KIOSK

Design Sampler by Unfold

Milan

KIOSK is a project that explores a near future scenario in which digital fabricators are so ubiquitous, that we see them appear on street corners, just like fast food today is sold in NY style mobile food stalls.

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Milan Design Map 2011

As the design world takes over Milan, we have compiled a list of must see shows, restaurants and showrooms.

If you have little time to spend in Milan over the week, head to the centre where you will find large show rooms from design manufacturers such as Cassina, Meritalia, and B&B Italia.

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DeTnk's Must Read Book of the Month

Deluxe: How Luxury Lost its Lustre By Dana Thomas

As the spring season is beginning it's decent on the northern hemisphere, it is time to get outside for picnics in the park and reading in the sun. This month DeTnk recommends Deluxe: How Luxury Lost its Lustre By Dana Thomas, an enjoyable read on how the luxury industry has evolved in the past couple decades.

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Design Auction at Phillips de Pury

7 April '11

London

In the shadow of Les Collections du Château de Gourdon, Phillips de Pury will host their first design auction of the year on the 7th of April in London. The auction features 154 lots with a low estimate of £1,934,500 and a high estimate of £ 2,912,500.

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Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2011

design announced

London

The Serpentine Gallery has revealed the plans for the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2011 by world-renowned Swiss architect Peter Zumthor.

This year’s Pavilion is the 11th commission in the Gallery’s annual series, the world’s first and most ambitious architectural programme of its kind. It will be the architect’s first completed building in the UK and will include a specially created garden by the influential Dutch designer Piet Oudolf.

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Auction Results: Les Collections du Château de Gourdon

29- 31 March 11

Christie's
Paris

As the dust settles from the excitement of last weeks sale, we are starting to get a feel for the 2011 design market's climate.

Christie's is quick to point out that the chaise longue 'on skis' created in l929 by Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann set a world record for the designer, selling at £2,406,600.

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design for download

by Droog

During Salone del Mobile in Milan in 2011, Droog will present furniture and accessories designed for download by EventArchitectuur and Minale-Maeda, including CNC cut tables, cupboards, desks, side tables, shelves, couches and 3D printed electrical outlets, flowers and charms.

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