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From Chandelier to Cube: The Versatile Forms of 6:AM's '▢ [quadrato]' Collection

Hypebeast

14-06-2025

Business
Hypebeast

From Chandelier to Cube: The Versatile Forms of 6:AM's '▢ [quadrato]' Collection

Summary 6:AM Glassworkshas recently unveiled its new '▢ [quadrato]' collection, a visual statement that reinterprets Murano-blown glass through essential lines and geometric forms. This innovative series draws inspiration from the industrial lamps of the 1920s, blending the rational language of the Bauhaus movement with the minimalist aesthetic championed by Malevich. The resulting collection spotlights modular lighting pieces, where intricate details, such as air bubbles, grooves and transparencies, contribute to each product's unique narrative. ' ▢ [quadrato]' was debuted during this year'sMilan Design Week, where it was featured within theTwo-Fold Silenceexhibition held at Piscina Cozzi — a historic former public bath. This setting provided a unique immersion into the brand's creative universe, allowing visitors to experience the interplay of rationality and instinct, as well as form and intuition that define the collection. The collection offers a versatile range of lighting solutions, available in suspension, wall, table, and floor variations. A notable piece within the collection is the ▢ [EXIT], which features screen-printed lattimo glass and a painted iron structure. Inspired by emergency lamps from the '20s, its pattern replicates pre-plastic designs, blending functionality with artistic craftsmanship in a striking red and white palette. Another standout piece worth mentioning is the ▢ [quadrato 36], a contemporary reinterpretation of the classic chandelier. This striking installation, composed of 36 hand-blown glass cubes, recalls the purity of Bauhaus aesthetics. Its planar arrangement emphasizes geometric precision, forming a floating grid of illuminated cubes that can be inquired about upon request. Crafted from lattimo handblown glass and powder-coated iron, the '▢ [quadrato] collection' exemplifies 6:AM's commitment to transforming functional objects into aesthetic and architectural pieces. Prices vary between €900 – €5,200 EUR (approx $1,035 – $5,978 USD) across the collection, with the exception of ▢ [quadrato 3 being available upon request. For more information, head over to 6:30's officialwebsite.

Meet The New Look Milanese Home Of Louis Vuitton

Harpers Bazaar Arabia

08-06-2025

Entertainment
Harpers Bazaar Arabia

Meet The New Look Milanese Home Of Louis Vuitton

The reopening of Louis Vuitton's iconic Milan store unveils a new cultural destination, bringing with it high- level gastronomy and an entire floor dedicated to its Home Collections From Fashion Week to Teatro alla Scala and the cobbled streets that lead to Via Montenapoleone and the Duomo, Milan is always a good idea. But with the reopening of Louis Vuitton's historic Via Montenapoleone 2 destination, a summer escape is even more alluring. Following three years of restoration work on Palazzo Taverna, including the store that has undergone something of an architectural revolution, the location has become a cornerstone of culture, design and gastronomy. The renovations pay tribute to the city of Milan, Milanese tradition and the architecture of Lombardy, with each detail expressing the decades-old ties between Louis Vuitton and Italy. The architectural work was undertaken by the legendary Peter Marino, who has nearly doubled the floor area. Elegance resides in the details and in the materials used: all the carpentry was done locally, while the stone – of which there are 15 different varieties – was cut in workshops in Lombardy. Contemporary art is everywhere, from the central atrium to the staircase, and furniture comprises Italianate pieces each an emblem of modern design. Beyond the aesthetics, the Louis Vuitton Home Collections has a dedicated space on the second floor, featuring its five lines, including the new Signature Collection, just launched at Milan Design Week. But, perhaps the biggest draw of all is the gastronomy. The space welcomes Da Vittorio Café Louis Vuitton, designed as a beautiful jardin d'hiver, which opens alongside DaV by Da Vittorio Louis Vuitton – the first restaurant concept in Italy for the Maison. Serving only Italian dishes, from antipasti to osso bucco, the Louis Vuitton Monogram present across many dishes assures that you've come to the right place.

Stone Island Taps Into Its Community With 'Stone Island Sound: The Podcast'

Hypebeast

03-06-2025

Entertainment
Hypebeast

Stone Island Taps Into Its Community With 'Stone Island Sound: The Podcast'

Following its collaborative exhibition atMilan Design Week,Stone Islandintroduces the next era of Stone Island Sound. The Italian label will tap into its community withStone Island Sound: The Podcast, celebrating its presence in fashion and music with in-depth conversations alongside recognizable talent. Stone Island Sound: The Podcastintroduces something new to the conversation, looking to start a fresh dialogue around the brand. The podcast will be hosted by notable Stone Island collectorArco Maher— an expert on all things gorpcore. The creative will speak with 'the most inspiring voices in the Stone Island universe, fellow enthusiasts and friends who drive culture through their creative obsession.' The first episode ofStone Island Sound: The Podcastis available exclusively onSpotify, seeing the host converse with British fashion photographerEwen Spencer. Additionally, podcast episodes will be released quarterly on the streaming platform.

