Sheila Kim
In honor of a certain holiday this week, we present this roundup of some favorite recent products th at wear Halloween colors well — from lighting and flooring to tile and textiles and, even, furniture by architect David Adjaye. ABK ABK: Interno 9Resembling industrial oxidized metal, Interno 9 is actually a rectified porcelain tile that looks…
“Transparency” has been a buzzword for some time in architecture and design, now that sustainability is much more mainstream. However, in the last few years, the definition of the word has been expanding to include disclosure of how materials and products can affect health. Announced today, The Quartz Project is a new database aimed at…
A prize of $10,000 worth of Duravit product was at stake for the company’s third annual Designer Dre am Bath competition, which invites architects and designers to reimagine their own baths outfitted with Duravit’s new products. But, to shake things up a bit, the manufacturer opened the competition to built projects for the first time, so…
Grouping individual pendants to create a custom chandelier isn’t a new concept. But a spate of LED-b ased products that lend themselves well to such applications are making it possible to design more efficient installations. Pablo’s Cielo fixtures at the Héctor Esrawe showroom in Mexico City. At the Mexico City, Mexico, showroom for designer Héctor Esrawe,…
When a project calls for a little something out of the ordinary, it is most often achieved via color palette, playful furnishings and wall finishes, or kitschy objects and art — probably not so much wood flooring. But some recent products from two European companies might sway some minds in this regard. Medoc Three of…
An unusual relic beckons passersby inside this street-level store in Times Square: a section of an a ctual subway-train car appearing circa the 1970s, complete with graffiti tags and retro advertising. The client, Japanese athletic footwear and sportswear brand Asics, desired “a contextual, New York City-specific environment while still maintaining the look and feel of the…
This was a banner year for the color gray — and not because of a certain movie that sparked controve rsy and curiosity. In the design realm, the hue has been enjoying the limelight as an “it” neutral on everything from walls and façades to furnishings and accessories. One needn’t look further than various categories of the 2015 A+Awards to catch a glimpse of this phenomenon.
In its 13th year, the American Lighting Association’s “Lighting for Tomorrow” competition once again sought out innovative new residential products — from bulbs and fixtures to controls — that bridge the gaps between consumer expectations, design, and energy efficiency. Among the submissions, some of the noticeable trends included an uptick in fixtures and kits that…
While there are many, many more trends to discuss — from stone-effect slabs looking even more realis tic to products being offered in thicker versions for use as outdoor pavers — we’re concluding our Cersaie show recap with a look at the category of texture and shape. Italian tile manufacturers are undoubtedly having fun in this…