Image Courtesy Jeremy Harris Image Courtesy Jeremy Harris Not the most politically correct title, but we’re sticking with it anyway. The photos series American Asylums: Moral Architecture of the 19th Century is a passion of photographer Jeremy Harris and a sort of homage to Thomas Story Kirkbride, a physician and advocate for the mentally ill until his death in...
Kenneth Cobonpue, his namesake furniture brand and its accessories sidekick Hive have made their presence on the international stage by utilising vernacular materials from their native Philippines to expertly craft their wares, more often than not inspired in form by the strong cultural roots in their Southeast Asian country. Continuing with their mantra is Kenneth’s latest release Fan Coral, a...
Nudo Bench designed by Juan Ibáñez for Sancal. The name of the collection, Nudo, refers to the knots found in wood in its natural state. The legs replicate the sinews of a tree-trunk, as if they were branches, thanks to painstaking lathing and carving. This is one of the Nudo tables’ most characteristic features. Asymmetry is another hallmark. The asymmetry...
The Smart Stacking Chair from Andreu World installed at The French Cafe in Auckland. Smart is a program of timber stacking chairs for the hospitality and contract market. The beech chairs are offered in three timber stains with the option of either an oak seat, upholstered, or woven banded seat. Andreu World's design division have developed this model as a direct result of...
m114’s collection of coat stands is expanding! Already giving us proven exciting floor coat stands like Hulot, Mirac and Bambu, some incorporating umbrella stands (because who likes being caught in the rain?!). With winter coming, m114 also provides the perfect coat hooks and hat hooks for wall hanging our weather protection like Ona. The impressive collection for clothing and accessories...
Stills from the Nanimarquina Rabari film What luck! After we spent some time recently understanding the influences of current “it” design pair Doshi Levien (read the post here) we uncovered this adorable video on Nanimarquina’s YouTube channel. It’s a wonderful film which explains and shows the influences and manufacturing processes of the Rabari collection designed by Doshi Levien for...
Watch, listen and take notes. John Cleese imparts his knowledge, providing the "5 factors that you can arrange to make your lives more creative." 1. Space – "You have to create some space for yourself away from your everyday demands." 2. Time – "It’s not enough to create space. You have to create your space for yourself for a specific...
Can you imagine a sofa that grows with your needs? Imagine no more. The Siesta Modular Sofa designed by Lievore Altherr and Molina for Andreu World does just this. Combining comfort and beautiful proportions, this modular sofa can be configured to suit any commercial or residential space. The Siesta Collection is available from KE-ZU now!
The Agora collection is an upholstered lounge chair that features either a solid wood or an aluminum base. Designed by Lievore Altherr & Molina, this chair for Andreu World commands attention whilst simultaneously allowing for some well-needed time of solitude and privacy. As described in the video below by Alberto Lievorre (pictured above at Salone Milano 2014 from the KE-ZU...
Artifort is so highly regarded in the furniture industry it’s almost as if they are the foster parent of classic, original design. They grow and maintain a database of reissued classics from great names such as Pierre Paulin, Geoffrey Harcourt, René Holten and Patrick Norguet. Two key pieces from Pierre Paulin, the Orange Slice and Little Tulip are now in stock at KE-ZU. Should...