Ankara Star Collection by Constance Guisset

Star Collection was created for the ground floor of the French Institute of Turkey in Ankara: a beautiful set of lobby furniture designed by Constance Guisset and realized by Turkish craftsmen. The round shapes of tables, stools and stands make the circulation space more comfortable - even the black bars have rounded corners. The elements are meant to be set like changing constellations, allowing different space arrangements. The effect is fun and unpretentious! Ankara Star Collection includes: a stool, a bat stool, a coffee table, a large table, two bars, a welcoming desk, two shelves and five exhibition stands for the library.

And of course: it is hard not to notice splendid Vertigo lamps - also created by talented Constance Guisset. Vertigo is very light and easily loses balance. It seems to be a dreamy object that floats gently in the air. Beautiful graphic shadows create an inviting, intimate space.

via: Contemporist

100% Norway

The design exhibition 100% Norway was presented last week at the London Design Festival 100% Design. Have a look at a few examples selected from a number of fresh Norwegian designs:

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Illusion lamp by Hareide Designmill, manufactured by Northern Lighting



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Twist lamp by Tveit & Tornøe for Northern Lighting



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Leve vase and bowls, designed and manufactured by Wik & Walsøe



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Tunnel mirror by Hallgeir Homstvedt (prototype)



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Nord chairs and table by Knudsen & Hindenes, manufactured by VAD




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Ekstrem chair by Terje Ekstrøm, manufactured by Variér

Confession by Arik Levy

'Confessions' is a limited edition of seating furniture created by Arik Levy - a designer, artist, technician, photographer and filmmaker. Confessions Installations was presented at Gallerie Slott in Paris, as a part of 'Preliminaires' exhibition.

At first sight we recognize the inspiration - a church confessional, overscaled to the form of unconventional "armchair". The message behind 'Confessions'  is the vital importance of communication: the designer points out that the failure in this area leads to serious relationship problems and it's a cause of numerous divorces. By 'Confessions' we are invited to open up, speak openly even about our "taboos" and "bare our souls".

Once more sacrum meets profanum... see all the posts here: sacrum vs profanum

Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien. The most beautiful sofa designs from Moroso

The design duo Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien are en example of perfect synergy. The girl from Mumbai and the Scotsman - she influenced by local craft traditions and aesthetics of India, he deeply rooted in industrial design. They draw inspiration from both cultures and create unbelievably innovative furniture pieces.

In 2000 the couple established their own studio in London: Doshi Levien. In 2007 they were announced Designers of the Year by Wallpaper magazine. At the same their work caught en eye of Patrizia Moroso, Creative Director at Moroso.

"Doshi Levien work across disciplines and industries, they make their own rules that are based on extracting as much richness as possible out of an experience or idea."

www.doshilevien.com

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Charpoy, 2007

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My beautiful backside, 2008

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Principessa, 2008 

Kevin Reilly lightning

Medieval chandeliers? All of these are electrical wax candles - innovative lightning concept by Kevin Reilly. Immaculately handcrafted designs enchant with clear, minimalist form. I admire the intriguing relationship between historical and contemporary aesthetics.

Bathboat by Wieki Somers

"The Bathboat turns out to be a vehicle on dry land where the mind can drift away, or drift home after a full day of shiploads of information. It will wash away the dust of the city."

Bathboat by Dutch designer Wieki Somers is a part of the collection of the museum Boijmans van Beuningen in Rotterdam. It was also exhibited at the Victoria & Albert Museum's Telling Tales exhibition. 

photo: Elian Somers

Fireplace, an inspiration...

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