discover how successful designers turned their dreams into reality. in this edition of design dreams, dezeen editor-in-chief marcus fairs speaks to designer joep van lieshout in celebration of his new liberty lounger.
this year moooi launches precious new designs and product extensions, to be explored and treasured. alongside our exciting novelties, there are many more worlds to discover!
moooi through the eyes of interior design practice megan grehl and concrete architectural associates welcome you into their worlds, each reflecting their designers’ own unique philosophy and aesthetics. two completely different interiors in which moooi products are presented in surprising new ways.
the museum of extinct animals represents textures, shapes and patterns merge harmoniously in exotic islands celebrating the diversity of nature in the museum of extinct animals. novelties and product extensions are presented alongside new fabrics, leathers, wallcovering, and carpets, bringing the essence of some mysterious creatures back to life!
in celebration of nycxdesign for the inaugural nomad design night, moooi presents ‘a life extraordinary’, featuring photography by levon biss. newly released novelties such as the charelston and jackson chairs and the amami sofa are accompanied by the latest moooi carpets designs.
moooi during london design festival
whether at moooi’s new showroom and brand store in fitzrovia or at the foyer of the london design fair, moooi will participate in the 2016 edition of the london design festival by welcoming and inspiring the public with new, iconic designs!
moooi london
moooi’s collection makes itself at home at its newly opened showroom & brand store. the characteristic interior represents a celebration of moooi’s signature designs and lifestyle ideas in the context of the brand’s evolution. inventive and pragmatic, playful and elegant, the new space perfectly reflect the brand’s philosophy that people are intrinsically drawn to beauty and are on the lookout for original ideas.
moooi london showroom & brand store
23, great titchfield street, london w1w 7pa.
opening times during ldf:
monday 19 september to saturday 24 september 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
compression sofa
a mere three months after the launch of moooi’s showroom and brand store in london, moooi is proud to showcase paul cocksedge’s compression sofa (foam version) for its uk debut. guests will be welcomed to revel in the sofa’s warm embrace and capture the special moment on social media.
moooi london showroom & brand store
23, great titchfield street, london w1w 7pa.
kit miles & moooi carpets
moooi also brings its contribution to the interior of the london design fair, in honor of its 10th anniversary edition. award winning surface designer kit miles created a 150 square meters carpet made specifically for the entrance of the fair using moooi carpet’s revolutionary your own design technique. a colorful, dynamic pattern of geometrical shapes will entertain the public with its three-dimensional sense of motion and depth, permeated with the raw graphite, urban feeling of london.
old truman brewery, 26 hanbury street, london e1 6qr.
opening times:
thursday 22 september 10:00 am – 7:00 pm (trade only)
friday 23 september 10:00 am – 8:00 pm (consumer and trade)
saturday 24 september 10:00 am – 8:00 pm (consumer and trade)
sunday 25 september 11:00 am – 6:00 pm (consumer and trade)
above> perch light by umut yamuc debuts in usa
moooi / 36 east 31st street
launched one year ago, the moooi showroom and brand store has been welcomed with warmth and enthusiasm. a quirky collection of icon creations and pristine lighting designs. a new destination for architects and designers.
above > below bertjan pot’s bubbly prop lights and heracleum’s leaves.
above > below the presentation highlights the ongoing collaboration with artistic photographer rahi resvani showing oversized zoomed-in movie stills from 2016 advertising campaign.
below> one of a series of marcel wanders’ rugs inspired by klaus haapaniemi’s polar byzantine
above> interni’s open borders exhibition at universita degli studi di milano
miami and chicago based luminaire offered DesignApplause a glimpse of milan design week 2016 through their eyes. four of those eyes belong to founders nasir and nargis kassamali.
[ day 1 ]
towers by sergei tchoban, sergey kuznetsove and agniya sterligova; and invisible border by mad architects
ron arad and nasir (and nargis) at along the lines of happiness installation by laura ellen bacon and sebastian cox
naoto fukasawa sitting on his papilio chair at the b&b italia showroom
entrance of pallazzo litta
exhibition of vitra’s physix chair by alberto meda
jean marie massaud at porro showroom
moooi space
konstantin grcic signing a special edition of classicon drawing book for nasir
paola lenti outdoor collection
details and inspirations at paola lenti
[ see all the photos of day 1 ]
event> “being original: making the case for authentic design” aia and idcec approved ceu course
date> tuesday 22 september 2015 | 12 noon
venue> centro | 4727 mcpherson avenue | st. louis MO
rsvp> by friday 18 september 2015 | office@centro-inc.com
instructor> john james jenkin, ceo, driade
Be Original Americas™ will present their first-ever Continuing Education Unit (CEU) course on the importance of authentic design while delving into the nature of innovation and creativity. The economic, social, legal, and personal costs of supporting knock-offs will be highlighted. This will be held at Centro, St. Louis’ premiere location for the best in design, during St. Louis Design Week. Instructor John James Jenkin, CEO, Driade and a Be Original Americas board member will lead the program for architects and interior designers to earn continuing education (0.1 IDCEC/1 LU AIA) credits for members of American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC). The 2 hour program will include a 1 hour course, networking and lunch.
[ be original americas ]
Be Original Americas, founded in 2012, is committed to educating, informing and influencing designers, businesses, and the greater public on the value of purchasing authentic designs. The goal is to elevate the discussion so that all who appreciate good design also understand the economic, social, and ethical reasons to support the creators and manufacturers of original, authorized design, thereby ensuring its future.
[ centro ]
Cento began in 1988 as a trade showroom representing furniture, lighting, and textiles from around the globe. In 1998, Centro opened its doors to retail clientele in the historic Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis, MO. A showroom expansion in 2003 tripled the size of the showroom. Today, Centro is the exclusive St. Louis retailer for over forty-five of the leading design brands in the world, including B&B Italia, Driade, Zanotta, Tom Dixon, Flos, Cassina, Alessi, Moooi, Cappellini, Artemide, Fritz Hansen, Knoll, and Herman Miller.