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Dezeen promotion: Swiss watchmakers Tudor present their new Grantour Chrono Fly-Back model. 

The 42mm watch features an instant reset with red markings and styling inspired by motorsports.

It comes in steel, or steel with 18ct pink gold, and a steel link bracelet or leather strap.

Watch a movie about the design here.

The information below is from Tudor:

TUDOR GRANTOUR

The new watches for 2011 are the fruit of a studied stylistic redefinition of the brand. They are the perfect embodiment of its resolutely modern and sophisticated identity, which is founded on a subtle balance between style and technical performance. TUDOR has become an icon of retro chic style, a seductive expression of form and function rooted in supreme reliability.

TUDOR GRANTOUR

This year, TUDOR is giving a new dimension to the Grantour line, its collection devoted to passion for motor sports, by redesigning its Grantour Date and Grantour Chrono models and introducing a new model : the Grantour Chrono Fly-Back. This most recent addition to the collection allows consecutive time intervals to be measured rapidly thanks to its on the fly chronograph reset and instant restart functions.

With the same 42 mm case as the Grantour Date and Grantour Chrono models, this new model is equipped with a Fly-Back pusher that has a red marking. The small seconds hand counter at 9 o’clock is set in a background motif reminiscent of automobile transmission belts. The Grantour Chrono Fly-Back model is available in steel and in a combination of steel and 18 ct pink gold, a first for the TUDOR brand.

All the models in the Grantour line are equipped with bistable pushers that are lockable at one eighth of a turn, and satin-finished streamlined lugs that have a distinctly technical look. Other features such as the new bevelled hour markers and the flange with minute markers are among some of this year’s enhancements to the Grantour Date, Chrono and Chrono Fly-Back models.

The Grantour Chrono and Grantour Date further assert their sporty flair and noble lines with their new 42 mm cases and refined features.

The Grantour Date, Chrono and Chrono Fly-Back models are available with a satin-finished three-piece link steel bracelet with a polished centre piece, or a sporty leather strap with large or micro-perforations and a folding clasp with a new safety catch.

TUDOR GRANTOUR CHRONO FLy-BACK

References 20550N and 20551N

• 42 mm steel case with polished and satin finish
• Black-lacquered fixed graduated bezel made of steel or 18 ct pink gold
• Self-winding mechanical chronograph movement
• Power reserve of approximately 42 hours
• Steel or 18 ct pink gold bistable lockable chronograph pushers with red and black markings
• 60-minute totalizer at 9 o’clock
• Small seconds hand at 3 o’clock
• Date at 6 o’clock
• Sapphire crystal
• Steel or 18 ct pink gold screw-down winding crown
• Waterproof to a depth of 150 m (500 ft)
• Steel or steel and 18 ct pink gold bracelet, or leather strap with large or micro-perforations, folding clasp and safety catch

Dezeen promotion: Kapilux glass, manufactured by German firm Okalux, contains tiny tubes to reduce glare and transmit light deep into a room. It was recently used on Steven Holl’s Cité de l’Océan et du Surf in Biarritz, France.

Two translucent glass boxes in the wave-shaped landscape of the museum contain a restaurant and kiosk, and were clad in Kapilux to provide insulation, protection from the sun and deep light penetration into the basement rooms.

See more photos and information about the building in our earlier story.

Photographs are by Fernando Guerra.

Here’s some more information from Okalux:

Undulating Architecture

Museum of Oceanography and the History of Surfing in Biarritz designed by Steven Holl Architects using KAPILUX from OKALUX

The world-famous seaside resort Biarritz located on the Atlantic coast of France is one of the most popular destinations in Europe for surfing and windsurfing. Most of the coastal region is reserved for the sport; making it an ideal location to build an interactive museum dedicated to the biotope of the ocean and to the sport of surfing.

At first glance, the “Cité de l’Océan et du Surf” with its unconventional, dynamic design, appears to be a part of the landscape. Swerving ramps rise out of the ground like waves making the buildings seem to be one with the topography.

Glass cubes rest in this constructed landscape like boulders, underscoring the special character of the building design especially at nightfall.

The interior of the new building offers space for various functions – museum, cultural centre, function room and restaurant. Scientific phenomena of the ocean are explained in the exhibition rooms while the skating pool with veranda and surf kiosk serve as a cultural meeting point for surfers and other water sports enthusiasts.

