Think of France and one quintessential image is a café with tables and chairs lined up on the terrace outside. Of course, you need comfortable, durable chairs, and at BodeGon in Bordeaux, France, M114’s Tube Collection provides a modern, hardwearing alternative to the classic bentwood bistro chair. Designed by Benayoun Architectes, BodeGon is a bar and terrace located on Place...
In a restaurant inspired by the Mediterranean sun, Sancal’s Tonella chair is a perfect choice with a circular and cage-like form inspired by Spanish wine barrels. Omar’s Place in Pimlico, London, is a buzzing Mediterranean restaurant and bar designed by Sella Concept in collaboration with architecture firm Wilson Holloway. Located on the ground floor and basement of a heritage building...
Recent trends in the hotel industry have seen hoteliers take a more design-led approach, creating vibrant destinations and one-of-a-kind experiences. At The Collectionist Hotel in Camperdown, Sydney, that uniqueness extends to each of the hotel rooms and lobby, which have been individually designed by local studios and artists. Inspired by a car hire outlet that allowed inspection of vehicles prior...
The placement and quality of lighting in the workplace can have a significant influence on workers. In addition to aesthetic advantages, lighting can impact health and wellbeing, having an effect on mood, productivity, performance and safety. Here are some tips on workplace lighting, with help from our friends at LZF. Individual lights on and above workstations provide employees with more...
Award-winning Spanish designer Josep Lluscà applies his talent and experience to a broad range of design fields including lighting, furniture, electronics, toys, packaging and urban facilities. With an almost 45-year career, Josep has received worldwide accolades and has been at the origin of many Spanish design brands, including Fluvia and Enea. Addressing the practical considerations of form and function, his...
Missing the fun and design of DENFAIR? Or did you miss out on DENFAIR altogether? If so, this is the cure for you: a wrap up of KEZU at DENFAIR 2018 in Melbourne. KE-ZU upped the stakes this year with two exhibition stands featuring the best in commercial and contract furniture design from KE-ZU’s leading European and Japanese brands. The...
Aerial UTS Function Centre has had a refresh with an updated design by Janja Wetherill with commercial builders INTREC and a range of contract furniture from KE-ZU. Aerial UTS is a purpose-built function centre with flexible indoor spaces and a terrace overlooking Anzac Bridge and the Sydney CBD. Catering for dinners, conferences, meetings, seminars, cocktail parties, presentations and more for up...
Sancal is a perennial favourite at Salone del Mobile Milan and this year introduced its Jungla collection with a colourful scenography that had us venturing into a vivid and vibrant wilderness. “We were inspired by the diversity of nature in its wildest state, in its chiaroscuro, vibrant colours, randomness, impossible forms, limits and how we have transgressed them,” Sancal described. Artist...
Denfair 2018 is just around the corner and this year KE-ZU is upping the stakes with two exhibition stands bringing you the best in commercial and contract furniture design. Held in Melbourne from 14 to 16 June, Denfair is an annual design industry event that brings together the best local and international brands in furniture, lighting, art and accessories. With...
Denfair is the annual Australian design industry event that brings together the best local and international brands in furniture, lighting, art and accessories. This year, KE-ZU is proudly presenting a dedicated axona AICHI stand, with head designer Taku Kumazawa in attendance. Taku designs the high-end contract furniture for axona AICHI, which embody his ethos for durable, multifunctional and ultra-eco-friendly products...