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COVER STORY IndustryFRENCH FURNITURE

DESIGNERS’ DESK

Mar - Apr 2013

A VISIONARY Get Designstruck!

Luca Nichetto

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CLAUDIO LUTI, President of Cosmit onSensous Saloni

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HOT PRODUCTS 14

SHOW HIGHLIGHT 42

SHOW REVIEW 47

INDUSTRY NEWS 60

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 64

Keeping our promise to bring you an extensive report of exclusive interior with every edition, we have this time brought to you the Sheraton Hotel of Pattaya. Carl Almeida, P49 Deesign, project head of Sheraton Hotel interior shares with us the design concepts and its planning process.

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Karim Rashid needs no introduction and we bring to you the man himself sharing with us his concepts and ideas of design.

We proudly present to you Luca Nichetto who has been one of the highlights of imm Cologne 2013. He shares with us his perception of designs.

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isaloni , one of the leading trade fairs of the furniture industry is gearing up for 2013 show and Claudio Luti, President of Cosmit and owner and chairman of Kartell shared with us the ongoing planning process.

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French furniture industry is the amalgamation of style and luxury experiences. Market situation in 2013 and the future prospects have been thoroughly elaborated in our Cover Story.

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otel, villa and private house interiors have become a major part of

interest in the industry. The luxury furniture industry is a part of Hthe US$431.8 billion global furniture market. The recent years

have witnessed a rise in the number of millionaires in emerging markets

such as Russia, Brazil, China and India and these potential luxury buyers

are expected to influence the sector.

Concept of 'lifestyle' and the greater brand consciousness have increased

the demand for these luxury products in different countries. Be it a com-

mon studio apartment in London or a beach resort in Bali, luxury furniture

marks its presence in every corner of the world. For instance, Sheraton

Hotel in Pattaya, Thailand, which has secured special coverage in this

edition of ours, has been a masterpiece in the aforementioned genre. In

order to give a larger-than-life experience to its guests during their hard-

earned holidays, this premier group of hotels has not been a miser. They

have taken care of every detail and ensured the best of luxury resulting in

zenith of hospitality.

Italy being one of the main producing countries of such designer, contem-

porary furniture will introduce the latest line of products in coming April

in the most celebrated annual event Salone Internazionale del Mobile- the

Mecca of the furniture industry. Estimating their prep-stage it seems quite

obvious that this year too it will be a benchmark event where luxury, classic

or contemporary furniture will unfold itself in a whole new trend-setting

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Industry

rance sets itself as a brand for design and production is 5, 7Mds €. The French furniture

elegance.French furniture remains market has seen a drop in value of 3per cent in Funique, and is emblematic of divine 2012. The kitchen and bedroom industry has

devotion and creation. Three organisations, progressed whilst the other sectors have been

IPEA (Institut de Prospective et d'Etudes de declined in the past years. For example, wooden

l'Ameublement/School for Forecasting and tables for dining rooms were billed 0.4per cent

Studies of Furniture), UNIFA (French Furniture higher in 2012 than these were in 2011.

Industry Association), VIA (Valorisation de

l'Innovationdansl'Ameublement / Valorization Compared to other two furniture giants

of Innovation in Furnishing), a part of the UNIFA Germany and Italy-the French industry has two

are working hard to meet the worldwide main marveling keys: the industrial power of

expectations from French furniture industry and furniture factories making kitchen and bedroom

they have helped us immensely in bringing out panels, and top range furniture for kitchen,

this report on one of the most prosperous bedroom and sitting room. In 2012 kitchens

design driven markets. secured second place in the market, ahead of

sofas and chairs followed by furnishing. There

The French production of furniture consists 61 are temporary difficulties with 'Jeune Habitat'

per cent of furniture intended to be purchased, (not life-long furniture) which is having a tough

and 39 per cent of furniture intended for the time in increasing its marketed volumes, after 20

professional sector. Total value of the years of strong growth.

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IPEA reports that 2013 will be a difficult year for the

French furniture industry: the drop in the construction

of accommodation combined with the fall in the

purchasing power of couples is going to automatically

lead to a fall in demand. Prospects for 2013 are directly

linked to the housing projects which will be under

300.000. They were 340.000 in 2012. As shown by the

curves presented below, we can see that, over a long

period of time the furniture market has been directly

linked to the new housing projects. Despite that, the

purchase intention of consumers keeps looking good,

even though it is slightly decreasing.

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French external trade in manufactured products (in orange) and furniture imported (in blue) in billions of euros »

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In terms of support and incentives for long term, which are generated from

innovation and creation, French furniture prospective conferences and studies. Every year

industries have financed a unique design they present a number of exhibitions at the

platform and exhibition space for more than gallery, as well as at international events.

thirty years. The VIA favours exchanges between

designers, industries and distributors and The VIA was created in 1979 as part of an

accompanies professionals through their initiative by Codifia (Comité pour le

development, particularly surrounding développement des industries françaises de

collection and innovation management. For l'ameublement) with the support of the

more than 30 years, their annual creative aide minister for trade/industry. Gérard Laizé has

program has financed prototypes by the talent managing the VIA since 1995.

of the future. By monitoring on an international

scale, this lab detects trends in the evolution of FNAEM is the French professional association of

the living environment in both medium and furniture retailers. This organisation gathers

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more than 2500 furniture shops, whose market markets. Today it boasts approximately 500

shares amount 80 per cent of national furniture members.

market. Members are independent retailers,

major supply chains such as IKEA CONFORMA The IPEA (Institut de Prospective et d'Etudes de

BUT ALINEA FLY and a large part of franchised l'Ameublement/School for Forecasting and

chains (Mobilier de France, Monsieur Meuble Studies of Furniture) has the mission to carry

and so on). out, publish and commercialise all statistics and

quantitative and prospective studies of the

UNIFA (French Furniture Industry Association), a furniture, household equipment and

union created in 1960 by professionals for accommodation markets.

professionals, is today the representative

organisation of the furniture sector. It is a forum In 2012, the IPEA carried out more than 20,000

of thought and exchange for companies of all consumer studies on purchases and attitudes,

sizes that produce furniture of every style and and monitored the sales of all market players

every material, for the residential and business thanks to their sample groups.

