Welcome Black

Kartell's noir exhibit of classic and new chairs

An exhibition of old and new projects reimagined as totally black icons, Kartell‘s “Welcome Black” exhibition at Fiera District in Milan stands out in contrast to their reputation for strong, shiny color palettes, but proves their mastery over every shade of the spectrum. Among the new products, the Masters chair by Starck Design is an interesting exercise. The shape of the chair was created by …

Fuorisalone 2010: Via Durini

Checking out the shows on Milan's famed design street

Via Durini, a street that has become institution in the Milanese design panorama, still manages to surprise with its many furniture showrooms exhibiting new work. The first revelation is the new Bend Sofa designed by the volcanic Patricia Urquiola for B&B at Fuorisalone. Curvaceous yet monolithic forms give the seating system the look of soft sculpture, creating a deep sense of motion in this particular …

The Cave Restaurant

Sexy emoticons, Tweet Shows, moto-unicycles, a cave restaurant, and more in this week's web round-up

Ignant takes us inside a Sydney restaurant designed by Koichi Takada Architects, designed to effectively look like a modern and sculptural cave. The form and materials create just the right balance of acoustic sound quality and texture for an enjoyable dining experience.