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    Highlights from Design Shangai Week 2023

    Nappe design by Marco Zito
    Horo design by Pierre Gonalons
    Sound design by Giovanni Battista Gianola
    Honicè design by Oriano Favaretto
    Horo design by Pierre Gonalons

    Light up your summer with Masiero Giardini collection

    If the recent heat wave is anything to go by, we’d better get ready for a long hot summer.
    From barbecues and al fresco dining to relaxing poolside with a good book, the sunny season is finally in full swing and it’s high time we got our outdoor spaces in order.

    If you are lucky enough to have a patio, balcony or garden, the right lighting will allow you to enjoy the fresh air at any time of day or night. Whether you’re looking to highlight a particular element or giving a touch of vivacity to an outdoor seating area, the right combination of lamps will transform your outdoor space into a magical oasis, allowing you to enjoy the warm summer breeze even after sunset.

    Tee design by Valerio Cometti + V12Design

    Bringing indoor comfort to the outdoor environments has become a major trend in the latest years.

    The main feature of the Cordea collection designed by Favaretto/Partners resides in the transversality of the product. Available in 6 finishes in warm tones that recall the colors of nature, ranging from green to blue, up to the neutral tones of the earth color, all customizable with a rubber band available in 5 colors.

    Cordea could be used as a single element, as well as in suspension composition that create a playful light decoration. Wall lamps and rechargeable table lamp are also available.

    Cordea design by Favaretto/Partners

    Tee, designed by Valerio Cometti+V12Design is the perfect product to transform an outdoor area into a cozy living room, combining the pleasant warmth of a summer evening with a warm, diffused and non-dominant light.

    Alternatively, various examples, with their elegant profiles, could enrich with charm a large terrace, generating areas of soft light that invite guests to relax.

    Tee design by Valerio Cometti + V12Design

    The Drylight collection designed by Masiero Lab is part of Masiero’s concept of giving emotion through light.

    Inspired by the classic Venetian chandeliers, made of polycarbonate is weather resistant and intended to last over time, Drylight is suitable for any kind of environment, from a modern patio to an house garden, rather than the pool.

    During the day it is a jewel that adorns the environment, in the night it gives bright emotions thanks to RGB-White technology that allows the creation of infinite light scenarios, ranging from color to shades of white.

    Drylight design by Masiero Lab

    Author of the article
    Alessia D’Alesio
    Global Marketing & Communication Manager

    The interior design for Valerio Cometti

    Valerio, where did inspiration come from in the creation of this collection? Where did his name come from?

    Tee was born from the meeting of my personal values as a designer together with those of the Masiero Company.
    As my habit, I wanted an elegant and long-lasting designer because I don’t like “fads” and I think good design should be able to age without any hurry. I also wanted the clean and simple shapes that I love to contain a degree of expressiveness and emotion that I recognize in Masiero DNA and that I thought should be offered to his customers.

    From the point of view of the composition of the project, I wanted to pursue extremely clean geometries, using primitives such as cylinders and spheres joined by revolutionary solids. On this formal basis I built a very careful and patient dialogue of proportions and then I wanted the light to make the spheres that contain it vibrate: sinuous ripples engraved on the lampshade are lit when crossed by light and create a measured decoration, but I find it very attractive. In the lighting sector I believe that light must always be the true protagonist and for this reason I wanted it was the light that made the project unique.

    Another element that guided the development of the project was the desire to be able to build in an almost modular way a very complete family of lighting fixtures. Almost every architectural space can find a suitable TEE lamp. The name of the collection is perhaps a way of not taking yourself too seriously, with a fun wink to the shape of the TEE used in the game of golf, from the shape so similar to the union of fitting and lampshade in this family of lamps.

    Which was the project journey? Have there been changes during the project development?

    From my point of view, the project had a particularly smooth and pleasant process, without any trauma or shock. Initially we had developed three different families and the one that later became the TEE family immediately caught the interest of the Company.
    Starting from the first approval, has been a succession of interaction between designer and company to grow the collection and bring it to become that large range for indoor and outdoor that today TEE is.
    My study is particularly inclined to follow the manufacturing and technical sides of the projects we design and therefore also the dialogue with the Technical Department of the Company, accomplices competence and willingness to dialogue of its members, was particularly pleasant and stimulating.

    Could you describe how have you chosen materials, colors and finishes?

