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The Hexagon bench designed by P. Mac Stopa has been awarded the "Best of Year Honoree 2011" by Interior Design Magazine for the category "Furniture - outdoor seating."
The winners were announced during a celebration in New York at the beginning of December.
Hexagon bench designed by P. Mac Stopa has been voted a finalist in the Interior Design Magazine Best of Year Awards 2011 for the category "Furniture - Outdoor/Seating". Winners will be announced on December 1st at an awards celebration in New York City
Bek chair, designed by Giulio Iacchetti for Casamania, is awarded the "Honorable Mention" at the latest edition of ADI Golden Compass Award.
Established in 1954, it is the oldest and most authoritative global design prize. Born from an idea by Gio Ponti, was initially organized by the Rinascente department stores, in order to highlight the value and quality of the products of the rising Italian design.
The Awards Ceremony was held in Rome on July, 12th at “Pelanda” headquarters, Macro Museum of Testaccio. For more information on the event, here you can find the link to the official ADI website: http://bit.ly/pyEVjj
Direct link to Bek product details: http://bit.ly/fEpBLK
Case da Abitare magazine in collaboration with White, the show dedicated to international fashion, presents Material World (Superstudio Più, Via Tortona 27, Milano, June 19-20-21) an exhibition which gathers a selection of design projects having in common an experimental use of materials. Casamania is present with the GIROT coffee tables by Riccardo Perazza.
Our BEK chair has been selected for ADI DESIGN INDEX in 2008. Thanks to this selection, it is displayed at UNICITA’ D’ITALIA (Rome, Macro Testaccio, La Pelanda, 31 May-25 September), the exhibition dedicated to the 400 products selected by the ADI Permanent Observatory for Design in the last three years, which compete for the XXII Golden Compass Award.
For more information: Unicità d'Italia
Tomorrow, March 17th, as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy, our offices will be closed. We will be open on Friday, March 18th.
Design is not only for large and sumptuous environments but also for limited spaces which enrich with new and unexpected values. Designs for small spaces by Jennifer Hudson deals with this issue. The author, freelance for several design magazines, researcher in the fields of contemporary design, collected in her book design objects which provide stylish and functional solutions in limited spaces. Thanks to its lightness and its defined figure, the Bek chair by Giulio Iacchetti appears in the volume.
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Minimalism in interior design goes beyond plain white surfaces to incorporate aspects like textural subtlety and colour accents. Minimalism and Color Design Source by Aitana Lleonart reminds us that the introduction of colour accents within a world of whiteness recalls the fact that white light is the origin of the whole spectrum of colours. Thanks to its pastel colours and its flexuous figure, Koon by Karim Rashid for Casamania found a place of honour within the volume. Garbage can with ashtray made in polyethylene, Koon offers itself as a sleek design, suitable for placement indoors and outdoors as it is water and sunlight resistant.
Casamania design&outlet, the renewed space where you can buy the products of our collection, will offer special discounts for Christmas.
You can find many many products from 5 to 300 euro, for example: Kant stool, Opus Incertum book shelf and Bek chair.
“Premio Vico Magistretti” is a design award addressed to young creatives from all over the world promoted by De Padova. An invitation to develop a project following the attitude of Magistetti, to whom a few sketches on the back of an envelope were enough to convey his creations urgency, beyond every formal limit.
Among the 5402 competitors, Norayr Khachatryan’s “N7” table was selected for the publication on the concerning booklet “Premio Vico Magistretti – living simplicity in furniture design”.
The book “1000 New Designs2 and where to find them” published by the publishing house “Laurence King Publishing Ltd” is about a selection of more than 1000 new projects, analysed in great detail and whose description is enriched with information about technical elements, the producing company web site and the designer’s name. Casamania is mentioned in the storage section with Maarten De Ceulaer’s “Valises” wardrobe, in the tables and chairs section with Wis Design’s “Twin table” and with Fabio Novembre’s “Him&Her” chairs.
Back for the 11th time, CASAMANIA adds its usual touch of colour, fun and comfort to the BIG BROTHER'S HOUSE with a selection of products certain to attract the attention of housemates and viewers alike. Amongst the products on show: the "Kant" stool and the "Kouch&Ouch" sofa by Karim Rashid, the "Urban" bookshelf by Claudio Bellini, the "Opus Incertum" bookshelf by Sean Yoo, the "Granny" lamp by Pudelskern and the "X-tile" stool by J.Pastorino&C. Suarez.
