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Sculptural camouflage: Tangram’s disappearing architecture
With the new Tangram collection for Cesar, García Cumini introduces a timeless system of delightfully winding volumes, artfully concealed functionality and sculptural compositions that move beyond rigid angularity to redefine the social heart of the home with intuitive flow.
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Design investments and the art of enduring
XTRA and MillerKnoll are bringing global icons to the Singapore design scene.
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Five playful and unexpected pieces from Italy’s “design laboratory”
XTRA celebrates the distinctive and unexpected work of Magis in their Singapore showroom.
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Louis Poulsen celebrates its 150th year with anniversary editions of their iconic designs
The venerable Danish brand mark their long history with a suite of modern heirlooms.
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Cesar’s Dante Chester on AI integration, bespoke design and material exploration
Dante Chester, Managing Director of Cesar, outlines the brand’s commitment to pushing boundaries and the infinite opportunities for customisation with the aid of technology.
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Five furniture pieces for elegant alfresco living
Elevate your outdoor spaces with pieces that are beautiful, functional, and engineered for you.
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Extra XTRA, read all about the new design showroom in Singapore featuring brands from the MillerKnoll Collective
In a significant development for Southeast Asia’s design scene, XTRA has recently inaugurated a new showroom.
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Scandinavia to Singapore: Muuto joins XTRA
By adding Muuto to its roster as Singapore’s only retailer, XTRA not only celebrates the enduring appeal of Scandinavian design – it heralds a whole new perspective on its universally appealing legacy.
Products
XTRA brings the iconic Porro brand to Singapore
Porro’s collection of day and night systems furniture reignites home fascination through a unique furnishing philosophy and a legacy of excellence and craftsmanship.
Furniture
Dedon Daydream Daybed gets a vibrant, new finish
Dedon, a pioneering German outdoor furniture label, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its cult Daydream Daybed by introducing a new, delightfully radiant finish – Citrine.
Events
8 best lighting brands’ latest creations at Euroluce
After a long hiatus, Euroluce returns to Salone del Mobile this year. Aleesha Callahan shares some of the shiny, innovative and exciting new designs, straight from the fairgrounds.
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A recap of Singapore Indesign Intimate 2023
On March 15 and 16, Singapore Indesign Intimate saw architects, designers, developers and suppliers gathered for a highly engaging design festival. If you missed it, let us get you up to speed.
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Why Poggenpohl +MODO should be in every luxury kitchen space
Poggenpohl is the latest addition to the XTRA catalogue. The former’s +MODO series is a showstopping kitchen that impresses with its play on dimensions.
Events
6 reasons to attend Singapore Indesign Intimate 2023
Get ready for an unforgettable design event on 15 & 16 March. Here’s all the fun you wouldn’t want to miss out on at this year’s Singapore Indesign Intimate.
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What’s on at Singapore Indesign Intimate 2023
From design discussions to special activations, meet five of our exhibitors that are hosting an exciting line-up of programmes throughout Singapore Indesign Intimate.
Furniture
Moroso’s Pebble Rubble spotlights the benefits that nature has on wellbeing
Fusing the playful tactility of deep forest floor with the contemporary urban context, Pebble Rubble’s illusory design language transcends its form, as well as the very concept of traditional seating design.
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5 incredible workplace fit-outs revealed at Orgatec 2022
Indesignlive is on the ground in Cologne, Germany where the major workplace fair, Orgatec, has kicked off. Our editor Alice Blackwood brings us highlights from key brands showcasing at the fair.
Furniture
Herman Miller Cosm chair: The ultimate work companion
Designed by Studio 7.5, the Cosm chair is the ultimate task chair for instant, personalised comfort presented in an incredibly stylish and versatile package.
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Cappellini: The latest addition to the XTRA catalogue
Available now at XTRA, Cappellini’s range of modern Italian furniture, lighting and accessories is characterised by experimentation and the exploration of new ways of living.