    The choice of materials was particularly linear and linked to the function they had to express, exactly the process most pleasing to us.
    The use of rotational moulding was proposed for the lampshade of the outdoor collection, aware that the undulations placed on the outside of the surface would pose a manufacturing challenge. We immediately optimized the geometry to facilitate printability and the rest was done by the capacity of the Masiero Technical department and their supplier.

    For the interior collection we have chosen glass lampshades, for the greatest preciousness and enhancement of light. The frames, in the many configurations available since launch, are made of metal, but also in this case we must thank the Company because thanks to the great technical ability in the finishes allowed us to express a valuable palette, satisfying, but also very contemporary.

    How, from your point of view, does Tee represent an evolution in the Masiero offer? What are its commercial strengths?

    I hope that our contribution will be a welcome enrichment to the Masiero design alphabet. Surely our approach based on simple ideas, but very strong and executed with extreme care is appreciated by the many companies with which we collaborate, so I hope it can also be appreciated by Masiero customers. From a commercial point of view, I think it is not easy to find a family so articulated, but even more I hope that the TEE family can demonstrate its extreme versatility in being able to furnish both minimal and modern spaces, as well as classic and decorated, passing through the exterior, creating also in the garden a careful and satisfying lighting.

    If you have to suggest Tee to architects and interior designers, what are the environments for which this collection is best suited?

    I have taken a lot of time to answer this question, but in complete and sincere honesty, looking at the TEE collection for a long time, I really have a hard time imagining environments in which they can’t fit. The mix of clean shapes, almost “timeless”, but very personal, warm and contemporary finishes, graceful decoration in the light, but never become cloying, I think can seduce a refined audience, but very wide.

    From the point of view of the geometries the Tee range is extraordinarily rich, so a prescriber can have fun with some small points of light on the wall, or go wild with imposing chandeliers, passing through hanging installations worthy of a hotel lobby. TEE is really an elegant alphabet at the service of architects and interior designers.

    How could you describe your design?

    There are some characteristic elements of our way of doing design.

    • We strongly believe in the “form enhances function”, which is a way of linking shape to function, but without ever forgetting a certain poetic, a certain polite sensuality, which gives even more emotional value to the function that is expressed.
    • We love smooth and simple shapes and obsessively care about the proportions that bind and connect them.
    • We try to use the materials with a lot of authenticity, avoiding to imitate them with textures and decorations: every material has some peculiarities and we try to respect and enhance them project by project.
    • Having the opportunity to work in dozens of different sectors, with very heterogeneous companies, we believe in the power of contamination and let our design be enriched by these seemingly distant connections.

    All these values are manifestations of the intense desire to create innovative, but above all extremely long-lasting objects.

    In your opinion, which are the basic characters needed for a new product?

    Despite the extreme variety of sectors and types of projects on which we work there are some essential cornerstones for the success of a new product.

    • Having a strong idea in mind: weak ideas hardly improve during project development.
    • Have a lot of respect for the customer type of the customer.
    • Be very familiar with the materials and technologies used for the birth of a given product: only in this way you are able to accompany the project from intuition to rendering to industrial product.
    • Create an intense dialogue with the client.

    It is not easy to design a lighting concept that works well both indoors and outdoors. What were the key points of this development?

    It’s true, it’s a rather unusual result that I hope rewards the project.
    I have the feeling that we have found the right balance between formal cleanliness and decorative expressiveness, making TEE lamps really suitable for a multitude of uses, moods, spaces and environments.
    We have pursued a correct and balanced luminous behaviour and also this aspect will prove to be a winner both inside and outside. I must confess that I really like the idea of being inside a living space, admiring an illuminating body a few steps from me and seeing one belonging to the same family located in the garden, outside: the thought alone gives me the feeling of an architectural project in which inside and outside are in balance, in continuity and the use of lamps belonging to the same family, like a parure, could only strengthen this feeling.

    How does the indoor version differ from the outdoor version?

    Deliberately there are no differences in shape, precisely because I wanted to reinforce a unique and coherent message between the interior and the exterior of a living space. The differences are mainly in the materials, polymer in the diffusers for the exterior and precious glass for the interior and then in the palette of finishes, declined to better enhance the dialogue with the context.

    Author of the article
    Alessia D’Alesio
    Global Marketing & Communication Manager

    The interior design for Favaretto/Partners

    Francesco, where did inspiration come from in the creation of this collection? Where did his name come from?

    Cordea was born from the desire to reinterpret the classic industrial lamp with lamellar head in aluminum, in a contemporary key under the aesthetic and material point of view, looking for that extra quid “up to date” given by the tape called, in Venetian dialect, Cordea.

