Cassina As part of the 90th landmark anniversary, Cassina’s installation takes place at the iconic Fondazione Giangiacomo Feltrinelli. Designed and curated by Patricia Urquiola, the installation creates a dialogue with the venue (building) designed by Herzog & de Meuron known for its cultural, creative and intellectual contribution to the city of Milan. It also informally links to Cassina’s monograph which is edited by Felix Burrichter and published by Rizzoli titled ‘This will be the place’ which gets released during the same time. The monograph publishes four interviews and one essay on contemporary social behavior and its impact on the future of interiors. Image by Noor Dasmesh Singh
Blow me up by Ingo Maurer & Theo MöllerBrought by the legendary lamp maker Ingo Maurer together with architect Theo Möller, this playful light fixture is an inflatable glowing air hose. It comes rolled up in a pop-up compact can that looks nothing close to a lighting assembly. ‘Blow Me Up’ is flexible to use blown up, it can stand up and simply lean against the wall or be fastened to the ceiling or wall with hooks or nylon cords. Comes with an integrated 30W LED strip at 3000K colour temperature and works in a range of 110-240 volts- this should work well in flexible contemporary work and living spaces. Image by Ingo Maurer & Team
Lexus Yet: Ancient yet ModernThe Triennale di Milano hosts the tenth edition of Lexus International in collaboration with Neri Oxman and her team- The Mediated Matter Group at the MIT Media Lab. Lexus known for its long standing passion for design and innovation creates this cutting edge magical experience using glass 3D Printing in architectural scales and sounds. Inspired by Lexus’ YET philosophy, the installation aims to create the experience of being grounded YET suspended by light—a wave yet a particle. Lexus also showcased 12 Design award finalists’ works as prototypes to demonstrate ‘out of the box’ thinking. Image by Created by Neri Oxman and the Mediated Matter Group, MIT Media Lab in collaboration with Lexus
Richard Ginori The Italian artistic porcelain manufacturer has been producing stunning pieces since 1735 where beauty, art, design and fashion all come together. ‘Le Mani’ range originally designed by iconic architect Gio Ponti is presented for this year’s collection in four versions. La Mano Fiorita - Magic and symbolism. The Flowering Hand, decorated with moulded flowers applied by hand with touches of gold the second La Mano Fiorita - painted all gold and decorated with handmade flower applications in white porcelain. La Mano Trionfo Italiano - Inspired by Ponti's ornament, The Sorceress Hand, decorated in pure gold with elements that recall the world of magic and fortune-telling and the fourth La Mano in pure white porcelain for powerful minimalism.The four versions of the hand are breathtaking. Image by Richard Ginori Press Office
Poupelle of Chimney Town by Akihiro NishinoAs part of the Japan Design Week exhibition at the Triennale di Milano, the glowing picture book exhibition was presented by contemporary artist Akihiro Nishino. One could witness some stunning detailing by the artist alongside six installations by contemporary creators from a wide range of genres. The Japan Design Week is presented by Able & Partners and is titled Takumi Exhibition. Image by Design Association npo / Able & Partners Japan Design Week
Aria Gold by Zaha HadidZaha Hadid’s unique lamp piece is brought by Slamp of Italy. Its fluid and dynamic design is treated in metalized gold to bring out a dramatic play of light and reflections emanating from the fins of the fixture. It comes in three sizes of 50, 60 and 70 cm and with a finish of metalized gold as well as the ethereal transparent polycarbonate version. Image by Slamp Press Office
