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DESIGN WITH CHARACTER

MARCH 21 - 25, 2017

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CARL DAU

CHRISTINA PEEL for ARTASY

FADI SARIEDDINE DESIGN STUDIO

HIROKI TAKADA

KAD / nada

KIMU DESIGN for INDUSTRY+

MARIO RUIZ for PUNT

LORENZA BOZZOLI for DEDON

SEBASTIEN HERKNER for DEDON

SOFIA BEILHARZ

TAKUSEI KAJITANI for CONSENTABLE

VERNER PANTON for MONTANA

VITO SELMA

ZAHA HADID DESIGN

ZAHA HADID for B&B ITALIA

2-LA DESIGN

EXHIBITORS

DESIGN WITH CHARACTER

CURATED BY DESIGN PIER

MARCH 21 - 25, 2017

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DESIGN PIER Design Pier aims to add a new dimension and a new flavor to Hong Kong’s design scene via its curated exhibitions, talks, events and partnerships.

Design Pier’s professional design exhibitions present leading-edge contemporary designers with unique, high- end design pieces appealing to collectors, buyers, architects, journalists and a design and art-savvy public at large.

DESIGN WITH CHARACTER The influentials, the well knowns, the audacious new generation, the designer-artists who create unique and precious pieces and last but not least the architects who use paper to create enchanting spaces...

Design Pier presents its new compilation of 15 creative talents. These are people who define design today.

They are from all over the world. They challenge the homogeneity of commercially made objects and bring a refreshing perspective on shapes, materials and dimensions.

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CARL DAU

MINIATUREN M-BROSCHE

Brooches in different dimensions.The brooches can be worn on your body or hung like a picture with a carrier on the wall.Material: stainless steel, colour, powder coated.

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“shape, colour and their meaning in space is the theme for my large format objects.The miniatures that followed make concrete art wearable. They interact with the body and if they are not being worn as jewellery, they can, as a small-sized object, be hung on the wall with the supplied support”

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CHRISTINA PEEL for ARTASY

CHRISTINA PEEL

Christina Peel is a Norwegian artist who typically works with wall installations in clay. Her work is an exploration of materiality and geometry. Working with different systems and the aesthetics of repetition, she makes infinitely repeatable patterns.

The sculpture that will be shown in Design Pier is a part of a bigger installation. Trikona is a series of wall sculptures relating to the space around them, and the rooms function merely as a meditative space.Using two reflecting triangles, Christina Peel has constructed a form that repeats itself within its own system, cast by hand in unglazed clay in three colours. Trikona is Sanskrit for triangle. In the Hindu pantheon of gods, geometrical symbols have a prominent place.

Peel is often influenced by nature and mysticism in her work. And for the Trikona series she has been inspired by abstract temple paintings from a part of the Tantric tradition in the Rajasthan district of India that, until recently, was little known to the outside world. The paintings are based on hand-written texts, tantras, and in all their simplicity and abstraction represent different spiritual values. The symbol of two conjoined triangles, pointing in opposite directions, represents the male and the female in a new spiritual dimension. The bluer the colour, the higher the consciousness.

ARTASY

Artasy endeavors to promote emerging artists to the art world, along with exhibiting oeuvres from mature/established artists. We are devoted to emerge as a bridge between artists and global collectors with mutual interest and perception. Artasy aspires to bring diverse, value lasting and unique art pieces to our clients and audiences in an innovative manner. We would like to give our audiences a different art viewing experience.

www.christinapeel.comwww.artasy.net

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FADI SARIEDDINE DESIGN STUDIO

CANE SIDE TABLE

The Cane Side Table candidly stands relenting one of its sides on a cane.Solid Walnut and Silver

HEKSAR SERIES

This table is the first result of an in-house study that we are conducting on middle eastern design and how the 200+ years of colonialism, occupation and wars have disrupted the design process. We are interested in looking on how design would have evolved and how that would have translated into furniture pieces.

