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Contrast

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Project • By Studio ETNApartments

GR+4

Even at the first meeting in the Ramat-Gan city apartment, which it's building was intended for a total renovation process, it seemed that a big change had to be made in it, but the truth is that it was not that easy of an apartment to crack, it was actually was pretty challenging - to re-divide the interior walls, all of that with taking in consideration the customer's wishes and the situation that we got the apartment in.   When we went to design the apartment, we encountered several challenges: introducing natural light between the two ends of the apartment in order to illuminate its center - the public space, and in general, to create living spaces whose size will exceed the existing. We submitted a number of options until we cam... More

Product • By In-es.artdesignH2O F

H2O F

Luna (moon) collection is inspired by the moon’s mysteries. It is constructed of Nebulite, a specially developed material made of resins and fibers, that mimics the uneven, softly luminescent qualities of the moon’s surface.Canopy dimension: Ø 46 cm x 27,5 cmBase dimension: Ø 46 cm x 10 cmMaterials: steel, nebuliteBulb: E27 (max 70w) rec. LED 13wOuter colors: white, blackInner colors: white, red, turquoise, orange, gold, bronze, silver, magenta, blueBase colors: white, black More

Product • By In-es.artdesignH2O

H2O

Luna (moon) collection is inspired by the moon’s mysteries. it is constructed of Nebulite, a specially developed material made of resins and fibers, that mimics the uneven, softly luminescent qualities of the moon’s surface.Canopy dimension: Ø 46 cm x 27,5 cmCeiling cup dimension: Ø 12 cm x 4,5 cmMaterials: laprene, steel, nebuliteBulb: E27 (max 100w) rec. LED 13wOuter colors: black, white, bronzeInner colors: white, red, turquoise, orange, gold, bronze, silver, magenta, blue More

Project • By ACDF ArchitectureOffices

Adgear Samsung

AdGear – a fast-growing digital marketing agency founded in Montreal in 2010, and now an independent branch of Samsung Electronics – commissionedACDF Architecture to design its new headquarters located on McGill Street, in Old Montreal. AdGear is a young and innovative firm, and they wanted ACDF to provide them with a functional space for the company’s 60 employees, that would play up the contrast between their historic setting and their and innovative company culture.Originally built in 1886 as a dry goods warehouse, the property wastransformed into office space in the late 1990s. ACDF developed the space comprised from two adjoining buildings using the party wall to designate two distinct zones in the office. On one side, a casual, open a... More

Product • By In-es.artdesignMezza Luna

Mezza Luna

The “Mezza luna” pendant, with a pure and evocative design, it’s realized in Nebulite®. It comes in a monochromatic and transparent version or various color combinations with a outer demi-matt and smooth finish, creating an interesting contrast between the outside and the inside of the lamp.diam. 70, 120 cm. white-colors, black-colors Pendant E27, 2 x E27 laprene, nebulite, steel More

Product • By In-es.artdesignFlower S cemento

Flower S cemento

Matt Cemento (concrete) collection places tactile sensations and atmosphere at the forefront of its design. These highly aesthetic lamps utilize a special mix of resin and fibers alongside with cement effect paint. Canopy dimension: Ø 33,5 cm x 37 cm Ceiling cup dimension: Ø 12 cm x 4,5 cm Materials: laprene, nylon, nebulite, cement effect varnish Bulb: E27 (max 70w hal-eco) rec.LED 13w Outer colors: grey Inner colors: white, red, turquoise, orange, gold, bronze, silver, magenta, blue More

Project • By Simón García | arqfotoPrivate Houses

A House - Building of one Family Detached House in Badalona

The project of this Mediterranean villa, due to the request of the owners, is to combine modern architecture with recovered and recycled elements into a new-old harmonious contrast. The house is a second home with low maintenance and easy living, tailored to their owners. A place to escape looking for relax and tranquility at any time of year. It is an efficient housing: it only has invested in what their owners need, eliminating unnecessary rooms or materials. Collaboration between owners and architects began choosing the best plot to build the house. A flat elevated plot with distant sea views and next to a green area. The building focuses on landscapes of the sea and the near forest getting the most daylight hours. All the main rooms of... More

