Detail of the 'Cyborg' chair by Marcel Wanders for Magis

Likened by The New York Times to ‘the Lady Gaga of the design world: a constant font of ideas and energy who is nearly impossible to ignore’, Dutch designer Marcel Wanders has recently collaborated on yet another product for the Italian plastic furniture specialists, Magis. Presented in brand’s own showroom at Design Post during this year’s edition of imm cologne, ‘Cyborg‘ is now available in two different versions: entirely made of polycarbonate or with polycarbonate legs and seat and a contrasting wicker back. (more…)

'L5' Bench by Collaboration

Collaboration, a Canadian practice established by a Louvre-trained sculptor Marie Khouri and a landscape designer Dave Demers, is exactly what is says on the tin – a ‘fertile if unlikely mélange that results in original and charismatic products marrying seamlessly matters of form and function’ and the ‘L5′ Bench captures the very essence of this creative fusion. (more…)

'Shangrila' multiscreen by Florian Asche for april allterior

German designer Florian Asche has created this pared-down adjustable screen for the Frankfurt-based brand april allterior which he co-founded in 2009. Taking its name from the fictional Himalayan utopia depicted in James Hilton’s 1933 novel ‘Lost Horizon’, the ‘Shangrila’ screen, just like the mystical land, provides privacy and isolation from its immediate surroundings while the stainless steel frame and acrylic fibre used in the production of the screen make the design durable and suitable for any weather conditions. (more…)

'Eos' outdoor chair and Square stacking table by Matthew Hilton for Case Furniture

Just in time for summer, British designer Matthew Hilton has created a new range of simple outdoor furniture for the London-based manufacturer Case Furniture. Executed in powder coated aluminium, the ‘Eos’ range encompasses three slimline designs; a square and rectangular table and a chair. (more…)

'Twin' chair by Archirivolto for Brunner

Italian design studio Archirivolto has collaborated with one of Germany’s leading contract furniture manufacturers Brunner, creating this lightweight monobloc chair called ‘Twin’ which was presented earlier this year at Milan’s Salone del Mobile. The curvilinear, stackable chair is made from the weather-resistant reinforced polypropylene and is available in multiple summery shades such as citrus, apple, ruby or sand, in a mesh or closed-shell structure version, and with or without armrests. (more…)

'1000 Designs for the Garden and Where to Find Them' by Geraldine and Ian Rudge; published by Laurence King

Once again, thanks to our friends at Laurence King Publishing, Architonic is giving away 5 FREE COPIES of ‘1000 Designs for the Garden and Where to Find Them’ to Architonic Facebook fans. The draw will take place on 18 May. Good luck! >>

Now that BBQ season is in full swing and staying indoors no longer seems to cut the mustard, chances are many of us will endeavour to spruce up what is set to become the venue for these endless alfresco gatherings; be it a garden, roof terrace, patio or a balcony. (more…)

'Drop Outdoor' convertible seat by Leonardo Perugi for Cerruti Baleri; photo by Andrea Martiradonna

Following the original, indoor version of the convertible seat-to-daybed piece called ‘Drop’, the designer and architect Leonardo Perugi unveiled this latest updated edition of his design destined for outdoor use. (more…)

'FIDA' portable folding mat by Patrick Frey for VIAL

2011 is all about redressing the old work/leisure balance and getting serious about down-time. (Well, that’s what we’re telling ourselves at the moment.) In the spirit of this, here’s a new product from VIAL, the Aachen-based design label, that celebrates the static.

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