Nicky Lobo ventures beyond the fairground to see what else Milan has to offer.
Nicky Lobo ventures beyond the fairground to see what else Milan has to offer.
17 April, 2013
Bisazza
Among the multitude of impressive flagship showrooms in the city of Milan, Bisazza was one that really caught our eye. Bisazza are known for their glamorous mosaics, but now they can also be known for leading the European field in sustainability; the company has developed a new glass tile made from 93 per cent recycled material.
Bisazza in Singapore at GF+A
Bloem Marrone – Marcel Wanders for Bisazza
Kumo Cloud Light – Nendo for Bisazza
Ventura Lambrate
The best element of the fair, in my opinion, although I could be accused of being biased (Indesign were media sponsors). The fresh ideas from emerging global talent, creative solutions and raw energy is the antithesis of the careful development and big budgets of companies exhibiting at the fair.
Watch for our in-depth coverage on Ventura in Indesign #54, on newsstands August 2013.
Pencil Shaving – Norie Matsumoto
Cheap Ass 4th Edition Elite – Saran Yen
David Trubridge
He’s designed furniture, lights, spaces and most recently, jewellery. This year David Trubridge launched his new range of rugs with Australian company Tsar. From Superstudio (a collective exhibition at Via Tortona), Trubridge created an installation that represented the elements (fire, water, earth, air) as a backdrop. The new range features designs that take from his travels around the world, geographical abstracts of the continents.
Tsar
tsar.com.au
Doubtful Sound – David Trubridge for Tsar
Spinifex – David Trubridge for Tsar
UNStudio
Also at Zona Tortona, UNStudio showed their highly conceptual, yet usable, furniture. Coming from an architecture background, this Amsterdam firm creates pieces that encourage dynamic movement, exploration and play. To extend on this theme, UNStudio and Prooff brought together industry speakers, design critics, writers and audience for a dialogue series during the fair.
Studio Easy Chair and Studio Beam Seat – UNStudio for Offecct
Studio Beam – UNStudio for Offecct
Boffi
One of the leading brands – not just in the kitchen and bathroom fields, but overall, is Boffi. A strong position meant the stylish showroom was thriving throughout the fair. We spoke to CEO Roberto Gavazzi, responsible for taking the company into the stratosphere along with Paolo Boffi and Piero Lissoni in the early ’90s. More later…
In Singapore at Boffi Studio
Suspended Top and Iceland Washbasin – Boffi
Duemilaotto Tall Kitchen/Laundry Units – Boffi
Top image: “Schaukelstuhl” (Rocking Chair) – Bert Loeschner exhibiting at Ventura Lambrate
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