NYC 2013 – Jacob K. Javits Convention Center –
ICFF – “public Spaces”. For a change,
after the Salone del Mobile in Milan, at the ICFF, International Contemporary
Furniture Fair, I picked a few pieces of design suitable for “public spaces”.
Above: Like Atlas the primordial Titan who held up
the celestial sphere, Tom Dixon holds a model, of his light, Punch XL, which was
being manufactured at the fair.
photograph
courtesy Tom Dixon
ICFF:
“Public Spaces” – Tom Dixon Bespoke. Tom Dixon Bespoke
provides architects, interior
designers and commercial customers with the ability to customize selected
products from the Tom Dixon
range to suit their project. Above; Punch XL.
ICFF:
“Public Spaces” – Trumpf Inc. The Trumpf machine is punching out, with an
industrial laser technique, the Tom Dixon Punch lights on site and they are being
assembled by Kammetal.
ICFF: “Public Spaces” –Kammetal. Sam and Alastair Kusack of Kammetal specialize
in doing ornamental metal work for architects and designers.
Photograph courtesy
Kammetal
ICFF:
“Public Spaces” –Kammetal. Kammetal was selected by DCM Erectors to provide an
engineered solution for the stainless steel and glass encapsulation of the
One World Trade Center beacon.
ICFF: “Public Spaces” – Emeco.
Emeco’s Gregg and Madson Buchbinder.
ICFF: “Public Spaces” – Emeco.
The Parrish Side Chair was designed by Konstantin Grcic, 2013, for the
Parrish Art Museum in New York. The
modest museum building holds an internal complexity just like the Parrish
Collection, subtle design combined with a heartfelt technical core.
Seen at ICFF: NYT’s design editor Pilar Viladas and design consultant
Jeffrey Osborne.
Seen at ICFF: Interni magazine’s editor in chief Gilda Bojardi.
Seen at ICFF: Roundtable’s George
Kordaris.
ICFF: “Public Spaces” – Douglas Thayer Woodworking and Design. Incorporating reclaimed and local woods with
natural concrete and metal, Douglas Thayer Woodworking and Design has a long-standing
commitment to socially responsible production and conscientious design.
photograph courtesy Douglas Thayer
ICFF: “Public Spaces” – Douglas Thayer Woodworking and Design. The
Anchorage Museum of History and art commissioned Douglas Thayer to design and
build benches; they are made from reclaimed wood, cast concrete, and stainless
steel.
ICFF: “Public Spaces” – ICFF: “Public Spaces” – Douglas Thayer
Woodworking and Design. Douglas Thayer with his stools inspired by mid-century
industrial design, the blackened steel base is laser cut and the wood seats are either in Heart Pine or Cherry.
ICFF: “Public Spaces” – Anne Kyyro Quinn. Anne Kyyro Quinn designs
acoustic wall coverings.
Resembling artworks more than conventional fabrics, her sculptural approach
has pioneered a new genre of interior textiles based on three-dimensional
structure rather than smooth surface ornamentation. The designs are inspired by
organic shapes and expressed with Scandinavian simplicity. The bespoke
textile services for residential
or contract projects, works with architects, contractors and interior designers
to create tailor-made pieces for a wide range of interior settings.
ICFF: “Public Spaces” – Gaia and Gino. Gaia and Gino’s design
entrepreneur Gaye Cervikal is photographed with the Fusion Rechargeable Led
Table Lamps designed by Noe Duchaufour Lawrance in blown glass with copper,
stainless steel and brass. The lamps are
suitable for public spaces like restaurants and museums.
ICFF 2013 – people were talking about –
Ikea. The stand that everybody was
talking about was the Ikea stand. Ikea
presented The Stockholm Collection – Smart Craftsmanship, it is beautifully designed
has affordable prices and the stand itself was very welcoming.