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heraton Hotel in Pattaya,

Thailand has stunned everyone with

its spectacular interior, designed by P49 Deesign S& Associates Co.,Ltd in association with KTGY Inter Associates

who was responsible for Architecture while Landscape Design was

undertaken by Peridien Asia. The concept of the hotel is creation of

a romantic resort that is based on Thai style with an understated

elegance based on privacy and luxury. Sheraton hotel interior sets

itself class apart with a blend of Thai style and luxury. Its well

defined colours and intelligent choice of materials creates an

unbelievable aura around it. It has been well planned to give a

dream feel to its guests.

The project head Mr. Carl Almeida from P49 Deesign in an exclusive

interview shares with us the secret of this spectacular interior: Mr. Carl Almeida

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FAE: How did you derive the concept of the FAE: What materials were used for the

interior? interiors?

FAE: What were the criteria kept in

consideration while designing the hotel?

Carl Almeida: The interior concept was derived CA: We used a lot of wood in the project to get a

in consultation with the owners. This was not sense of warmth and residential feel within the

their first hotel but their first resort in a city spaces. Plastered walls with an aged finish also

which was not accustomed to high quality were used extensively in the guestrooms to

properties. create a more textured look but this was

balanced by adding a soft paint colour over. In

Pattaya at that point was a much lower end the bathrooms custom mosaic tiles were used in

market and this project was going to set a new various shades of aquamarine to add a sense of

standard in the area. The owners required a seaside place to the design.

property that had a sense of elegance to it yet

had a taste of Thai without being pure Thai

design.

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CA: The key criteria was to always have a sense when in the bar on the ground, they also have a

of warmth and coziness within the design at all direct connection to the beach as this entire

times as well as a residential feeling. Loose space opens up to the beach.

furniture were utilised to enhance the

residential feeling. The Spa is also an exceptional facility and follows

the same design theme as the main public areas

of the hotel-warm, cozy, hospitable, luxurious

and intimate.

CA: One of the main features within the resort is

the freestanding triple level beachfront building

containing the infinity roof bar; the speciality

restaurant; and the beach bar and wine cellar. CA: There were some challenges during the

This building allows guests to feel like they are at design process as a result of delay in approvals

the edge of a cliff when on the top floor but for part of the site, so construction was staged to

accommodate the delay, however, this

did not really affect the design. In essence

we did not have too many serious

challenges during the design process. We

have a clear design direction and we

maintained a consistency in our design

throughout the resort.

CA: The design process including the

documentation process took about 12

months to complete. The construction

process was under a separate timeframe.

FAE: What are the different aspects of the

hotel and its designs?

FAE: What were the challenges faced

while designing the interior of the hotel?

FAE: How long had the planning of

the design taken and the entire

project in totality?

FAE: How many people were

involved in this project?

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CA: From P49 Deesign our team probably at its This was the very first hotel that put this level of

peak for this project utilised about 8 people. luxury into Pattaya. After the success of this

Obviously with the other consultants the team is project, Pattaya has grown to be a much more

significantly larger. international market with many 5 star hotels

now built.

CA: I had visited the site with our client before he

had purchased the site and at that point we CA: I think the Sheraton Resort & Spa in Pattaya

knew that this project could be special. The is very different to other resorts because a lot of

amazing thing about this project was that there the “still international” properties these days

were absolutely no hotels in Pattaya at that time follow a more contemporary design approach

that were close to the quality that owner was which keeps them all looking fairly similar. This

thinking. This in itself was a monumental property distinguishes itself by being different,

decision to pitch this hotel at a luxury level as the still luxury, till international, but at the same

client base was at a much lower level. time Thai.

FAE: Tell us something unique about this

project. FAE: How would you compare Sheraton

Pattaya with other beach resorts?

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F A E : W a s i t

difficult to blend

the Thai natural

s t y l e t o a

luxurious project

like this?

FAE: What are the projects you are

concurrently working on?

P49 Deesign has just completed the Six Senses

Spa at the new 'Alpina Gstaad Hotel' in

Switzerland.

We are currently working on 'Alila Jabal Al

Akhdar' in the mountains of Oman as well as the

C A : I t wa s n o t W Muscat in the city. Other key projects also

difficult in the end to include a wonderful luxury boutique project

achieve this. The key called ' The Sanchaya” in Bintan, Grand Hyatt in

decision to take this Lijiang as well as the Indigo in Lijiang. We are also

r e s o r t i n t h e working on a new hotel at Ayana Resort in Bali as

direction we did was well as the Pullman West Java. In India we are

made very early in working on the SO and Sofitel in Mulund

our design phase, Mumbai as well as the Le Meridien in

and so by having this Mahabaleshwer.

understanding early

made all the other decisions later easy. In Thailand, key projects include the Marriott in

Bangkok Sukhumvit as well as the Radisson Blu

also in Bangkok. This is a small selection of

current works.

CA: We are working all over the world currently.

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This armchair known as Jacket designed by Patrick Norguet is sleek with graceful lines and quilted fabric. Unlike other furniture it has a soft and cozy body in itself with an edge along the back that is suggestive of a jacket collar. Two down feather cushions add a soft touch of made-to-measure comfort. Tacchini Italia and Patrick Norguet received award at the Wallpaper Design Awards 2013.

This silver paradiso marble dining table is a boat shaped stone top with expansion method. The in-built lifting system allows the interior central leaf to be raised once the two halves of the table top have been pulled apart. This creative technique makes the expansion extremely easy.

Base: Oval, stainless steel, matt brushedTop: Stone: Silver Paradiso polished, Gneiss, IndiaDimension: 105 x 190 cm, extended 270 cm

Jacket By Tacchini Italia

Draenert Adler Extendable Dining Table

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The ninth Wallpaper Design Awards, has awarded Ron Gilad Designer of the year. Gilad strives to give weighty materials like steel and marble a lightness and dynamism. Gilad's new collection of furniture for Molteni&C has the basic geometric form. Ron Gilad's new collection of furnishings, Grado, emphasises the basic geometric shapes. Surfaces are rotated and rounded off; the wooden and glass tables and the bookcases, in particular, create a shift that moves from an angle of 90° to one of 45° without corners; a cube is extracted from its volume, leaving a void emphasised by a mark of red paint. The use of colours such as red, yellow and blue emphasises the basic shapes.

Grado By Ron Gilad

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The DS-277 is an easy chair that has a high-backed armchair with a slim star-shaped base. Created by Christian Werner, the chair is covered with different qualities of leather and colour in the inner and outer side with the adjustable headrest height specially developed by de Sede and extended footrest which gives a lavish relaxation. The entire chair can be tilted backwards providing an elevated seating experience.

