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This week brings you: A trippy end table, Milan's design week, biophilic design, and The Invisible Collection's new showroom!
Item of the Week: this end table!
The Onda side table for Bloc Studios by Federica Elmo is a remarkable piece of furniture crafted from high-quality marble intervened with ombre varnishes.
The whole series is a beautiful exploration of the fluidity and movement of water, combined it with industrial finishes. The collection includes 6 other objects, as an evolution of the shapes of the original Onda metal tables from 2017.
(Image: Bloc Studios)
Current Affairs: milan design week
Milan Design Week is one of the most significant events in the design world, where designers, brands, and enthusiasts come together to showcase the latest trends and innovations in the industry. This year's event promises to be even more exciting, with cutting-edge designs, avant-garde installations, and thought-provoking exhibitions from all over the world.
Milan Design Week 2023 is set to begin on April 17th and run through April 22nd. The event will be held in various locations throughout Milan, including showrooms, galleries, and cultural institutions, providing visitors with a diverse and immersive experience.
Whether you are a design professional or simply an enthusiast, Milan Design Week is an event not to be missed. So, mark your calendar and get ready to be inspired by the most exceptional designs and creative minds in the world of design.
(Image: Esperiri)
Trends: biophilic design
With the pandemic and increased time spent indoors, the shift towards biophilic design gained momentum, but this trend has been on the move since the 90s, when architect and author Stephen R. Kellert coined the term, developed the concept, and identified ways to incorporate its principles into the design of buildings and interiors.
In a nutshell, biophilic design incorporates natural elements such as exterior lighting, vegetation, open ventilation, and materials like wood and stone, into interior spaces to create a connection with nature and promote sustainability.
This approach has been proven to result in improved well-being, productivity, and creativity,
Take a peek at this article to find practical and approachable ways to improve the spaces you live and work in.
(Image: Joe Mortell)
Chic Living: the invisible collection's showroom in Paris
Are you passionate about furniture design? Look no further than 'The Invisible Collection'. This luxury online platform features a carefully curated selection of handmade pieces from the world's top designers and artisans. The goal is to connect clients directly with creators, bypassing traditional distribution channels.
"The Invisible Collection" name reflects the platform's unique concept of offering a collection of one-of-a-kind pieces not commonly found in typical showrooms. With just three physical locations worldwide, they recently opened their latest showroom in their hometown of Paris.
Be sure to check out which pieces made the cut, and while you're at it - browse the site to discover the rest of their stunning catalog.
And in case you didn't already notice, the gorgeous painting in the background is by the renowned Venezuelan artist Alexander Mignot, who just had his first - very successful - solo show since the pandemic, at Art Room's gallery in Lisbon. If you're interested in learning more about Mignot's art, please don't hesitate to let us know :).
(Image: The Invisible Collection)
