Design Lifestyle Magazine

Design Lifestyle Magazine

Design Lifestyle Magazine featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Niemeyer II

Designed by Joana Santos Barbosa, the rounded forms of the Niemeyer II armchair are influenced by the modernist House of Canoas of Oscar Niemeyer. Having a refined design with architectural details, this armchair is minimal and yet a statement piece. The upholstery work is meticulous, with seams reduced to essential, in order to reproduce the backward movement of flat roof when seen from an aerial view. Upholstered in a special woven bouclé, this welcoming armchair receives people with a gentle embrace and feels the most comfortable place in the room.

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Object

Object is a splash-proof partition designed for living and dining spaces. Object combines a circular acrylic panel with a simple bent brass support and a round brass weight that prevents tipping. The acrylic is offered in smoked and colored versions, so the partition adds color to a room instead of looking temporary. Several sets can be connected around the brass weights to form a wider screen. An optional wooden base can hold flowers. The composition resembles an art piece, so Object can remain in place as decoration.

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Push Collection

Push Collection is a modular seating range built around a stackable armchair. The armchair design is reduced to a minimum in order to reveal the essence of each element. Only two materials are used: die-cast and extruded aluminium for the frame, which is fully recyclable, and technical fabric obtained from recycled PET bottles for the upholstery. By replacing a few parts of the seat frame, four items can be produced: a chair, an armchair, a backless seat and a two-seater armchair. The collection joins minimal form with sustainability and robustness.

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Carefree

Carefree is a restaurant interior designed for traditional Sichuan cuisine in Chengdu, China. The space covers 1480 square meters and is divided into a refreshment area, a wine area and private rooms. Chinese carved fencing and dim lighting give the refreshment area a secluded feeling. The private rooms are kept plain so that attention stays on the food. A sculpture at the center of the moon gate combines the brand name with ink painting. A wall screen shows plants changing through the four seasons, and bamboo, marble and red brick are used throughout.

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The Animal Backbone

The Animal Backbone is a retail store interior located in Shanghai, inside a historic building that once served as a slaughterhouse and is now a cultural and creative center. The space covers 100 square meters and is built with metal plate, mirror and glass. The layout follows the walking track of a cat, and a circle divides the inner and outer areas. Doors and windows allow views between the two zones, while living room, dining, kitchen and bathroom scenes are arranged inside. The design invites reflection on people and animals sharing the city.

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Origin

Origin is a dental clinic interior in Taipei, Taiwan, planned for patients treated for sleep apnea through orthodontic care. The treatment rooms are shaped like eggs, recalling a nest, a plant pod or a protective shell. Curved surfaces soften the boundaries between floor, walls and ceiling, and the lighting creates a mild and safe atmosphere. The shapes were simulated in three dimensions and cut by computer controlled machines, then assembled on site and covered with curved plates. The layout keeps the movement and function of the medical equipment intact.

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