DS- 277 by de Sede

Altamoda Italia will be at the Salone del Mobile 2013 with its latest addition to the “Boy & Girl”collection: Happy Games, the Altamoda playroom – dedicated to kids and their toys. It's a custom-size place for children to play with a teddy-bear chair and flower-shaped table with multicolour printed flowers on it which creates a patchwork effect. It is made of wood and washable fabrics and is available in a wide range of finishes and colours.

Altamoda presents “HAPPY GAMES”

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Sesamo is an innovative collection of bathroom accessories. The niches are made of stainless steel and can be coated with the same wall material making them invisible yet available only when necessary. This collection simply represents a new approach to "designed" bathroom environments, where no visual disturbance is granted, and the eye can focus on architecture, bath and sinks.

SESAMO - design by Arkimera

Parri presents COCCOLONA

The Coccola, an armchair, revealed first time by Parri in 2010 grows up and becomes Coccolona, a lounge chair created by Marco Maran that will be showcased at Salone del Mobile 2013. Coccolona, with a shell made of rigid, glossy painted polyurethane is available with internal upholstery using leather or fabrics with a completely upholstered shell which is made only with fabrics. The chair's steel base is glossy painted or chromed and swivels can be with a return mechanism. It has a dimension of: w 77 x d 64 x h 75 cm.

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The POP-TABLE designed by Roberto Giacomucci is a folding table made of corrugated board. Its overall dimensions can be reduced with simple and quick actions due to accordion closing. The table top is made of natural paperboard or forex. It is available in several finishing and customisation. Sizes when it is open: L/W 135 H 72 P/D 90 cm.

TED is a 3D desk lamp-cum- toy with a combination of environmental sustainability related to paperboard (3D in this case) and the emotional elements of an Art Toy. With the shape of a character with fantasy features, it is made of vinyl, covers and organises the new funny desk lamp by Kubedesign and turns it into a real Canvas Toy. TED – designed by Roberto Giacomucci is a desk lamp made of three dimensional board. The upper part is screened with polypropylene; the shape is covered with stiff material or waterproof film. It is available with different finishes and customisations. Sizes: L/W 25 H 43 P/D 11 cm.

Kubedesign and Roberto Giacomucci Launch the Pop-Up Series

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VG Lighting will present Arabesque at the next edition of the “Salone del Mobile 2013”. VG HOME collection of furnishing accessories and shelf-items is designed by Vincenzo Antonuccio and Marilena Calbini (VM design).

Arabesque, presents a new version of the “oversized” chandelier, with a height of 3.6 metres. With a structure of chromium-plated steel and hand-carved glass, this chandelier offers a perfect blend of modernity and tradition.

VG Home Collection by Vincenzo Antonuccio & Marilena Calbini

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Karim Rashid

unveils his world of design for us !Get designstruck !!

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Luca NichettoA VISIONARY

ver time Luca Nichetto has mesmerised

the industry and his clientele with his

designs. He has always strived to come up with a

design that shows not only its creativity side but

also the responsible side which keeps up with

sustainability.

Venice born Luca Nichetto began his journey of

designs with a degree in Industrial Design from

University Institute of Architecture of Venice

(IUAV). His first project as a professional designer

was Murano glass for Salviati. From 2001- 2003, he

designed products as well as worked as a consultant

on new materials research and product

development in collaboration with Foscarini. He

launched his own design consultancy firm,

Nichetto&Partners in 2006, which specialises in

industrial design. Presently he is working with

Italian and international companies.

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After a few years of hard work, Nichetto secured

many awards such as the Gran Design Award

(2008), the Chicago Atheneum Museum of

Architecture's Good Design Award (2008), the IF

Product Design Award (2008) and the Elle

Decoration International Design Awards'

(EDIDA) Designer of the Year Award in the Young

Designer Talent category (2009), the Interior

Innovation Award 2013 and Elle Décor Italy have

nominated Luca Nichetto as “Designer of the

Year 2013”.

Recently Luca Nichetto has appeared as a “Guest

of Honour” at imm Cologne to create his vision of

perfect house for the project “Das Haus- Interiors

on Stage 2013”. “Das Haus – Interiors on Stage”

was a half realistic, half visionary depiction of

Luca Nichetto's dream of what living space could

be like. He arranged his mix of stringently shaped

furniture, opulent luminaires, playful elements

and elegant soloists on an equal footing with

design classics from various eras. Luca once again

impressed everyone with his amazing sense of Kristalia, Mabeo, MG Lab, Moroso, Offecct,

fusion of Scandinavian simplicity and Italian Ogeborg, One Nordic Furniture Company, Petite

elegance. In addition, he has been invited to be a Friture, Salviati, Skitsch, Skultuna, Tacchini and

part of the prestigious juries for various design Venini.

competitions held both in Italy and abroad.

Luca Nichetto talks to us about his explicit

Presently, Nichetto collaborates with various designs:

Italian and international companies, including:

Berga, Bosa, Casamania, Cassina, David Design,

De Padova, Discipline, Established & Sons,

Fornasarig, Foscarini, Fratelli Guzzini, Gallotti & Luca Nichetto: I think it was natural for me to

Radice, Glass, Globo, Italesse, La Chance, King's, become a designer. I was born in Murano and I

FAE: How did you decide to become a

designer?

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spent my childhood there, my interest in design

came from my family (my mother was a glass

décor and my grandfather even worked in glass

design) therefore I started my education in that

field.

LN: I believe one way to keep up with the concept

of sustainability is to produce fewer and better

things and not lose sight of the bigger picture –

the materials, production, lifespan, tradition,

living culture, architecture and natural

surroundings. That is a challenge for any designer

who concerns himself with this topic.

LN: I cannot define my design, but I try to merge,

in my work, several design philosophies and

traditions that come from different realities, but

very strong at the same time.

LN: It is difficult to say 'how long it takes' because

each product is different but there are basic steps

that I always use while designing, research into

that specific typology of object/product, making

sketches and scale models then creating a 3D

computer model to check proportions and

functionality, this step opens up a ping pong table

to define the processes for making this products, I

love to arrive to my client with solutions, not with

questions.

FAE: How do you keep up to the concept of

sustainability?

FAE: How would define your designs?

