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THG SO.

THG SO.

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With summer now in full-on “heat” mode, any sign of coolness brings a needed respite if not a sigh of relief. Think: sliced juicy watermelon, iced tea with fresh mint leaves, frosted popsicles, visions of waterfalls and icebergs. A product suggestive of “cool” in every inch of its being: French luxury faucet brand THG’s SO. bath series. Made from clear opti[...]

Ready to Dive into the Olympics?

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In preparation for the 2012 Summer Olympics, major new facilities and buildings and are being constructed throughout London, preparing for the onslaught of tens of thousands of spectators and dozens of high profile athletic events. One such project which has been garnering strong reaction from architecture observers and critics is the London Aquatics Centre [...]

VIVE LA FRANCE- Revolutionary Design!

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When citizens of Paris stormed the Bastille, the city’s largest prison, in the name of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity, a global revolution had begun. The actions of those taken in 1789 led to the eventual dethroning of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, who symbolized excessive extravagance, eventually paving the way for democracy and a new republic. In [...]

2012 Green GOOD DESIGN Awards

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The Green GOOD DESIGN Awards are always an indicator of progress that the design industry makes towards sustainability; recognizing only those products expected to contribute to the development of a healthy society. Each year, hundreds of products are submitted but only a few dozen make the cut. We pared down the extensive list to share with you several of o[...]

Life Edited

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In 2009, TreeHugger.com-founder Graham Hill initiated a competition to come up with a design for his 450 square foot New York City studio that would maximize space while emphasizing good design and environmental responsibility. Over three hundred entries from around the world were sent in, and from those Hill selected an entry from architecture students Cat[...]

Orla Reynolds: As If From Nowhere - She has arrived!

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Orla Reynolds is an Irish product designer who has graduated from Dublin Institute of Technology with a degree in Interior and Furniture Design. Profiled as one of “Things Modenus Loves,” her first collection of furniture has been well received for its appearance and functionality. Reynolds’ aptly named “As if from nowhere” line of furniture includes tabl[...]

LED for Retail

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If you’re curious about retail applications for LEDs, Commercial Construction Magazine’s recent article about Starbucks renovating its flagship store in the heart of New York City’s Times Square Theater District may be a good case study. It shows how one mega retailer is using solid state lighting to achieve aesthetic as well as energy conservation goals. S[...]

Dwell on Design 2012 in Review

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This past weekend was intense for much of the design industry as leaders in modern furnishings, fixtures, materials, and lifestyle products flocked to the seventh annual Dwell on Design expo in Los Angeles. Over three days, exhibitors displayed the best and newest of their product collections and visitors were able to participate in demonstrations, seminars,[...]

Booths to Visit at Dwell

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Today marks the official start of the Dwell on Design 2012 modern design conference held in downtown Los Angeles. We’ll be there today through Sunday looking for eye-catching design and up-and-coming designers who are shaping the direction of modern design. Here are a few booths that we will be seeking out – look for us here: GRAFF Faucets will be exhibiting[...]

Dwell on Design 2012

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This year, Dwell Magazine holds their seventh annual design exposition in Los Angeles on June 22-24. Dwell anticipates over 23,000 visitors will attend Dwell on Design, riding an upward trend of attendance at the largest design event on the West Coast. The week leading up to the start of the expo on Friday is known as Dwell Design Week and was kicked off on[...]