CDW Review
For its second year as a featured showroom at Clerkenwell Design Week,
Solus pulled out all of the stops by creating a show stopping installation in
collaboration with ALEKSA Studio. The imaginative creations designed by the
emerging London-based architecture & design practice combine innovative
tiles from Solus, along with special fabrications techniques and large format
digital printing. Taking over the showroom corner on Clerkenwell Road is
SUSPENDED COLOUR. The display consists of nearly 600 individual ceramic
tiles in seven different pastel colours from Solus Carnival range. The tiles can
spin 360 degrees creating a dynamic colour gradient display. The display
was a huge hit on social media, being mentioned in many posts by influential
bloggers and design studios. For the façade facing St John Street ALEKSA
studio & Solus created ILLUSION, a collection of bespoke printed porcelain
wall tile designs that feature dynamic parametric patterns. The geometric
textures and colour gradients were created by ALEKSA studio using digital
design tools and were printed on full size porcelain slabs by Solus.
The displays reveal the potential of large format digital printing and
the endless variations possible using digital design tools for interior
and exterior applications.
I:@solusceramics | T: @SolusCeramics | P: solusceramics
http://www.aleksastudio.co.uk
I: @ aleksa_studio_london
T: @ALEKSA_studioA FRESH TAKE ON HARDWARE
Designer Doorware showcased several of its newest hardware collections
during Clerkenwell Design Week. A fusion of timeless materials and
elegant styles, the pieces ensure a fresh take on classic forms, preserving
sophisticated elegance while pushing the design envelope. The Bullet+Stone
collection of handles and knobs fuses two enduring materials; the rough
and cold aesthetic of reinforced concrete with sumptuous and eye-catching
metals. The resulting visual and tactile experience allows users to observe both
finishes simultaneously, amplifying and bringing to light the contrast between
them. Profiles include a fully rounded lever handle, squared lever handle, and
a round, flat knob. Showcasing the warmth and organic beauty of wood, Monte
Timber connects homeowners to nature at every touch. Sustainably sourced
species include American white oak, a versatile, distinguishing grain, and
American black walnut, known for its rich colour and wavy grain. The Niki range
is inspired by nautical portholes, these knobs feature a clean circular geometry
that is playful yet elegant, becoming yet welcoming. Select a step-down
perimeter or satin finish for added flair. http://www.designerdoorware.comALEKSA STUDIO X SOLUS: CREATING COLOURFUL TILE MAGIC