FAE: How long does it take to complete a

product/design?

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FAE: What are your future projects?

FAE: Tell us about a design that was very

special to you?

FAE: How did the Lucanichetto design studio

form?

FAE: Who are your favourite designers?

Which of their designs you liked most?

LN: We are preparing some product and

exhibition for Milan Design Week.

LN: My favourite product is always the next I am

going to do. This is because I always try to put my

“goal” a step beyond. Obviously I am attached to

some of my projects, for example Mille Bolle

Vases for Salviati which has been my first design

piece in production and O-Space lamp for

Foscarini, which gave me high level visibility in

the design world.

LN: In 2006 after some years of association with

companies such as Foscarini, Salviati, Venini I

decided to open my first studio in the industrial

part of Venice. In 2011, I opened another studio in

Stockholm and from then I divided myself

between Venice and Stockholm.

LN: There are so many designers that influenced

or inspired me that are difficult to list all, but I

want to say that some time ago I saw a movie

about Charles and Ray Eames life and I've been

literally “flashed” by it, my consideration about

this famous couple was already very high and now

it has grown up further on.

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FAE: Which product design has been most

challenging for you?

FAE: What is the biggest mistake one can

make while designing?

FAE: Tell us about some of your award

winning designs.

LN: When I started my collaboration with

Offecct, I proposed them a project for a bench for

public spaces. It was a huge bench which should

be produced using a particular roto moulding

material that could give to it a soft thickness.

Offecct liked the project very much, and started

making prototypes.

But the project suddenly stopped as there was

only one supplier who was able to make the bench

and this was in Italy. This meant that the bench

should have been shipped from Italy to Sweden

and then to rest of the world. Offecct thought it

was not eco-friendly, since the bench was really

big.

So the bench hasn't been produced, even if

Offecct liked it very much and we together spent a

lot of time developing it, and that was big

challenge for me but I learned a lot.

LN: For me the biggest mistake will be not having

any communication, dialogue, sharing of

knowledge between me and the companies,

because that are fundamental parts of my work,

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Design: Luca NichettoCollaboration with: Gianpietro GaiMaterial: High density expanded

poliurethaneTypology: Suspension LampClient: FoscariniYear: 2003

Pending lamp with chrome metal fitting and coloured high density expanded polyurethane body. Direct light is projected up and downwards, reflected light is spread throughout the room.

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LN: Recently the German Design Council packed, takes up much more space than its actual

awarded Lepel, that I designed for Casamania in volume. You pack a seat, a backrest, the feet and

2012 with the "InteriorInnovation Award - sometimes the armrests are very airy too. This

Winner 2013". The "Interior Innovation Award" means overs ized s torage spaces and

was formed in 2002 by imm Cologne together uncomfortable shipments, not respectful of

with the German Design Council, an nature.

independent award, oriented to different sectors.

Today this prize is considered as one of the most Lepel starts from these considerations and

renowned design awards in the field of interior develops the idea of having the ability to store and

decoration. ship a chair into separate and stackable parts, two

different backrests for a single chair. Each

I was really happy for this award because Lepel backrest is stackable with others, the same goes

stems from the desire to collaborate with for the seat. Chair and armchair, both

Casamania to create an effective product from upholstered and covered with fabric, have the

different points of view. Notoriously a chair, when same aesthetic philosophy, optimising the

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Design: Luca NichettoTypology: chairMaterial: metal structure, polyurethane

foam, textile upholsteryClient: CasamaniaYear: 2012

“Lepel” means “spoon” in Afrikaans: this is the function of the two backrests to contain & support the seat like a spoon.

Lepel

production of moulds. LN: I think the important aspect of designing for

me is the communication, sharing knowledge

between me and the company to be able to learn

in any project that I do.

LN: Most of my work is about daily life objects, so

I catch inspiration from daily life needs. Part of

my inspiration comes from my curiosity and the

need to understand always new technologies and

new materials. Another important part comes

from my tours around the world that helps me

understand new cultures and new style of life.

FAE: What is the most important aspect of

designing?

FAE: What inspires you?Design: Luca NichettoMaterial: GlassTypology: VaseClient: SalviatiYear: 2000

Glass vase blown into the mould, with a "bubble" particular technique.Obtained from an experimentation together with the master glazier of an special manual punching before blowing.

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Claudio Luti, President of Cosmit and owner and chairman of Kartell spoke to us on and about the show. Read on to know the true story:

FAE: Organising the show as President, how does it make any difference to you?Claudio Luti: different to organise just the Kartell stand from organising an entire fair – the Salone Internazionale del Mobile – where more than 2,500 exhibitors participate! It speaks for itself! I would rather say it is extremely exciting and challenging to coordinate and supervise everything, from the smallest detail to the main side event which this year has been commissioned by Cosmit to Pritzker Prize Jean Nouvel. The organisation in itself is an entire world, a perfect teamwork where

I'd like to say that it is very

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everyone has his/her place and know-how, where everybody is part of the complex mechanism and, consequently, of its success. It's my first time and I'm like a child …curious and excited to work for it and to celebrate it in April!

FAE: What will be your expectations from the show?CL: Since the Salone Internazionale del Mobile is the most important furniture fair in the world, the biggest challenge is to maintain this leadership. Cosmit, as the organiser, must always purchase quality by offering better services to exhibitors and visitors. We have to continue its long and beautiful history of life, giving continuity to it, following its natural evolution and always trying to keep up with time. As its President I'd like to maintain the same winning strategy.

FAE: What are the new ventures we can experience this year?CL: The new venture will be 'Project: officie for living', the side event by Jean Nouvel which will certainly be something interesting a n d w i l l d r a w

Several historical brands are back to the Salone

Internazionale del Mobile and SaloneUfficio

Euroluce, strategically located in 4 pavilions will 2comprise 38,000 m of exhibition space.

SaloneUfficio, sited directly opposite, in 2 2adjoining pavilions will take up 12,500 m of

exhibition space, devoted to office furniture and

accessories.

thThe 16 edition of the platform for designers

under 35, SaloneSatellite, is geared to the

theme: “Craftsmanship & Design: Together for

Industry”. The event will provide visibility and

networking opportunities for emerging young

designers.

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international attention. This event will be signifacant since it has been expressly commisisioned by Cosmit to Jean Nouvel, as an important thinker in the workspace world. The project will document the tremendous changes that have changed the face of living and work spaces alike over the past few years. It will be a project that frees up the office space. It will consist five completely original scenarios which illustrate a new concept of workspace.

