Azure Magazine

MARCH 23, 2022

This growing market allows product makers to explore concepts that may be too avant-garde for the masses — or too difficult to manufacture in large quantities. Rasmus Nossbring ’s glass Monument sculptures are offered in an even more limited run — Nossbring produced just fifteen editions, five each of three different colourways.

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Azure Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2023

No wonder Montreal design studio Lambert & Fils is now branching out beyond floor lamps and pendants to introduce a series of sculptural candleholders that celebrate the timeless warmth of an open flame. The post Lambert & Fils Reimagines Its Silo Lighting As Vases and Candleholders appeared first on Azure Magazine.

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Logo Design Love

AUGUST 30, 2021

As founder and editor of The Car Illustrated magazine, he employed an illustrator, Charles Sykes , and a private secretary, Eleanor Velasco Thornton. This suggests that only about forty percent of the Rolls-Royce cars manufactured between 1911 and 1939 were ordered with mascots.

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Azure Magazine

MARCH 28, 2022

While rooted in traditional and distinctly Japanese aesthetics and technologies (to produce its wares, Koyori will partner with the country’s leading furniture and interior décor manufacturers), the brand plans to team up with a roster of internationally recognized designers from across the globe to develop a unique portfolio.

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Azure Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

For evidence, just look to Serving Sculpture – Renewal of Finnish Craft & Design , an exhibition on display at the Finnish Institute in Stockholm through April 2nd as part of the city’s Design Week festivities. . Just like river rocks, the sculptures encouraged deeper reflection on the power of subtle evolutions.

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Azure Magazine

MAY 25, 2023

A global leader in the design and manufacture of kitchen and bathroom products, Kohler has never shied away from being bold. Characterized by a soft teardrop base, the sculptural faucets feature a clean, transitional form, making for a versatile presence that suits a wide range of residential spaces.

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Azure Magazine

JUNE 19, 2024

Its sculptural FSC-certified ash frame — made from one continuous piece that serves as both arm- and backrest — wraps around the generous bio-based foam seat, and doubles as a modified workstation wide enough to accommodate a laptop. “The It is a point of view that takes manufacturing practices into account,” said Hannah.

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Azure Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2022

As a continuation of the surrounding wooded park, the building’s glass curtain is made up of 94 custom-manufactured, heat-insulated panes — with the largest measuring in at over 3.5 The post Sou Fujimoto’s House of Music Reaches Beyond the Treetops in Budapest appeared first on Azure Magazine.

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Azure Magazine

MARCH 7, 2024

In the weeks before Milan Design Week 2024 and its major event – Salone del Mobile – manufacturers are beginning to show their cards. Its sculptural silver travertine base dials up the drama while its water-repellent polypropylene upholstery comes in warm tones that strike a cozy balance.

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Azure Magazine

JUNE 24, 2024

1 100R by Hydro T-Board shelving by Philippe Malouin Billet chair by John Tree Serial partition by Rachel Griffin Tsuba coat stand by Andreas Engesvik Norway-based aluminum manufacturer Hydro produces Circal 100R entirely from post-consumer scrap, with a carbon footprint 97 per cent below the global average for primary-grade aluminum.

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Azure Magazine

MAY 23, 2024

But look closer, and you’ll start to appreciate the sculptural intricacies of the design. While the construction industry may be working to develop more sustainable methods of manufacturing concrete, celebrating the material’s aesthetic merits also necessitates weighing its environmental implications.

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Azure Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2020

Combining a monolithically solid faucet with a translucent and sculptural basin, Albume creates an appealingly energetic contrast. Sister Frida Madagascar Sculptural Vase from Bosa. Pepa Reverter’s Sisters collection consists of five sculptural ceramic vases made and painted by hand. Pantone Luggage Collection by Away.

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Azure Magazine

JULY 14, 2023

And while the pieces are one-offs, designers and manufacturers are gradually beginning to embrace remnant materials on a larger scale. Dubbed High Profile, the sculptural lampshades transform leftover materials into surprising showpieces.

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Azure Magazine

MAY 20, 2022

This strategy is especially effective when adopted by manufacturers in sectors like kitchen and bath that otherwise tend to steer clear of vivid hues. A few booths over, UK concrete basin manufacturer Kast unveiled a playful tapware collection, Alto , available in no less than 28 concrete colourways. Alto tapware by Kast. Eric Mutrie.

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Azure Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Some present it akin to modern sculpture, in stark, museum-like spaces that emphasize form over function. One of Tacchini’s Costela lounge chairs joins a selection of colourful Sacha seating from New Zealand manufacturer Resident. Paravent, a sculpture by Lambert & Fils designed to respond to ambient light, sits on the lawn.

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Azure Magazine

MAY 13, 2022

The house’s main staircase has also been restored, paying homage to Cannavacciuolo’s artistic father with his sculpture collection placed on display. A tufted four-poster bed and red accents manufacture a sense of drama in Curate’s room, with crystal glasses and bottles injecting a hint of elegance.

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Azure Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

On display in V&A’s Madejski Garden, their pavilion employs a new, ultra-low-carbon version of the metal produced by Russian manufacturer En+ Group with minimal emissions. The post London Design Festival Takes the Pulse of an Evolving Industry appeared first on Azure Magazine. Bring London Together” by Yinka Ilori.

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Azure Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2022

For the Swedish manufacturer, the new launches — which also includes pieces by leading product designer Dirk Winkel, as well as updated classics by Nendo and Inge Sempé — epitomize a fusion of architectural presence with refined, high-performance style.

