Seeyond’s Parametric Building System

Fabrikator | Friday, June 24, 2011 | .
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A cable-suspended ceiling cloud (Seeyond)

Self-supporting tessellations can take almost any form.

“People are pretty burned out on the office cubicle and panel systems,” said Nat Porter, general manager of Seeyond Architectural Solutions. The company, which launched this month, aims to give architects an alternative to standard space dividers with its new user-controlled parametric design and digital fabrication building system. Seeyond’s history goes back ten years, to sculptor and designer Jonas Hauptman’s experimentations with folded materials. For a class he was teaching, he turned for materials to Liberty Diversified International (LDI), whose roots are in the corrugated fiberboard industry. Hauptman teamed up with Paul James, a mathematician, economist, and industrial designer already working with LDI (now Seeyond’s parent company). They presented their business proposal in 2009 and the new fabrication system was born.
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iPad 2 Giveaway: And The Winner Is….

Midwest | Monday, June 20, 2011 | .

Drawing the winning name (photo: Tom Stoelker/AN)

We’re back from NeoCon in Chicago, where we had a fantastic showroom crawl with designers passing through Hafele, The Fine Line, and Toto. People had drinks, took in the fantastic products, and stretched their legs after a long day at the Merchandise Mart. Now that we’re back at the office, we drew a card for the winner of an iPad 2.

And the winner is…

NeoCon Preview> Diamond Mesh by Vitra

National | Friday, June 10, 2011 | .
(Courtesy Vitra)

(Courtesy Vitra)

Diamond Mesh
Vitra

Vitra’s new ID Chair Concept by Antonio Citterio will include a mesh backrest option called Diamond Mesh, a 3-D pleated textile that allows for the air circulation of a standard mesh seat but with the comfort of an upholstered chair. Backrests are available in several heights, with optional head or lumbar supports. A complementary Silk Mesh seat upholstery is also available.

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NeoCon Preview> Ink by KnollTextiles

National | Friday, June 10, 2011 | .
(Courtesy KnollTextiles)

(Courtesy KnollTextiles)

Ink
KnollTextiles

KnollTextiles recently introduced its new Ink collection, a collaboration with Pentagram partner Abbott Miller. The collection is a study in ink on paper and features three patterns: Drip, a series of interconnected letters; Drop (pictured), a striped ink-dot pattern; and Run, a “modern toile” created by guiding small ink drops across a page. All three patterns are 52 inches wide and made with 70 percent vinyl and 30 percent recycled polyester (backing).

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NeoCon Preview> Red Carpet Collection by InterfaceFLOR

National | Thursday, June 9, 2011 | .
(Courtesy InterfaceFLOR)

(Courtesy InterfaceFLOR)

Red Carpet Collection
InterfaceFLOR

InterfaceFLOR’s new Red Carpet Collection includes three floor patterns designed for a range of corporate interiors. The Reduce pattern (pictured) is a linear design, while the Redesign and Redeliver have sheared and carved motifs that add dimension. Each is available in 32 neutrals in addition to bold red. Tiles contain up to 38 percent post-consumer recycled content and are installed with glue-less TacTile connectors, which prevent tile movement and curling.

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NeoCon Preview> New Meteor Colors by Carnegie

National | Thursday, June 9, 2011 | .
(Courtesy Carnegie)

(Courtesy Carnegie)

New Meteor Colors
Carnegie

To celebrate its 30-year anniversary, Carnegie is rolling out 71 new colors to diversify its classic Meteor fabric panels, which are also suitable for upholstery and wall coverings. Panels are woven of inherently flame retardant yarns and are Cradle-to-Cradle Silver certified. The new color options are grouped into four categories: primary brights (pictured), dusty hues, deep darks, and new neutrals.