Lighting
Poul Henningsen’s iconic PH 2/2 Question Mark makes a reintroduction for a limited time at Louis Poulsen
A culmination of Poul Henningsen’s studies of light and its effect on well-being, the PH 2/2 Question Mark exemplifies the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the Danish ‘master of soft light.’
Furniture
Geometry in design with Kettal’s new Molo XL sofa
Bigger is better when it comes to seating. The release of Kettal’s new Molo XL modular sofa designed by Rodolfo Dordoni is proof.
Furniture
Balance and Poetry in Design: Gogan Sofa by Moroso
Patricia Urquiola looks to the quiet beauty of rocks sculpted by wind and water in her design of the Gogan sofa for Moroso.
Events
Xtra’s Top 10 Moments From 30 Years Of Design
Lim Choon Hong, Founder of Singapore-based furniture and product retailer Xtra, marks the company’s 30th anniversary with a trip down memory lane. How many of these moments do you remember?
Furniture
Ferm Living – curated design for the new homeowner
Danish design brand Ferm Living specialises in the particular – a curated and welcoming collection of designer furniture and objects with the millennial homeowner in mind.
Products
Object Or Situation? Jerszy Seymour’s Latest For Magis Is Both
Jerszy Seymour’s humour and poetry make for furniture that can drive new ways of being. His vivid Bureaurama collection for Magis shows how.
Products
Missoni Home And Bolon Bring Vibrant Colour To The Floor
Sweden meets Italy in vibrant colour for the floor. Distinctive new patterns and colours make a punchy addition to Bolon’s Missoni collection of woven flooring.
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ip:li Architects Go Skyward In A Quest For Space
Elevated on columns and responding thoughtfully to its climate, this house by ip:li Architects won the Building of the Year accolade in the SIA Architectural Design Awards 2019.
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Outdoor Furniture’s Moment In The Sun
Today’s most innovative outdoor furniture brands apply the same level of critical design development as their indoor counterparts. And as we increasingly enjoy outdoor lifestyles, why shouldn’t they? With DEDON, Kettal and Tribu, Xtra has three of the best brands under its roof.
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Celebrating Brionvega’s Icons At Xtra
Audiophile rejoice! Iconic Italian brand Brionvega is now available in Singapore thanks to Xtra! Brand and retailer celebrated the brand’s arrival in an intimate gathering with industry friends, Italian nibbles and tipples, and of course, a lucky draw!
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Xtra’s 30 Years Of Serious Pleasures
And 30 years of great partnerships! Xtra celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, and marks the occasion with a special video from Milan.
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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.
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Mindmapping Milan – You’re Invited!
What would a mind map of Milan Design Week 2019 look like? Join our editors and founders of Studio Juju for an evening of good food and great conversations as we mindmap this year’s Salone del Mobile and Fuorisalone at Xtra!
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Wilson Associates Move Downtown – And Into A Coworking Space
After seven years in Tampines, Wilson Associates has relocated to JustCo at Marina Square and created a studio with a hotel-like atmosphere.
Products
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!
Products
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.
Products
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.
Products
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.
Products
Herman Miller’s Cosm Chair: Comfort For All
With its revolutionary Auto-Harmonic Tilt technology, Herman Miller’s latest task chair Cosm by Studio 7.5 gives total support and maximum comfort for its users regardless of their shape and size.
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Win A First-Hand Experience Of The Eameses’ Joyfully Creative World In LA
Are you a fan of the timeless furniture of Charles and Ray Eames? Xtra Singapore is giving away a trip for two to LA to visit their celebrated Case Study House #8 – better known as their own delightful home!
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Thonet And The Eternal Influence Of The Bauhaus
Thonet’s special editions of a classic Mies chair mark 100 years since the birth of the Bauhaus. Has it really been that long?
Products
Limited Edition Wishbone Chairs To Celebrate Carl Hansen & Søn’s 110th Anniversary
Celebrating its 110th anniversary this year, Danish heritage furniture brand Carl Hansen & Søn has released eight new, nature-inspired colour variants of Hans J. Wegner’s iconic CH24 Wishbone chair.
