magis, the italian design company, presents a temporary ‘pop-in’ exhibition at herman miller’s new york flagship (251 park avenue south). the magis way at herman miller is an experiential demonstration of the brand spirit – the most robust ever presented in north america – and is designed by swedish firm note design studio, encompassing nearly the entire second floor of the herman miller showroom.
“it is important to us that architects, designers and design lovers can see, touch and feel our products, says alberto perazza, ceo of magis. “for us, design is in our dna and we love sharing it with the public and international design community.”
the brand’s spirit and success are based on the desire to provide a wide array of users with access to highly functional, quality products manufactured with advanced technologies. to achieve this, collaborating with major international designers is essential –they have a vision of the resulting products that is ethical and poetic as well as aesthetic.
for the magis way exhibit at herman miller, note design studio has developed a pursuit of visuals and volumes through fascinating architectural arrangements within the renaissance-revival building (designed by neville & bagge in 1909) that herman miller calls home. the stockholm-based studio began working with magis in 2018, dreaming up their exhibition spaces for salone del mobile, stockholm furniture fair and more.
a welcoming setting, this space is an invitation to discover the new and iconic designs presented within it, including plato designed by jasper morrison, the officina collection by ronan and erwan bouroullec, bureaurama by conceptual artist jerszy seymour, chair_one by konstantin grcic, the famous spun chair by architect thomas heatherwick and many more. linking the products and vignettes are new rugs from the volentieri collection designed by inga sempé, featuring different types of yarns and weaves to balance color, texture, even light reflection through a mix of neutral and luminous materials. this is a new category for magis and the first time they will be on display in north america.
magis, founded in 1976, is proud of its “made in italy” quality and tradition and speaks an international language by combining craftsmanship with technical advances in manufacturing. the magis way exhibit at herman miller expresses the breadth of their portfolio in a meaningful demonstration.
“we want visitors to feel that they’ve just discovered magis, whether they already knew the brand before they visited the exhibit or this is their first exposure to it,” says tim straker, chief marketing officer, herman miller. “this is a chance to envision magis in one’s own space, whether it’s home or at work.”
among the values shared by magis and herman miller is a commitment to creating responsible design and a strong belief in design authorship. through this relationship and the pop-in exhibition, the two companies have woven a story of creativity and applicable authored designs for north america in a real and credible way.
architects, interior designers and design lovers can visit the magis way at herman miller by contacting (212) 753-3022 to schedule an appointment, or enter through the herman miller store, taking the stairs in the back to the second floor monday through friday 11:00am – 5:00pm.
established & sons will showcase a curated range of additions to its existing furniture and lighting collections in an installation themed taste of design, which will invite visitors to graze design both literally and figuratively.
the taste of design invites visitors to explore the idea that the “first taste is always with the eyes,” a concept credited to marcus gavius apicus, a 1st century ad roman gourmand.
“london, as a creative hub, plays a significant role in the ‘digital grazing’ of consumable aesthetics – particularly on instagram. the role of say, visual hunger in product design and in food design is explored in this exhibition as an aesthetic pairing of carefully placed textures, tones, and layering – all for maximum appeal,” said sebastian wrong, design director of established & sons. “today’s aesthetic innovations come from artists and designers who work across boundaries – food experience is having a moment – that’s interesting new ground for us to interpret and work with.”
for the 2019 edition of london design festival, established & sons have reinterpreted and introduced new variations of: beam table by konstantin grcic; lighthouse by ronan & erwan bouroullec; cho light by dimitri bähler; and the heidi stool and filigrana light by sebastian wrong to the principal collection.
“as an ambitious design brand established & sons is committed to creating relevant products people can live and grow with,” says sebastian wrong. “to do this we keep the doors wide open for designers to revisit their work. the conversation is open so that the range can evolve and create versatile products for modern life at home and in the workplace.”
press preview
17 september
9am – 12pm ( by invitation )
opening party
17 september
6pm – 9pm ( by invitation )
exhibition
17 – 21 september
10am – 6pm
established & sons
7 tilney court
london
EC1V 9BQ
tube > old street station
#ldf19 #establishedandsons
vitra’s neocon launches aim to improve the quality of offices and public spaces through the power of design using extensive research on trends and new ways of working. barber & osgerby’s soft work makes the case that the sofa is the new desk; the rookie chair by konstantin grcic is an unconventionally simple chair, meant to be agile and flexible within environments designed to encourage the creation and exchange of ideas. and finally, dancing wall, a mobile partition that can be used to flexibly divide an office space into zones, while also providing a vertical work surface.
