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(DE)SIGN OF THE TIMES
Best of Design
by Anton D. Javier
16 Nov 2022
16 Nov 2022
A celebration of clever, functional, and downright beautiful design – from utilitarian items made extra special to tools for the modern hedonist.
- BELL & ROSS BR-X5
- BACHA COFFEE X ALESSI LA CONICA ESPRESSO POT
- HÅG TION CHAIR
- REQUIEM LIGHTING BY LEE BROOM
- RIMOWA TWELVE BOTTLE CASE
Sportiness and sophistication come together in Bell & Ross’ latest timepiece – the BR-X5. A sleek, urban design that’s realized in steel is juxtaposed with the watch brand’s distinctly geometric silhouette, resulting in an impressive instrument that measures 41mm in diameter and a thickness of 12.8mm. At first glance, the watch is bold and strong, but on the inside, it reveals a sophistication housed within an impressive multi-layer construction.
The BR-X5 features the Calibre BR-CAL.323, which was developed in partnership between the brand and esteemed mechanical manufacture Kenissi. It possesses an about 70-hour power reserve, while running a smooth frequency of 28,000 alt/h. The 28-jewel movement is also incredibly precise in its timekeeping thanks to a variable-inertia balance wheel, which maintains a chronometer-grade spec via a COSC certification. What’s more, the BR-X5 is available in two colorways – in suave, classic black or a cool, playful ice blue.
- BELL & ROSS BR-X5
- BACHA COFFEE X ALESSI LA CONICA ESPRESSO POT
- HÅG TION CHAIR
- REQUIEM LIGHTING BY LEE BROOM
- RIMOWA TWELVE BOTTLE CASE
BACHA COFFEE X ALESSI LA CONICA ESPRESSO POT
We take morning rituals seriously and brewing the first cup of coffee for the day is something sacred that deserves a little more effort. The best tool for the job, in our opinion, is the Bacha Coffee x Alessi La Conica espresso pot, which is a statement to both form and function. This updated take on the classic stovetop coffee maker features a conical cover, lending it a sleek and effortlessly chic design
Alessi’s original La Conica espresso pot was designed by late Italian architect and designer Aldo Rossi in 1984. Today, the Bacha Coffee edition is made of 18/10 stainless steel with a copper bottom and a specially designed handle coated in gold via Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD). It has a capacity of 148 ml – equivalent to three cups of espresso coffee – and can be used on electric, gas, and even ceramic hobs.
- BELL & ROSS BR-X5
- BACHA COFFEE X ALESSI LA CONICA ESPRESSO POT
- HÅG TION CHAIR
- REQUIEM LIGHTING BY LEE BROOM
- RIMOWA TWELVE BOTTLE CASE
HÅG TION CHAIR
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Unlike loungers, bar stools, or even dining chairs, a task or work chair hardly draws out excitement from its users. That’s about to change with HÅG’s Tion: A small task chair that’s specifically designed for the modern world, featuring unrivalled flexibility that makes it perfectly suited for a new breed of workspaces – whether at home or in the office.
The Red Dot award-winning chair is lightweight, features agile design, a diverse range of colors beyond boring black, as well as a small foot base that allows it to fit in anywhere. When it comes to sustainability, the Tion is made of 94% post-consumer plastic in the plastic seat and back shells and 97-98% recycled aluminum. We also love its modular properties, coming in various combinations like plastic seat and back, upholstered seat and plastic back, or even wooden seat and back. Finally, it boasts the HÅG inBalance, which intuitively follows your every move, providing comfort throughout your working day.
- BELL & ROSS BR-X5
- BACHA COFFEE X ALESSI LA CONICA ESPRESSO POT
- HÅG TION CHAIR
- REQUIEM LIGHTING BY LEE BROOM
- RIMOWA TWELVE BOTTLE CASE
REQUIEM LIGHTING BY LEE BROOM
Renowned British lighting, furniture, and interior designer Lee Broom recently unveiled a series of six lighting collections at this year’s Salone del Mobile in Milan. Collectively launched as "Divine Inspiration", the range marks the brand’s 15th anniversary and is also the first lighting release for the designer in four years.
A standout range is Requiem — limited-edition pieces personally sculpted by Broom, which are inspired by marble drapery typically found on ancient statues and sepulchral sculptures. Each piece, while weightless and fluid in appearance, is actually solid and made by hand-draping fabrics dipped in plaster through and around illuminated rings, tubes, or spheres. After that, the forms are sculpted into shape and set until solid. What results is fragile drapery that appears to capture a floating light source.
- BELL & ROSS BR-X5
- BACHA COFFEE X ALESSI LA CONICA ESPRESSO POT
- HÅG TION CHAIR
- REQUIEM LIGHTING BY LEE BROOM
- RIMOWA TWELVE BOTTLE CASE
RIMOWA TWELVE BOTTLE CASE
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The special edition RIMOWA Twelve Bottle Case was specifically created for wine afficionados and design enthusiasts – the best of both worlds when it comes to unbridled hedonism. Crafted from the brand’s signature anodized grooved aluminium, the case features elements of the Classic line with a vintage appearance that nods to its rich design heritage.
Meant to display and transport precious bottles of wine – from Bordeaux to Bourgogne, as well as champagne – the Twelve Bottle Case boasts a clever system that features padded cushion with varied thickness, wedging bottle necks securely to keep them in place. It is also equipped with a support system to help stabilize the case while open, with two feet that can be locked at the bottom of each side. The microfiber interior also features bottle safety bars to help secure the precious cargo when on the move.
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