World University of Design hosts MIW Design Week 2025

Time of India

29-05-2025

Business
Time of India

World University of Design hosts MIW Design Week 2025

The World University of Design (WUD) recently held the fifth edition of its annual 'Made in WUD' (MIW) Design Week at its Sonipat campus. The event featured work by over 230 graduating students across fields such as design, architecture, fashion, visual arts, communication, interior design, animation, and performing arts. The World University of Design (WUD) recently held the fifth edition of its annual 'Made in WUD' (MIW) Design Week at its Sonipat campus. The event featured work by over 230 graduating students across fields such as design, architecture, fashion, visual arts, communication, interior design, animation, and performing arts. MIW has grown into a significant platform for academic-industry collaboration. Throughout the year, students engaged with global brands and creative agencies, working on live briefs and real-world design challenges. The outcomes spanned a wide range of disciplines, including UI/UX, mobility solutions, product design, service systems, branding, and fashion. The campus was transformed into a public exhibition space, with Open House displays offering insight into student portfolios. A highlight of the week was the fashion show by final-year students from the School of Fashion, which received appreciation for its thoughtful execution and relevance. The showcase attracted industry professionals, recruiters, and design leaders. Chief Guest Mr Pranav Mahajan (Director, MASPAR/Mahajan Overseas) remarked that MIW reflected the university's strong academic and industry alignment, preparing students to contribute meaningfully to the design sector. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Vice Chancellor Dr Sanjay Gupta emphasised the university's aim to nurture not only technical skill but also contextual awareness and responsible practice in design. 'MIW began as a platform to celebrate the spirit of our students — their grit, originality, and ambition. Today, it is recognized as one of the finest graduate showcases in the country. What excites me most is that our students are stepping into the world not only with refined skills but with a deep understanding of context, empathy, sustainability, and innovation — essential ingredients for tomorrow's creative leaders," Sanjay Gupta. The event concluded with an awards ceremony recognising outstanding student work. MIW 2025 underlined WUD's commitment to developing future-ready, socially conscious design professionals.

