MilanIndesign2019

Mindmapping Milan: Positioning Design Through The Big Themes Of Milan Design Week

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Mindmapping Milan: Positioning Design Through The Big Themes Of Milan Design Week

Our fourth annual ‘Milan In Review’ night At Xtra was a thematic voyage through the themes that are currently driving design in new directions.

Hush Now… BIG GAME’s Quiet Designs For Karimoku New Standard

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Hush Now… BIG GAME’s Quiet Designs For Karimoku New Standard

A ‘quiet’ design, a durable character and a solid working relationship contribute to the ongoing appeal of BIG-GAME’s Castor collection for KNS.

Solid timber makes a comeback

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Solid timber makes a comeback

Is it being fuelled by a retreat from technology, a focus on crafting, or the will to slow down and pause? Simple, robust, solid wood furniture seems to be making a comeback.

Benjamin Hubert’s immersive installation

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Benjamin Hubert’s immersive installation

Immersion in a surface material is possible! Benjamin Hubert of LAYER shows us how with Dekton and light in a poetic installation for Cosentino in Milan.

The Manzoni: Tom Dixon’s Permanent Base In Mainland Europe

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The Manzoni: Tom Dixon’s Permanent Base In Mainland Europe

“There is nothing dustier than a conventional lighting and furniture showroom,” says Tom Dixon. So at Milan Design Week 2019, he opens The Manzoni, a 100-pax restaurant that will be his permanent base in mainland Europe.

Solid Wood Furniture Makes Its Mark In Milan

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Solid Wood Furniture Makes Its Mark In Milan

Is it being fuelled by a retreat from technology, a focus on crafting, or the will to slow down and pause? Simple, robust, solid wood furniture seems to be making a comeback.

10 Products We Love From Milan Design Week 2019

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10 Products We Love From Milan Design Week 2019

From a modular lighting system inspired by electric slot car racing to curvaceous sofas composed like the art of stacking stones – here are 10 products we love from Milan Design Week 2019!

3D Printing reaches new heights: COS X Mamou-Mani at Salone

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3D Printing reaches new heights: COS X Mamou-Mani at Salone

Fashion brand COS presents an architectural installation by architect Arthur Mamou-Mani that’s made from renewable resources using 3D printing methods.

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An architect of light

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An architect of light

The founder and CEO of Occhio, Axel Meise, has long been a pioneer of lighting design as a way to enhance one’s way of living. At Euroluce 2019, the German brand unveiled new additions to the much-loved Mito family lighting series.

COS Explores 3D Printing At Milan Design Week

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COS Explores 3D Printing At Milan Design Week

Fashion brand COS presents an architectural installation by architect Arthur Mamou-Mani that’s made from renewable resources using 3D printing methods.

A new age of sustainable products as seen at Salone del Mobile

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A new age of sustainable products as seen at Salone del Mobile

There’s a surprisingly sparse emphasis on sustainable products during the world’s biggest furniture-design week. We’ve been scouring the brand offerings in Milan for beacons of progress. Here are some we’ve found.

Tom Dixon’s unconventional showroom launches in Milan

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Tom Dixon’s unconventional showroom launches in Milan

“There is nothing dustier than a conventional lighting and furniture showroom,” says Tom Dixon. So at Milan Design Week 2019, he opens The Manzoni, a 100-pax restaurant that will be his permanent base in mainland Europe.

5 minutes with BIG-GAME at Salone

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5 minutes with BIG-GAME at Salone

A ‘quiet’ design, a durable character and a solid working relationship contribute to the ongoing appeal of BIG-GAME’s Castor collection for Karimoku New Standard.

Get lit: The latest lighting products spotted at Euroluce

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Get lit: The latest lighting products spotted at Euroluce

The Euroluce returns to the Salone del Mobile Milan. We round up the latest releases from the biggest to the smallest brands from around the world.

World Furniture History Lessons From 8 Brands At Salone 2019

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World Furniture History Lessons From 8 Brands At Salone 2019

From Bond villain’s favourite seat to timeless classics with updated and expanded finishes, here our pick of the best reissued pieces at Salone 2019.

Solid Wood Makes Its Mark At The Salone Del Mobile

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Solid Wood Makes Its Mark At The Salone Del Mobile

Is it being fuelled by a retreat from technology, a focus on crafting, or the will to slow down and pause? Simple, robust, solid wood furniture seems to be making a comeback.

Benjamin Hubert’s Immersive Installation For Cosentino At Ventura Centrale

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Benjamin Hubert’s Immersive Installation For Cosentino At Ventura Centrale

Immersion in a surface material is possible! Benjamin Hubert of LAYER shows how using Dekton and light in poetic installation for Cosentino in Milan.

Are We Serious About Sustainable Products?

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Are We Serious About Sustainable Products?

There’s a surprisingly sparse emphasis on sustainable products during the world’s biggest furniture-design week. We’ve been scouring the brand offerings in Milan for beacons of progress. Here are some we’ve found.

Design for survival or legacy?

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Design for survival or legacy?

The Triennale Milano’s current exhibition Broken Nature: Design Takes On Human Survival explores the concept of restorative design in the face of humanity’s severely compromised relationship with the natural environment.

Pieces Of Quiet: BIG-GAME Expands Its Castor Collection For Karimoku New Standard

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Pieces Of Quiet: BIG-GAME Expands Its Castor Collection For Karimoku New Standard

A ‘quiet’ design, a durable character and a solid working relationship contribute to the ongoing appeal of BIG-GAME’s Castor collection for KNS.

The Manzoni: Tom Dixon’s Big Scheme To Avoid A Conventional Showroom

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The Manzoni: Tom Dixon’s Big Scheme To Avoid A Conventional Showroom

“There is nothing dustier than a conventional lighting and furniture showroom,” says Tom Dixon. So at Milan Design Week 2019, he opens The Manzoni, a 100-pax restaurant that will be his permanent base in mainland Europe.

Aussie lighting designers showing in Milano

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Aussie lighting designers showing in Milano

We may be on the other side of the world, but Australians are certainly an intrepid bunch. And this point is reiterated when looking at the amount of Aussie lighting designers showcasing their wares on the world stage at Salone del Mobile Milan 2019.

Design For Survival Or Legacy? ‘Broken Nature’ Exhibition Seeks Ingenuity Amidst Hard Truths

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Design For Survival Or Legacy? ‘Broken Nature’ Exhibition Seeks Ingenuity Amidst Hard Truths

The Triennale Milano’s current exhibition Broken Nature: Design Takes On Human Survival explores the concept of restorative design in the face of humanity’s severely compromised relationship with the natural environment.

André Fu Brings His Own Brand Of ‘Relaxed Luxury’ To Milan

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André Fu Brings His Own Brand Of ‘Relaxed Luxury’ To Milan

André Fu Living marks its debut furniture and homeware collection by André Fu himself, reflecting the designer’s ethos of ‘relaxed luxury’.

Milan preview: Our must-see installations at Fuorisalone 2019

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Milan preview: Our must-see installations at Fuorisalone 2019

It’s almost here… Next week is Milan Design Week! Keep your finger on the pulse with this selection of must-see installations at the Fuorisalone.

Milan Preview: Our Must-See Installations At Fuorisalone 2019

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Milan Preview: Our Must-See Installations At Fuorisalone 2019

It’s almost here… Next week is Milan Design Week! Keep your finger on the pulse with this selection of must-see installations at the Fuorisalone.