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moveable feastthe floAt collection for miras editions was born from the idea of creating hybrid pieces of furniture that could

comfortably fit into a kitchen or living room. consisting of five detachable pieces – a kitchen island, cupboard, glass cabinet,

serving cart and room divider, this design from Alberto sanchez of mut eliminates clutter. sanchez attempts to

make the experience more pleasurable with the mobile island that can be integrated into an open space, freeing you from

having to stare at a boring wall while cooking. stripped downthe tAbu series by eugeni Quitllet for Alias is the epitome of minimalism. Quitllet shows remarkable restraint when designing the unusually shaped

range of chairs and the occasional table. each product from the range is made from timber sourced from sustainable and responsibly managed forests, and is available in ash,

natural or dark stained oak and walnut finishes. for more, visit www.aliasdesign.it or www.eugeniquitllet.com

not another hole in the wallluxembourg’s steelyard

square sits amidst high-rise buildings and blast furnaces at the centre of belval ouest, a city development project. the site, a former steel mill, can be quite an uninspiring space for most, but not for Alleswirdgut. the Austrian architecture firm transforms the disused industrial site by creating island seating

areas that bring in a sense of warmth to an otherwise brutal

landscape. by puncturing a hole in the concrete wall,

Alleswirdgut fashions out a tunnel of seating lined with

solid oak wood.

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board-ed upswedish designers folkform have

given 80-year-old hardboard samples a new lease on life. Anna holmquist

and chandra Ahlsell designed the cabinets for swedish interiors brand svenskt tenn from pieces

of masonite produced in 1929. called masonite memoriam, the duo combined the original samples with

a few of the final sheets to come off the production line at sweden's last masonite manufacturer, a factory in

rundvik, which closed in April 2011. for more, visit www.folkform.se

X marks the spot Architects Kuba Kowalczyk and

mateusz wełmiński of 5mm.studio combine minimalism with geometric precision in the

X table. translating their passion for modern architecture into their creations, the duo’s products are defined by the simplicity of form.

the X-shape of the thin steel base is constructed perfectly to support the solid block of oak wood that forms the tabletop. for more, visit www.5mm.pl

taking flighteven though it is one of the

largest in the world, beijing's capital Airport is already

exceeding its capacity. thus, the only natural course of action was to build another terminal. Airport

specialist firm AdP ingeniérie won the bid and teamed up with Zaha hadid Architects to develop the proposal for ‘the world's largest airport

passenger terminal’ in daxing. it will accommodate 45 million

passengers per year and have a flexible layout allowing

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Street coutureMilan is not considered a premier design hub for nothing. Just when you think you have seen it all, the city surprises you. ‘Over the Under – Manhole Art' tells the story of a cabled city’ is an open air exhibition that showcases 24 manhole covers designed by Italian fashion’s greatest icons. You can have your picture taken with creations by Giorgio Armani, Just Cavalli, Prada, Versace, and Valentino to name a few.

Tucked in Inga Sempé's Ruché collection for

French design brand Ligne Roset is as inviting as a warm blanket on a

cold winter’s day. The name Ruché refers to a sewing technique in which fabric is gathered or pleated to create a duvet-like cover. Sempé drapes the quilting over the armrests making it the

perfect lounging space. For more, visit www.ingasempe.fr

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Petite embracedesign studio färg &

blanche’s emily chair for swedish furniture company gärsnäs can be considered

the baby sister to emma, their larger armchair. this petite

quilted creation has a geometric needlework pattern to give it that

extra degree of detail. ideal for both the dining or conference table, the emily chair will set you back €970

(approx `68,140) for a start.

Colour perfectionDesigned by LaSelva for Missana, Cosmo is a multifunctional piece of furniture that scraps the traditional bulky design of a sofa. With a customisable option, it can be adapted to not only the space, but also to its user. Vibrantly coloured upholstery, that can be easily replaced, rests on a pine and beech frame. A wooden tray replaces one of the armrests, creating a convenient place to rest those drinks during movie night.

Sweet as sinIt comes as no surprise that Nendo was named Maison et Objet’s 2015 Designer of the year, for which they

were asked to put on a ‘little show’ in Paris from January 23 - 27. And in true Nendo style, founder Oki Sato didn’t disappoint. Instead of presenting a conventional display of his works, the designer

decided to create the chocolatexture lounge, where selected pieces of his designs for Cappellini, Desalto, Glas Italia, Emeco, Offecct, and Moroso were

custom-coloured to resemble the sweet treat.

stick figuressleek but cuddly are the words used to describe médard, a table lamp by bleijh for modular. these words seem odd considering designer basten leijh’s inspiration for the fixtures – stick insects. leijh balances a rounded cylinder bulb holder on a sleek frame of organic feet giving the médard a soft shape, yet maintaining its lean structure. for more, visitwww.bleijh.com

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the rag rug may sound like something out of the urban dictionary, but is actually an art form with close to a 150-year-

old history. for generations, swedish women have spent hours weaving intricate rugs made from worn-out clothes,

curtains, sheets, upholstery and any worn-out fabric. founder of rumbler, lars hofsjö reimagined this childhood material

to create a modern piece of furniture titled torp and dunker. hofsjö searched the markets for the perfect rag rugs that

were then wrapped around aluminium frames. torp and dunker pieces are part of a limited edition collection.

Let there be lightYour eyes are not deceiving you. The Multi Bulb Heavy Table Lamp is the master of disguise.

Crafted by Edison Light Globes, this table lamp may look like a relic, but uses the latest in LED lighting. Combining a Victorian and retro-futuristic aesthetic, the Australian company has managed to re-create the classic-looking filament bulb, but in an energy efficient manner. The

bulbs are also purported to last up to about 13 years. For more, visit www.edisonlightglobes.com

Peanuts in a podPronounced ka-ka-wa-te, cacahuate is the spanish word for peanut, a legume found abundantly throughout mexico. thus, it was only a matter of time that mexican architectural lighting brand luminosa saw it as the inspiration for their next light fixture. called the cacahuate lamp, the designers have created a sinuous lamp that takes the organic shape of the pod and seed. Available in red and blue versions, the cacahuate lamp will set you back $350 usd (approx `22,000) plus shipping. for more, visit www.lokald.com

- Compiled by Amanda Peters