Architect Wiel Arets talks about design and Utopia | Podcast 6

May 16th, 2012

Words: Alyn Griffiths

As part of a series of podcasts from Milan, Laufen caught up with Dutch architect Wiel Arets, designer of the ILBAGNOALESSI dOt collection.
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Arets speaks passionately about his approach to designing products that are understated and unobtrusive and about how he is trying to focus on the idea of an achievable Utopia.

The elementary geometric shapes used in the ILBAGNOALESSI dOt products are an example of Arets quest for simplicity and purity in design.

As he explains, the products are well suited to use in architectural installations, where the refined design language and classical proportions will complement the rest of the interior.

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Living City and Living Square shown in Milan | Podcast 5

May 8th, 2012

Words: Alyn Griffiths

In an interview recorded as part of our series of Milan podcasts, Stuttgart designer Andreas Dimitriadis talks about his long-standing relationship with Laufen and about the exciting possibilities resulting from Laufen’s development of new lightweight ceramics.
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Antero & Cinto by Toan Nguyen presented in Milan | Podcast 4

May 4th, 2012

Words: Alyn Griffiths

In this podcast from Milan, French designer Toan Nguyen talks about the minimalist design of the new Antero urinal and Cinto divider and explains the challenges involved in working with ceramic.
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10 years of Il Bagno Alessi One | Podcast 3

May 2nd, 2012

Words: Alyn Griffiths

In a podcast recorded at his studio in Milan, Italian maestro Stefano Giovannoni talks about the enduring popularity of his design for ILBAGNOALESSI One as it continues into its tenth year in production.
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Roberto Palomba shares his vision for Palomba Collection 2012 | Podcast 2

April 30th, 2012
 Words: Alyn Griffiths

In another podcast from our series recorded at Laufen’s stand at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan, Roberto Palomba describes the inspiration behind the new additions to the popular Palomba Collection and talks about the importance of Milan’s annual design week.
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Laufen celebrates 120th anniversary in Milan | Podcast 1

April 27th, 2012

Words: Alyn Griffiths

Marking 120 years of excellence in ceramic manufacture, Laufen chose this year to host its first ever stand-alone Fuorisalone event during Milan’s annual furniture fair and commissioned Swiss creative practice atelier oï to design a spectacular scenography at Officine Stendhal in the lively Tortona district.
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