FAE: How do you think this year Saloni will encourage innovations in design?CL: The Saloni is the hub of innovation. Here companies present their new products and visitors from 160 countries gather here to see

This year too, there will be a competition for the

three best prototypes conceived and

showcased with particular relevance to this

edition's biennial exhibitions, Euroluce and

SaloneUfficio. Specially conceived for the Saloni

2013 is Pritzker Prize 2008 winner, French

architect Jean Nouvel's “Project: office for

living.”

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the best of the furniture and lighting products. It is like a circle in the sense that exhibitors are pushed to present new innovative products because they know that they will be seen by nearly 300,000 trade operators – from interior designers, architect, buyers, distributors etc – and by more than 5,000 journalists that will present them on their magazines and newspapers. All these people come here as they all well know that all new products are presented here for the first time.

FAE: From a designers' perspective do you believe this year the event will help the designers to bloom?CL: Designers too are interested in participating for the same reasons I have just mentioned. At the Saloni you get the widest visibility and media coverage than anywhere else.The Salone Satellite is an initiative of the Salone Internazionale del Mobile, a small but very powerful event inside the Salone that helps and promote designers under 35. It gets them visibility especially among the exhibiting companies which draw from it the future young talents. Many famous designers were born here like MataliCrasset, the Front, Carlo Contin, Xavier Lust, or the Indian SatyendraPakhalé.

FAE: Will you support the claim that Italy has survived the economic crisis? How will

2The exhibit will be set out over a 1,200 m space

inside the SaloneUfficio pavilions, illustrating

different scenarios that give full rein to the main

strands of his vision of the workspace: mobility,

conviviality, pleasure, fun, with offices opening

onto both the interior and the exterior of the

building.

An agreement between Cosmit, Fiera Milano

and ATM (Milanese Transport Company) has

resulted in an all-inclusive ticket, valid for public

transport in Milan's urban network and for entry

to the trade fair.

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you predict the success of Saloni this year? reasons they have become the reference point Let's put it in this way: Companies that work in the world of furnishing. They will present with non-Italian clients are facing the global themselves – as always - with a complete crisis much better than those working only commercial high quality proposal, covering within Italy. The Italian market is not in good all types of domestic furnishing, from single shape at all. As organisers of the Saloni we pieces to coordinates, and every conceivable have not reduced our investments but we style, from classic to design to modern, and have shifted them internally. For example, we not to mention the trendsetters. All the major have reinforced our advertising presence and brands will be present here. This year, for communication abroad because for us the example we have the return of a couple of international markets are much stronger than very exclusive brands. We always have – even the Italian one. this year – a long waiting list that we cannot

satisfy!The Saloni will be successful for the same

Like every year we will have some of the products presented last year, such as the O/K lounger and sofa by Rodolfo Dordoni and Light-Air lamp by Eugeni Quittlet. We will continue to diversify, spreading our current offerings and focusing on various areas of today's furniture: indoor, outdoor, office and contract. We will experiment with brand new nuances for Kartell and we will bring forth a big new architectural project…that I can't yet reveal. As always with us, the watchword wi l l be INNOVATION.

Kartell's countenance in the show

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th “China Furniture & Woodworks has grown into Now in its 18 year, the most influential trade fair in the North China. China Furniture & Diversified exhibits make the fair a real one-stop W o o d w o r k s i s platform for purchasers, and save a lot of time recognised as one of the comprehensive trade and money for both suppliers and buyers.”fairs of furniture industry in North China and an

important trade platform for suppliers, Taking full use of the favourite conditions of manufacturers and buyers of both at National Northeast China-the traditional and fast and overseas. To be held between June 6-9, growing solidwood furniture and wood 2013 in the Dalian World Expo Plaza and Dalian products manufacturing base, China Furniture & Star-Sea Convention & Exhibition Center, the Woodworks 2013 will continue to serve all exhibition, organised by Dalian Northern vertical sectors of furniture and wood products International Exhibition Limited Company manufacturing industry with better service and (DNIE), once again aims to bring high quality high quality business opportunities. furniture from all sectors of furnishing industry.

China Furniture & Woodworks 2012 came to a Mr. Jia Qingwen, President of China National complete market success attracting totally 563 Furniture Association commented on the show,

exhibitors from 19 countries and regions. Over 26,000 visitors attend the fair, including 4,000 overseas buyers from Japan, USA, Germany, Russia, Middle-East, Korea, etc.

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ositioned as the only sourcing and competitive strategy relies on the diversity,

networking event for the furniture refinement and the fineness in designs and

manufacturing industry in Thailand, product manufacturing quality.PFurnitech 2013 (a series of Furnitech Woodtech)

is going to be held from June 20-23, 2013 at Furnitech 2013 is an ideal opportunity for

BITEC. Organised by Reed Tradex, this event will providers of machinery, technology and fitting

be a community platform for the manufacturers materials who seek to grow their businesses by

to sharpen their competitive edges, form a venturing into the expanding markets in

strong business circle, witness the industrial Thailand.

trends, adopt new technologies and materials.

Another key highlight for the exhibition is an

As testified by the recent meeting of Thai international conference “Strategic Directions

Furniture Industries Association, the exports of for ASEAN Furniture Industry after AEC 2015”

Thai furniture for year 2012 remains stable which will give a clear picture on how ASEAN

instead of the forecasted negative figures. The furniture industry can benefit from and sharpen

Association also projected more positive trends their competitive edges for the upcoming AEC in

for the coming years. 2015. Moreover, visitors and delegates can

broaden their business visions, opportunities

Thailand's furniture industry continues to and networks through a series of conferences,

secure strong foothold due to production technical seminars and Business Match-making

quality, innovative and modern styling, and Programme.

flexibility in material use as the kingdom's

Where Thai Furniture Industry Will Be Even Stronger!

