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At Downtown Design 2015, we showcase innovative designs from international brands.

From new lighting concepts that move like jelly-fish to game tables that ‘float’, this year’s show is ready to push the boundaries of design and innovation.  

Medusa by Saas Instruments

SAAS INSTRUMENTS is an advanced lighting solutions company that manufactures its own hi-tech lighting components and fixtures in Helsinki, Finland. Medusa is a unique light fixture by Mikko Paakkanen that has drawn inspiration from the movement of a jellyfish. The fixture is made of side emitting fibre optic rods lit by high intensity LED’s. A microprocessor controlled motor moves the fixture and makes it change its shape in a hypnotic way. The movement can be stopped at any stage, allowing users to choose their favourite shape. 

 

The Keiji Side Table by ZaoZuo

In a city like Beijing, with a population close to 12 million, the founders of ZaoZuo realized contemporary, urban homes were far too small to fit larger pieces of furniture. The KEIJI SIDE TABLE is the answer to Beijing’s space problems. Keiji challenged the parameters of an ordinary side table by allowing it to rest on a single rubber wood base, and at 19 by 18 inches the table can easily fit in anywhere.

The 6000 Curved Kitchen by Hacker

Hacker’s modern kitchen counters come in a variety of shapes and colours and are fitted with some of the most innovative drawers and hubs. The counters in the 6000 Curved Collection come in both curved and angular shapes, perfect to fit any type of kitchen size. Hacker believes in providing clients with simple, modern, fitted kitchens that fulfil all your needs in terms of quality, functionality and design and they are able to do so by utilizing the latest in technology.

 

Nek Rite 3 by Vin de Garde

As the first to market in the wine cellar industry, Vin de Garde's climate controlled cellar environments are continuously improving via new technologies and scientific breakthroughs. The Nek Rite 3 is the brand’s flagship design and is for those who want to show off their prized labels without sacrificing capacity. The components are machined from solid aluminum and are made specifically to cradle both the neck and the punt of each bottle with the same unique shape. The Nek Rite 3’s depth fits in to Vin de Garde’s Wine Wall and Bent Economy hardware, providing a variety of storage and display options.

Filotto pool table by BD Collection

Calma-e-Gesso is a luxury collection that gives new life to the classic game tables. Elegant and unique, this new collection embodies the perfect duet of Italian style and technological innovation. Filotto, an exclusive crystal pool table in the Calma-e-Gesso collection is made of a thin, steel frame, which is both adjustable, divisible, and supports the solid slate game surface, as well as the crystal structure that characterizes this new design. The unique feeling of seeing a 750kg billiard table ‘float’ on four legs is second only to the pleasure of playing on this Italian masterpiece. Calma e Gesso has removed the material ‘heaviness’ that has always characterized the classic pool table– and have given it a new lease of life for its modern setting (Filotto is already installed in the Ralph Lauren headquarters, New York). BD Collection will exhibit as part of the Italian Luxury Interiors pavilion at Downtown Design this year.

 

SHIELD by HOM

HOM was established to provide an innovative take on modern household equipment. The brand's core business focuses on the production of a new generation of household equipment to heat and dry bathrobes, towels and clothes. HOM focuses on creating energy saving solutions, that use the Taut design ethic. SHIELD is a towel holding circular shaped object which can be placed beside washbasins and showers. An iconic object that also doubles as an interesting decoration piece, SHILED can dry your wet towels and keep them warm whenever you need them.

Grandera bathtub by Grohe

The Grohe Grandera is a free-standing, floor-mounted bath that provides incredible flexibility when it comes to planning your bathroom. Besides letting you decide exactly where you want to place it, you can also choose from three different colours and combine it with a whole range of similar bathroom accessories.  This convenience is matched by Grohe’s SilkMove technology, which allows smooth running, accurate temperature controlled water that is also pretty sustainable, since it prevents an unnecessary heating and wastage of water.

 

Fireplaces by Starfire ME

Starfire ME creates some of the most stunning, portable fireplaces that exist on the market today. Their fireplaces don’t have flues or any other connections, and they don’t need a chimney. A lot of their models are portable, which means you can pack them today and light them up tonight. All their models are fuelled by readily available eco-friendly bioethanol, which is the most efficient fuel source on the market. It is clean burning and delivers a dancing flame with no smoke, no spitting, no ash and no embers. You don’t get more innovative than that.

Downtown Design is open now until October 30th 2015. Click here for our timings and a map to d3.