From significant business changes to noteworthy product launches, there’s always something new happening in the world of design. In this biweekly roundup, AD PRO has everything you need to know.
Product Launches
Dulux Announces a Color of the Year That Is All About Hope
For the 19th year in a row, Dulux presented its color of the year, a soft blue gray hue titled “Bright Skies.” Chosen by a group of industry leaders and experts in design, color, and fashion in a virtual summit, the resulting color is one that emphasizes hope and new beginnings at the brink of next year. “Right now, people want to feel revitalized and enjoy the freedoms that are returning to them, to look out and bring in new ideas,” Marianne Shillingford, Dulux UK creative director, said in a statement. “What better inspiration can we take than the endless skies around us?”
Hästens Collaborates with Supreme
For mattress and fashion fanatics alike, Swedish bedding specialist Hästens has teamed up with Supreme for the ultimate statement mattress. The King Size Continental bed features 27 layers of Hästens horsetail hair, along with cotton, wool, flax, and pocket springs. The frame is made from Swedish pine. Customers also have the option to customize the height of the bed legs as well as mattress firmness.
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Openings
Stellar Works and Timothy Oulton Debut New Showrooms in New York
On October 1, Stellar Works opens the doors to its first permanent location in the U.S., which is housed on two levels of a historic Tribeca building—the former location of Pearl Paint—with over 4,000 square feet of space. The ground floor features a showroom, with offices on the lower level. Integrated throughout the rooms are wall coverings by Brooklyn-based studio Calico Wallpaper, an official partner of the new space. “Stellar Works has always had strong ties to New York through our design projects and collaborations, so it is especially thrilling to be opening our first global flagship here,” Yuichiro Hori, founder and CEO of Stellar Works, tells AD PRO. “We look forward to being a dynamic new design destination in this vibrant neighborhood.”
Meanwhile, north of Union Square at 901 Broadway, British furnisher Timothy Oulton has opened the doors to an eye-popping new retail gallery. While the leather goods inside are plenty of a draw by themselves, visitors will be delighted to discover unexpected flourishes inside—including a lunar module operating as a champagne bar. Should you find yourself lusting after some of the showroom’s outrageous decor, rejoice: Everything inside is for sale. Need a lunar module for your next project? It’s yours for $130,000.
Galerie Philia Prepares for a New Exhibition
At 39 Lispenard Street in Tribeca, Galerie Philia is set to open its “First Times” exhibition on October 5. The show will present a curation of sculptural designs and art, spanning a host of different cultures and styles. The roster includes 80 artists, with a mix of big industry names such as Rick Owens and Matthew Fisher, and more emerging artists. For many of that latter group, the show will mark their first gallery appearance in the U.S.
RH Breaks Ground on a 60,000-Square-Foot Location in Illinois
RH has unveiled its latest expansion—a new 60,000-square-foot gallery in Oak Brook, Illinois. Along with a selection of interior furnishings, the retail space features a rooftop restaurant, wine bar, and design services. In signature RH-style, the multilevel location mixes modern furnishings with European-inspired accents.
Matthew McCormick Studio and Lock & Mortice Open Vancouver Flagship
In Vancouver’s Gastown neighborhood, lighting visionary Matthew McCormick Studio and furniture maker Lock & Mortice have opened a joint showroom dubbed Arcade. Located in Le Magasin, a historic shopping arcade from the turn of the 20th century, the 900-square-foot space is open by appointment and filled with treasures aplenty from both designers.
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All About Arts
The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum Gets Ready to Host Its Annual Benefit
On October 5, the Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum will host their eighth annual benefit in celebration of the 2021 Isamu Noguchi Award. This year’s recipients are artist Shio Kusaka and architect Toshiko Mori, two highly skilled creatives who embody Isamu Nogchi’s spirit and innovation. Previous winners include Lord Norman Foster, Tadao Ando, Rei Kawakubo, and Sir David Adjaye.
