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Gio Ponti’s “Linea Diamante” Brought to Life at Grand Basel

Gio Ponti’s “Linea Diamante” car design realized at Grand Basel, a gathering in Basel, Switzerland for lovers of all things design — especially automotive design.This year’s Grand Basel show in Switzerland hosts a spectacular world premiere in moto

Making The Future By Design: A Sneak Peek Into The Maison & Objet Fair In Paris

 What interior and object designs will make the most sense for our changing contemporary and future needs? What home environments stir our imaginations, and inspire us to think creatively? Explorations of those questions and others will be on display at

Italian Architect and Designer Vincenzo de Cotiis Returns to London with “En Plein Air”

“En Plein Air” at Carpenters Workshop Gallery, London, features works by Italian architect and designer Vincenzo de Cotiis, on view from September 15 to November 23. The designer showcases new pieces from his “progetto domestico” collection.“En Plei

Studio Adjective Designs Easy-to-Assemble Stool for Ishinomaki Laboratory

Studio Adjective designs a minimal and light-weighted three-legged “Tripodal Stool” for Ishinomaki Laboratory.Designed by Hong Kong’s Studio Adjective, the minimal and light-weighted three-legged “Tripodal Stool” embraces Ishinomaki Laboratory’s c

“Colors of Transparency” by Students of UMPRUM at London Design Fair 2018

UMPRUM, the Academy of Arts, Architecture & Design in Prague, will be presenting “Colors of Transparency” at the upcoming London Design Fair 2018, September 20-23. The institute’s Studio of Glass will showcase latest body of works created around th

MUDA-Architects Wins “The Most Beautiful Bookstore in Chengdu” Competition

MUDA-Architects has won “The Most Beautiful Bookstore in Chengdu” competition. Sponsored by the Chengdu Tianfu New Area Investment Group, China Southwest Architectural Design and Research Institute, and co-sponsored by Chengdu Yi Zhu Yi Shi Culture Commun

Nicholas Anthony to Unveil “Mito” by Occhio at London Design Festival 2018

Nicholas Anthony will present an exclusive installation “Mito” by Occhio, the winner of the Lighting Design Awards 2018 for best «Architectural Luminaire Interior,» at the upcoming London Design Festival 2018.“The beautiful ‘Mito’ desig

Kueng Caputo’s “Ciao Amico Mio” at Etage Projects, Copenhagen

Etage Projects is hosting a new solo exhibition by Kueng Caputo — “Ciao Amico Mio.”Uniting recent series of works by the Swiss designer duo, this exhibition showcases The Silo Furniture, Homage Carpets and Granulate Lamps on view through October 19.“

Who is taking home the 2018 London Design Medals?

The winners of the 2018 London Design Medals have been announced. The coveted Panerai London Design Medal will be awarded to Cyprus born British/Turkish Cypriot fashion designer, Hussein Chalayan. The Design Innovation Medal has been won by designer, inventor

Pentagram X 14-18 NOW: “Dazzle” at V&A Museum

Design agency Pentagram in collaboration with 14-18 NOW is taking on the WW1 concept of “Dazzle” — where camouflage patterns were painted onto ships to confuse enemy vessels — and applying it to the Room 131A inside the V&A Museum throughout the n

ZHA after Zaha Hadid: Interview With Patrik Schumacher

The 20th century produced a large number of legendary architects. Yet there was only one woman among them: the Iraqi-born Zaha Hadid, winner of the 2004 Pritzker Architecture Prize, who revolutionized her profession (and the role of women within it) before he

Tom Dixon to host “ELECTROANALOGUE” at London Design Festival 2018

Tom Dixon will host “ELECTROANALOGUE,” a gathering of digital innovations in the Coal Office, the brand’s new HQ and flagship shop in King’s Cross, from September 15-23.  “In collaboration with friends and partners Bill Amberg Studio, Teenage E

“Fake News, Sensationalist Headlines, and Conspiracy Theories” Explored Through Jewelry at MAD, New York

“Fake News and True Love: Fourteen Stories by Robert Baines” from October 16, 2018, through March 3, 2019.“The show features jewelry work by Australian artist Robert Baines and centers on 14 news stories which the artist’s jewelry serves as ‘evidenc

