Wood: a key resource for south tyrol
In this northern Italian region, wood is a vital resource that brings together tradition, the economy and environmental protection. The short and sustainable supply chain is worth €1.3 billion and involves thousands of local companies.
French designer Olivier Vadrot has designed Orchestre, a family of volcanic stone and marble seats halfway between design and sculpture. The elements with different shapes represent the 26 letters of the Latin alphabet and offer as many positions and possibilities of interaction. The “O” is a place for horizontal discussion, the “E” allows three people to sit next to each other, the “U” allows intimate discussions.
The project by Vadrot is located in the common spaces of the University of Literature and Human Sciences in Aix-en-Provence, France. Arranged to form a large ellipse, the seats represent an imaginary amphitheatre, which is translated into French as “Orchestre”.
Design and ceramics renew a shopping center
FMG Fabbrica Marmi and architect Paolo Gianfrancesco, of THG Arkitektar Studio, have designed the restyling of the third floor of Reykjavik's largest shopping center. Ceramic, the central element of the project, covers floors, walls and furniture with versatile solutions and distinctive character.
