Leif.designpark exhibition, Tokyo

From 7-19 October,  Leif.designpark will exhibit a retrospective of their work at Living Design Gallery, Living Design Center OZONE, Tokyo. The exhibition, titled “Playful Works of Leif.designpark 2007-2010” celebrates the work of Leif.designpark, and the way the studio has been influenced by their encounters, from manufacturers to traditions to new materials. The opening reception will be held on the evening of 8th October from 19:00 - 20:30. Living Design Gallery at Living Design Center OZONE, Shinjyuku Park Tower 7F,  3-7-1 Nishi-Shinjyuku, Shinjyuku, Tokyo 

www.ozone.co.jp

Autoban shortlisted for WAF Award

Autoban's project “Nef 163” has been shortlisted for the World Architecture Festival Awards in the category, Future Projects/Residential. The festival will take place in Barcelona, from 3-5 November 2010.

Located in Gultepe, Istanbul, Nef 163 is a residential highrise for young professionals. It aims to invent a new language for urban life which organises the chaotic elements and maintains a connection with nature. The contemporary design is modular and compact, while green spaces throughout provide comfortable living conditions.

Further Information on WAF

Matthew Hilton Launch in Netherlands

From 24-26 September, our Amsterdam retailer, Suite Wood hosted the “Open Home” event and exhibition to launch Matthew Hilton furniture in the Netherlands. Held in the Suite Wood store, located on the widest canal in Amsterdam's city centre, the exhibition focused on the experience of living with the furniture, creating a comfortable domestic environment.

www.suite-wood.com

Contract Project

University of Oregon Jacqua Center

The John E Jaqua Academic Center for Student Athletes is a 40,000 square foot building for the NCAA-mandated academic services for student athletes. Located next to the office of admissions at Oregon Hall, the Jaqua Center is a steel and glass cubic structure with floor-to-ceiliing vison glass which allows natural daylight to flood to interior space. Designed by ZGF Architects LLP, the building is intended for introspection, study and learning. This concept is reinforced by the reflecting pool that surrounds the building on all four sides, as well as the Birch “forest” on the North side, both which provide a tranquil respite in an otherwise busy landscape. The interior makes extensive use of wood, bringing warmth to the modern design. Fin Dining Chairs by Matthew Hilton line the study tables next to the cafe area.

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London Design Festival 2010 - Review

This year's London Design Festival was our most exciting to date. The Tramshed event was truly one of the key destinations at this year's festival and we were overwhelmed by the positive response from press, architects, retailers, fellow designers and the public. The Tramshed included 25 authentic, high-end design brands alongside whom we were proud to exhibit. Our own Human Made exhibition within The Tramshed included over 20 new products from six designer-led brands including Matthew Hilton, Studioilse, Autoban, VanHoffontwerpen, Charlene Mullen and Leif.designpark. Each brand was creative director of their own stand, telling their unique story in their own visual language. The Tramshed was buzzing with activity, not only from the excitement over the exhibitors, but from The Tramshed Live seminar series as well. The discussions were truly a joy to watch, covering topics under the overall theme “New Directions for Design” discussed by distinguished speakers. Ilse Crawford led the discussion on “Can Design Make Us More Human?”, Patricia Urquiola and Giulio Ridolfo were among speakers on “Luxury, Necessity and Sustainability” and on the topic of “Redesigning design, remaking making”, Luis De Oliveira was in discussion with, among others, Matthew Hilton and Omer Arbel.

View more images of the exhibition here

View a slideshow of new products here

Recent Press

Recent editorial coverage includes features in Inside Out, Dwell Make it Yours, Metropolis, LSN Global, Grand Designs, Living Etc, Wallpaper, World of Interiors and IDEAT. Find further press here