“Under the sky, under the sea” is how Steven Holl, who designed the museum in cooperation with Brazilian architect and artist Solange Fabião, describes his guiding idea for the spatial concept. The idea is to give the visitor the feeling of being beneath the surface of the water when inside the museum. To this extent, the convex cement ceiling was designed to give the impression of a large wave. This swerved design forms the character of the exhibition rooms on the lower floor which is connected to the entrance hall and the lobby through ramps, creating perceptible vitality in the interior of the building. On the exterior, the concave form describes a large arch: opening to the sky and the ocean, the generous roof seems to correspond with the waves breaking in the distance.

An exciting contrast to the soft line of the buildings is made by two glass cubes which break through the roof area. These cubes afford views to the in- and outside.

The translucent glazing and the transparent glass areas give light to the interior creating an open atmosphere. The translucent shell consists for the most part of glass with capillary slabs – KAPILUX from OKALUX, Marktheidenfeld.

The insulating glass diffuses the daylight deeply and evenly into the rooms, which, for the most part, are located underground, simultaneously offering very good sun and glare protection. These properties make it possible to reduce artificial lighting and heat input thus lowering the cooling load of the building.

Capillary glass used in buildings stands for energy efficiency and highest possible user comfort. The “Cité de l’Océan et du Surf” takes up the idea of sustainability in two ways: while it is the goal of the exhibition to create awareness for sustainable interaction with the ocean, the glazed façade sets an attractive and effective example for the respectful use of natural resources.

Project: Cité de l’Océan et du Surf, Biarritz / France
Client: SNC Biarritz Ocean / France
Architect:
Steven Holl Architects, New York / USA
with Solange Fabião, New York / USA
and Rüssli Architects, Luzern / CH
Glass: KAPILUX from OKALUX, Marktheidenfeld / Germany

www.okalux.de

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London Design Festival 2011: designjunction opens tomorrow at 37 – 63 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4DA as part of the London Design Festival.

Top: Channels: Launch New Furniture Collection Channels will launch a new and exciting furniture collection by Samuel Chan, including a new range of tables, chairs and lighting. The pieces express Channels’ perennial emphasis on enduring design and contemporary woodcraft, featuring materials such as metal, leather and fabric.

Above: Chorus launches new Pengelly chair Theo. Theo by Simon Pengelly for Chorus takes advantage of the inherent characteristics of ply forming technology and is an elegant wooden stacking chair. (THEO has successfully satisfied BS EN level 2, strength, durability and safety requirements for non-domestic seating). Available with either natural oak or beech side frames, with or without arms, with the option of seats and backs to match or can be lacquered or stained to any RAL colour. A fabric upholstered seat pad option is also available.

36 brands will exhibit collections under the creative direction of Michael Sodeau, including our own Dezeen Watch Store pop-up.

Pinch: Latest Collection Revealed. Award-winning Pinch Design, a partnership between Russell Pinch and Oona Bannon will showcase their latest collection at designjunction including the new Holland Park School chair made by Ercol – A solid wood stacking classroom chair available with an upholstered seat and armchair version. Also on display will be Pinch’s new extending Harper table, the Imo bar stools, Imo folding stools, Clyde side tables, the Iona Cheval mirror and the Brody high back armchair.

designjunction takes place from 22 to 25 September as part of the London Design Festival. Read more about the event in our earlier story.

Modus: Leading British Manufacturers. Modus will present work from their new collection previewed in Milan, alongside the launch of a new sofa by French designer Christophe Pillet. Pieces from their cadre of renowned designers will include: Noughts & Crosses stools by British designer Michael Sodeau as well as Palais, a simple profiled sofa. The versatile Gecko table collection by Scandinavian design studio Claesson Koivisto Rune and the Drew table range by young British designer Kirsty Whyte. UK design duo PearsonLloyd will also extend their existing PLC collection with the launch of a new bar stool and sofa system, Part.

You can download a copy of Junction magazine here.

Another Country: Contemporary Craftsmanship. Building on the success of their Series One collection, Another Country presents Series Two: a handsome collection of beautifully crafted furniture made from different woods. The range includes a dining table, chair, bench, oval coffee table, sideboard and storage boxes, all hand-made in their Dorset workshop. Another Country will also introduce a charming desktop accessories range consisting of a desk clock, penholder, tape dispenser and eraser pot designed by Simon Donald alongside a new pottery collection by Ian McIntyre.

Here are some highlights, with captions provided by designjunction.