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Azure Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Though the renowned Swedish studio Claesson Koivisto Rune (celebrating their 25th anniversary this year) launched a number of new products this February, their adorable line of ultra-small pendants for lighting manufacturer Wästberg was the undisputed star. centimetres. Kauppi & Kauppi debut line with Karl Andersson & Söner.

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Azure Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This past September, I drove out with Pat Hanson , director of the firm Gh3* , to see her most recent Toronto build, a sculptural folly in the city’s Port Lands district. On one side is a suite of silos belonging to a concrete manufacturer; on the other are mountains of dusty aggregate.

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Azure Magazine

APRIL 26, 2023

A group of installations dubbed “Constellations” presented light sculptures (including Nanda Vigo’s “Light Tree,” shown here) inside of structures designed by Formafantasma. The manufacturer showcased its newest luminaires in a series of boxes that were stacked together like units in an apartment tower.

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Azure Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2020

The international furniture and design fair IMM Cologne – held annually in the eponymous German city – is set to run from January 13 to 19 and showcase a host of cutting-edge concepts, from the next generation of design thinkers to the latest offerings from trusted manufacturers. 520 Chair by Marco Dessí. Aspa by MUT.

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Azure Magazine

MAY 27, 2022

Moroso (above) is always one of the most exciting manufacturers to show at Salone. One daring design by Abimis bets that Ego, its all-stainless steel system (made with AISI 304, which the manufacturer explains is the most resistant and safe and the most suitable for food contact), will create quite the stir. Inspiring Installations.

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Azure Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2022

First presented in 1970, Ettore Sottsass’s sculptural Ultrafragola mirror has become a bona fide social media sensation five decades later. Take, for instance, the recently unveiled Wander series of wall mirrors designed by Parisian duo AC/AL Studio for French manufacturer Petite Friture. Wander by Petite Friture.

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Azure Magazine

JULY 24, 2023

Noguchi’s self-described “light sculptures” revived the centuries-old Japanese Gifu craft tradition — which employed mulberry bark paper and bamboo to make lanterns and umbrellas — and brought it into the mainstream. The post The Paper Trail: 4 Lamps That Follow In Noguchi’s Footsteps appeared first on Azure Magazine.

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

This inspired a “garden of sculptures”, which itself centred around a baby wolf carved out of basalt by sculptor Matthías Rúnar Sigurðsson. This sculpture was then digitally manipulated for application across print and digital touchpoints. Non-event posters, by Lydia Leith.

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Azure Magazine

JULY 9, 2020

“ Or so says Spanish manufacturer Sancal of their latest release: the Museo Collection. ” The post This Furniture Line Elevates Design into an Artform appeared first on Azure Magazine. “Design is not art but it can be artistic.

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Azure Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This beam radiates out of the sculptural design, amplifying a barely-there presence into a dramatic focal point. ” The manufacturer offers the lamp in two options: clear glass, or a sepia-hued variant. The post Top 10 of 2023: Our Favourite Product Designs appeared first on Azure Magazine. It’s truly a perfect pairing.

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Azure Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Consider this sculptural stoneware a reminder about the importance of balancing work with play. We especially love this groovy graphic by designer Philip Mitchell, originally displayed in the manufacturer’s showrooms and offices back in 1972. These offbeat items of domestic decor match their playful beat.

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Azure Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Unlike for traditional manufacturing, OAO’s interest lies not so much in the final product as in the investigation. The resulting sculptural forms are used to create a mould that molten brass is poured into. The post Omer Arbel’s 89 Hanger – An Engineered Accident appeared first on Azure Magazine. Accidental bliss.

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Azure Magazine

APRIL 9, 2024

2 Transportive Booth Designs The booths built by major manufacturers at Salone del Mobile are often entire worlds unto themselves. The post The People, Places and Brands Set to Shake Up Milan Design Week 2024 appeared first on Azure Magazine.

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Azure Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Along with other major manufacturers that operate in the city — such as Preciosa , and Crystalex — Lasvit continues to export this regionally-defined output to the world by promoting the region’s storied history; producing elaborate chandeliers for the myriad royal courts of Europe since the enlightenment.

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Azure Magazine

APRIL 28, 2023

And this was fully evident, as manufacturer stands were brimming with visitors and, at some of the most packed brands, back to requiring QR codes for entry. 17/26 Zanotta’s glossy Bol table by Italian design studio Zaven adds intrigue to dinner parties with a sculptural curved base.

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Azure Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The fruitful exchange of ideas, methodologies, and expertise that play out at this collaborative haven were demonstrated here in pieces like Juli Bolaños-Durman ’s collection of Spirited Waste sculptures (created from discarded materials sourced onsite) and Michael Schoner ’s Wobbly cutlery.

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Azure Magazine

MAY 9, 2023

8/54 Bocci unveiled its own apartment that showcases the lighting manufacturer’s designs in a residential setting. 18/54 La Manufacture took over Casa Manzoni, the former residence of writer Alessandro Manzoni. 54/54 The post Scenes from Milan Design Week 2023: Touring the Top Offsite Events appeared first on Azure Magazine.

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Azure Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2021

It harnesses the skills that Partisans has pioneered in previous projects, where the firm has turned walls into pixelated clay caverns and bulky ceilings into showstopping sculptures, to extraordinary effect. The post Best of 2021: Our Top 10 Interiors of the Year appeared first on Azure Magazine. Photos by Benoit Florençon.

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Azure Magazine

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

It consists of a manufacturing facility for holistic products that help to revive the ancient science of Ayurveda. The post New Vernacular: How Morphogenesis Is Transforming India’s Rural Communities appeared first on Azure Magazine. All of these projects are aimed at creating micro-ecosystems for non-urban communities.

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