FADI SARIEDDINE

Dubai-based Fadi Sarieddine Design Studio operates out of the city’s design district (d3). Co-founded in 2013 by Lebanese architect Fadi Sarieddine and his wife, former Montessori teacher Lilas Bitar, the studio was created to be a platform for experimentation where their two worlds can meet to probe forms, narratives, textures and movement. The studio’s scope ranges from architectural projects to interior design for offices, retail, restaurants and homes with a focus on furniture design, delivering designs that appear alive in their bold concepts and movement.

www.fadisarieddine.com

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HIROKI TAKADA

ORCHID LAMP

Permanent collection of Museum of Arts and Design New York

This is a desk lamp that imaged Orchid.It is a unique lamp with petals reflecting light. A polycarbonate petal type lamp shade is equipped with a heat sink made of aluminum to cool LED. The stem can be freely done by combining a stainless steel mesh and interlock in the main tube.The light of quantities of LED of 1W type that leaks enough to the petal is very beautiful.It is an unparalleled desk lamp in the world. The petal with this decoration and the cooling function is a big feature of this work. It can enjoy bending it to like tubes of you.

TEA CEREMONY CHAIR

“When visiting the village “TAKAYAMA” of tea whisk in 2008, “I came up with this idea. I want to make people impressed. And, I also want to be impressed. I want to do a new thing. I want to see beautiful things. I want to make the thing that time can be exceeded.” - says Hiroki Takada about his Tea ceremony chair.

This work was selected for the permanent collection of Museum of Arts and Design in New York and chair collection of DDP in Seoul. Hiroki Takada joined Tom Dixon in 2006 and he is a part-time lecturer at Nagoya Art University.

Tea Ceremony Chair has the motif of bamboo whisk which is used in the Japanese tea ceremony. The material is Japanese ash and bamboo.

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SHI-AN

Shi-An is a small tea house solely made out of Washi paper. By utilizing Origami methodology, this fragile material obtains structural stiffness and a joint mechanism. The unit is folded to obtain pockets and arms to simply slotting in to each other.

This simple joint enables it to construct and dismount easily, and moreover, allows it to transform its composition by multiple stacking methods to celebrate various occasions.

This nomadic tea house elaborates a contemporary space in tradition which addresses the sense of Japanese beauty of transientness towards space and nature.

Shi-An is a collaboration project of KAD and nada based in Tokyo.

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KIMU DESIGN for INDUSTRY+

NEW OLD DIVEDER

New Old Divider by KIMU uses flexible elements that allow for a transformative experience within spatial design. The divider represents a combination of East and West – the ornamental East is represented by paper fans, and attached to a simple aluminium frame. As the fans collapse within the frame, a play between positive and negative space allow for an interactive experience that is capable of transforming the atmosphere in interior environments.

INDUSTRY+

Industry+ is a collection of design products that employ techniques in industrial production as well as art and design. Though utilitarian in approach, our products are beautiful enough to collect, and yet offered at attainable prices.

Industry+ engages with various forward thinking designers and manufacturers around Asia, in a collaborative process that oversees the areas of development and production.

www.kimudesign.comindustryplus.com.sg

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MARIO RUIZ for PUNT

STOCKHOLM SIDEBOARD

A collection of sideboards, chests of drawers and TV benches, winner of the Red Dot 2015 Award, with a singular aluminum finish on the top surface. A piece of furniture leaning on a plinth, on adjustable feet or hanging from optional wall-fixing devices. A new kind of sophistication-in the quality and combination of materials, and in the precise styling and balanced radii.

MARIO RUIZ for PUNT

At his Studio located in Barcelona, Mario Ruiz works on design products demanded by internationally known companies in different field such as technologies, furniture, lighting, office and applied graphic. He also collaborates on interior and architectural projects. His designs transmit his interest in “design in few words: who says a lot with very little”.