Italian design magazine Class has just published its annual 'Classification of Excellence' issue. A special magazine dedicated to the designers and the designs at the forefront of design and architecture. In a list of the top 20 cult design pieces for 2010, the LighTable by Rosaria Copeta for Casamania was placed at number 16. A simple and elegant table, LighTable is suited for a myriad of different uses and adapts perfectly to any space.
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25 years after its debut, Casamania, a brand recognised for its dynamism and forward thinking approach to design, ha decided to update its logo, bringing it in line with the contemporary spirit and image of the company and its collections.
Casamania is proud to have been selected by architects Alessandro Lenarda and Andrea Mazzarella to furnish the outdoor area and Press Entrance of the Ministry of Foreign Affiars - Farnesina. Products selected include Opus Incertum by Sean Yoo, LighTable by Rosaria Copeta and the Stereo chairs by Luca Nichetto.
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From 3rd to 25 of July, world’s attention will be firmly focused on the 97th edition of the historical cycling race. This year the tour boasts an introductory stage, followed by 20 official stages covering a total distance of 3,642 km. Casamania, Frezza and the Doimo Group will be at the heart of the action as key sponsors of the cycling team LIQUIGAS-DOIMO, winners of this years Giro d’Italia.
This new book from publishers DAAB explores the increasing importance of colour in contemporary architecture and interior design. This being the theme, the work of Karim Rashid is a perfect fit. Several interior projects by the American designer are featured inside the book, and among the many products on show, the KANT stool, designed by Karim for Casamania, in the ‘technodelic’ spaces created by the designer for the Deutsche Bank Lounge.
German publishing house Edel has just released the latest editions of their furniture and design&living year books for 2010/2011. Each book contains interviews with leading designers (in this case Alfredo Haberli and Arik Levy and sets out the most important trends and alluring pieces of contemporary design presented each year from design events around the world. Casamania is present in both of these volumes, products selected for publication: Marie Antoinette pop collection, Bek Table, Quadro, Medusa Table, Stereo, Alieno, Lobby, Kouch, Nuance, and Patch Cabinet
DESIGNCAFE, the restaurant at the Triennale di Milano, is one of the most renowned spaces in the world of milanese design. A place to meet, the DESIGNCAFE also hosts exhibitions, presentations and conferences. The restaurant is characterised by a simple and neutral decor, leaving center-stage for the extraodinary collection of chairs, where visitors can relax and enjoy their meal whist sitting on some of the most iconic pieces created by historic and emerging designers. The space is in constant evolution, with new pieces selected periodically to update the collection. Casamania's chair HER by Fabio Novembre has been selected for this important collection.
Once Upon a Chair, the new book published by Gestalten (edited by Klanten, Ehmann, Kupetz and Moreno) is an international, up to the minute survey of contemporary furniture design. It examines current trends and presents pioneering examples of the worlds most influential designers and emerging talents. Among the selection, a wide range of pieces from the Casamania collection including: Lobby by StokkeAustad; Alieno by GamFratesi and the limited edition version of the Valises by Maarten De Ceulaer.
On the 8th of May this year's edition of the Giro d'Italia will begin. The Giro is undoubtedly one of the world's most important sporting events, embodying key sporting values like excellence, strength, positivity, innovation and passion - the same values which lay at the heart of the Casamania brand. It is for this reason that Casmania, Frezza and the Doimo Group have decided to sponsor the cycling team "Liquigas-Doimo". Following the excellent results achieved by the Liquigas-Doimo team last year, this year the team and the Giro will surely keep the public enthralled. The adventure starts out in Amsterdam in Holland and finishes in the splendid, romantic setting of Verona. Casamania products will be present throughout, furnishing the RCS lounge spaces and stage/television set for the "post-stage" transmission "Processo alla Tappa".
The LighTable by Rosaria Copeta has been selected by the jury for inclusion in the prestigious YOUNG & DESIGN AWARD 2010.