Designers find the beauty in much-maligned plane trees

The Advertiser

20-05-2025

General
The Advertiser

Designers find the beauty in much-maligned plane trees

Love them or hate them, it turns out the ubiquitous London plane tree has an exceptionally beautiful wood grain. That's according to craftsman Andy Ward, who has repurposed timber from an inner-city Melbourne tree for a Design Week exhibition. "People just can't believe how beautiful the material is. It's a shock. They just wouldn't expect the wood to look that way," he said. From furniture to knives, a vase and even pencils, the exhibition at vintage and design shop Ma House Supply Store shows the timber has potential. The exhibition is titled Goodbye London Plane, and the wood for the project came from a street tree that was being cut down and would otherwise have been woodchipped. But Revival Projects - a Collingwood workshop that specialises in saving materials for sustainable building - managed to collect the timber instead. Ma House proprietor and curator Ben Mooney bought the timber and gave half a dozen craftspeople an equal share to work with. "We got the scrappy bits of the tree to be honest, the remnants. So even the scrappy bits are worth something," he said. Ward constructed a backlit partition featuring a cut out circle. The piece shows off the wave of the wood grain by day, and has an "eclipse effect" as light shines through the hole when it gets dark. The hardy London plane tree grows in cities worldwide. In Melbourne, for example, mass planting during the 1980s and 1990s created a CBD monoculture dominated by the species. While plane trees provide shade, they release spores that can cause irritation and allergies, and their roots destroy footpaths and underground infrastructure. The City of Melbourne plans to reduce the dominance of the species over time, to less than 20 per cent of trees in the CBD. "If that's to go ahead, we should be using the material, because it's really beautiful stuff and easy to work with," said Ward. Goodbye London Plane is on at Ma House Supply Store from Wednesday until Sunday as part of Melbourne Design Week. Love them or hate them, it turns out the ubiquitous London plane tree has an exceptionally beautiful wood grain. That's according to craftsman Andy Ward, who has repurposed timber from an inner-city Melbourne tree for a Design Week exhibition. "People just can't believe how beautiful the material is. It's a shock. They just wouldn't expect the wood to look that way," he said. From furniture to knives, a vase and even pencils, the exhibition at vintage and design shop Ma House Supply Store shows the timber has potential. The exhibition is titled Goodbye London Plane, and the wood for the project came from a street tree that was being cut down and would otherwise have been woodchipped. But Revival Projects - a Collingwood workshop that specialises in saving materials for sustainable building - managed to collect the timber instead. Ma House proprietor and curator Ben Mooney bought the timber and gave half a dozen craftspeople an equal share to work with. "We got the scrappy bits of the tree to be honest, the remnants. So even the scrappy bits are worth something," he said. Ward constructed a backlit partition featuring a cut out circle. The piece shows off the wave of the wood grain by day, and has an "eclipse effect" as light shines through the hole when it gets dark. The hardy London plane tree grows in cities worldwide. In Melbourne, for example, mass planting during the 1980s and 1990s created a CBD monoculture dominated by the species. While plane trees provide shade, they release spores that can cause irritation and allergies, and their roots destroy footpaths and underground infrastructure. The City of Melbourne plans to reduce the dominance of the species over time, to less than 20 per cent of trees in the CBD. "If that's to go ahead, we should be using the material, because it's really beautiful stuff and easy to work with," said Ward. Goodbye London Plane is on at Ma House Supply Store from Wednesday until Sunday as part of Melbourne Design Week. Love them or hate them, it turns out the ubiquitous London plane tree has an exceptionally beautiful wood grain. That's according to craftsman Andy Ward, who has repurposed timber from an inner-city Melbourne tree for a Design Week exhibition. "People just can't believe how beautiful the material is. It's a shock. They just wouldn't expect the wood to look that way," he said. From furniture to knives, a vase and even pencils, the exhibition at vintage and design shop Ma House Supply Store shows the timber has potential. The exhibition is titled Goodbye London Plane, and the wood for the project came from a street tree that was being cut down and would otherwise have been woodchipped. But Revival Projects - a Collingwood workshop that specialises in saving materials for sustainable building - managed to collect the timber instead. Ma House proprietor and curator Ben Mooney bought the timber and gave half a dozen craftspeople an equal share to work with. "We got the scrappy bits of the tree to be honest, the remnants. So even the scrappy bits are worth something," he said. Ward constructed a backlit partition featuring a cut out circle. The piece shows off the wave of the wood grain by day, and has an "eclipse effect" as light shines through the hole when it gets dark. The hardy London plane tree grows in cities worldwide. In Melbourne, for example, mass planting during the 1980s and 1990s created a CBD monoculture dominated by the species. While plane trees provide shade, they release spores that can cause irritation and allergies, and their roots destroy footpaths and underground infrastructure. The City of Melbourne plans to reduce the dominance of the species over time, to less than 20 per cent of trees in the CBD. "If that's to go ahead, we should be using the material, because it's really beautiful stuff and easy to work with," said Ward. Goodbye London Plane is on at Ma House Supply Store from Wednesday until Sunday as part of Melbourne Design Week. Love them or hate them, it turns out the ubiquitous London plane tree has an exceptionally beautiful wood grain. That's according to craftsman Andy Ward, who has repurposed timber from an inner-city Melbourne tree for a Design Week exhibition. "People just can't believe how beautiful the material is. It's a shock. They just wouldn't expect the wood to look that way," he said. From furniture to knives, a vase and even pencils, the exhibition at vintage and design shop Ma House Supply Store shows the timber has potential. The exhibition is titled Goodbye London Plane, and the wood for the project came from a street tree that was being cut down and would otherwise have been woodchipped. But Revival Projects - a Collingwood workshop that specialises in saving materials for sustainable building - managed to collect the timber instead. Ma House proprietor and curator Ben Mooney bought the timber and gave half a dozen craftspeople an equal share to work with. "We got the scrappy bits of the tree to be honest, the remnants. So even the scrappy bits are worth something," he said. Ward constructed a backlit partition featuring a cut out circle. The piece shows off the wave of the wood grain by day, and has an "eclipse effect" as light shines through the hole when it gets dark. The hardy London plane tree grows in cities worldwide. In Melbourne, for example, mass planting during the 1980s and 1990s created a CBD monoculture dominated by the species. While plane trees provide shade, they release spores that can cause irritation and allergies, and their roots destroy footpaths and underground infrastructure. The City of Melbourne plans to reduce the dominance of the species over time, to less than 20 per cent of trees in the CBD. "If that's to go ahead, we should be using the material, because it's really beautiful stuff and easy to work with," said Ward. Goodbye London Plane is on at Ma House Supply Store from Wednesday until Sunday as part of Melbourne Design Week.