    Which was the project journey?

    Cordea marks my first collaboration with Masiero and in fact, from the presentation of the project to the realization, the collection has not had major formal aesthetic changes.

    Could you describe how have you chosen materials, colours and finishes?

    We love to make several materials dialogue in a single product.
    In Cordea there are 3 materials: metal for the body, injection plastic for glulam head, and rubber or leather for bands.

    How, from your point of view, does Cordea represent an evolution in the Masiero offer? What are its commercial strengths?

    Cordea is a collection designed for both indoor and outdoor, thanks to the use of different finishes and materials between the two versions. Flexible, transversal and ductile, Cordea creates a link between indoor and outdoor.

    If you have to suggest Cordea to architects and interior designers, what are the environments for which this collection is best suited?

    Cordea has been born from my desire to make a collection “total look” that could cover as many spaces as possible creating a dialogue between indoor and outdoor as they are a single space. There is no better fitter environment than another.

    How could you describe your design?

    Our approach to design is certainly industrial, that’s why I like to call myself an industrial designer. We like to combine creativity with the technical side.


    In your opinion, which are the basic characters needed for a new product?

    Surely for the development of a product the four-handed work “designer/ company” is that extra quid that makes a good idea turn into a great product. For us, if this synergy is missing, it is not profitable to start a new collaboration, and with Masiero we immediately felt in tune.

    It is not easy to design a lighting concept that works well both indoors and outdoors. What were the key points of this development?

    It is not easy because the outdoor rules are very strictly! We started by trying to design the most beautiful lighting outdoor collection and then go inside! I am really satisfied from the result, I hope you too!


    How does the indoor version differ from the outdoor version?

    Aesthetically nothing and the challenge was just that! We wanted to give different finishes for the interior and change the material of the Cordea to satisfy even the most demanding customers and the most precious contexts.

    Author of the article
    Alessia D’Alesio
    Global Marketing & Communication Manager

    Customized and modular lighting: Raqam by Masiero

    In making a truly unique space, the use of custom chandeliers and design can be a real breakthrough. Discover one of the most versatile proposals created by Masiero.
    Born from the need to make interior design a truly personal expression of its taste and personality, the modular lighting system Raqam, designed by Marc Sadler, mixes with skill a decorative style to the maximum customization of the space.

    This lighting system consists of seven modules, infinitely modular.
    With Raqam once you have identified the space to illuminate you will have to choose the modules that will make up your solution, defining the arrangement of the modules in the space.
    The same module can give life to different solutions, being possible to choose the inclination, the radial repetitions, rather than the repetitions in height, length and width.

    By tilting the modules differently it is possible to obtain various shapes and sizes, both ceiling and wall.
    Contemporary aesthetics have highlighted a visceral need to be oneself in every area. From fashion to furniture, from your own look to life choices, every detail with which you present yourself to the world tells your true self.
    Why shouldn’t all this be reflected in the choices of lighting design in the home rather than in the contract world? When designing lighting, the choice of a modular lamp also makes this detail a statement of style.

    Author of the article
    Alessia D’Alesio
    Global Marketing & Communication Manager, Masiero

    How to manage the lighting of a hotel

    Knowing the importance of lighting for an hotel and the sector trends is essential to approach a complete lighting project for hotels.

    Hospitality is a world in continuous evolution and, compared to the past, the change seems to have become even faster, so much so that hotels must constantly update, renew themselves, adapting to the changes underway.

    A good hotel must be able to make the guest feel at home, with a warm and hospitable atmosphere.

    The lighting of the hotel contributes significantly to the experience of the guest, not so much for the function related to visibility, but for the emotions that it is able to arouse.

    The atmosphere you need to recreate with the right lights must be welcoming, pleasant and functional, so as to allow guests to easily and comfortably orient themselves in any space of the hotel.

    For example, the lobby of a hotel, often considered a crossing point, a simple transit to reach the rooms or other areas of the structure, is actually a very important space, as it provides the first impression of the structure, makes guests understand where they are, the tone and type of hotel.

    The light will be able to convey exactly the image that the hotel wants to give its guests.

    Therefore, designing the right lighting is essential: depending on the identity of the hotel, you can choose to light up the reception desk with a scenic installation, as in the case of Vollee, or by using a solution with a simpler but still impactful form, as in the case of Libe.

    In public areas such as a lounge it is important to recreate an intimate and relaxing atmosphere, so the light will have to ensure the right lighting without being too strong.

