlighting what chapters there are still to be discovered in the “Thonet saga”.
DESIGN Visions of yesteryear4/13/2014In its heyday Braun set the benchmark, designing everyday objects destined to serve as “quiet assistants”. Now Braun licensee De’Longhi is relaunching some of the historical designs. But beware: What might at first sight seem to be the respectful cultivation of revered traditions is nothing but whitewash.
DESIGN Konstantin Grcic: Straightforward as Alvar Aalto4/5/2014Not officially presented yet, but definitely a cameo piece of his exhibition at Vitra Design Museum: Konstantin Grcic’ new “Rival Chair”.
DESIGN The Mexican storyteller3/30/2014Ricardo Casas is one of Mexico’s industrial designers committed to experimental interior design. In his work he makes use of wood in very many ways and in the process tells stories about spaces.
DESIGN New India Design3/24/2014A luminaire that boasts floral themes from the Onam festival or a silver beaker clad in copper that offers the user good health. But two examples of how Indian design combines tradition and innovation – on display with others at the “Samskara – Made in...India” design show.
DESIGN Everyday but definitely special3/22/2014Cecilia León de la Barra’s design objects are so pragmatic and colorful that you could be forgiven thinking they were already a firm part of every Mexican household.
DESIGN Anthology with friends3/16/2014He owned a drugstore, but ever since his passion was design. He encouraged, motivated, he was design entrepreneur, consultant and museumsfounder. With Anthologie Quartett he edited designs by Ettore Sottsass, Elizabeth Garouste und Mattia Bonetti. A memorial to Rainer Krause, who died in June 2013.
DESIGN Keep your energy for after the ride3/14/2014More and more city dwellers are taking to the roads on bicycles that rely on electric motors to add zest to the daily commute. Like no other, “Footloose” by Korean automotive supplier Mando is emblematic of a new generation of e-bikes poised to capture the bike market. So what has it got to offer?
DESIGN I’m no can3/5/2014It’s 30 years since Apple launched its first Macintosh computer complete with a spectacular Ridley Scott commercial – laying down the gauntlet for then market leader IBM. The workstation’s user-oriented design is to this day considered revolutionary. Now Apple has presented its new “Mac Pro”, which features a strikingly surprising design.
DESIGN Beef brisket with oh là là3/3/2014Maxie Eisen is the latest culinary addition to the renowned district round Frankfurt’s main station. The bistro-and-bar is not only the new place-to-be for fans of pastrami but will – thanks to the stylish interiors by the likes of Jean Prouvé and Ilmari Tapiovaara – equally appeal to lovers of good design. Only the mafia should have been kept outside.
DESIGN Cuppa tea anyone?3/2/2014Following the hype about coffee, everyone is suddenly drinking tea. Which brought the teapot back into the designers’ sights. Small, plump and in the Japanese style, it was the shooting star at the Ambiente consumer goods fair in Frankfurt. We present the most stylish examples in a picture gallery.
DESIGN Grcic’s glass machines2/28/2014“Man Machine” is the name of the latest furniture collection by Konstantin Grcic. It is being presented at Galerie kreo in Paris. What is extraordinary about it is that the items are made of glass and have moving parts.
DESIGN Let's twist2/18/2014Kvadrat is reaching out into the fashion world: to Alfredo Häberli, Patricia Urquiola and the Bouroullec brothers. With them, Belgian fashion designer Raf Simons has now unfurled a new fabrics collection for the Danish textile experts. And is thus taking fabrics from the cat walk to the sofa.
DESIGN Mission for agent i2/17/2014Assuming the BMW’s i3 electric car is an international success, it will no doubt influence how we buy and use cars – and get from A to B – in the future. Ranges, service packages and even refueling could soon be dictated by the concepts of carmakers.
DESIGN I spy with my little eye2/16/2014Google has premiered seven new designs for its Internet glasses: four frames for optical lenses and three pairs of shades. But are they smart enough to convince non-techies to be online at all times, walking through life as part of the digital network?
DESIGN 2014 or on Holy Helpers1/1/2014Welcome to 2014! Now that the clock is well past 12, and we are almost done with 13, too, it’s time to start wondering what 14 might hold in store…
DESIGN Uncle Tom’s Jacket12/22/2013For some time designers and architects have been making inroads into the world of fashion. Now Tom Dixon’s collection for Adidas is hitting the stores. High on garments, low on trend, and with bags that can be transformed into textile furniture.
DESIGN Petter’s perfect landing12/18/2013His search for an alarm clock and the ensuing frustration were cause enough. The experience prompted Petter Neby to establish his own company for electrical home appliances – Punkt. So far it sells three products, and they are the quintessence of Neby’s design philosophy: Keep it simple and pure, and make it to last.
DESIGN With merry wishes12/15/2013Our Stylepark team gathered, snapped shots and committed them to paper: Best wishes for a happy holiday season and a joyous new year!
DESIGN Cantonal, red, tricky12/8/2013Moritz Schmid, This Weber and Jörg Boner represent a new generation of Swiss designers, who are beginning to step out from behind the shadows of design heavyweights such as Alfredo Häberli and Hannes Wettstein. A tour of their workshop gives you a great idea of their creative work/output.
DESIGN Presents, presents12/1/2013You know the ins and outs of design and architecture? Then take part in our special Stylepark Christmas Contest. Be it chairs, luminaires, or living room accessories – this year there are once again any number of great prizes to be won.
FEATURED The communicative office11/21/2013Crucial to the office world of today is an inviting ambience and direct communication routes, as were realized by local.ch for its new facility in Zurich, using furniture by Lista Office LO.
DESIGN Functional, with style11/20/2013The “to-go” mentality of today’s globalized world calls for fashion that affords maximum freedom of movement and stylistic diversity. Couturiers at the summer 2014 “Sport Couture” thus presented zestful color combinations and unusual material mixes. Part 2 of our catwalk analysis.
DESIGN Certainties – shaken, not stirred11/17/2013In his discerning but chatty volume, Michael Erlhoff draws our attention to the potential and ideas innate in design. A book for anyone who views aesthetic debate as something more than just a matter of theoretical edification.
DESIGN Atmospheres created from water vapor10/4/2013The bathroom – a little world of wonder made up of technology, light and water. As one of the leading trade shows in the area of ceramics, “Cersaie” in Bologna once again revealed just what can be achieved in the wellness zone.
FEATURED Colorful islands in the office10/1/2013With its spacious atrium, espresso bar and lounge furniture by Arper, Eneco’s headquarters looks like a high-class hotel lobby. It is, however, a workplace.
FEATURED The flexible office9/30/2013BP have relocated their headquarters. Now the staff are enjoying a flexible office space tailor-made precisely to the company’s requirements, with König and Neurath going so far as to develop customized office furniture for their client.
DESIGN And the winner is…9/25/2013Following plenty of sketch-making and puzzle-solving activity, we are now happy to announce the winner of our “Drawing by Numbers” competition marking the 300th edition of our newsletter. Click here to find out…
FEATURED LO Mindports – modular thinking cells9/12/2013Labels such as think tank, meeting point and work lounge put it in a nutshell: Lista Office LO’s Mindport space furniture make for flexible offices.