PUNT means a point. A line is a series of points following a certain direction through space. The points from Punt that go to make up the collection are practically infinite. Punt designs run amongst reality, function, reason, sensibility, fantasy and magic.

www.puntmobles.comwww.establo.hk

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SEBASTIEN HERKNER and LORENZA BOZZOLI for DEDON

MBRACE

MBRACE takes a joyfully unconventional approach to outdoor furniture, bringing DEDON Fiber seating and a solid teak base together for the very first time. The result is an eye-catching, instantly likable collection of chairs — wingback, lounger, rocker and optional footstool — that captures the spirit of barefoot luxury while extending the DEDON design language into new, more Nordic territory. Conceived by one of Europe’s most talked-about young design talents, Sebastian Herkner of Germany, MBRACE fully lives up to the welcoming gesture invoked by its name. One experiences a warm, secure, cocooning feeling when being embraced by the chair’s extra-wide back, especially after a cool dip in the pool. Herkner designed the seat to be invitingly comfortable even late in the season, after MBRACE’s luxurious seat cushions have been stored away.

PORCINI

The right accessory can bring a new dimension to any outdoor living room, adding a subtle twist, enriching the material mix and helping to complete the overall atmosphere. But what exactly is the right accessory? It has to be beautiful, of course. It has to be interesting. And it ought to be unexpected. In other words, the right accessory for almost any outdoor setting is PORCINI, by Lorenza Bozzoli.Named after the beloved Italian mushrooms it casually resembles, PORCINI is a collection of sculptural side tables as practical and versatile as it is delightful to the eye.Available in three heights, two different base styles and two elegant colorways, the side tables integrate with any DEDON collection and make the strongest impression when displayed together in a mix of shapes and sizes.All versions of PORCINI come with a tabletop of rich, smooth, scratch-proof, shock-resistant ceramic in a choice of Black or Taupe. The woven base, available for all three heights, comes in dark Marrone (forthe Black top) or lighter Carrara (for the Taupe top). The all-ceramic base, available only in the short and medium heights, also comes in a choice of Marrone or Carrara.

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SOFIA BEILHARZ

THE POETRY OF GEOMETRY

It is the airiness, the sheer expression of a clear language of form, that defines Sofia Beilharz’s creations - makes them seem so natural to designer and wearer alike. Jewellery that never seems overstated or conventional, but instead underlines personality and accentuates style. Geometry comes into play and marries poetry. Delicacy and mass are not antagonists here, but rather surprisingly complementary. One is reminded of a dna-spiral of molecules when one first sees the chains of fine tubes which have become a trademark of Sofia Beilharz.

www.sofiabeilharz.de

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TAKUSEI KAJITANI for CONSENTABLE

FRAGILE

This small table “FRAGILE” is made of triaxial woven fabric. You can assemble it like ‘ORIGAMI’ and fold down it like ‘MAKIMONO (meaning scroll)’.This small table is “FRAGILE” and the lightest ever.

“FRAGILE is not a lack of ‘strength’, but a dramatic and pianissimo phenomenon with its own characteristics of ‘weakness’ “ (a quotation by Seigo Matsuoka).You can use it as a small table with caution. Hoping you will grow feelings for the fragile in your everyday life.

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VERNER PANTON for MONTANA

PANTON ONE COLLECTION

The first Panton One chair saw the light of day back in 1955. This was the first chair by Verner Panton, originally called the Tivoli chair as it had been designed for a restaurant in Tivoli Gardens. Since then, the series has been expanded to include a kitchen, a bar, and a lounge chair. The Panton One Chair is playful, elegant and speaks its own understated design language. With its beautifully light woven strings, the iconic Panton One Chair fits every architectural Style. Panton One chairs come in a range of vibrant colours. As Panton once said, “You sit more comfortably on colours you like…”

VERNER PANTON

Verner Panton was one of the most colourful designers of the 20th century and a source of inspiration for architects and designers in the field of textiles, furniture and interior design.

