New architectural landscaping products from Konstantin Grcic for Magis, Extremis, PlanterSpeakers, Forms+Surfaces, and Hess America.
June 2017 Product Briefs: Landscape
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Designed by Konstantin Grcic for Magis, this outdoor lounge collection for contract or residential use includes a two or three-seater sofa, armchair, bench in two versions, chaise longue, and tables framed in powder-coated steel rods. Polyurethane cushions with removable fabric covers are offered in a range of colors. A small side table in artificial stone is also available.
Sol+Luna
The addition of a few cushions transforms the Sol+Luna "lounge" by Extremis from a sun bed into a comfortable sofa for three. A wide bar along its side works as a handy shelf for drinks when reclining or as a backrest to support cushions for sitting. Sol+Luna is available with tables, a towel holder, storage pouch, and an optional adjustable sunshade that converts into a moon-shaped light at night.
PlanterSpeakers
Hidden in architectural planters, these resilient speakers can be controlled via smartphone to create outdoor sounds for gardens, decks, or patios. Available with a range of audio specifications, the speakers are sealed and weatherproof and come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials—from low maintenance AZEK and industrial-grade poly resin to sustainably farmed teak and reclaimed wood.
Morocco
This architectural bollard provides effective, glare-free LED illumination with low power consumption for pedestrian areas, building entrances, sidewalks, and pathways at corporate campuses, parks, cultural centers, and other settings. Morocco is available in 39" and 43" heights to meet scale requirements and features a slender rectangular profile, louvered optics, and stainless-steel hardware.
Avivo Bar Stools
The Forms+Surfaces Avivo family of coordinating chairs and standard and bar-height tables now includes bar stools. The Avivo line features frames of detailed cast aluminum and seats and backs made of formed aluminum. The bar stools have a durable powder-coat finish in stock or custom colors and may be specified with or without one of three perforation patterns on the seats and backs.
Prism Planter
Pennoyer Newman’s modern geometric planter for residential or commercial interiors or gardens features angled and refracting surfaces. Handcrafted in New York in the company’s signature lead gray, from a mixture of marble, rock, and resin, the Prism planter comes with pre-drilled drainage holes and measures 18" high x 20" wide.
Palissade
Designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, this collection includes 13 coordinating furnishings in a color palette of light gray, anthracite, and olive. Developed over the course of two years, the pieces are made from powder-coated steel and include dining chairs, tables, a low stool, bar stool, bench, dining bench, lounge chairs, and a sofa.
Ashbery
Designed in collaboration with Robert A.M. Stern Architects and the lighting-design firm Fisher Marantz Stone, these outdoor luminaires include 12', 14', and 16'-tall pedestrian lights, a 3'-tall pathway light, and a wall-mounted light that recall archetypal gas lamps. The fixtures house LEDs behind a diffuser lens that emits a pleasing glow, radiating from the center outward.
Nara
Inspired by the travels of the renowned French landscape architect Louis Benech, Nara is the first collection in Royal Botania’s Black Label series. Handmade of fine teak, the modern outdoor collection includes a lounge bench, a dining table with a ceramic top, dining chair, sun lounger, lounge chair, low tables, and an avant-garde three-legged seat.
Refine
This durable composite decking from Moisture Shield offers the company’s proprietary moisture-resistant core with an added layer of protection and enriched natural coloring. Refine’s integrated cap provides enhanced durability to hide wear and tear, along with fade and stain resistance. Refine is available in 1" x 6" deck boards of 12', 16', and 20' lengths and 12' fascia boards.
