Archive for January, 2008
Barrique: tradition and technology
Ernestomeda presents Barrique, a design by Rodolfo Dordoni and inspired by the oldest Italian tradition: the good life, the good food and the exquisite wines.

Barrique evokes both in the material as well as in the woods, colors, and functions, the old meeting places where the everyday rituals were shared.
Flora de Fantoni Collection
The collection of closets, sideboards and office tables Flora combine both formal and informal lines at the same time. The oblique cuts on the front of the cabinets and sideboards interrupt the geometry of these and at the same time act at the drawer pullers.

Apparently Classical
“Guardian of light” from the signature brand Pallucco offers lamps that hide their originality behind their classic screen:s thanks to a tab the diffuser opens slightly and thus they are lit.

A new generation of faucets
Jacob Delafon - Kohler presents the all in one faucet for the sink called “Carafe” which instantly filters impurities and returns the original taste of drinking water

This is accomplished by a two-tear filtration system: One part, uses an interchangable ion resin that traps the sediments, lime and lead. The other part, an active carbon captures the chlorine and the organic impurities of the unpleasant tastes and bad odors, this way obtaining water of high purity.
The kitchen of Tomorrow
Gorenje, one of the famous European manufactures of household appliances, has just launched an spectacular collection. Signed by the recognized French designer Ora-Ïto, it combines the latest technology with the most exclusive design.

Runtal Collection Novelties
Runtal HT/VT
This tubular radiator model has discrete aesthetics which integrate to the setting or could also be used as a space separator.

Due to its very thin tubes it lets light through and makes for a “transparent” radiator . In addition, in order to customize any environment, its available in more than 50 colors in the chrome chart of the Runtal Collection.
Simplicity and comfort
The brand Joquer presents its new Dome collection, designed by Dario Gagliardini.

Discrete designs adaptable to any space, available in an armchair, easy chair, or sofa of 2, 3 and 4 sitter versions.
The new image of Saloni 2008
The very well known American actress Sharon Stone will be the new spokesperson for the Saloni brand in this year’s campaign.

Sharon Stone thus becomes another luxury image that will present the new ceramic collections. Saloni wants to transmit an image of a new woman who is complete all around, that dares to do anything, that is ever changing, that is up to date on all the latest’s trends, that goes beyond her own image, that overcomes new challenges and succeeds in her profession.
Independent single family home - Arq(i)Tec
The project we are going to present is an independent single family home, conceived as a primary residence, with a broad program. It is located in a quiet town close to the city of Girona that due to its small size offers a high quality of life.
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Red, red!!
Throughout history, few things have been able to prevail in so many and such varied fields, among which, of course, is decorating, politics, society, sports, love, history, personal relationships, fashion..red has stood its own among the rest of the colors, on its own merits.




