Design News

The Salone del Mobile is undoubtedly one of the most important design shows of the year showcasing the finest brands and design talent from around the world. This year seven KE-ZU brands presented their latest collections, and as these new designs start to hit our showroom floor we are excited to bring you a brief overview of our highlights from...

Rossana Hu and Lyndon Neri are the talented duo behind multi-disciplinary architecture and design practice Neri&Hu and in a few short years they’ve notched up a long list of high-profile projects, well-received products and esteemed accolades. They have deservedly earned Maison&Objet Asia Designers of the Year 2015 and Wallpaper* Designer of the Year 2014 as well as being inducted into...

Research has proven that the environmental design of healthcare facilities has a direct affect on the wellbeing of patients and their families. In fact well-designed environments can improve health outcomes, while poorly designed environments can aggravate patient anxiety and stress and negatively influence the healthcare experience.*  With more comprehensive research into the impact of design on health and healing, we are amidst...

  M114’s Green Chair by Javier Mariscal proves it’s easy being green. The affordable and sustainable chair is 100 per cent recycled and recyclable making it an eco-friendly and durable solution for a variety of public spaces. Barcelona-based M114 specialises in contemporary furniture and fittings and is committed to innovation and technology and utilising long-lasting materials. Its furniture collection merges aesthetics, functionality and practicality with a focus on the...

Dutch design is characterised by contemporary, minimalist and innovative products manufactured from the highest quality materials through sustainable practices and we are proud to exclusively represent one of the most significant Dutch design brands, Artifort. Artifort has been a major influencer in the Dutch - and global - design game since 1890, so it’s fitting that the brand has been...

Gone are the days hotels are merely a place to stay, removed from the culture and  energy of the community outside. Today they are designed as vibrant and connected destinations in themselves; places to experience for their own well-deserved merits. On July 14 KE-ZU hosted “Connecting the Dots Vol. 1” presented by Nicky Lobo, Editor of Habitus, and with Matthew...

We would love to thank all those who joined us as we hosted “Connecting the Dots Vol. 1” presented by Nicky Lobo, Editor of Habitus, in conversation with Matthew Sheargold, Senior Associate at HASSELL. The conversation centred around current and future trends in hospitality design as Matthew explored how hoteliers, architects and designers, faced with competition by Airbnb and challenged to millennial demands for memorable...

We are proud to announce The Andreu World International Design Contest is now open for submissions. Participants from around the globe are welcome to submit their entries to compete for the opportunity to have their chair or table recognised as the most creative and innovative and in the end a truly unique piece. Registration for the annual contest is now under way and is...

The century-old Finger Wharf is one of the defining features of Woolloomooloo, Sydney, and now the new Ovolo Hotel, which occupies its south end, has upped the architectural ante even further. Matthew Sheargold, Senior Associate at HASSELL, led the design project that transformed the existing hotel facilities into one that would appeal to a new generation. Indeed, as Matthew discussed...

In 2007 Andreu World opened its Chicago showroom in the Merchandise Mart (theMart) where NeoCon is held on annual basis. Nine years later the Spanish design company not only had a triumphant exhibit at this year’s trade show, scooping a number of awards for its innovative seating and tables, but it has contributed to furnishing the recently redeveloped theMart with many...