• K3 House by Bruce Stafford Architects

    This dramatic renovation centres around a spacious internal courtyard defined by natural rock face and lush vegetation. Large sliding glass doors in the main living area enable a seamless flow between inside and outside. The living areas also have the added benefit of glazing on the north façade which opens up the house to the view. The master suite pavilion, perched on the highest portion of the rock face, has been designed as a sanctuary for the parents, whilst maintaining a bird’s eye view over the living areas.

  • The Fourth Wall by François Bauchet, Eric Jourdan and N°111

    Initiated by N°111 with François Bauchet and Eric Jourdan, the Quatrième Mur was one of the off exhibitions which spearheaded the event during the St Etienne Design Biennial 2010. In a former cinema and with this mysterious title, three ex- Saint Etienne students invited two of their ex-lecturers for a collective exhibition in the shape of tribute-thanks-transmission with a result which lecturers and pupils alike can be proud of. The installation comprised everyday objects which, through their design and varying scales, gave rhythm and composition to the scenic space. The objective was to encourage the spectator to observe the objects from our domestic environment from a different angle and to reconsider the relationship between objects. “The fourth wall evokes an intellectual wall separating the actor on the stage and the spectator in the room. The installation of the objects on a stage puts distance between them and the spectator. The goal of the distance is to lead the spectator to consider what is taking place on the stage with an investigative and critical eye. To distance, is to transform the thing that it is to be understood, to which attention is to be drawn, from something banal, known and immediately fixed, into something distinctive, unusual and unexpected. ” N°111 .

  • The Enclave Interior by Jamie Herzlinger

    The clients are world travelers and after a brief period of time living in Milan, they understandably fell in love with the work of Carlos Scarpa! Interpreting his work in combination with the client’s lifestyle made this project very exciting and unique. The house had to be completely gutted, and it was only then that the soaring ceiling heights were discovered. Within the box of space that previously evaporated the entrance, dining room, hallways, and living room, we were able to make each of those public areas very dramatic by the controlled use of the bead blasted steel and poured terrazzo floors that had zinc screeds inlayed for a distinct separation. In the entry, the angled cabinet is a beautiful dining room buffet, fabricated in Makassar ebony and supported within two bead blasted steel columns. It is cantilevered in order to create a visual separation from the entrance, but at the same time contributing to the architectural details. The original master bathroom was combined with a walk in guest closet to create a larger space, as the programming required that the couple preferred to use the bath area together, thereby necessitating a larger space. Visual fluidity and an informal atmosphere were the driving and guiding principles in the complete renovation of this project. .

  • Streetwalk by Charlie Davidson

    A commission won through an open call for artists from Sunniside Partnership, the acting body in charge of revitalising the Sunniside area of Sunderland. Charlie Davidsons original proposal was for a series of benches that had the appearance of walking. This idea was a direct response to the brief which asked designers to draw pedestrians into the east side of town and the newly furbished Sunniside gardens from Sunderland city centre. The original designs were too big for the finalized street layout so the designs were developed into a stool module. The final design is cast in a polymer based cement with coloured quartz and marble aggregate.

Contemporist Architecture : The TRON Armchair Covers by Dror Benshetrit for Cappellini

New York-based designer Dror Benshetrit has created the TRON Armchair for Cappellini.








Cappellini and Walt Disney Signature present the TRON Armchair designed by Dror Benshetrit for Cappellini during Design Miami 2010.

Cappellini introduces a special range of unique arm chairs, inspired by the soonto-be-released Walt Disney Pictures film TRON: Legacy. These armchairs will be individually hand-finished – each uniquely designed- by Dror Benshetrit who pays homage to the digital landscape of the Outlands terrain in TRON: Legacy. These collectible works of art will be presented in the Cappellini/Poltrona Frau Miami… showroom during Design Miami 2010, as an official satellite show of Design Miami from December 2 through Dec. 10, 2010.

Dror’s mission is to articulate the complex meaning of objects in the simplest of ways. Their uses become a part of their narratives, expressed in transformations that are both metaphorical and literal. Raw Data forms a jagged and angular landscape, serving as a muse for a chair that is comprised of intersecting layers and textures of ‘digital’ rock. Constructed of composite material consisting of impregnated fiberglass with polyester resin processed with manual layering, these Special Production Walt Disney Signature TRON Armchairs invite you to “sit off the grid.”

The TRON Armchair continues the collaboration between Walt Disney Signature and Cappellini, who jointly introduced a line of Disney-inspired limited-edition chairs at the Milano Design Village in April of this year. With both companies’ heritage steeped in innovation, collaboration and design, the Walt Disney Signature range continues to tell stories and inspires customers around the world.