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NeoCon Preview> Clodagh′s Natural State by Bentley Prince Street

National | Wednesday, June 8, 2011 | .
(Courtesy Bentley Prince Street)

(Courtesy Bentley Prince Street)

Clodagh’s Natural State
Bentley Prince Street

In collaboration with design partner Clodagh, Bentley Prince Street will introduce a new version of its 80 percent wool flat weave carpet. Called Natural State, the basket-weave pattern incorporates Protekt soil and stain protection and is available in ten colors. All of the company’s standard broadloom products are certified to the NSF 140-2008 Sustainable Carpet Assessment Standard at the Platinum level.

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NeoCon Preview> Crypton by Kravet

National | Wednesday, June 8, 2011 | .
(Courtesy Kravet)

(Courtesy Kravet)

Crypton
Kravet

Kravet has added its eco-friendly high-performance Crypton line to its new Guaranteed in Stock program. More than 145 fabrics will be shipped within 24 hours of an order, ensuring project timelines stay on track. Made with 50 to 100 percent recycled fiber content, all fabrics pass a 50,000 double-rub durability rating and are engineered to resist stain, moisture, mildew, bacteria, and odor.

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Quick Clicks> Solar Butterflies, Parks Over Parking, Killer Commutes, and Nearly NeoCon

Daily Clicks | Friday, June 3, 2011 | .
Chandelier of butterflies made from solar material (Courtesy Engadget)

Chandelier of butterflies made from solar material (Courtesy Engadget)

Solar Butterflies. Engadget spotted Dutch designer Jeroen Verhoeven’s chandelier made of 500 butterflies cut from photovoltaic cells. Called the “Virtue of Blue,” the light glows softly at night. (Via Psfk.)

Capitol Green. New York isn’t the only city replacing asphalt with greener, more pedestrian friendly streetscapes. According to DC Mud, a block of C Street in Washington, D.C. between two federal office buildings is set for a makeover. Plans call for creating a park on what’s currently a large parking lot.

Killer Commutes. Slate writer Annie Lowrey tells us what we already know: commuting isn’t fun. She goes on to explain the consequences of many-an-American’s daily burden: “Long commutes cause obesity, neck pain, loneliness, divorce, stress, and insomnia.”

Nearly NeoCon. Haworth Partners announced that they have partnered with Crate & Barrel. The table and two chairs will be available beginning in July and August. More at otto.

New at NeoCon

Midwest | Thursday, June 10, 2010 | .

We’ll see you in Chicago at the show—while you’re there, remember to pick up a copy of our latest Midwest edition, hot off the press! Until then, we offer you a sneak peek of our favorite finds from this year’s contract furnishings market:

Bram Boo Bench, VanerumStelter

Belgian designer Bram Boo’s bench fosters socialization, rest, and work all in one piece of furniture. Four seats arranged in a square create four desktops and multiple ways to face others. The bench is available in red and black.

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Best of (Trade) Show

Other | Tuesday, June 23, 2009 | .
Knoll Textiles Air Rights Drapery (All images courtesy respective manufacturers)

Knoll Textiles' Air Rights Drapery (All images courtesy respective manufacturers)

Recognizing the top new contract product and furnishings introduced at this year’s NeoCon Trade Show, the Best of NeoCon 2009 Awards named 74 products winners of the prestigious award. A total of 280 products were entered in 40 different categories, ranging from carpets and flooring to lighting, furniture, and textile design. Read More

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A Few Bright Satellites

East | Thursday, June 18, 2009 | .
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Materious, one of the designers in The Promise of this Moment, pulled up to the Guerilla Truck Show. (Samantha Topol)

Materious, one of the designers in The Promise of This Moment, pulled up to the Guerrilla Truck Show. (Samantha Topol)

In recent years, the proliferation of satellite events at New York’s International Contemporary Furniture Fair has grown robust enough to compete for the attention of fair-goers. Now, a handful of young designers have identified a parallel void surrounding NeoCon in Chicago, and this week, they mounted The Promise of This Moment: Objects that Augment the Everyday, a group exhibition including work from 14 Chicago-based designers. Read More

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