As far as holiday options go… camping is an aquired taste.
Some love the promise of peace and quiet and willingly jump at the chance to escape into the wilderness and quite literally… switch off. For the rest of us there is Field Candy.
Field Candy, out of the UK, first caught our attention over at designboom®, so we went exploring and discovered there was much more to these high-end homes away from home than merely fancy wrapping!
Bridging kitsch to quaint to “camp”, these youth oriented tents boast built-in internal storage for mp3 players, mobiles, a breathable cotton inner-tent, assembly instructions on indestructable paper and the choice of limited edition digitally printed fly covers from emerging designers as well as some well established artists. One such indivdual is Australia’s Jonathan Zawada (long time collaborator with The Presets also having worked widely in fashion as well as for Playstation and Coca-Cola) who was commissioned to design a tent cover that is currently being sold in a limited run of 50.
Coming in at over $1030AUD they are no small investment… but for the luxury of being able to spot your tent with ease in a vast festival campground or find your safe-base amongst dense bushland folliage - it’s a small, whimsical price to pay really – we just don’t see these becoming military standard any time soon.
We’ve picked out some of our favourites here, but pop over to their website and check out the collections for yourself.
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by O on December 19, 2011
Today we are pleased to announce the release of “Parchment“, the latest offering from the acclaimed, multi-award winning designer Kenneth Cobonpue.
The Parchment collection visually demonstrates fine layers of wood bearing resemblance to pages of an archaic manuscript.
Employing a natural warping process, the table’s many layers are formed of solid walnut timbers that embody a visual lightness – all resting on a contemporary brushed stainless steel base.
Available in two sizes at dining height.
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by O on December 14, 2011
It’s that time of the year again!
The aesthetes at colour HQ: Pantone, have announced the annual Colour Of The Year!
Hot on the heels of last years “Honeysuckle” comes the racy “Tangerine Tango”! Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute® has the following to say of this years shade:
Sophisticated, but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it…. Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy.
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by O on December 14, 2011
America’s Elle have announced their “27 most exceptionally designed pasterpieces from the runway, for the home and beyond…”
Alongside Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs, Cartier and Louis Vuitton is the one and only Kenneth Cobonpue! His much lauded Bloom Lounge Chair has been singled out as exceptional design and we couldn’t agree more.
Hundreds of fine-running stitches radiate from the center of this whimsical chair, which makes us feel like we’ve fallen down the rabbit hole..
Already awarded the “Coup de Coeur” at Maison et Objet 2009 in Paris, this luscious collection also includes a more compact club chair.
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In November the 2011 Tokyo Designer’s Week (TDW) saw Spanish brands curated en masse in an exhibition titled: SPAINALIGHT a celebration of ‘light and passion’ staged at the Spanish Embassy in Tokyo .
Spainalight’s mise-en-scene pays tribute to the warm, Mediterranean light which Spanish designers make full use of in their work – a charming, playful light conducive to creativity, which celebrates innovation and avant-garde experimentation.
Showcasing 116 pieces by 43 designers and 52 companies, the exhibition was very well recieved and highlighted the shared Spanish/Japanese ethos of innovation as a driving force in creative persuits. Sancal, nanimarquina, Vondom, Andreu World, and Lzf Lamps (amongst others) celebrated the recent works of Patricia Urquiola, Bouroullec Studio, Mariscal and Jaime Hayon!
Recent disasters in Japan did little to dissuade participants and visitors to the annual fixture on the creative calendar. German architect Florian Busch was engaged as creative director for 2011. In the central exhbition centre not far from SPAINALIGHT the concept of exhibiting was given a fresh perspective:
By putting no restriction on the booth height and by arranging the booths in checkerboard street pattern, we have created a town-like exhibition space…
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Melbourne played host to this years Interior Design Excellence Awards on Friday night.
Winners spanned residential, commercial and hospitality environments with minimalism seemingly popular with jurors. Simplicity was king in what proved to be a big night for some of the smaller players in the industry, with a handful picking up more than one gong.
Overall winner this year was Sydney-based team Ian Moore Architects for their immaculate residential project, Strelein Warehouse. This sleek conversion also took out first place in the Single Residential Category.
Anthony Gill took out the Emerging Designer award for 2011 as well as impressing the judges with his restaurant fitout at Berta which collected the Hospitality award – the warm slice of sophistication tucked away in a gritty urban laneway on the edge of Sydney’s CBD.
Facet Studio’s Sneakerology (pictured at top) was awarded Best Retail, with it’s illuminating approach to presenting shoes in an engaging and immersive fashion.
For a full list of winners and commended works pop over to the IDEA 2011 website.
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by O on November 30, 2011
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As we mentioned earlier this week, BELLE Interior Designer of The Year: Greg Natale is celebrating a decade of design. A testament to his widespread respect in the industry, Sydney’s Polo Lounge was filled last night with designers, peers, media and friends to toast Greg’s success.
For the FULL ALBUM CLICK HERE.
Having a function or celebrating a milestone? Send us your images to share!
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by O on November 25, 2011
Brands of mass consumption have long seen the benefit in aligning themselves with notable designers in a bid to edge themselves up the ladder of credibility and extend their appeal to a more discerning buyer.
We’ve had Zaha Hadid for Lacoste, Jaime Hayon’s long standing collaborations with Camper in both their products and their stores, and Marc Newson for QANTAS but perhaps the most peculiar pairing in recent years is Patrick Norguet and McDonalds.
The mammoth all American brand has taken a rather tangential approach to overhauling its French eateries by commissioning one of the countries biggest design exports: Patrick Norguet.
Having cut his teeth on all manner of product designs from lighting to lounge chairs, his exploration of interior design sees the rollout across France converting McDonalds stores into a more family friendly environment with upholstered booths, larger tables, more dynamic use of each locations space and absolutely no sign of Ronald or the Hamburglar!
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by O on November 23, 2011
A heartfelt congratulations to the incomparable Greg Natale who this week celebrates ten years of Greg Natale Design – a decade of award winning, signature works. Probably the most accomplished ten year old we know!
Since 2011 Greg and team have been completing some of the most iconic Australian interiors across residential, retail and commercial practices that celebrate bold colour, mindblowing geometry and a sophistication that sets his designs apart.
Congratulations Greg, we look forward to many more years of your unique and inspiring work.
www.gregnatale.com
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by O on November 21, 2011
Adriano Zumbo’s star is on the rise, with his latest offering: “Zumbo Dessert Train” opening at The Star in Sydney, KE-ZU are proud to be along for the ride!
In his own words: “Adriano Zumbo is no ordinary patissier” and his new concept “Dessert Train” marries all the fun and interactivity of Sushi Train with the guilty pleasure of desserts.
“Adriano’s philosophy about food, it should be fun, textural, appealing to the eye and above all else taste great...”
With that in mind, the creative clout of Luchetti Krelle was engaged to creative a venue that is as delicious as the sweetness on sale! In a first for Australia, the ENEA Lottus Stool by Lievore, Altherr & Molina was specified in glorious gold upholstery on a vivid white sled base. Comfort is ensured thanks to an upholstered seat pad and with a generous back support, this is seatingthat really sings!
Lottus is a truly versatile collection offered in swivel base, sled base and central column, with polyprop options in an array of colours or fully upholstered. It’s up to you!
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by O on November 14, 2011