“This collaboration is the premise for a joint Cappellini and Walt Disney Signature stylistic commitment that promises to become a new, interesting and exciting chapter in the history of contemporary design, combining Cappellini’s strong inclination for innovation with the magical creativity of Disney,” said Giulio Cappellini, Art Director for Cappellini. “Walt Disney and Cappellini both have a shared approach to design, creativity and collaboration that turns everyday products into functional works of art,” said Pamela Lifford, executive vice president, Fashion and Home, Disney Consumer Products. “Collaborating with a leading Italian design brand specializing in contemporary furnishings like Cappellini is another exciting step in continuing Walt Disney Signature’s philosophy on design and innovation.”

A prototype of the TRON Armchair constructed out of 100% recycled roto-molded plastic, with varying textual surfaces which will be massed produced and will make its official debut at the Milano International Furniture Fair in April of 2011 will also be on display.

About TRON: Legacy
“TRON: Legacy” is a 3D high-tech adventure set in a digital world that’s unlike anything ever captured on the big screen. Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), a rebellious 27-year-old, is haunted by the mysterious disappearance of his father Kevin Flynn (Oscar®- and Golden Globe®-winner Jeff Bridges), a man once known as the world’s leading video-game developer. When Sam investigates a strange signal sent from the old Flynn’s Arcade—a signal that could only come from his father—he finds himself pulled into a digital world where Kevin has been trapped for 20 years. With the help of the fearless warrior Quorra (Olivia Wilde), father and son embark on a life-or-death journey across a visually-stunning cyber universe—a universe created by Kevin himself that has become far more advanced with never-before-imagined vehicles, weapons, landscapes and a ruthless villain who will stop at nothing to prevent their escape. “TRON: Legacy” is directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Sean Bailey, Jeffrey Silver and Steven Lisberger. The story is by Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz and Brian Klugman & Lee Sternthal, and the screenplay is by Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz, based on characters created by Steven Lisberger and Bonnie MacBird. Presented in Disney Digital 3D™ and IMAX® 3D and scored by Grammy Award®–winning electronic music duo Daft Punk, “TRON: Legacy” hits theaters on December 17, 2010.

About Cappellini
Founded in 1946, Cappellini has become synonymous with contemporary, avant-garde design. Over the years it has launched some of the world’s greatest designers, producing innovative and high quality furnishings, and is particularly renowned for its skilled lacquering processes. Products can be divided into the following collections: Collezione-comprises products made in collaboration with contemporary designers; Sistemi-focuses on the production of modular furniture and solutions for residential and office areas; Progetto Oggetto-entrusts international designers with the task of designing home furnishing accessories. A number of iconic pieces are also exhibited in museums throughout the world – Victoria & Albert Museum in London, Museum of Modern Art in New York and the George Pompidou Centre in Paris; In 2004, Cappellini became part of the Poltrona Frau Group, a project piloted by the private investment company Charme set up by Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, which in 2006 listed on the Milan stock exchange. Cappellini is available worldwide. Its flagship stores are located in Milan, New York, Los Angeles, and Miami.

About Dror
Since 2002, Dror Benshetrit has developed an interdisciplinary practice specializing in innovative design projects. His portfolio encompasses product design, architecture projects, interior design, graphic design, and art direction. He received his education at the Eindhoven Design Academy in Holland. Dror has long been interested in the complexity of the manifold meanings and uses that intersect at a single object. Dror has lectured around the world and received numerous design awards including the GE Plastics Competition “Merging Boundaries” (2001), iF Product Design Award (2006), the Good Design Award (2008). He has gained international media exposure and has been widely exhibited. His work is included in the permanent collections of major museums in North America, Europe and the Middle East. Dror is represented by Culture and Commerce, Inc., an agency representing design luminaries including Yves Béhar, Philippe Stark and Marcel Wanders.


About Walt Disney Signature
Walt Disney Signature is Disney’s adult lifestyle brand created through a curated collection of aspirational products through collaboration with best-in-class designers and brands, using innovative ideas to evoke the emotion of Disney storytelling. The brand stems from the Fashion & Home line of business at Disney Consumer Products (DCP), a business segment of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) that extends the Disney brand to merchandise ranging from apparel, toys, home décor and books and magazines to foods and beverages, stationery, electronics and fine art. Walt Disney Signature began with home furnishings and has expanded to include outdoor furniture, entertainment units, rugs, wall décor, tabletop products, clothing, jewelry, stationery, and candles. Walt Disney Signature product is available at independent and specialty retailers across the globe and online.



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