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nder rapid development of home China International Exhibition Centre with 200 rd exhibitors.fashion and decoration industry, the 3 UChina (Beijing) International Exhibition

With "Décor Chic" as the main theme of Beijing on Furniture, Home Fashion and Decorations to

Home Fashion Decor Exhibition 2013, how be held between July 5 and 7, 2013 is highly

minimal decoration can lighten up living welcomed by the industry through taking up the

environment will be elaborated throughout the lead on the latest home decoration trends and

multifaceted programmes. There would be four the creative design concepts. Organised by

concurrent exhibitions including "Beijing China Building Decoration Association Material

Decorative Products Fair", "Beijing Furniture Committee, Dongguan Famous Furniture

Fair", "Beijing Home Textiles & Beddings Fair" & Association and Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd,

"Beijing Home Design Fair". Registration for this show will take place in the 20,000 sqm of

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both exhibitors and visitors is in now full swing. furniture zone, which will gather top enterprises nd in the industry and takes the lead on the trends Comparing with the 2 edition, Beijing Home

for the personalised home furnishing industry. Fashion Decor Exhibition 2013 will have a

As the first alliance of 50 custom-made furniture distinctive increment in terms of its scale,

enterprises in China, it serves to develop a number of exhibitors and visitors.

market platform as well as to supervise the

industry norm, which drives the custom-made Also, coordinating with Dongguan Famous

furniture industry to a steady and healthy Furniture Association's Contract Furniture

development.Committee, Beijing Home Fashion Decor

Exhibition 2013 will feature a custom-made

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To recognise excellence in quality,

design, innovation and good

business practices, 'Malaysia Pride' –

a quality mark, an initiative by the

Malaysian Furniture Promotion

Council were given to six companies

including the 'Malaysia Pride'

Pavilion of Malaysian Furniture

Promotion Council.

We get to speak to David Tay, CEO and

Ricky Chin, PR/Event Manager, EFE

Expo SDN, BHD during the just Export Furniture Exhibition(EFE), now in its conc luded EFE. Here i s the ninth year, held between March 6-10, has once conversation, right from the floors of EFE!again proved to be an effective platform for local

and international companies to exhibit their

latest designs and grow their businesses.

Over the years, EFE has attracted genuine

buyers to the exhibition. Exhibitors

trustworthiness and confidence with the

organisers' infrastructure and facilities

p r o v i d e a c o m f o r t a b l e b u s i n e s s

environment where visitors keep on coming

back year after year.

With over 400 exhibitors this year in all the

six halls of 80,000 sqm and above space of

Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang

(MAEPS), EFE has quite a good beginning

despite the economic downturn of the

global economy.

FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES EUROPESHOW REVIEW

FAE: How had been the

response both from the

exhibitors and visitors so

far?

FAE: What are the special features for

exhibitors this year?

FAE: Malaysia is currently the eighth largest

furniture exporting country! How does EFE

contribute to this success?

FAE: How can the Malaysian Furniture Industry

improve?

EFE: EFE 2013 has been very

positive, we have got lots of

overseas visitors this year

and exhibitors, though not as

many as before. The global

economy has not revived as

yet and indeed there has

been a drop in the number of

visitors compared to last

y e a r s . H o w e v e r, t h e

exhibitors are happy despite

the less number because by the industry and for the industry.they have made good sales

and made their target much before the end of

five days. In fact, it is there, the right products for

the right buyers in right price. Thus overall, it has EFE: The participation and support by Govt. has been good for both the exhibitors and visitors.been very very encouraging. They have taken

large spaces. There is a segment here, the

Malaysia Palm Oil Council exhibiting eco-

friendly material. Now a days we are going more

for eco friendly materials and furniture. Yes, this EFE: EFE has been in existence for the last nine year the participation by the Govt. has been very years. The good part of EFE a subsidiary of supportive.Malaysia Furniture Entrepreneurs Association is

that the association has got more than 3000

members from the industry. The industry

supports this association. We have more and EFE: The Govt. has to pay more incentive to the more members joining in. The exhibition is well,

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industry players. Of course, we would like to see venues has been enormous success. Thus, EFE

more new exhibitors coming up and supporting people can drop in MIFF and vice versa anytime.

us. Thus, both the fairs together, help in the growth

of Malaysian furniture industry.

EFE: EFE 2014 will be much better. It can be said,

EFE: Yes, Malaysian Furniture Week from March global economy will improve by then. US market

5 to 10! The other fair being MIFF, it is indeed a has already started showing signs of recovery.

good move to mention this as Malaysian Malaysia's GDP has been quite consistent and

Furniture Week. As compared to other we will have a robust year. We will have more

countries, Malaysia does not have a big venue association with international media and of

for a larger furniture fair. Well Putra World Trade course, more members will be joining. 2014 will

Centre cannot hold more than 1000 exhibitors be bigger with more foreign buyers and new

and MAEPS, more than 80,000 sqm of space products, more green furniture will be around

However, the shuttle services that has been using green material.

arranged by the Government to ply between the

FAE: Malaysian Furniture Week! Two shows

from the same industry at the same time? Does FAE: Lastly, what can we expect from EFE 2014?

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mm Cologne, held between January 14 and 20 ended

successfully with exhibits from 1,250 companies from more

than 50 countries showcasing the latest trends for this year. iThe fair attracted 142,000 visitors from 137 countries.

This year, there was a 13 per cent rise in the internationality of the

visitor structure. The international furnishing fair was able to

report particularly positive growth in the emerging markets of

Eastern Europe and Asia that are so important for the sector. "This

result is a great signal for the imm Cologne and confirmation of a

performance befitting a leading international fair," said a visibly

satisfied Gerald Böse, CEO of Koelnmesse. "With this trade fair

duo, imm Cologne and LivingKitchen we have written the next

chapter in the success story. Cologne is the absolute focal point of

the furniture and kitchen industry - especially when it comes to

business," continues the trade fair corporation's CEO.

Dirk-Uwe Klaas, Chief Executive

of the Association of the German

Furniture Industry, came to a

similarly positive conclusion,

"The imm Cologne 2013 was an

outstanding trade fair - the

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German furniture industry is more than with such great interest from consumers too.

satisfied. Despite the wintery weather, visitors This good result is due in no small part to the way

flocked to the exhibition centre in droves. We the concept behind the trade fair duo has been

are delighted to report numerous new contacts expanded. We want to build on this success and

and customers as well as a pleasing amount of increase the attractiveness of our fairs from year

ordering activity. The marked increase in the to year," says Katharina C. Hamma, Chief

number of foreign trade visitors is another Operating Officer at Koelnmesse.

important component for the fair's enduring

and sustainable success.”

