Our roundup this month includes products that help create ornamental centerpieces, increase safety or security, apply unexpected materials such as eucalyptus and crystal, or further open up the building envelope, as with the exterior folding door system featured here.
Our roundup this month includes products that help create ornamental centerpieces, increase safety or security, apply unexpected materials such as eucalyptus and crystal, or further open up the building envelope, as with the exterior folding door system featured here.
With more than 1,000 exhibitors in 2006, Cersaie showcased a dizzying array of tiles with trends toward historically sourced floral prints, kitschy patterns, and gleaming metallic finishes.
Building product manufacturers continue to make strides in the green arena, from 'leasing' materials they will recycle at a later date to pressuring suppliers to follow sustainable practices. For the latest options, check out the GreenBuild Expo from 11/7 to 11/9 in Chicago.
Dubbed the chair capital of the world, the northeastern Italian city of Udine hosted its 32nd International Chair Exhibition from September 13th through 16th showcasing the best the industry has to offer in terms of technology, innovative use of materials, and of course, design. - Linda C. Lentz Svelte seating The Residential Chair of the Year, Frida by Odoardo Fioravanti, is an innovative mix of solid oak and thin molded plywood notable for its comfort, light weight, and slim, fluid form. Pedrali, Mornico Al Serio, Italy. www.pedrali.it [Reader Service: November 2008 #200] Hip hybrid The Punk chair by Studio Archirivolto,
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