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Designed by: Studio Nitzan Cohen for Mattiazzi Why we love it: Simple, robust and cost-effective, the Solo Chair offers flexible elegance, and stacks beautifully. Where you can get it: Milan SDM 2012  | |
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Designed by: Raw Edges for Arco Why we love it: Ideal for situations with limited space, the Deskbox slides open to become a convenient work space. Retracting to half this area, it is the latest evolution in Arco’s drive for innovation and ingenuity in desk design. Where you can get it: Milan SDM 2012 | |
Marina picnic table | ||
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Designed by: Bruno Fattorini & Partners for Extremis Why we love it: Made of lightweight, durable pultrusion glass fiber profiles, the Marina picnic table can be made to seat up to 40 people and will weather the elements better than any wood. Where you can get it: Milan SDM 2012
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Designed by: Ronan + Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra Why we love it: Offering an impromptu, unfettered solution to shelving/storage needs, Corniches are individual protrusions that can be used solo or in formation. Where you can get it: Milan SDM 2012 | |
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Designed by: Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper Why we love it: Simple, distinct, and contemporary, the Saya Chair can be customised in three different woods, coloured and lacquered in various natural shades, with wooden or chromed steel legs. Where you can get it: Milan SDM 2012 | |
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Designed by: Staffan Holm Why we love it: Inspired by renaissance still life paintings Superbowl is a fruitbowl designed to look good empty or full. It’s graceful, fluid geometry adds dynamism to it’s context. Where you can get it: Milan SDM 2012 | |
Rocky | ||
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Designed by: Marc Newson for Magis Why we love it: Good design for children is sadly hard to come by, so it’s great to see this simple, cost-effective rocking horse featuring at Milan this year. With a gentle rocking motion and classic equine inspiration, childhood nostalgia is unavoidable. Where you can get it: Milan SDM 2012 | |
38 Series | ||
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Designed by: Omer Arbel for Bocci Why we love it: Combining mouth-blown glass, a planter and copper finish, the 38 Series is unexpected but reassuring. Where you can get it: Milan SDM 2012
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Issue 64
The 'Future' Issue
Habitus #64 Welcome to the HABITUS ‘Future’ and ‘Habitus House of the Year’ Issue. We are thrilled to have interior designer of excellence, Brahman Perera, as Guest Editor and to celebrate his Sri Lankan heritage through an interview with Palinda Kannangara and his extraordinary Ek Onkar project – divine! Thinking about the future, we look at the technology shaping our approach to sustainability and the ways traditional materials are enjoying a new-found place in the spotlight. Profiles on Yvonne Todd, Amy Lawrance, and Kallie Blauhorn are rounded out with projects from Studio ZAWA, SJB, Spirit Level, STUDIOLIVE, Park + Associates and a Lake House made in just 40 days by the wonderful Wutopia Lab, plus the short list for the Habitus House of the Year!
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Habitus Loves… Milan SDM 2012
With so much good design in Milan this week it’s hard to do it all justice. Habliving gives you a peek of eight of our favourites.