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Exhibitor: Zurich Design Weeks x Abitare in Residence Briefing: From August 31. to September 19. we invite you to explore "Abitare in Residence". Nestled within a former painter's business, an exceptional exhibition is being shown, adorned with a fusion of traditional Swiss design and vibrant international labels. Alongside esteemed partners such as 4Spaces / ZigZagZurich, Karimoku Case Study, My Beni, Lehni, Tacchini, Seledue, schindlersalmerón and Strato, Abitare is crafting a dynamic hub dedicated to the art of design. Fabric: Diverse wallcoverings, draperies & hometextiles from 4Spaces & ZigZagZurich

The phone booth "maxpod" is a project born in August 2019 by Maxakustic. The "maxpod" is a cabin to retreat and work in quiet or spend few minutes in peace. Its weight is only 50 Kg and it can be placed anywhere: offices, libraries, hall entrances. The sound is kept outside thanks to the combination of layers of acoustic materials. A special collaboration with 4Spaces made it possible to give a unique look to the cabin. "Bora" fabric by Julia Heuer has been used to cover the cabin giving a nice contrast between the design of the fabric and the vertical ribs of the "maxpod".

A great colour story is presented on ELLE DECOR Italia with our plain colour dyed ‘Plastic Fantastic’ where candy colours come as inspiration. "Plastic Fantastic" col. 05 arabic gold, featured on the February 20 Issue of ELLE DECOR Italia.  PANORAMAS Wallpaper by Roland Schär featured on ELLE Decor Italia March 19 Issue. “Panoramas” wallpaper by Roland Schär is a translation of the artist drawing onto a wallpaper. Printed on three individual panels, the shapes remind one of rivers flowing into landscapes in all its bright colours. ‘Art is an ever-surrounding element in the world of 4Spaces, which become obvious in the artist collection with this 2019 collection’, says Michele Rondelli, creative director.   Michele Rondelli’s “Stripe Tease” Wallpaper Collection is becoming...

Our "Velvet" installed at Lily Jo restaurant in Basel. Arch. Mint Architecture

After having acquired the work from Liz Collins’ ‚Feria’ for its permanent collection in 2017, the directors of MAD have decided to exhibit her work at ‚1st Site’ which is a project space located in the Museum’s reception area. It features work by artists and designers that interact with and interpret the interior architecture and ambiance of the ‚entry’. The exhibition ‚Rays’ by Liz Collins opens September 20, 2018 and is open through March 17, 2019. Liz Collins "Rays" is drawn from the artist's "Rays" wallpaper series, the design of which she completed during her 2015 residency at the MAD Artist Studios program. Originally composed as drawings on black craft paper, "Rays" was manufactured as the wallpaper panels FERIA 1, 2 and...