Reduced volumes and essential lines characterise the “LighTable” - made up of a simple top in melamine or laminate with 2 slender legs in coloured metal. The elliptical form of the legs which move in a continuous line from one corner of the table to another, give the table a sense of easy weightlessness
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The Lobby armchair by STOKKEAUSTAD has been selected for inclusion in the latest edition of the THE INDEPENDENT DESIGN GUIDE. Published by Thames&Hudson, this book is focused on new and emerging talents and on cutting edge projects. The idea is to offer readers a clear way of identifying, evaluating and understanding the new generation of international designers. On sale online
The latest book from the TASCHEN publishing house - Architecutre Now! Restaurants & Bars focuses on some of the world’s most amazing new bars and restaurants from LA to Tokyo. Casamania is featured among the projects with the KANT stool by Karim Rashid, featured in the furnishing of a cutting edge bar.
DESIGN, edited by Chiara Olivetti and Giovanna Uzzani, Logos 2009
A comprehensive selection of pieces of industrial design ranging from the Bauhaus period through to the present day. The selection of cult objects, edited by Chiara Olivetti and Giovanna Uzzani, includes 2 casamania pieces; the book shelf OPUS INCERTUM by Sean Yoo and the coat-stand 'HOO' by Julian Pastorino and Cecila Suarez.
Grande Fratello is back for the 10th edition, offering viewere a rich buffet of emotions and fun. A new selection of house mates have already moved in, but the undisputed star of the show is always the house itself. Back for the 9th time, Casamania adds its usual touch of colour, fun and comfort to the house with a selection of products certain to attract the attention of housemates and viewers alike. Amongst the products on show: the "Kant" stool by Karim Rashid, the innovative modular bookshelf "Urban" by Claudio Bellini and the iconic "Opus Incertum" shelf by Sean Yoo.
Casamania continues its adventures into the world of sport. In the wake of the extraordinary success of the LIQUIGAS DOIMO cycling team, the treviso based brand has now made its entrance into the world of the GP2, sponsoring the Team Piquet Sports. GP2 is a special circuit based motor-racing category created by the International Automobile Federation in 2005.
Casamania will furnish the lounge areas to be set up at each of the events scheduled for the 2009 racing season: Barcelona, Montecarlo, Silverstone, Valencia, Nurburgring, Budapest, Istanbul and Spa. During their rare moments for relaxation, drivers, team members and guests will be able to enjoy the Bek Chair by Giulio Iacchetti, the Vad tables by Luca Nichetto and the Opus Incertum by Sean Yoo.
Over the last few years, Casamania has supported with leading television programmes both in Italy and overseas. This year is no different, with Casamania working with the Rai 2 reality Talent show X Factor. A selection of Casamania products have been used to animate some of the most show's most inspirational moments: behind the scenes. The rehearsal room is furnished used the bright and vivacious Kant stools (Karim Rashid), and the Kubo table (Loris Lucatello). On stage, the Maria leaves (Luca Nichetto) will attract the attention of the audience, being selected by X Factor's art director Luca Tommassini to add a touch of colour to the Wednesday evening's 'live' show.
The biennial exhibition 'Art, Thought and Society' held from the 29 August in Civitanova Marche played host to an evening dedicated to Eros, the god of love called 'EROS IN GIOCO'. At the heart of the exhibition's design were the audacious chairs Him&Her by Fabio Novembre.
The Lisbona club located on board the cruise ship Costa Concordia has been furnished with x-tile chairs. The chairs are part of a unique interplay of lines and signs. The interior design, created by Joseph Farcus is notable in its strong kitsch feel where the wealth of details create an idyllic atmostphere.
The ADI Permanent Design Observatory has selected the BEK chair by Giulio Iacchetti for publication in the ADI DESIGN INDEX 2008. With a jury of over 100 design experts, this marks the beginning of the selection process for the XII Premio Compasso d'Oro, one of the world's most prestigious design awards. The selection of the BEK chair will be formalised at the official presentation of the ADI INDEX, to be held 1 July at the Triennale di Milano.
The BEK folding chair Giulio Iacchetti has been recognised in the important ADI DESIGN CODEX 2008 by the delegation responsable for the North Eastern region of Italy as part of their Design Observatory - an official recognition awarded bi-monthly for excellence in design culture, creativity and entrepreneurial quality. Using a series of pre-established criteria, ADI selects those products which combine design, experimentation, research and innovation. Design is more than a mere aesthetic patina applied to a product; it is an integral part in the creation of a product and an element which constitutes part of the project from its creation and production through to its final implementation.