The story of Montana is the story of design centered around people. Over the years, Montana have created and adopted products with aesthetic links to the past and views to the future.

www.montana.dkwww.establo.hk

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VITO SELMA

Though specific stimuli may shift from time to time, the Vito Selma brand is quite adamant on its focus on the natural. An examination of numerous inspirations reveal a love affair with shapes and textures that are often repeated in the earth, the sky and the sea.

It is this love for nature that has driven the brand to constantly look for design components that satisfy its inclinations, while relying on wood as a primary medium.

Considered as an enduring partner despite the brand’s continuous evolution, wood and its many variations and reiterations, provides avenues for Vito Selma® to experiment, create and explore.

This exploration has allowed the brand not only to push the limits of the material, but also to examine the results of its marriage with other organic elements.

www.vitoselma.com

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ZAHA HADID for B&B ITALIA

MOON SYSTEM

A continuous form which combines aesthetics and ergonomic features. Moon System expresses the happy meeting of attitude and experimentation typical of B&B Italia and Zaha Hadid work exploring the complexity of curved geometry. The concept of seating, in its most traditional sense, is radically undermined by the creation of an angular, highly dynamic form: a single shape which contains the back, the seating, and the armrests as if “sculpted” from a single block. Metallic as if it had just arrived from outer space, Moon System is best placed at the centre of a room from where its fluid, expressive curves can be admired from new viewpoints. The system is complete with footrest, whose shape perfectly integrates with the form of the sofa.

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AQUA PLATTER

Limited Edition: 200 sets Inspired by the undulating wave of the London 2012 Olympic Aquatics Centre, the Aqua Platter conveys the fluid rhythms of water in motion. The weight of the platter is distributed across three curvilinear points that gently land the platter on a surface, each point lightly infused with color to create a visual effect that simultaneously grounds the Aqua and expresses the fluid forces that define its form. The Aqua Platters are formed from solid acrylic and finished by hand to a transparent quality. The forms are typically free from inclusions and deformation however some elements may be visible due to the hand-finished nature of the product. This piece is a limited edition of 200, and a Certificate of Authenticity is included.

www.bebitalia.comwww.colourliving.com

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2-LA DESIGN

2-LA Design is a Southern California based award winning product design team which specializes in creating exemplary products and experiences in a plethora of industries. The team’s creative sensibilities are informed by their diverse cultural backgrounds, spanning East to West.

Founded by the top talent of Xiaoxi Shi and Matti Maatta, 2-LA Design is persistently creating marked success for a wide range of industries by designing iconic and brand defining experiences that manifest in products which build valuable and emotional bonds with users.

Our creative force is fueled by the rich cultural landscape of Southern California: design and lifestyles, the diverse music and film scene, the architecture and nature. 2-LA team is spurred by the cultural game changers and the constantly evolving creativity of our surroundings.

Our success stories range from brand defining product experiences for Disney, Nokia, Huami, Tencent to iconic solutions such as VR, wearable devices, mobile phone, personal accessories and many other smart devices and concepts. 2-LA Design is also highly active in social contribution like TEDx and school project in Tsinghua university.

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MAIN PARTNERS

LANSON PLACE HOTEL

Design Pier is proud to collaborate with Lanson Place Hotel - the first luxury design hotel in Hong Kong – 133 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

FEATURED FURNITURE PARTNERS

ESTABLO

Establo is quickly becoming one of the most innovative contemporary designer boutiques in Hong Kong offering a select range of furniture, lighting, rugs and home accessories from some of the most exciting and emerging designers in Europe, including Vitra, Gubi and Artek.The Establo vision is simple: to enrich your interior space with designer creations that are timeless, beautiful and functional. Sustainability is a prerequisite—our carefully curated collection ranges from energy-saving designs to products created with natural materials and sophisticated furniture that is made to last. Establo seeks to inspire through the fascinating stories behind enduring designs, providing unique perspectives for appreciation while redefining the traditional relationship between design, art and life.

www.colourliving.comwww.establo.hk

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ZUMA

ZUMA brings to Hong Kong a sophisticated twist on the traditional Japanese izakaya style of informal eating and drinking with attention to detail and the highest quality ingredients.The ZUMA concept, which originated in London, is the brainchild of award- winning co-founder and creator, Rainer Becker and the Waney family. Today Zuma is located in 10 cities, London, Istanbul, Dubai, Miami, Bangkok, Abu Dhabi, Datca Peninsula, New York and soon, Rome.

