February 2014

Tria is a shelving system offered from Spanish manufacturer m114 (previously known as Mobles114).   The Tria system designed by Eduard Juanola over thirty years ago,  is still in production today and remains a versatile storage solution. The original Tria design Adaptable to any kind of space, be it a living room, kitchen, dressing room, home office or library, Tria’s compliant and modular design lends itself to...

The skilled Spanish furniture manufacturer Andreu World has recently added the Manfred sofa and Agora lounge chair by renowned design firm Lievore, Altherr & Molina to their collection. Released last year, they now have pride of place in the Andreu World showroom in Valencia.  AW released photographs recently of the large, rather sexy space which allows the newest creations to take centre stage and be surrounded by a...

We are smack bang in the middle of one of the most exciting times of the year on the furniture calendar!  Across the globe, the furniture fair tour takes us from destination to destination, each fair holding their own focus, yet all with one common purpose: showcasing the latest in furniture and product design. The latest collections trickle down and...

You’ll often find Patricia Urquiola has poured a portion of herself into any project she has undertaken.  Reading and watching interviews with the Spanish product designer about any of her projects reveals many anecdotes and memories that have provided inspiration for the incredible work her studio produces. A wonderful insight into Urquiola’s methods and personal life is captured in this...

Throughout the vast ocean of the world wide web we often find images featuring furniture which we supply to the Australian market. Often these projects and spaces are overseas, and we love to see their application in foreign environments. Recently, we’ve found two images of U.S. based Bernhardt Design products sitting pretty in California, a place we most certainly...

It’s excitement central here at KE-ZU! If you’ve been following our blog for some time you’d know that we love Brazilian Girls.  Not to be taken the wrong way, we mean specifically the band Brazilian Girls, which often sends our chairs swiveling and our pens tapping.   Check out our post on Brazilian Girls from March here. The lead singer (and...

Kenneth Cobonpue has just been named MAISON&OBJET ASIA's inaugural Designer of the Year. "Embodying the spirit of Asian culture, Asian roots and an international approach, Kenneth Cobonpue is the perfect ambassador for MAISON&OBJET ASIA", explains Philippe Brocart, M&O's Managing Director. "He has not only made his mark at home in the Philippines, and in Asia but also internationally" and "MAISON&OBJET ASIA...

Top Ryde City in north-west Sydney has been revamped by The Source Room. We provided a swag of Vondom planters and Sancal’s Boomerang Chill Chair to assist with the redesign of the shopping centre’s rest areas. Over 30 Vondom planters of varying sizes were installed around the centre, helping to separate space and provide an injection of greenery and life...

Li Hongbo is turning heads (literally) with his latest exhibition Tools of Study, which is currently on display at the Klein Sun Gallery in New York City. Coming as a surprise to most, the exhibition comprises busts, which at first glance appear to be constructed of traditionally with  marble or stone. That is, until closer inspection when one grasps the...

Two new collections from the creative lighting and accessories manufacturer Hive are now available at KE-ZU!  Conch and Whisk, designed by Luisa Robinson and Stanley Ruiz respectively, take cues and inspiration from objects founds in the world around us, combining familiar shape with a strong materiality mix.   Whisk by Stanley Ruiz  takes its concept from the culinary tool it...