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Privacy Please! Furniture For Seclusion And Quiet At Orgatec 2018
From phone booths and fully-enclosed systems through to high-backed desking options and chairs – here are eight of the latest furniture pieces that promote privacy in a new age of workplace quietness.
Products
The Kettal PH1 Pavilion Series: An Open System
The adaptable Kettal PH1 Pavilion series allows the admiration of nature from the comfort of designer style. Kettal’s Design Manager Antonio Navarro explains the open system on which they are built.
Events
Herman Miller’s Cosm Chair and Maharam Textiles Debut At XTRA
Special installations by two Singapore design studios created the setting for the launch of Herman Miller’s Cosm and the addition of Maharam to XTRA’s offerings.
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Herman Miller Cosm: The Chair For You, A Chair For Everyone
Designed and manufactured to respond to any user in any environment, Cosm by Herman Miller is an industry-first for many of its features.
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Digital Transformation And Company Culture Were Dominant Themes At WORKTECH Singapore 2018
Clouding the workforce, open company culture, ecosystem-based business models, flex and core real estate, and work-life integration – these are some of the workplace concepts you need to know now.
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Bolon Elements: Nature Underfoot
The tones and textures of nature find their way indoors via the Bolon Elements range of woven flooring.
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Cook, Eat And Lounge Outdoor With Kettal’s PH1 Pavilions
Kettal’s latest series of pavilions include a kitchen module and a trolley that bring the joy of cooking, eating and lounging to the great outdoors.
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‘Extra Light’ Done Right By Moroso
The Gentry Sofa by Patricia Urquiola is one of Moroso’s most successful products. Now it’s available in a lighter downsized version.
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Tape: Benjamin Hubert’s New Mix-And-Match Sofa Upholstery For Moroso
Small pieces of textile are diverted from waste streams and ‘bonded’ with tape to upholster a modular furniture collection.
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Around Milan In 80 Slides: The Frontiers of Design in 2018
From the big brands to the most obscure student projects. For Milan In Review 2018 we joined forces with renowned Singaporean designer Hunn Wai of Lanzavecchia + Wai to dissect the world’s biggest design week in a round trip of 80 slides.
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Mexico Mania In Milan
Moroso turned up the dial on colour and pattern to the max this year during Milan Design Week with the creations of inimitable British designer Bethan Laura Wood.
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#MilanIndesign2018: Werner Aisslinger Explores Archetypal Forms With DEDON
Werner Aisslinger designed CIRQL, a new outdoor collection for DEDON, to have lasting appeal. How do you achieve that in today’s accelerated design culture? We asked him in Milan’s via Durini design district.
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Bolon Launches Elements at Xtra
Bolon celebrated the launch nature-inspired flooring collection Elements with a special presentation (with installations, craft cocktails and lucky draws) attended by industry professionals at the Xtra Marina Square showroom.
Furniture
The Wishbone Chair: Danish Design’s Iconic Spin On Ming Chair
One of the most iconic and timeless chairs from the Danish design industry has Asian roots, making it a stellar example of east-meets-west genre. And now you can get 6 for the price of 5, only from Xtra.
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Tom Dixon’s Grand Tour
He won’t be in Milan this April. Instead, Tom Dixon is travelling the world for three months to visit the most interesting points in his network. We chatted with him at Xtra’s Singapore showroom.
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A New Shade for Tosca
Belgian outdoor furniture brand Tribù has expanded one of its bestselling and most innovative collections with a new colour.
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Moroso Hearts Udine
Moroso’s CEO Roberto Moroso brought the brand’s love of Italy to Xtra for an evening of Italian culture.
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The #Salone17 Review: What More Should We Expect From Milan?
For anyone who couldn’t make it to Milan’s Salone del Mobile and Design Week this year, Cubes magazine’s Milan in Review panel at Xtra had all the need-to-know insights!
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You’re Invited: Milan in Review 2017
Couldn’t make it to Milan this year? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
Furniture
Aeron Remastered
Just as iconic films and albums are updated for new audiences, Herman Miller’s iconic Aeron chair has been remastered to adapt to today’s working environments.
