The Art of Design Issue 33 2018 | Page 79

79 Seamless Surfaces Achieved With Osmo Uk 5 With the famous spring clean season amongst us, professional decorator, JGDecorator was contracted to renovate and refresh a composite oak kitchen worktop and shelving area in a family home. Thanks to its hardwearing properties and aesthetically pleasing finish, Osmo UK Polyx®-Oil was the ideal choice to rejuvenate the high traffic surfaces. The kitchen has a classic countryside look to it, so the client requested a natural finish that wouldn’t distract from design of the room. Jonathan Graham, a partner in JGDecorator, recognised that the traditional oil-based finish that Osmo supplies would meet these requirements, while also providing a durable and protective finish that is essential in the kitchen. Website: www.osmouk.com | Telephone: 01296 481220 Dioneadesign 6 The combination of ancient process of lost wax casting with the freedom to drawing 3d modeling led to the creation of this pendant made of yellow bronze. The complex geometry develops a form which is different in every single detail. Here the modernity of design blends with the classicism of matter in a timless shape which can be worn for any occasion. The pendant is made by sintering 3d printing technology: this process allow a very high level of detail and the bronze strength made possible an eternal jewel. I am Giorgia Iachizzi and the Designer of Dioneadesign jewels. My approach to designing started during School of Art. Later, working in a goldsmith's laboratory I learnt the process to create jewels through lost wax casting. I graduated in Industrial Design at "La Sapienza" University in Rome. Website: www.dioneadesign.com | Telephone: [email protected] Kährs 7 Kährs have introduced a new timeless ‘French Pattern’ hard flooring design to their range of sustainable wood floors. The classic design features a modern twist - an engineered plank format which improves install time and efficiency in comparison to a traditional ‘French Pattern’ floor. Joining Kährs’ design-led European Renaissance collection, a collection of unique and inspiring wooden floors based on the magnificent floor styles of bygone periods, the new design is available in two luxurious tones - a golden brown ‘Castello Rovere’ and rich, smokey ‘Castello Fumo’ as shown. With a modern engineered format, the new designs can be installed more quickly than a traditional French patterned floor. The stunning pattern can also be specified over underfloor heating, due to the environmentally sound and long-lasting multi-layer construction of sustainable oak and poplar within the boards. Website: www.kahrs.com | Telephone: 023 9245 3045 Complete design freedom with Geberit VariForm Architects and designers looking to create new and different bathroom variations can now take inspiration from the Geberit VariForm range. Singled out for offering ‘complete design freedom’, the collection recently scooped an iF DESIGN AWARD 2018, one of the most prestigious and largest design competitions in the world. New for 2018, the award-winning range of slimline modular basins offers complete design versatility with four different shapes – circular, rectangular, elliptical and oval – in a choice of under-countertop, countertop and lay-on basin options. A round, semi recessed option is also available with a choice of one or two tap holes. Made from high-quality sanitary ceramic, the washbasins are scratchproof and resistant to cracks, as well as easy to care for. Available in a variety of size options, VariForm is also compatible with Geberit’s existing bathroom collections. Website: www.geberit.co.uk/variform | Telephone: 01926 516800 8