With foreign visitors accounting for a share of 42

per cent (based on the trade visitor days), the

imm Cologne and LivingKitchen once again

marked a heavy presence. On the one hand

there were considerably more buyers from

Europe, especially from the Russian Federation

and traditionally strong countries like the

Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Italy and

Switzerland, on the other hand there was also a

marked rise in the number of visitors from Asia -

and especially from China.

Despite the forward-looking concept, which

focused on Luca Nichetto's ideas about green

living, the 2013 edition of "Das Haus" was again

appreciated very much. The Venetian designer

mastered the challenge in exemplary fashion -

with an abundance of details, elegance and

great sensitivity for the harmony between the

various spaces and colours. "We're delighted

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nteriors UK, held between January 20 and 23,

2013 once again showcased the latest of

designs and furnishing materials to the world in Ian excellent manner. Despite the rough weather

and snow, visitors arrived in thousands to discover

the latest design trends at INTERIORS UK. Visitors

and exhibitors flocked in from countries around the

globe including Belgium, France, Sweden,

Germany, Russia, USA, UAE, Canada, Australia,

Japan and China - to name a few.

Modern retailing was the

overarching theme for the 2013

show with many retailer display

areas curated by a mix of

designers throughout the show

TRULY BRITISH

and main entrances. The visitors and exhibitors Interiors UK are renowned for orchestrating

were thrilled to find the interiors legend, Nina informative, thought-provoking seminars and

Campbell creating the entrance hall as well as talks during the show and 2013 was no

hosting a feature space in Hall 3. exception.

Designersblock returned this year using their Interiors UK 2013 presented industry experts

creative talent to create a totally new store sharing their knowledge and experiences in the

c o n c e p t , b ra n d a n d i d e n t i t y – t h e seminar theatre, across the four days of Interiors

designersblock department store. This giant UK. The line-up was explored the future of retail

feature included a concoction of departments with talks from Nayna Macintosh (Marks &

featuring furniture, accessories, toys, lighting Spencer's Director of Store Design), Jonathan

and lots more, all sourced from designersblock's Webb (Retail in Action), Stylus, Mark Hughes-

vast network of young designers and design Webb (Brandhub), Nic Cumisky (Google),

makers. The area also housed the regular Callum Lumsden (Lumsden Design), Melinda

features of the show such as New Design Britain, Ashton Turner (Stylist – talking about visual

Birmingham City University, Interiors UK's merchandising) and Nina Campbell.

Seminar Theatre, the VIP lounge and press

office. Interiors will be back on 2014 from January 19-

22 at the same venue.

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Mr Clement Ng, Chief Operating Officer for IFFS he International Furniture Fair Singapore Pte Ltd said, “The new French pavilion indicates 2013 / 30th ASEAN Furniture Show our growing sphere of influence, even in (IFFS/AFS 2013), The Décor Show 2013 Tterritories outside of our traditional reach. and The Hospitality Show 2013 opened its doors Increasingly, we're seeing more exhibitors from welcoming visitors from over 100 countries to

explore 60,000 sqm space of

displays that was exhibited by

466 participating companies

from around the world. One of

Asia's premier design-led

furniture and furnishings

p l a t fo r m , I F FS /A FS 2 0 1 3

occupied six halls starting from

Hall 3 to Hall 8 of the Singapore

EXPO, from March 9-12, 2013.

IFFS witnessed the addition of

France to the collection of

Country Pavilions at the show.

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outside the ASEAN region also

paying attention to our show,

which i s a very pos i t ive

indication.”

For the first time, The Hospitality

Show featured companies in a

segment for 'Architectural &

Design Services' that took the

design quotient of the show up a

few notches. The regular visitors

of IFFS will still be ensured an

refreshing experience, as more

than 80% of exhibitors presented

their designs for the first time.

Co-located with these shows was the Hospitality.Design.

Furniture Conference, Luxurious Projects Asia Summit &

Awards 2013, serving professionals from the hospitality,

design and furniture industries.

SingaPlural – Celebrating Design 2013, also returned this

year with a unique showcase of the best design elements in

Singapore, bringing light to various facets of the creative

spectrum. With more than 350 installations and exclusively

curated design spaces, symposiums, competitions and

other activities held in and around the city, SingaPlural has

burgeoned in scale and form over last year's inaugural

edition.

Looking ahead to 2014, IFFS Pte Ltd has already exciting

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Hotel Show Asia is to bring in more

international exhibitors to feed the

growing appetite of visitors for both

regional and international content

with a design focus. We believe it

will serve the needs of the market,

which are expanding and evolving.”

The Hospitality Show which is

currently co-located with IFFS/AFS

and The Décor Show will evolve

with The Hotel Show Asia. Ernie plans lined up for the next edition of the trilogy added, “As the majority shareholder, IFFS Pte Ltd of shows. One of the major announcement was will handle sales in ASEAN and Asia, and fulfill of the joint venture between IFFS and DMG the operations and marketing functions, while Events, to launch The Hotel Show Asia in DMG Events will manage international sales.” Singapore at IFFS/AFS 2014. “Now is the right

time to focus and expand on the hospitality The next edition of the trilogy of shows will be segment of our shows, and we believe that this held from March 9 – 12, 2014 at Singapore JV created the best synergy for us to realise our EXPO. goal,” expressed Ernie Koh,Chairman of the IFFS

Pte Ltd. “With the hospitality sector

booming in Asia, we anticipate

that our visitors will have

greater need of a 360 degree

solution for designing and

sourcing inter iors and

fittings. Our vision with The

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Furniture Semi-Annual Committee Held In

January

Design Nation Registration Car Interiors of Tomorrow to be Explained in Begins Techtextil 2013

textiles and fibre-based lightweight composites

that emit light and heat, conduct electricity and

even have sensory capabilities. These A semi-annual meeting was developments can be met by manufacturers of held by the Furniture Industry cars, lorries and buses alike. Environment Committee

(FIEC) on January 17, 2013 at The corresponding trends for interiors will be Moores Furniture Group in seen at the next Techtextil from 11 to 13 June Wetherby. Discussions included details of new 2013 in Frankfurt am Main. At the same time, and forthcoming legislation, including the EU r e s e a r c h p r o j e c t s , w o r k s h o p s a n d Timber Regulation, updates on a range of other communiqués from textile and leather research significant environmental issues affecting the institutes centrally involved with 'smart' or furniture industry such as the EU Ecolabel, 'intelligent' textiles, point in the direction of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and possible future scenarios for car cockpits. These the REACH chemicals regulations. Subsequently, also include, amongst others, Techtextil a meeting of the FISP Steering Group followed.exhibitors such as The Textile Research Institute