Anglepoise: Iconic lighting design. Working with their Design Director, Kenneth Grange, Anglepoise has developed a new LED light module that represents a significant investment and long-term commitment to their customers. The new light source will be presented in two new products, the funType75TM Mini, available in a range of six exciting colours, and the bold Type75TM Maxi, floor standing lamp. Anglepoise will also be displaying a wall-mounted version of the highly popular Giant 1227

Beau McClellan: Debut Lighting Collection Revealed. Pioneering brand Beau McClellan Design will debut their stunning collection of high-end lighting products at designjunction, including the award winning Bomac and Icicle ranges. Also featuring as part of the display will be an innovative large-scale chandelier that reacts to movement and sound. Leading Italian brand Poltrona Frau will collaborate with Beau McClellan to complement the display with their latest cutting-edge furniture pieces previewed in Milan earlier this year.


Hitch Mylius: British Legends. Celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, British ambassador for home-grown manufacturing, Hitch Mylius will present the new hm63 collection by Nigel Coates. These low, pebble-like units can be laid out in structured patterns, used individually or scattered throughout a space to provide organic seating arrangements. This piece will feature alongside a selection of successful existing ranges including; the bestselling hm46 sofa range, as well as additions to the popular hm86 chair by Simon Pengelly and Matthias Demackers’ dynamic hm58 and hm59 desk and lounge chair collections.

Resident: First Ever UK Showcase. Resident, a new contemporary furniture and lighting company from New Zealand will present their first collection in the UK at designjunction. Established in 2011 by Simon James and Scott Bridgens, Resident is committed to developing progressive and innovative products that add value to both Commercial and Residential spaces. This first showcase will feature products from Auckland based Jamie McLellan, Jason Whiteley who is based in London and other acclaimed Resident designers from New Zealand and around the world.

Swedese: Timeless Furniture Made by Skilled Craftsmen. Leading Swedish furniture manufacturer Swedese will present work from their roster of international designers. On display will be work from Claesson Koivisto Rune, Thomas Bernstrand, Lime Studio, Isaac Chen, Marina Bautier, Michael Young, and Naoto Fukasawa. Key pieces in the showcase will include: the Nova sofa and arm- chair, on display for the first time in the UK; Isaac Chen’s Riddle, a magic newspaper hanger; Marina Bautier’s Cruiser folding stool in laminated oak veneer with either fabric or leather upholstery; Michael Young’s Tree coat stand; Michaël Bihain’s Libri bookshelf, and Staffan Holm’s Spin stool, a stackable design available in three colous.

Tokyobike: Explore London’s creative districts with Japan’s super cool bicycle company. Japan’s super cool bicycle company, Tokyobike is set to make tracks this September with a series of guided tours across London, offering design enthusiasts the chance to try out these effortlessly stylish bikes. The tours will set off and finish at designjunction each day in Holborn, and will be led by leading design critics. The tours will take riders on a 3 hour journey to mystery design destinations across the capital and will stop off for lunch at designjunction’s pop- up café.

22 – 25 September 2011
Victoria House Basement, 37 – 63 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4DA

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Dezeen promotion: British design retailer SCP will host new product launches and a seven metre-high installation by Michael Marriott at their east London store as part of Shoreditch Design Triangle during the London Design Festival this month.

Top: Donna Wilson
Above: Channel desk lamp

Their event will be open until 8pm from 17 to 25 September under the banner Design Department Store.

Above: Maude shelves by Kay + Stemmer

Pieces on show will include furniture by Matthew Hilton, graphic prints by Rob Ryan and textiles by Donna Wilson.

Above: Marvin coat hook by Gareth Neal

Find out more at the Design Department Store microsite.

Above: Delta by Rich Brilliant Willing

Dezeen are proud to be  media partners for Shoreditch Design Triangle, which will include thirty four shops, galleries, studios bars and cafes in east London with a late-night opening on Tuesday 20 September. Download a map and guide to the area here.

Above: Donna Wilson

The London Design Festival takes place 17-25 September 2011.

Above: Ruler for Measuring the Growth of Human Beings by Rob Ryan

Here are some more details from SCP:

SCP Design Department Store
London Design Festival 17 to 25 September 2011

Meet. Browse. Relax. Have a beer. All the bases are covered at the Design Department Store during London Design Festival, 17th to 25th September 2011. This inaugural event is both a design exhibition and a working department store taking over both floors of SCP East.

Above and below: Joyce extending table by Gareth Neal

Open until 8pm every night, we will have exclusive international launches and installations with items on show available to purchase. All accompanied by music, coffee served by Olypmia Express and beer by East End stalwart, Truman’s Beer. Pop down, stay a while.