Function And Art: An Interview With Ron Arad

Ron Arad has a bit of a bad-boy reputation in the art and design world. From the moment he walked out of an architect’s office and into a scrapyard, he has defied expectations and boundaries. It was there in a London scrapyard in 1981 that he salvaged the p

“Utzon 100: Next Generation” at Sydney Opera House

A panel comprising of renowned Danish architects converge to talk about how Jorn Utzon’s work has affected their own practices on October 14. The event is part the Sydney Opera House’s 45 year celebrations, supported by Michael and Manuela Darling.One of

Spotlight: Napoli Afragola Station, by Zaha Hadid Architects

Napoli Afragola high-speed railway station, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), was inaugurated last year with 18 high-speed trains as part of Phase 1. New photographs released by Hufton+Crow mark the first year of train services at the station that rece

“Akari Unfolded: A Collection by YMER&MALTA” at The Noguchi Museum, New York

“Akari Unfolded: A Collection by YMER&MALTA” at the Noguchi Museum features a collection of 29 lamps created by Valerie Maltaverne’s leading French design studio YMER&MALTA, on view through January 27, 2019.Working with six designers, the studi

“Narratives” at Demisch Danant, New York

Demisch Danant, New York, is featuring a group exhibition titled “Narratives.”“Narratives” features works by Jacques Dumond, Joseph-Andre Motte, Louis Sognot, Etienne Fermigier, Maria Pergay, Jean Dudon, Pierre Paulin, Jean-Paul Barray & Kim Moltz

Henrik Vibskov’s “The Onion Farm” at V&A Museum for London Design Festival 2018

Danish fashion designer Henrik Vibskov creates “The Onion Farm” in Room 94 of the V&A's Tapestry Galleries for London Design Festival 2018.“The Tapestries Gallery is a long, narrow room kept dark to preserve the historical pieces.In this atmospheri

Rogan Gregory’s “Known Unknown” at R & Company, New York

At its New York venue, R & Company will feature a survey of new work by Rogan Gregory in an exhibition titled “Known Unknown.”On view from September 13, “Known Unknown” is Gregory’s second solo exhibition with the gallery that takes place at th

Snøhetta Designs Book Pavilion for London Design Festival 2018

The architectural and design firm Snohetta has created a rotating book pavilion for the British Land to celebrate Paddington Central’s first year as a Design Route at the London Design Festival.Taking inspiration fron the traditional principles of a li

Summer Group Show at Ammann Gallery, Köln

Ammann Gallery’s “Summer Group Show” featuring works by Ron Arad, Hélène Binet, Alessandro Mendini, Studio Nucleo, Florian Borkenhagen, Ettore Sottsass, and others, is on view through September 20, 2018.“The exhibition focuses on the theme of cons

Frank Gehry Unveils Design For the New YOLA Center

The Los Angeles Philharmonic recently unveiled the architectural design by Gehry Partners, LLC, for its new Judith and Thomas L. Beckmen YOLA Centre at Inglewood.The Judith and Thomas L. Beckmen YOLA Center will be the first permanent, purpose-built facility

“Raw Design” at the Museum of Craft and Design, San Francisco

The Museum of Craft and Design, San Francisco presents “Raw Design,” exploring the history of technique, on view through October 28, 2018. The exhibition features works by a group of designers who, as the gallery says, “seem to prefer inventing new tech

Zdeněk Vacek and Daniel Poŝta Construct a Unique Chandelier at Kunstgewerbemuseum

Designers Zdeněk Vacek and Daniel Pošta’s latest work invites the audience to view the unique process of crystals growing onsite into a grand chandelier.Designers Zdeněk Vacek and Daniel Pošta, who work in Prague under the name ZORYA, have designed a fe

“100% Futures” at 100% Design 2018

Spearheaded by Max Fraser, “100% Futures” is a new feature at this year's 100% Design that shines a light on the most cutting-edge designs and innovations under the theme “Designing for Cities” from September 19-22.“Covering travel, technology, well

