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The Vienna range of upholstery leather from Pelle Leathers
August 25th, 2009
Pelle Leathers provides an expansive collection of quality upholstery leathers sourced from leading-edge European tanneries at the forefront of technology. ’¨’¨The Vienna range, originating from Germany, is a true Semi aniline, being only very lightly pigmented and completely full grain. Only the finest selection of South German cattle hides are used – known for their impeccable, clean and very large hides providing impressive yield.
Environmental responsibility and sustainability are paramount in the production of all leathers in Pelle’s collection. In particular Vienna has been VOC tested by TUV Rheinland according to the Blue Angel Standard (Der Blauer Engel). This is Europe’s leading VOC testing procedure for furniture and associated coverings (both leather and fabric). ’¨’¨
Vienna is now also listed on the Ecospecifier website referencing the above as well as other pertinent information on this beautiful environmentally sensitive upholstery leather. When specifying Pelle Leathers you can be assured of all leathers being low VOC.
Vienna has been recently upholstered on to some of the world finest and most recognised pieces of commercial furniture in high-profile commercial projects. One project in particular is APRA in which several Herman Miller Eames soft pad chairs were upholstered in Vienna Colour: Lava (see images)
When specifying Vienna, you will have absolute assurance you are selecting a leather with a high light fastness and durability combined with a natural irregular grain that is ideally suited to the most demanding of commercial and residential environments.
Vienna comprises of 44 colours all held in stock in Germany, availability is 6-8 working days up to 200m2 per colour. Also available in this range is an aesthetically alluring perforation “Pique”. This perforation can be applied to not only the Vienna range but also ’Contract’, ’Danube’, ‘Spectrum’ and ’Safari’ ranges.
Images: APRA fit-out, with Herman Miller Eames soft pad chairs upholstered in Vienna Colour: Lava.
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Sydney’s newest celebration, Smart Light Sydney, is currently calling for expressions of interest from artists and designers from around the country and region to create “smart light and sound installation” for the evnt to be held from 26 May – 14 June 2009.
The event will form part of the newly created Vivid Sydney festival – aimed at delivering a focus on light and sound during the city’s winter.
“Vivid Sydney will transform the city into a unique living canvas of music and light with the Opera House, the Rocks and Circular Quay as its focus,” say the organizers.
Artists are invited to submit their EOI to contribute installation for the Smart Light Sydney ‘Light Walk’ along the CBD foreshore, taking in Observatory Hill, the MCA and Customs House. Submissions can include pavement, wall, façade and foyer treatments.
“We’re looking for artists who are using digital technologies to provide creative solutions in urban design and light, as well as for installations which are stimulating and engaging for the public,” says Smart Light Sydney Founder and Festival Director Mary-Anne Kyriakou.
“Smart Light Sydney will play an important role in demonstrating the potential for low energy lighting to Australian and international audiences through unique and creative displays.”
Stay tuned for more on indesignlive.com in 2009
Round 1 Proposals for Smart Light Sydney Artist EOI submissions close Monday 26 January 2009. For full details on artist submissions and to receive an artist EOI form for Smart Light Sydney, contact info@smartlightsydney.com
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