The departments:

Furniture

SCP 2011 Collection – see our latest range of upholstery and furniture from Donna Wilson, Faudet-Harrison, Gareth Neal, Kay + Stemmer, Lee Kirkbride, Matthew Hilton, Terence Woodgate and Rich Brilliant Willing.

Above: grasshopper lamp by Gubi

Design product

SCP 2011 Collection – new accessories by Rob Ryan, Donna Wilson, Rich Brilliant Willing and Sylvain Willenz.

Above: Cobra lamp by Gubi

Michael Marriott – Michael is launching his Roto Stacka stool in conjunction with his installation.

Above: Donna Wilson

Donna Wilson presents AW 11 Collection – perennially popular Donna will be showcasing her latest range. Her trademark kaleidoscope of knitted colour will be ever-present in new homewares, knitwear and accessories.

Above: Donna Wilson

Lighting

Gubi presents Grasshopper and Cobra – innovative Danish design company Gubi are relaunching Greta Grossman’s iconic Grasshopper and Cobra lamp designs from the late 1940s.

Rich Brilliant Willing present their new lighting ranges including the Delta series, Channel collection and the Quart floor and table light.

Above: Donna Wilson

Books

Max Fraser presents London Design Guide 2012-13 – following on from the success of the first edition, the publication returns with totally new and updated content. It breaks the city down into digestible areas and reviews the best design shops, galleries and institutions.

Above: Donna Wilson

Installation

Michael Marriott presents Product & Homage to Constantin Brancus – this seven metre-high installation will be situated outside SCP’s Curtain Road store, providing a beacon, table surface, lighting and seating.

Above: Donna Wilson

To promote the Design Department Store event we are launching a microsite at www.designdepartmentstore.com in September. Here you will be able to follow the individual stories, find out the latest news and download images and information.

Above: Donna Wilson

SCP East
135–139 Curtain Road
London EC2A 3BX

Monday 19 September 12.00 onwards: press preview
Tuesday 20 September 18.30-21.00: launch party
Tuesday 20th September: Shoreditch Design Triangle late night. A fantastic evening involving local galleries, shops and studios opening late and putting on a variety of events. Make a night of it.

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SCP 2011 Collection at Maison&Objet 2011	SCP at Maison & Objet 2010	Kiosk at SCP by Michael Marriott

Dezeen promotion: Swiss studio Atelier Oï suspended nets from floating helium balloons to decorate the halls of interiors event Designer Werktag in Hamburg.

The event inside a former handling warehouse included presentations by organisers Glas Trösch and 14 of their partner companies, alongside talks by Christian Veddeler of  UNStudio and Aurel Aebi of Atelier Oï.

Designer Werktag took place on 19 May 2011.

Photographs are copyright Glas Trösch/Ronny Buck.

Here are some more details from organisers Glas Trösch:

5th Designer Werktag 2011, Hamburg

Glas Trösch once again organised the 5th Designer Werktag

For the first time, this year’s Designer Werktag came to the north of Germany in Hamburg with a mix of international presentations, atmospheric product showcases and a party to wrap up the event. Around 600 architects, interior and other designers visited Kaischuppen 52 (which is protected as a historic building) opposite the up-and-coming Hafen City.

The former handling warehouse with its three aisles and stylish, open-style supporting structure is one of the last remaining “cathedrals of work” (as they are known in German) in the Hamburg harbour. The interior was transformed into a network room by the Swiss architecture and design company Atelier Oï for the Designer Werktag:

Blue plastic nets, supported by large helium balloons, formed a constantly slightly moving structure, suggesting the maritime environment of the harbour. Various exhibition areas were defined, culminating in the stage for presentations at the top of the hall. The pull of the balloons had been exactly adapted so that the nets floated like a delicate, blue wavy roof over the exhibition at half the height of the room.

Atelier Oï’s backdrop created a special room experience. By using “networking” as a theme it also symbolised the Designer Werktag’s wish to make contacts and to generate a strong network between architects and exhibiting companies. After a welcome address by Christian Jetzt (Glas Trösch) and presentations by Aurel Aebi (Atelier Oï), Ben Pradel (Glas Trösch) and Christian Veddeler (UNStudio), the companies presented their latest ideas for interiors.

The Designer Werktag’s compact presentation of the 14 partner companies – Anker, Armstrong, Création Baumann, Girsberger, Jasba, Kährs, KWC, Lista Office, raumPROBE, Trilux, VARIO, Villeroy & Boch, Villi and Warema – gave visitors an overview of the trends and developments in interior design and offered inspiration for new approaches to design and planning in their everyday work.

www.designerwerktag.de

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