Future Heritage 2018 to Return in September

The acclaimed exhibition “Future Heritage” will return with exceptional new work at Decorex from September 16 to 19 at Syon Park. Renowned applied arts and design critic and curator Corinne Julius, will return this year with a carefully selected group of

Tuomas Markunpoika’s “Contra Naturam” at Gallery FUMI

Gallery FUMI is presenting a new series of works by Tuomas Markunpoika in “Contra Naturam,” on view through September 8, 2018.The exhibition explores the visually and conceptually captivating relationship between natural and artificial, craft and industri

Benandsebastian’s “Matter Out of Place” at Galerie Maria Wettergren

Galerie Maria Wettergren is presenting the works of artist duo benandsebastian in “Matter Out of Place,” on view through September 15.Benandsebastian’s work has been influenced by the writings of British anthropologist Mary Douglas. The title of the exh

London Design Fair 2018 Returns in September

London Design Fair 2018 will return this year with 13 country pavilions and exhibitors from 36 nations.  Taking place at Old Truman Brewery from September 20 to 23 during the London Design Festival, the fair will present the latest in furniture, lighting

A Peek Into Installations and Features at designjunction’s 2018 Show

designjunction, in its eighth year, will transform the cultural hub of London’s South Bank with hundreds of product launches, boutique pop-up shops, bespoke installations, and exhibitions from September 20 through September 23.“The Doon Street site, the l

So Last Century Vintage and Retro Fair to Open at Wembley Park

As part of London Design Festival, So Last Century Vintage and Retro Fair will open at Wembley Park, the first and only of its kind in the area.Wembley Park’s first curated season of cultural events “Summer of Play,” will host So Last Century vintage ma

Kengo Kuma’s V&A Dundee Design Museum Set to Open in September

Come September, Scotland will open doors to its first dedicated design museum, V&A Dundee.Designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, the V&A Dundee design museum will be welcoming visitors from September 15. Kuma drew inspiration from the cliffs aroun

Poliform to Launch New Collection at London Design Festival

Poliform will launch their new collection of products at London Design Festival 2018 that were exclusively displayed in Salone del Mobile 2018. French Architect JM Massaud will take the centre stage with a host of new products.For 2018, Massud has drawn on th

designjunction Wins AEO Excellence Award

designjunction has been awarded the title of Best UK Tradeshow at this year’s AEO Excellence Awards.The awards were hosted by the Association of Event Organizers and 1,200 industry professionals attended the ceremony acknowledging and rewarding the UK event

“Poème Brut” at Design Museum Gent Celebrates Crafts, Local Techniques and Materials

“Poeme Brut” at Design Museum Gent presents works of a group of designers who show a renewed interest in crafts, local techniques, and materials. The exhibition has been curated by Siegrid Demyttenaere and atelier lachaert dhanis, who selected internation

“Becoming Tiffany: From Hudson Valley Painter to Gilded Age Tastemaker” at Lyndhurst, New York

“Becoming Tiffany: From Hudson Valley Painter to Gilded Age Tastemaker” at the Lyndhurst, New York, charts the development of legendary artist Louis Comfort Tiffany’s career from the 1870s through the early 1900s. The exhibition, with a focus primarily

Design Museum Gent Hails Maarten Baas as Houdini of Dutch Design

Design Museum Gent is presenting Maarten Baas’ “Hide & Seek,” an overview of the Dutch designer’s most important work over the past 15 years. The exhibition is on view through September 30, 2018.“Baas’ designs are at the cutting edge of art an

UNStudio Wins Landmark Melbourne Skyscraper Competition

UNStudio and Cox Architecture’s “Green Spine” has been announced as the winning design proposal for Beulah International’s latest project — Southbank by Beulah. Located in the heart of Melbourne, the $2 billion mixed-use tower would be the tallest i

Ron Arad’s “Yes to the Uncommon!” at the Vitra Design Museum

From readymades constructed from old car seats, and innovative carbon fiber furniture to hand-welded steel furnishings and sculptural mass-manufactured products, Ron Arad’s works defy conventional boundaries. The designer’s diverse oeuvre — including ea
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