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Design What featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Flame

Flame is a new generation lamp with an elegant flame shaped design. In it laser light sources are implemented that are characterized by the light intensity and a minimal use of electricity. The stylized shape provokes a simulated flame effect and creates a sense of comfort and luxury. The colors also complement such effects. The materials for the metal and glass body are fully recyclable, which, together with the low energy consumption ranks it among the top of environmentally friendly products. In addition, the achieved emotional value of the product is based on extremely detailed research.

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Addit

The Add+it furniture proposes an innovative alternative to the furniture joining methods. The design, which is a storage unit for books and magazines, is carried on a thin surface with the support received from the wall for the documents placed upon it. There are neodymium magnets on the pipes that assume the function of shelves and that are connected to each other by vertical pieces. These magnets, the Add+it can be assembled in a practical manner without the need for any connecting elements. This method gives the opportunity of the furniture being assembled repeatedly without deformation.

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VBookcase

The VBookcase, which was designed in a manner where it can be used in different forms, such as double, triple and quadruple, can constitute alternative designs by increasing the vertical parts and the number of shelves. All of the parts of the VBookcase can be packed and transported easily by placing one on top of the other and can be assembled in a practical manner at the place of use.

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New Century Resort Ningbo Shiqifang

The New Century Resort Ningbo Shiqifang hotel lies in Xiepu, a small coastal town in the Zhenhai District of Ningbo, China. Covering an area of 50,000 m2, it was built on an ancient architectural complex named Zhengshi Shiqifang and has a building area of about 40,000 m2 with 6 guestroom sections and 116 guestrooms. Being the largest and most intact ancient architectural community of the Ming and Qing dynasties in China with Ma Tau wallwatts, traditional Chinese courtyards, ancestral halls, opera stages, stone alleys and old houses, this complex is a cultural treasure of the Zhejiang Province.

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A-Frame

The A-Frame collection was designed and manufactured in East London in response to the increasing occurrence of smaller and less permanent rented or pop-up living and retail spaces. Each set is made from a single piece of oak, and comprises table, desk, bench, hanging rail and shelving unit. Using no glue or screws, the design instead relies on aesthetically and practically considered 6° angle verticals and precision carved slots to hold each component perfectly together.

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Andamio

The Andamio shelf, created by Florian Gross & Kike Macías, is a new way to organise and display your belongings. Influenced by traditional indian scaffolding, the arrangement plays with the spirit of simplicity and functionality through the use of recycled materials and a tool-free component assembly.The minimalist design consists of two levels that can be adjusted to the appropriate height to cover different functions. Available in natural solid oak with varnished aluminium boards. The shelf is assembled without tools and, once disassembled, the design becomes completely flat-packed.

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