Interessante concept dello studio Grom che ha realizzato Flow2 kitchen. Si tratta di una cucina abitabile dove natura e tecnologia sono integrati in un rapporto quasi simbiotico.
I processi di flusso di entrambi, utilizzano in modo efficiente l’energia, i rifiuti, l’acqua e le altre risorse naturali.
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The post-Labor Day awards train has left the station! Getting things off to an emozionante start is the Abitare il Tempo prize, which this year will be awarded to Alberto Alessi, whose dulcet pronunciation of his own last name once hypnotized us into buying this puckish Stefano Giovannoni-designed eggcup—and we don’t even like eggs! The president of Alessi and the man you have to thank (or blame) for the Philippe Starck-designed juicy salif citrus squeezer and Michael Graves‘ avian-accented tea kettle will be presented with the prize next Thursday in Verona, Italy as the massive interiors fair celebrates its 25th anniversary. The selection committee lauded Alessi for having “expressed a personal and innovative vision of the role of his company, transforming it, in these decades of major change, into one of the most important names in Italian and international design.” Now in its ninth year, the Abitare il Tempo prize is awarded to individuals or institutions that have contributed to the development of design as an ethical and aesthetic activity designed to improve the quality of contemporary living. Previous winners include Ettore Sottsass, Ingo Maurer, and Alessandro Mendini.
Meanwhile, back stateside, Los Angeles-based Martyn Lawrence Bullard has been named 2010 Andrew Martin International Interior Designer of the Year. And oh, to have been a fly on the wall during the deliberations of the judging panel, which included the rapier-witted AA Gill, British Vogue editrix Alexandra Shulman, chinoiserie mogul David Tang, the fragrant Jo Malone, celebrity chef and Hell’s Kitchen devil Gordon Ramsay, and the Duchess of York. “Martyn brings an exhilarating fresh talent to the world of interior design,” said Martin Waller, head of Andrew Martin Design Company. “His ability to transcend different styles…underlines his technical skill as well as his remarkable sense of wit and invention.” Bullard will receive the award next month in L.A. at a Pacific Design Center gala. Meanwhile, he’s keeping busy with projects that range from restoring a 12th-century castle in Umbria to designing the London corporate headquarters of Jimmy Choo (president Tamara Mellon is a huge fan). London-based Andrew Martin Design has previously presented its Interior Designer of the Year award to the likes of Jamie Drake, Kelly Hoppen, and Stephen Falcke.
Interiors designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard, winner of the 2010 Andrew Martin International Interior Designer of the Year Award.
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Après l’excellent projet et l’appartement de Gary Chang, voici une très belle organisation et une optimisation de l’espace dans les pièces de Steve Sauer à Seattle. Un ajustement du mobilier et de l’ensemble de son logement, dans seulement 16 mètres-carrés.
eBay has launched a re-usable shipping box with space inside for sellers to leave messages for their shipment’s recipient
The online trading network must be responsible for a significant proportion of the world’s Jiffy Bag and parcel tape sales, so it makes sense for it to get involved in finding a greener alternative, particularly if that alternative is also a marketing vehicle for the brand.
Inside the box, which was designed by San Francisco studio Office, white spaces are left for shippers to write messages to recipients. As the box is re-used, these spaces will tell the story of its various journeys. There are also printed tips on ways to re-use materials such as old phone books for packing and the boxes are designed to minimise the use of tape.
The idea for the box came out of eBay’s Innovation Expo, which it holds each spring as a forum for employees to develop prototypes for new products and ‘breakthrough innovations’.
The box, which is made from recycled, FSC-approved cardboard, was launched at the company’s On Location event in San Jose last week. The company will manufacture 100,000 in three sizes as a pilot programme. To get hold of the boxes, users must sign up with the eBay Green Team here.
London design brand Hulger has launched Plumen, a product it describes as “the world’s first designer low-energy light bulb”.
The sculptural light bulbs use 80% less electricity than incandescent bulbs, and last eight times longer.
The Plumen 001 was designed in collaboration with Sam Wilkinson.
See our story about the Plumen prototypes from November 2007.
Here’s some information from Hulger:
THE WORLD’S FIRST DESIGNER LOW ENERGY LIGHT BULB
Plumen is the antithesis of low energy light bulbs as we know them. Rather than hide the unappealing traditional compact fluorescent light behind boring utility, Plumen 001 is a bulb you’ll want on show.
The Plumen bulb uses 80% less energy and lasts 8 times longer than incandescent bulbs, giving you the opportunity to purchase an ecological product with style. It works just like any low energy bulb but it has a lot more presence.
“It’s strange that the bulb, an object so synonymous with ideas, is almost entirely absent of imagination.”
– Nicolas Roope, Hulger co-founder and creative director
The Plumen 001 is built with beauty at its heart, glowing with the aesthetic of a sculptural object. The forms the glass tubes take are irregular yet harmonious, as the two organic shapes mirror each other to create symmetry.
The name Plumen comes from ‘plume’ – the bird’s decorative feather, designed to attract attention to its’ prowess and beauty. We believe our designs do the same for the neglected low energy light bulb.
The first Plumen concept design joined the very prestigious permanent collection at MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) in New York, while the second was featured at the Victoria and Albert museum in London.
The Plumen 001 design was developed in collaboration with designer Sam Wilkinson.
Key Facts:
About Hulger:
Hulger is a London based boutique electronics brand, famed for their unusual telephone designs for mobile phones, computers and iPads. The company was established in 2005 by Michael-George Hemus and Nicolas Roope.
Hulger products have been sold across the world and have enjoyed significant global media interest.
PRODUCT: PLUMEN 001 – DESIGNER LOW ENERGY LIGHT BULB
COMPANY: HULGER
LAUNCH DATE: 9TH SEPTEMBER 2010
RETAIL PRICE: £20
AVAILABLE AT: PLUMEN.COM
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Questo poster farà felici i fans dei Blur perchè raccoglie in una mappa illustrata stile metro, tutti i concerti della band che hanno tenuto negli ultimi 20 anni. Ogni linea corrisponde ad un anno diverso. Disegnata da Piero Zagami per Stylorouge. Non ho idea purtroppo se si trova in vendita da qualche parte!
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Per chi soffre di MDW nostalgia, anche quest’anno si rinnova a Milano l’appuntamento con la Vogue Fashion Night Out pompato da Vogue. Un condensato di party, cocktail, shopping tutto in una serata, tutto nelle vie più IN della Milano modaiola. Guardate qui la mappa, è già tardi per fare troppi programmi.
The Plumen attempts to marry beauty with utility in a low energy lightbulb that doesn’t need to hide its charms under a shade
The Plumen comes from Hulger, the electronics company set up by Michael-George Hemus and Nicolas Roope, founder of digital agency Poke, which first came to prominence by retooling vintage telephone handsets to work with modern mobiles.
It was developed with designer Sam Wilkinson and protype versions have already been acquired by the collections of MoMa in New York and the V&A.
“It’s strange that the bulb, an object so synonymous with ideas, is almost entirely absent of imagination,” says Roope of the idea behind its development.
Today sees its launch as a commercial product. The Plumen 001, its makers say, uses 80% less energy and lasts eight times longer than incandescent bulbs. It costs £20, has a predicted lifetime of eight years and puts out the equivalent of 60 watts.
The Plumen is available here.
Product photographs: Andrew Penketh. Interiors photographs: Tom Mannion
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