showroom #1119
above > la plus belle by philippe starck
flos will join the new s.project area (hall 24), as part of design holding. the group presents the latest collections from flos, louis poulsen and b&b italia, in an over 43,000 square-foot space designed by calvi brambilla architects. flos will have its own entrance, and we will welcome you there.
salone: hall 24, c01 c21 e02 e20 (new location)
also at the flos stores
flos store corso monforte 9
la plus belle designed by philippe starck: a collection of special oval mirrors, la plus belle (above photo), providing light using an led strip on the perimeter.
april 9-13 from 10 am-8 pm
april 14 from 10-am-7 pm
also
flos showroom, corso monforte, 15
noctambule designed by konstantin grcic: flos presents an installation of the ethereal collection of blown glass lamps. mostly invisible during the day, they transform into illuminated art in the dark.
april 9-13 from 10 am-8 pm
april 14 from 10-am-7 pm
palazzo litta, corso magenta, 24
flos is lighting partner of a remarkable installation the litta variations / opus 5 – echo pavillion, by internationally acclaimed chilean architects pezo von ellrichshausen, curated by mosca partners.
april 9-14 from 10 am-8 pm
miart (april 5-7) with formafantasma, fieramilanocity – strada statale del sempione 28, 20017 – pav. 3, gate, 5 viale scarampo
flos sponsors the milan international modern and contemporary art fair with a site-specific installation of wireline by formafantasma at the miart vip lounge. see the designers’ talk on april 7th at 12 pm.
#flos #miart #miart2019
new york city based gallery and showroom matter is hosting a curated installation showing the latest collections from matter made and established & sons side by side. their collaboration is a natural expression of their shared values and attitude towards design, to create a bridge between their languages gathered through an installation on the occasion of new york design week. the exhibition will be on view until 2 june 2018.
for its new collection, established & sons has collaborated with leading international designers, including ronan & erwan bouroullec, konstantin grcic, dimitri bähler, mauro pasquinelli and established & sons’ design director, sebastian wrong.
[ pavilion 16 stand d43 ] iconic british design brand established & sons is pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new collection of characterful furniture and lighting designs by ronan and erwan bouroullec, konstantin grcic, dimitri bähler, mauro pasquinelli and established & sons’ design director, sebastian wrong.
the new collection previewed in london this march before being presented at upcoming salone del mobile milan. the designs have been curated by sebastian wrong to create a dynamic collection that is true to the brand’s original dna and reflects established & sons’ vision for the future.
above > luminaire lab² / 4100 ne 2nd avenue – suite 104
in addition to its distinguished gallery program presenting 34 design galleries from around the world, design miami/ – 6 > 10 december 2017 – offers an extensive series of collaborations, satellites, events, retail and hospitality offerings as well as site-specific design commissions for visitors to enjoy throughout the fair week.
above > luminaire’s latest design district outpost,
lab², comes alive with an illuminating investigation of the future of domestic design. in conjunction with the launch of the monograph,
this will be the place, cassina’s recently appointed art director,
patricia urquiola will join the book’s editor and
pin-up magazine founder and editor
felix burrichter along with renowned german industrial designer
konstantin grcic to interact with guests and sign copies.
event > cassina: this will be the place
venue > luminaire lab² / 4100 ne 2nd avenue – suite 104
date > wednesday 6 december / 6 > 9p
[ rsvp ]
above > homage to kuramata by synthesizing the familiar with the avant-garde, japanese designer shiro kuramata created a dynamic and wide-ranging oeuvre that is still celebrated today. on thursday, december 7, luminaire lab opens its latest exhibition with a look at prolific designer featuring a collection of pieces produced by cappellini that highlight his sensitivity to form an abundance of creativity.
event > luminaire to open shiro kuramata exhibition during art basel 2017
venue > luminaire lab / 3901 ne 2nd avenue
date > thursday 7 december / 6 > 9p
[ rsvp ]
above > luminairex in collaboration with neushop will host creativemornings / miami presenting designer and dj lia figueredo who will share her experience throughout her career in design, marketing, and music through an interactive talk over breakfast. creativemornings has reunited new york’s creative community and engaged the city’s creative talent, connecting like-minded individuals based on a global theme. today, attendees gather in cities around the world to enjoy fresh coffee, friendly people, and an international array of experts on different topics.
