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 was formalised at an official presentation of the ADI INDEX, held at the Triennale di Milano.
Wallpaper* the leading international design and lifestyle magazine has joined forces with La Rinascente, the historic department store in Milan's Piazza Duomo on an exciting new initiative THE WALLPAPER WARRANT @ DESIGN SUPERMARKET: a dedicated shop-in-shop, with their picks of the best domestic design products. The editors have scoured this year's fairs for the best of new design and made a very special selection of items on sale in the Design Supermarket. Casamania has been selected for inclusion with the RAILO magazine rack/waste paper basket by Finnish designer Mikko Laakkonen – winner of the Young Designer of the Year 2009, awarded by the Design Forum Finland.
The 22 November saw the official closure of the 53rd annual edition of the International Art Exhibition VENICE BIENNALE. This year, as in previous editions, Casamania offered technical sponsorship to the event, with a range of products designed by leading international designers and emerging talents.The pieces furnished the outdoor relaxation and dining areas of the Giardini della Biennale and the Arsenale for the duration of the exhibition. Casamania and the Fondazione La Biennale di Venezia share an intense interest in contemporary global culture. A world in constant evolution, made up of new paradigms which multiply dimensions in time and space. The exhibition held in Venice is one of the world’s leading examples of this spirit – nature and civilisation conveying images and lifestyles which move freely between the worlds of fashion, sociology, art, design and architecture.

Maison&Objet "Now! Design à Vivre" Parigi Francia