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XTRA’s Grand Opening
The official opening of the new XTRA retail store at Marina Square was accompanied by the launch of Herman Miller’s Remastered Aeron – its second stop in Asia after Hong Kong.
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Geometrically Tailored
Composed of geometrical shapes that offer compositional flexibility for lounging indoors and outdoors, BRIXX marks DEDON’s first fully upholstered collection.
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XTRA Marks a New Beginning
The new XTRA retail showroom at Marina Square delivers immersive and integrative shop-in-shop multi-brand experiences in a single, prime city location.
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The New Bohemian
The Bohemian collection designed by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso gives the traditional technique of button tufting a new spin.
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Our Editor’s Picks From Orgatec 2016
We roundup more of our favourite products from this year’s trade fair in Cologne.
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The New, The Old And The Subconscious
We extend our Cubes Indesign issue 80 coverage of the Salone del Mobile in Milan with Naoto Fukasawa’s thoughts and his latest work for Magis.
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Milan In Review
What true value can the world’s largest furniture trade event offer the design industry today? This question formed the central theme of the lively panel discussion organised by Indesign Media Asia.
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Libeskind’s Functional Sculpture For Moroso
Inspired by the asymmetry of precious gems, Daniel Libeskind’s Gemma collection for Moroso possesses a sculptural quality that recalls the geometry of Libeskind’s architectural work in smaller scale.
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SingaPlural 2016: Teasing The Senses
SingaPlural returns with a new theme, ‘Senses – The art and science of experiences’, drawing visitors to indulge in scent, texture, sight, sound and taste through a diverse array of installations. Stephanie Peh files this report.
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Herman Miller: Let’s Talk Black & White
As part of its Black & White campaign for positive change, Herman Miller has partnered with &Larry on a special art project. The installation – now on display at XTRA – will be sold in a silent auction with 100 per cent of the gross proceeds to go to charity.
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In the Spotlight at Xtra: Diesel Living with Moroso
XTRA invites you to experience notable designs from the Diesel Living collection right here in their showroom.
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The Bouroullec Brothers and Magis
World-renowned design brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have been working with Magis to produce award-winning furniture collections since 2004, and with stunning results.
Furniture
How To Sit Well And Do More
Ergonomics is today acknowledged as key to productivity in the workplace, and no one understands this better than Herman Miller, whose commitment to the making of high performance work chairs is well recognised around the world.
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Patrizia Moroso on being different
In a lecture delivered at the National Design Centre, Patrizia Moroso shared her journey as a nonconformist art-supporting director in building one of the design world’s most unique and beloved brands. Yvonne Xu writes.
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Herman Miller’s Living Office Comes To Life at Singapore Indesign
This week at Singapore Indesign, Herman Miller will be unveiling new tools, information, and dynamic new furniture to help organisations achieve their own Living Office.
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Hear What Our 8 International Guests Have To Say At Singapore Indesign
Design personalities from around the world gather at Singapore Indesign to share their insights with you.
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XTRA: Singapore Indesign Preview
XTRA will be presenting the latest products from the 2014 Milan Salone del Mobile at Singapore Indesign.
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10 Great Reasons to Attend Singapore Indesign
Here are just some of the many great reasons to join the rest of the design community at Singapore Indesign on 4 October 2014.
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Indesign: The Event Goes to Singapore
Following the successful launch of Hong Kong Indesign last November, our event now heads back to Singapore for a bigger and bolder third edition, to be held on 4 October 2014.
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The Who’s Who of Singapore Indesign
Singapore Indesign brings together world-leading brands and top tier specifiers to the architecture and interior design industry.
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Singapore Indesign: Exhibitors Have Their Say
Singapore Indesign’s exhibitors tell us what they love about the event.
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The Best of Singapore Indesign
This year’s Singapore Indesign event on Saturday 4 October promises to be the most exciting yet. As we gear up for a bigger and bolder third edition, we look back at some of the most memorable moments from 2012.