Experiment ZR012

Horological history made with Nitro, a new collaboration project by MB&F and URWERK

United by one-track minds focused on horological innovation, MB&F and URWERK recently teamed up on a new experimental project to bend the boundaries of timepiece engineering. Project C3H5N3O9—the molecular formula for nitroglycerine, so Nitro for short—introduces the first fruit of its labor, Experiment ZR012, a limited-edition watch unlike anything we’ve ever seen before. With each working mechanism open and on show, the intricate ZR012 calls …

Maison et Objet: Now! Le Off

Take a seat among five new options spotted at the show

One particularly compelling component of this year’s Maison et Objet design tradeshow during Paris Design Week was the exhibition showcasing young, up-and-coming designers, “Now: Le Off!” Among the innovative design offerings we noticed particularly creative takes on seating, from voluminous wooden clouds to table-stool hybrids. Here, the most outstanding places to perch. It wasn’t the sleek shape or supple leather that made Frederic Dejeant‘s new …

Architizer A+ Awards

The new platform for honoring innovative contemporary architecture and design

As a platform to honor the world’s most impressive spaces and structures, Architizer today launches the Architizer A+ Awards in partnership with the producers of The Webby Awards. Judged by some 200 jurors across 50+ categories, the Snarkitecture-designed trophy will be awarded at a red carpet gala in NYC come 16 May 2013, with early entry deadline scheduled for 9 November 2012. The jury’s long …