Radar | Vol. 8

3plo – Sotiris Lazou Design Studio for Urbi et Orbi

Sotiris Lazou has so far designed several products for the Greek company Urbi et Orbi which are based on cement. One of them is the 3plo candlestick, which is made of cast concrete and resin in such a way that the object refers to the style of terrazzo. The geometry of the candlestick can turn it into a functional accessory or a decorative sculpture.

Concept by: Sotiris Lazou Design Studio

Photo by: Urbi et Orbi

Pebble Sofa – Bau Design for Bolia

Santiago Bautista, through his Danish studio, tries to give a fresh look to Scandinavian design, through quality furniture that is designed and manufactured in the same place. The Pebble sofa is inspired by rocks in nature: when we sit in rocky landscapes, we usually find a seat and coffee table in nature. So, the sofa consists of asymmetrical rectangular surfaces and a metal frame that ends in a small side table, turning a conventional piece of furniture into a dynamic element of the space.

Concept by: Bau Design

Photo by: Bolia

NASHI – GECKELER MICHELS for Karimoku New Standard

The studio of David Geckeler and Frank Michels in Berlin specializes in the creation of furniture, lighting and spaces with multiple uses, employing modern design and construction tools. The new office collection consists of items inspired by the 'Nashi' pear that grows in Asia. Stationery, card and cable holders give the office a sense of familiarity and comfort due to their curved forms.

Concept by: GECKELER MICHELS

Photo by: Michel Giesbrecht

Abra Candelabra – Studio DŌ

The Belgian stone cutting atelier Studio DŌ revives traditional Antwerp gem-cutting techniques but instead of jewellery, it creates elegant and functional objects. The Abra Candelabra candlesticks are characterised by a timeless design based on the archetypal form of a rock, which contrasts with the "lively" element of fire. Even though the design is modern, this object shows the relationship between the two elements that have coexisted since antiquity.

Concept by: Studio Do

Photo by: Studio DŌ

Picnic – Form Us With Love for +Halle

After a year of research, the design studio Form Us With Love concluded that most gatherings and social events take place in some sort of circular formation. Using this shape as an archetype, they designed Picnic, a round table with built-in seats at two different heights. It is a piece of equipment for the urban space, an office or a residence that promotes dialogue, and acts as a "canvas" for every conversation.

Concept by: Form Us With Love

Photo by: Niklas Carlsen, +Halle

Beam Table Lamp – Tom Chung for Muuto

Based in Toronto, Tom Chung creates industrial objects for homes and public spaces driven by strong concepts. The Beam lamp is designed to offer many possibilities to the user since the light gradation is easily adjustable, while light is emitted from both sides of the cylindrical metal.

Concept by: Tom Chung

Photo by: Lauren Kolyn, Muuto

Patio Bench – Marta Ayala Herrera Studio for the exhibition “Sisters”

For the "Sisters" exhibition, female creators were invited to present their new projects from every field of design, highlighting the issues of inclusion and equality. Marta Ayala Herrera chose the concept of the patio, a place of rest, coexistence and conversation within the residence. Her bench combines traditional elements, namely the handmade wicker surface, with a grey MDF wood frame that defines the space around it.

Concept by: Marta Ayala Herrera

Photo by: Ampri Aristu

Arc – Stone Designs for Blå Station

For over 25 years, Stone Designs has designed with people in mind and prioritising teamwork. The Arc sound-absorbing panels borrow their geometry from the facade of the Colosseum, i.e. the arches, which, depending on how they are connected as units, create a different composition each time. These surfaces are three-dimensional so with the help of light they acquire a sculptural aesthetic, without ceasing to be functional objects.

Concept by: Stone Designs

Photo by: Blå Station

Mazha Lighting System 5.2 - Mario Tsai Studio

In 2018 and for the first time, the studio experimented with lighting design to create a lighting system based on a composition of units. This experimentation continues to evolve and one of the products that have been released is the Mazha Lighting System 5.2. Its aesthetic is based on the form of scaffolding -a symbol of the unfinished state that often prevails in the urban space- which is combined with glass surfaces that acquire functionality, serving as a coffee table.

Concept by: Mario Tsai Studio

Photo by: Mario Tsai Studio

Ripples Outdoor Bench – StH for Horm

Made from 5 different types of wood and designed by Toyo Ito, the Ripples Bench was internationally recognized for its timeless design, combining the rigour and heavy nature of wood with curves and serenity. Horm has relaunched this seat with wood from tropical Africa, making it waterproof and therefore ideal for a garden, courtyard or public space. The seat, in fact, is embossed, revealing the successive layers of wood, but also providing comfort to its user.

Concept by: Sth

Photo by: Horm