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USM at home in Cashmere
Designed by Christchurch architect John G Phillips in 1963, coincidentally the same year the USM Modular system was created, this home mirrors the stylistic character of the mid-century modernist movement unfolding in California at the time.

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GamFratesi on 'Fynn'
For the 2020 Collection, the Danish-Italian duo GamFratesi, comprising architects Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi, offers the perfect blend of Scandinavian values and Italian tradition, in a contemporary dialogue between in and out whose protagonist is their new project, Fynn. Designed to gracefully and elegantly furnish both indoor and outdoor living areas, Fynn comprises armchairs, lounge and dining little armchairs, benches and footstools, complemented by coffee tables of various sizes and a dining table, the latter available exclusively in the outdoor version.

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Double Dynamic Lighting: A Research Project
iGuzzini's commitment to lighting technology and solutions is demonstrated through their ongoing support and involvement in this collaborative research project over the past 3 years. Working alongside the Aalborg University, iGuzzini have been materialising solutions to current and future lighting requirements, something that is ever-changing alongside human experience and interactions with the built environment. The research team led by Prof. Ellen Katharine Hansen has explored the combination of dynamic daylight and artificial light in a spatial context, opening up a new dimension for architects and lighting experts in supporting individual needs and different working requirements. The findings will help to form a more holistic design approach for the future. A combination of...

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Chapman Tripp, PWC

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Vote Now in the 2020 People's Choice Award!

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Onslow
In collaboration with Sonja Hawkins Design, Rufus Knight worked with owners Josh & Helen Emett to create a dining space marked by intimacy and sophistication. Referencing the traditional elegance of the building's history as the 'Grand Hotel' of Auckland, taking timelesss materiality, and employing contemporary habitation, their generous use of rich tones set the scene for one of Aucklands most notable dining experiences.

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Eugenio Perazza of Magis, awarded with Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2020 ADI Compasso d'Oro
“Eugenio Perazza – This force of nature has succeeded in introducing a culture of high-end design in an area customarily faithful to the tenets of tradition, overcoming conventionalism, scepticism, and resistance towards new methods, technologies and experiences, in order to make use of all facets of design culture. In all his choices he takes special care to respect and uphold local experience, while constantly fostering an international outlook that steps away from nostalgia and provincialism.” -Jury XXVI ADI Compasso d'Oro

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New: Superrail by iGuzzini
Introducing Superrail Infinity System by iGuzzini, a structure capable of housing an infinite number of lighting solutions.

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Quick BLE Technology by iGuzzini
From intelligent light to intelligent control. With Quick BLE you are able to manage indoor and outdoor devices from your smart device, and more. Simple and intuitive. You can turn on the products, create groups and light scenes directly on site, with different users. Learn more about the Quick BLE Technology.

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Te Arai Beach House
Sitting in the dunes between forest and coastline as not to impose on the delicacy of the landscape, lies a pair of conjoined gabled timber sheds designed by Fearon Hay. The interior & exterior spaces separated only by the presence of sliding timber shutters.

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Top Notch
Hidden away in an inner-city suburb, sits a diverse yet unpretentious home with a balanced composition. The symmetrically built multilevel home sits across three levels, one on the street, one below and one tucked into the roof.

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Minotti Studio 2020
In November, ECC welcomed the arrival of the Minotti 2020 Collection, seeing for the first time the core ranges which define it; Connery, Torii and Blazer. This year's collaborations with Rodolfo Dordoni, Christophe Delcourt, Nendo, Marcio Kogan & GamFratesi bought about culturally diverse influences in the collection's stylistic identity. With Minotti DNA and craftmanship, the collections face up to several markets, each characterised by unique aesthetic tastes, needs and cultures.

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The iGuzzini Light Experience
The iGuzzini Light Experience is officially open at the ECC Showroom in Auckland. One of only seven in the world, the Light Experience is both a multi-sensory physical and virtual space where you can engage with the latest iGuzzini technologies.

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Tom Dixon Welcomes ECC to LDF.
Last week ECC and invited guests joined Tom Dixon in a virtual tour of their installation called Octagon for this year's London Design Festival that just wrapped up. After the tour Tom chatted with Mike Thorburn live and answered our questions in this exclusive session.

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Lee Broom introduces Maestro
Lee Broom presents Maestro, an engaging virtual exhibition and film to celebrate the launch of a new chair. For the first time, Lee Broom's artistry for designing groundbreaking exhibitions is transferred into a captivating film.

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A double victory for Flos at the 26th ADI Compasso d’Oro Awards
Flos have come away with a double victory at the 26th edition of the Compasso d'Oro ADI, the most higly esteemed Italian Design Awards. Michael Anastassiades was honored with the prestigious award for the poetic light geometrics of his Arrangements, while, almost sixty years after its creation, the timeless and ingenious Arco lamp by the Castiglioni brothers was celebrated with the Product Lifetime Achievement Award, introduced this year.

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Flos Stories Issue One: Together- Palazzo Monti
Managing editor of Flos Stories; Hannah Martin interviews Edoardo Monti on Palazzo Monti, and the artist residency program there that unifies creatives from around the world.

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Flos Control App
Flos introduces Flos Control; a new app that allows users to configure and control Flos lighting functionality all from one mobile device.

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Designer Interview: Konstantin Grcic
Magis spoke to Konstantin Grcic about his design development process behind the new recyclable Bell chair.When asked what was different about his design, Grcic said, "Well, in a way nothing. But we are not reinventing the chair, we are following certain kind of principles."

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Office Brabant by Piet Boon
Studio Piet Boon has been chosen as the 2020 Architizer A+Awards Jury Winner in the Office - Low Rise (1-4 Floors) category for their Office Brabant in the Netherlands. Commissioned to create a timeless and functional concept for a Dutch office space, the design intent for this barn-like structure was inspired by farms in the surrounding area. Piet Boon designed a modern interpretation of a barn space to create a one-story office with a comfortable, residential atmosphere. Large scale windows capture the flood of natural light, and frame views of the farmland beyond. Flipping the conventional concept of an office space on its head. Furniture classics such as the BO Sofa, Kekke Barstools, Saar Dining Chairs, Raaf Table, Ella Chairs and Gijs Outdoor Collection complement the neutral...