COLOURLIVING

A distinctive concept lifestyle store in the heart of Hong Kong, colourliving brings together meticulously selected European home furniture and fittings with the best in lifestyle products.We are situated in the soul of Hong Kong, with 20,000 square feet over three levels that are constantly evolving to bring you the latest handpicked collectible or must-have treasure, transforming spaces into distinctive homes.Our team of professionals in design and styling can assist you, transforming your plans into three dimensional reality. Stop by for a look at our latest collection or just to say hello. And rediscover sensory delights to ignite the imagination.

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MEDIA PARTNER

DESIGN ANTHOLOGY

“Design Anthology is Asia’s only luxury interiors, design, architecture and urban living magazine. As an independent publisher, we have created the type of design magazine we want to read: cleaner looking than other design magazines, more focused in its editorial, and much more sophisticated in its tone. We want to provide a reading experience that will transport and inspire you.”

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AYA KAWABATA

is a designer and artist from Tokyo, based in New York and Europe. Her designs are driven by her interest in colour, shadow, time, sounds and space. Before start her career as a designer, she studied classic music as a violinist from age 4 to 18. Aya is a winner of the Best New Talent Competition 2016 at DMY International Design Festival, a 2016 Pinkdot Award recipient in Milan, and was selected for the Brno Biennial. She was featured by TL mag, Vogue UK, Tokyo News Paper etc. You can find her projects in several countries such as: Japan,USA, and European countries.

ART DIRECTION PARTNER

www.designanthologymag.comwww.ayakawabata.com

www.zumarestaurant.comwww.cointreau.comwww.thebotanist.com

THE BOTANISTCONCEIVED, DISTILLED & HAND-CRAFTED

ON THE ISLAND OF ISLAY

ISLAY DRY GIN

22FORAGED ISLAND BOTANICALS

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DREAMLAND TEAHOUSE at ZUMA

Venue: Zuma, The Landmark, level 6, 15 Queens Rd

Tea houses in Asia are striking examples of traditional architecture, reflecting the culture and history of the region.

Design Pier is re-imagining this concept. They create for Zuma a sanctuary of tranquility featuring enchanting design pieces from the most cutting edge Japanese and Taiwanese designers.

The pieces surprise us with their uniqueness and eccentricity. They transport us to a dreamland where the rocks are made of wool, the walls are made of Washi paper, where you can comfortably sit on a giant tea whisk protected from curious eyes by a fan-shaped screen.

EXHIBITORS

AYA KAWABATA

HIROKI TAKADA

KAD / nada

KIMU DESIGN FOR INDUSTRY+

TOMOHIRO SHIBUKI

DREAMLAND TEAHOUSE

MARCH 23 - 29, 2017

Illustration by Aya Kawabata

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HIROKI TAKADA "TEA CEREMONY CHAIR"

KAD / nada"SHI-AN"

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KIMU DESIGN for INDUSTRY+ "NEW OLD DIVIDER"

TOMOHIRO SHIBUKI "WOOL STONE"

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IMPRINT

EXHIBITION

Curator Zsófia Ilosvai

Research and Production AssistantsEmőke BadaFanny LiptákLiuchen ZhouMio ShinozakiJessica Wei

DESIGN

Editorial design /Creative direction/ IllustrationsAya Kawabata

Editorial design Achu Fones

Editorial assistantsEmőke BadaLiuchen Zhou

EXHIBITION DESIGN

Boróka Panna Kopacz