event > creativemornings / miami
venue > luminaire lab / 3901 ne 2nd avenue
date > friday 8 december / 8:30am > 10:30am
[ register ] [ free / details ]
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item 801302
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united in their guiding principles, luminaire and cassina share a belief that good design has the power to affect people’s lives. the pioneering design forces are joining again as luminaire welcomes cassina back into the family by offering their innovative range of products in the luminaire showrooms and online store. luminaire is pleased to reunite with cassina and looks forward to a future sharing and shaping the concept of good design.
with a collection that includes iconic pieces from the likes of le corbusier and charlotte perriand to new, progressive designs by visionaries including patricia urquiola, konstantin grcic, and ronan & erwan bouroullec, cassina demonstrates a thoughtful appreciation for its history while looking to the future. the prestigious brand was founded in 1927 in meda, italy by brothers cesare and umberto cassina who translated the rich tradition of furniture production and woodworking of the region into an industrialized system for manufacturing that redefined the notion of contemporary italian design. for over 90 years, cassina has remained on the forefront of design thanks to its unwavering commitment to research, experimentation, and design expression.
cassina has distinguished itself by collaborating with a range of outside designers. since the mid ’50s, the company has engaged the talents of architects such as gio ponti, afra and tobia scarpa, mario bellini and vico magistretti for design collaborations. these designers redefined the notion of what it meant to be contemporary with furniture by reinterpreting traditional form, function, and production. cassina has continued this modern union of designer and producer, melding a diverse range of products together with cohesion by imbuing each project with their design philosophy.
with an eye on the future, cassina has introduced new designers into its collection including zaha hadid, philippe starck, and its newly appointed art director, patricia urquiola. urquiola has established refreshing new designs with cassina like the floe insel, a versatile modular sofa inspired by icebergs with pieces working as “floating islands” that can be used together or separately for a combination of options situated in any living space.
luminaire and cassina have shared a long history in the pursuit of propagating good design. this reunion marks a welcome addition to the luminaire catalog that will see the two brands working together to create new ways of living for the future. for clients of luminaire, the addition of cassina provides another facet in creating dynamic environments made for living.
“cassina represents an important legacy of italian design. from their rich history, they continue to look to the future. we are excited for what lies ahead for cassina and their visionary impact on modern design.” said by luminaire ceo nasir kassamali
on the occasion of the upcoming milan design week, the swiss bathroom specialist laufen will showcase its rich heritage as well as its future in the exhibition milestones. curated art show. what? at la posteria in the brera design district.
it will also be the occasion for the premiere of the short company movie paying a special tribute to all the skilled staff working at laufen.
the exhibition celebrates the rich heritage, as well as the future of laufen in a special setting highlighting innovative, memorable and outstanding moments in the history of laufen. the concept is based on a three-dimensional platform of art, a collection of high-tech, abstract and craft objects. added to the artistic element, all objects are produced in new technologies, some of which are a world premiere in the ceramic world.
2017 marks laufen’s 125th birthday, a great achievement but at the same time the company is very excited to look forward and not look back. the traditional history ends now with a fascinating exploration going into the future as the company’s principle is the permanent re-invention of its savoir faire.
laufen trusts the modern aspects and potentials of the traditional ceramic materials and, as a product driven company never stops exploring what’s next.
these are the topics of the unconventional and radical short company movie that laufen will launch in an exclusive premiere at fuorisalone. a modern and contemporary storytelling where ceramic is the message of the past towards the future.
a narration of the company’s dna, its sense of quality, culture and the use of materials while always thinking in industrial dimensions.
it is a special tribute to all the people collaborating to achieve success.
laufen features also an exclusive view of the new saphirkeramik collections, designed by konstantin grcic, toan nguyen, ludovica and roberto palomba and peter wirz.
displaying for the first time the third generation of saphirkeramik designed by patricia urquiola who takes the revolutionary material to new dimensions.
the installation in the spaces of the posteria concludes with several images of the mondrian hotel in doha, qatar, designed by marcel wanders and slated to open soon. the construction of this large luxury hotel has directly involved laufen for the supply and customizing of all the products used to furnish the bathrooms of the 270 rooms.