Product • By In-es.artdesignH2O cemento

H2O cemento

Matt Cemento (concrete) collection places tactile sensations and atmosphere at the forefront of its design. These highly aesthetic lamps utilize a special mix of resin and fibers alongside with cement effect paint. Canopy dimension: Ø 46 cm x 27,5 cm Ceiling cup dimension: Ø 12 cm x 4,5 cm Materials: laprene, steel, nebulite, paint effect cement Bulb: E27 (max 105w hal-eco) rec. LED 13w Outer colors: grey Inner colors: white, red, turquoise, orange, gold, bronze, silver, magenta, blue More

Product • By In-es.artdesignJazz cemento

Jazz cemento

Matt Cemento (concrete) collection places tactile sensations and atmosphere at the forefront of its design. These highly aesthetic lamps utilize a special mix of resin and fibers alongside with cement effect paint. Canopy dimension: Ø 29 cm x 31 cm Ceiling cup dimension: Ø 9 cm x 4 cm Materials: laprene, nylon, nebulite, cement effect varnish Bulb: E14 (max 28w hal-eco) rec.LED 5w Outer colors: grey Inner colors: white, red, turquoise, orange, gold, bronze, silver, magenta, blue More

Product • By In-es.artdesignMezza luna lavagna

Mezza luna lavagna

Matt Lavagna (blackboard) collection brings back to memories, feelings, art works. It is made purposely for drawing, scribbling and jotting, like a real blackboard. The material gives the lamps a warm and modern look working well in both private and public surroundings.Materials: laprene, steel, nebulite, blackboard effect resin Outer colors: black Inner colors: white, red, turquoise, orange, gold, bronze, silver, magenta, blueMezza luna 1 lavagna:Canopy dimension: Ø 70 cm x 33 cm Ceiling cup dimension: Ø 12 cm x 4,5 cm Bulb: E27 (max 105w hal-eco) rec. LED 13wMezza luna 2 lavagna:Canopy dimension: Ø 120 cm x 57 cm Ceiling cup dimension: Ø 12 cm x 4,5 cm Bulb: 2 x E27 (max 2 x 105w hal-eco) rec. LED 2 x 13w More

Product • By In-es.artdesignFlower S lavagna

Flower S lavagna

Matt Lavagna (blackboard) collection brings back to memories, feelings, art works. It is made purposely for drawing, scribbling and jotting, like a real blackboard. The material gives the lamps a warm and modern look working well in both private and public surroundings. Canopy dimension: Ø 33,5 cm x 37 cm Ceiling cup dimension: Ø 12 cm x 4,5 cm Materials: laprene, nylon, nebulite, blackboard effect resin Bulb: E E27 (max 70w hal-eco) rec.LED 13w Outer colors: black Inner colors: white, red, turquoise, orange, gold, bronze, silver, magenta, blue More

Product • By In-es.artdesignCyrcus F cemento

Cyrcus F cemento

Matt is a true tribute to matter. The collection of lamps includes three lines, all entirely modeled by hand: Lavagna, Cemento and Nebula, made with profoundly diverse materials, yet similar in the capacity of sending out feelings of touch and atmosphere. Cemento (cement) is a finish of great material impact, a bridge of dialogue between the external part, made of cement varnish, and the internal one, made of colored Nebulite®. Floor lamp (directable) Bulb: E27 (max 70W hal-eco) - rec. LED 13w Canopy dimension: Ø 40 cm x 22,5 cm Base: 41x55x43 cm Materials: steel, nebulite (fiberglass), cement effect paint Available colors: red, turquoise, blue, orange, white, magenta, gold, silver, bronze More

Product • By In-es.artdesignCyrcus F nebula

Cyrcus F nebula

diam. 40 x alt. 60 cm. white-colors Floor lamp E27 steel, nebulite More

Product • By In-es.artdesignBin lavagna

Bin lavagna

diam. 33,5 x alt. 37 cm. black-colors Pendant E27 laprene, nylon, nebulite, blackboard effect resin More

Product • By InterfaceBlack and White Collection

Black and White Collection

Incorporating animal prints to botanicals and Greek keys to classic patterns, these designs can be used individually, together or with co-ordinating solids to create the ultimate in stylish flooring. Using only strong colours with a high contrast, this cut-and-loop product is ideal for making a statement in commercial office, hospitality or leisure use. Installation is possible with TacTiles. Innovative and sustainable, TacTiles represent a whole new way to install commercial flooring, without the need for other adhesives. So choosing, fitting, and even removing your flooring is easy! More