`Grid` umbrella stand Front and Alpi

‘Grid’ umbrella stand
Front and Alpi
See page 177
‘Calendar’ overalls
David Kohn Architects and Kinnasand
See page 066
∑
BLACK YELLOW MAGENTA CYAN
93WPR16SAU107.pgs 20.06.2016 17:47
Space
08
‘Grid’ umbrella stand
Front and Alpi
Crafted from wood veneer,
the stand’s design is inspired
by classic trompe l’oeil
patterns that create an
illusion of depth, see page 188
wall cabinet
PlueerSmitt
and Lensvelt,
see page 105
09
‘Host’ luggage rack
Apparatus and Alma
The luggage rack gets
a makeover, combining
simple geometry and
refined materials, such as
bridle leather and brass
hardware, to great effect,
see page 188
93WPR16AUG176.pgs 22.06.2016 17:43
Space
01
02
03
Water cabin
AFSO, Klafs and Perfumer H
‘Scenery 1’ and ‘Scenery 2’ sofas
Pool and Living Divani
‘Beyond’ side table
Archer Office and Marblo
Our portable luxury cabin offers an
immersive showering experience ideal for
the modern nomad. Made from Narvuban
oak, impregnated with fragrant beeswax
specially created by Perfumer H, the space
is totally enclosed and features brass shower
fixtures by Cooper & Graham.
AFSO
Known for its lavish projects for hotels and
fashion brands, Hong Kong-based interior
architecture practice AFSO was founded
in 2000 by André Fu. afso.net
Klafs
German wellbeing company Klafs has been
producing spas and saunas since the 1950s,
creating bespoke experiences that are
designed for optimum relaxation. klafs.com
Perfumer H
British perfumer Lyn Harris built Miller
Harris into a global brand before launching
Perfumer H in 2015. She creates seasonal
collections of wearable scents. perfumerh.com
Inspired by hotel hustle and bustle, design
duo Pool created these two geometric sofas.
‘Hotel lobbies are moving landscapes made
of scenes of daily life,’ they say. ‘We tried
to translate this into simple units, gathered
together in sculptural compositions.’ The
modular pieces feature intersecting vertical
and horizontal elements, and mix leather,
suede and Alcantara fabric.
Pool
Founded in 2010 by Léa Padovani and
Sébastien Kieffer, and based in Paris,
Pool creates furniture and accessories for
the likes of Gallery S Bensimon, Habitat
and Petite Friture. poolhouse.eu
Living Divani
This Italian company has made beautifully
crafted furniture since the 1970s, working
with leading designers such as Claesson
Koivisto Rune and Shiro Kuramata. Architect
Piero Lissoni has served as the brand’s art
director since 1988. livingdivani.it
Archer Office aimed to redefine the side table,
turning what is usually seen as a simple piece
of furniture into a modular, flexible system.
Built entirely of Marblo polymer, it comprises
six boxes of increasing sizes and a small
drawer. They can be arranged as a neat
pyramid, stacked and balanced for a tall shelf,
or nested to create a unique box-shaped side
table with a recessed or telescopic drawer.
Archer Office
Headed by Tomek Archer, this architecture
and design practice was founded in 2011 in
Sydney. Recent projects include a pair of
boutiques, a prefabricated holiday cabin and
several pieces of furniture. tomekarcher.com
Marblo
Marblo, a polymer hybrid, was created in
1979 in Australia to provide new levels of
performance for laboratory and kitchen
countertops, but has since found its way into
everything from desks and translucent sinks
to back-lit bar fronts. marblo.com.au
07
‘The Wheel’ magazine rack
Vladimir Kagan and H Furniture
The idea for ‘The Wheel’ came to American
designer Vladimir Kagan during a trip to
London, where he noticed that the London
Eye’s shape would make a perfect rotating
home for magazines. Standing on a red
metal base, the rack is made of solid oak
and metal and can turn in both directions.
Vladimir Kagan, 1927 – 2016
Very sadly, this proved to be Kagan’s last
project: the design legend died on 7 April
after a career of some 65 years. Born in
Germany, Kagan moved to the US in 1938
and started working at his father’s furniture
workshop in the 1940s. He would go on
to become one of the most highly regarded
post-war designers. vladimirkagan.com
H Furniture
London-based brand H Furniture –
established by Mexican designer Alejandro
Villarreal in 2014 – explores traditional
craftsmanship methods and materials
to produce contemporary designs made
with love and care. hfurniture.co
BLACK YELLOW MAGENTA CYAN
08
09
‘Grid’ umbrella stand
Front and Alpi
‘Host’ luggage rack
Apparatus and Alma
Swedish design studio Front created a playful
umbrella stand from finely crafted wood
veneer using a brand new pattern, entitled
Grid Wood. The motif is inspired by classic
trompe l’oeil patterns that create the illusion
of depth. The piece was manufactured at
the workshop of Giordano Viganò in Milan.
Front
Front is headed up by Sofia Lagerkvist and
Anna Lindgren, who like to tell a story
through their experimental designs. Their
portfolio includes everything from lamps
to chairs and sofas for companies such as
Moooi, Moroso and Thonet. frontdesign.se
Alpi
Italian wood company Alpi knows its veneers.
Its expertly crafted products, sometimes
featuring unique and imaginative patterns,
are made from responsibly harvested Italian
poplar and water-based dyes. Applications
run from flooring to furnishings, as well
as surfaces and interiors for hotels, shops,
yachts, cruise ships and cars. alpiwood.com
Intent on creating a piece of furniture that
invites interaction, Apparatus chose to give
the luggage rack a well-deserved makeover.
The company worked with Alma to select
a bridle leather reminiscent of a traditionally
crafted saddle. Finished off with thick brass
hardware that adds structure and stability,
the piece combines simple geometry and
refined materials to great effect.
Apparatus
Founded by Gabriel Hendifar and Jeremy
Anderson, this New York-based studio is
known for its industrial aesthetic based on
an experimental attitude to materials such
as marble or horsehair. apparatusstudio.com
Alma
With a history as leather merchants dating
back to 1938, this British company combines
traditional expertise with modern techniques.
With fingers on the fashion and architecture
pulses, Alma’s ability to supply hides, create
bespoke interiors and craft exquisite objects
knows few bounds. alma1938.com