This year the Giro d’Italia celebrates 100 years of history, a century of glory which has made it one of the most celebrated sporting events in the world. A competition which embodies key sporting values: excellence, strength, positivity, innovation and passion. The same values which lay at the heart of Casamania’s company spirit. For this reason Casamania, Frezza and the Gruppo Doimo have decided to sponsor the ‘Liquigas’ cycling team, now known as ‘Liquigas Doimo’. Casamania will take its distinctive style to the road, furnishing the presentation podium of the “La Gazzetta dello Sport”; the lounge areas created at each stage and decorating the television sets for channel Rai Tre. Alongside renowned cyclists such as Ivan Basso and Lance Armstrong, Casamania will present its own ‘Champions of Design’: Sean Yoo with his ‘Opus Incertum’ bookshelf, Karim Rashid with the ‘Kant’ stool and Luca Nichetto with the ‘Vad’ table and the ‘Stereo’ chair.
The jury of the Design Forum Finland has awarded the honour of 'Young Designer of the year 2009' to Mikko Laakkonen for the 'freshness and sensibility of his projects'. According to the jury, Mikko Laakkonen has found a way of giving new spirit to objects which have already been designed innumerable times - such as the table or chair.
Casamania furnishes the set of Fiorello's new show with the 'Him&Her' chairs. The show airs in 4 weekly episodes on Sky One, channel 109 starting on the April 1st.
The prestigious international jury of the Elle Decoration International Design Awards 2009 has awarded Luca Nichetto winner of the special category Young Designer Talent. The jury, composed of editors from the 24 different international editions that make up the Elle Decoration network, took in account the aesthetics, sense of irony and innovation which connote Luca Nichetto’s design. Nichetto’s designs have been produced in collaboration with many international brands, including the leading brands of Design Made in Italy. The collaboration between Casamania and Luca Nichetto began in 2005 with his first project, the Jerry lamp. In the following years the collaboration takes shape giving light to a range of pieces which have become icons in the Casamania catalogue: the VAD Chair and Table, the BEN GRIMM modular sofa, the MARIA decorative element, the STEREO chair and the NUANCE armchair which will be presented at Milan’s Salone del Mobile 2009.
The Chigaco Athenaeum - Museum of Architecture and Design has awarded the table N7 by Norayr Khachatryan the award GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2008 in Furniture section
Kup will be in the exhibition
"Cimiteri di sigarette/La poetica progettuale del posacenere"
in the Museum of Modern Art "Ugo Carà" in Muggia (Trieste)
...significant popolar review of ashtray designed by the most famous architects...
29 February - 28 March 2008
Vote Kant as "the most beautiful things in the world" Simply visit www.pulchra.org and select the 10 pieces you like most, in order of preference from the online selection
A +13 will be in "Museum fur Kunst und Gewerbe" in Amburgo: some products designed by famous architects create wonderful garden of things.
www.mkg-hamburg.de
Simpaty lamp will be in Virtual Museum of Design...
Introductory article
US, Virtual Museum of Design
Why this product is a museum piece?
HER the new chair by Fabio Novembre, eclectic and well-known architect, will be in the standing exhibition of “Triennale Design Museum” in Milano.
Casamania celebrates with Simpaty lamp the 10th anniversary of Salone Satellite
Casamania furnishes Vodafone McLaren Mercedes
F1 box with VAD chairs and tables
Casamania furnishes Mizar stand Kant, Sidney, Twenty, Ubu e Opus Hall 24 stand C16
Cocktail Party with Karim Rashid
Enneade, 43 BD Henri IV Paris
January 26, 2007 from 7:00 pm
Casamania Furnishes the House of Big Brother in Italy
From this evening and on: Vad, Kant, Opus, Festival Trolley and X-tile
Casamania won first place of "Abitare il mare 2007-Furniture Design Award"
for cruise ship category"Lounge Bar" Seatec Carrara Fiere February 1-3, 2007
4th Dicember 2006 Design on TV
9th November 2006 New on show
7th November 2006 Thank you for visiting us
25th October 2006 Media release
The CASAMANIA OUTLET will move into MODACASA (behind MODACENTER)
Casamania reminds you that in the Outlet you can find products returned from
photoshoots, tv programs, events, fairs and out of production products
You can save up from 50%25 to 70%25
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