Thuringia-Vogtland (Textilforschungsinstitut Established in 2002, FIEC aims to facilitate Thüringen-Vogtland - TITV) from Greiz, The dialogue and action on key environmental issues Institute for Textile and Process Technology facing the furniture industry. The Committee is (Institut für Textil- und Verfahrenstechnik - ITV) comprised of representatives from all major in Denkendorf near Stuttgart and the Research Trade Associations in the furniture and Institute for Leather and Plastic Sheeting associated industries, larger UK manufacturers ( F o r s c h u n g s i n s t i t u t f ü r L e d e r u n d and other interested parties such as the Kunststoffbahnen – FILK), based in Freiberg / Environment Agency.Saxony. Source: FIRA

For the second time Design Designers now Nation is to become a member have new kinds of of the prestigious, industry

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selected, membership created to celebrate

the best of British design, Craft and Product.

All applicants should demonstrate:-

l An active commitment to support or

develop contemporary craft and design

practice

l An engagement and understanding of the

wider contemporary craft and design

context

l How applicant and Design Nation can

support each other for development

l Ability to collaborate and create new Another four of their projects, The Locker Room, products for retail and manufacturePrimark Oxford Street, John Lewis Exeter and

Paris Womenswear, were mentioned in The Selection Panel will assess application for different categories in the Chain Store Age membership on the basis of quality of work & Awards.making, innovative thinking and/or problem

solving, entrepreneurial business approach, David Wright, Group Marketing Director for collaborations and connectedness to sector and Dalziel + Pow, says, “We are proud of all our ability to support Design Nation.work. It's always pleasing to win awards and to

recently see our work recognised by awards

bodies in India and USA. Equally important is the

effectiveness of our designs and customers’ B D I m e m b e r

reactions to our work - that's the best reward for Dalziel + Pow

us, and our clients' hard work.”received two awards for the concept of Allen

Solly in Bangalore, India in the Visual

Merchandising and Retail Design Awards 2013.

One was gold for Best Shopfront and the other a BDI member Factorydesign's newest employee, merit for Best Fashion Apparel Speciality Store. Rachael has won the Dwell competition.

Rachael joined the team after completing her

Dalziel + Pow Received Awards For Store

Concepts

Dwell Competition Won by Newest BDI

Member

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degree in Furniture and reducing the testing burden.

P r o d u c t d e s i g n . Source: FIRA

The judges appreciated

her 'Minimalist Bedside

Table' for its simple, clean design and ease of

production. “The table is exactly what we were Furniture Manufacturing & looking for in the competition.” Supply China 2013 (FMC China

2013) will take place at the The design allows objects such as books or iPads Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention to be displayed within easy reach but without Center (SWEECC) from September 11-14, 2013. becoming placemats for stray cups of tea. The The total area will be 71,000 sqm and it is design is scheduled to be put into production for expected to attract 850 exhibitors.sale in the summer of 2013.

Semi-finished Furniture will be launched in

2013. This year the exhibition area has been

expanded for woodworking and machinery for

v is itors enhanced onsite experience.

FIRA reports that the

government will not FMC China 2013 wil l emphasise the

al low open publ ic development of the whole industry in the

consultation for UK's Chinese furniture market and improve industry

furniture fire safety regulations under the 'Red chain linkage, providing sound foundations for

Tape Challenge'. the furniture and equipment manufacturing

components, thereby enabling China to become

The Department for Business Innovation & Skills the foremost furniture manufacturing nation.

(BIS) has confirmed that the Furniture and

Furnishing (Fire) (Safety) Regulations are to be The new products, technologies and materials

retained and not revoked. However the collection areas will be arranged both in SNIEC

regulations will now be subject to a full review and SWEECC.

with the aim of reducing the cost of compliance

through simplification, clarification and

FMC China 2013 to Focus on

Growth of Industry Chains

FIRA Reports Government's Decision yo

Restrict Public Consultation Under 'Red

Tape Challenge'

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March 05-09, 2013

MALAYASIA INTERNATIONAL

FURNITURE FAIR

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

UBM

www.miff.com.my

March 11-14, 2013

INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE & CRAFT FAIR

INDONESIA

Jakarta, Indonesia

The Indonesia Furniture Industry and Handicraft

Association

www.iffina-indonesia.com

March 06-10, 2013

EXPORT FURNITURE EXHIBITION

Serdang, Malaysia

Malaysia Furniture Entrepreneur Association

www.efe.my

March 9-12, 2013

INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE FAIR SINGAPORE

Republic of Singapore

International Furniture Fair Singapore

www.iffs.com.sg

March 11-14, 2013

VIETNAM INTERNATIONAL FURNITURE &

HOME ACCESSORIES FAIR

Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

HANDICRAFT & WOOD INDUSTRY

ASSOCIATION OF HCMC

www.vifafair.com

March 13-17, 2013

THAILAND INTERNATIONAL

FURNITURE FAIR

Nonthaburi, Thailand

Department of International Trade

Promotion

www.thailandfurniturefair.com

April 09-14, 2013

I SALONI

Milan, Italy

Cosmit

www.cosmit.it

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FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES EUROPECALENDAR OF EVENTS

May 20-23, 2013

INDEX DUBAI

Dubai, UAE

dmg :: events

www.indexexhibition.com

May 07-09, 2013

PROPOSTE

Milan, Italy

PROPOSTE SRL

www.propostefair.it

May 20-23, 2013

THE OFFICE EXHIBITION

Dubai, UAE

dmg :: events

www.theofficeexhibition.com

June 08-11, 2013

CHINA FURNITURE & WOODWORKS

Dalian, China

CNFA, DFA, DNIE

www.sinoexhibition.com

JUL 05-07, 2013

HOME FASHION AND DÉCOR

Beijing, China

China Building Decoration Association Material

Committee, Dongguan Famous Furniture

Association , Adsale Exhibitions Services Limited

www.homefashionbj.com/2013

JUL 14-17, 2013

MANCESHTER FURNITURE SHOW

Manchester, UK

Furniture & Gift Fairs Limited

www.manchesterfurnitureshow.com

JUL 18-21, 2013

FURNITEX

Melbourne, Australia

informa Exhibitions

www.furnitex.com.au


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