    On a stylistic side one can dare in some cases to work with contrasts, inserting more classic chandeliers such as Crek in modern contexts.

    In the rooms, however, the light must take on a more practical but flexible role. It should be possible to adjust it according to your needs. Adopting a lighting system that can adapt to the needs of the guest, means allowing him to recreate in an autonomous and impromptu way the atmosphere most pleasing to him. Iglù is perfect thanks also to the system of dimerability, which will allow the guest to adjust the intensity of the light according to his needs.

    In corridors, the light must be functional to identify the path to the rooms, stairs, or access to elevators, so it is necessary to vary the lighting levels, often mixing technical lighting with decorative lighting, in order to ensure the right lighting with even a dose of design.

    Iglù is a transversal collection, which finds its correct application even in the case of a corridor of a hotel, being able to manage the length of the cables as appropriate.

    Author of the article
    Alessia D’Alesio
    Global Marketing & Communication Manager, Masiero

    The interior design for Junaid Khan

    Dear Junaid, how is the creative idea behind the project born?

    The idea was born out as with all my projects from a need to resolve the current problems and issues with the current space and its personality. 

    How do you prepare for project development?

    By understanding its current issues, client’s aspirations and what the space needs from an objective point of view, which could be different to the clients vision. 

    What are the aspects that most affect your choices? The space? The personality of the customer? 

    The choices can dictate them selves based on the space you have to deal with and how you see the space as you flow through it addressing the focal points and directing a person visually through it.

    The personality of a customer usually can also affect choices and direction but the hope is the idea is sold well enough for the customer to be onboard. 

    How does the research of suppliers take place? What are the fundamental characteristics they must have?

    My research is based on two methods the first is based on my knowledge of products based on product collections I’ve seen physically and through web or printed material and the other is by methodical selection of ‘brands’ and their design ethos for the right fit for the project and seeing if there is a product of the size and style which works. Sometimes it’s a beautiful marriage and fit, as it was in my case for the Marhaba project.

    What is the lighting role in your project? When do you choose the light?

    The lighting is a key component in any design in any space.

    How the space is lit is very important and where it’s a feature piece or architectural it is the one element that has the power to create drama or tranquillity. 

    There is no right methodology as to when you might select a light, however I generally form a shape or a layout of the space and begin the lighting selection to fit the designs personality. 

    What kind of relationship do you have with your suppliers? Do you actively involve them in the process? If so, to what extent? 

    Usually the relationships with suppliers are kept close and helps to meet the representatives to see new collections. In terms of actively involving suppliers this engagement is usually initiated when there is a selection made and requires more information or if product can be modified for the project i.e. if a light fitting can be made larger or smaller.

    If you were to share advice with your colleagues about lighting décor, what would you suggest?

    To collate brands that create unique lighting pieces which would help in forming its design language. To be well informed of current collections and ahead of the curve and brands that work towards that idea.

    If you were to share advice with final customer, what would you suggest to weigh up for their purchases?

    In all instances my work relys on focus points within the interiors and feature lights are weighted equally to some of the main features of the space as your eye is always drawn to the brighter objects. 

    Why did you choose Masiero?

    Masiero has a beautiful collection of unique lighting products that create detailed finishes and simple shapes, which have immediate visual impact. 

    After Two years of art school Junaid Khan studied a degree in Furniture design at the ‘London College of Furniture’ and a Masters in Manufacturing Engineering before working in digital and 3d design. In 2009 he founded and created ‘Bibi Interiors’ designing interiors with bespoke furniture elements in his work, nominated for 6 design wards and international design awards from SBID and Northern design awards. 

    Restaurant lighting, how to better manage the light points

    Establishing the lighting of a restaurant is one of the crucial steps to making the space unique and sophisticated. Follow our tips to make the most of the room and tables. 

    Who is collecting ideas for decorating the dining room of a restaurant should always keep in mind the importance of lights. Their location, intensity, choice of design lamps and chandeliers have a huge impact on the overall allure of the space. 

    To find the perfect lamps for a restaurant room, you need to keep in mind different elements and mix them tastefully into the decor of the entire room.

    The lighting technology like the choice of the lights position inside a space, is part of the interior design of the dining room since the first drafts. To renovate a restaurant or create it from scratch, thinking about lights is indispensable. 

    Three key elements must be keep in mind: 

    • the style of the general furnishing; 
    • the atmosphere you want to give to the restaurant; 
    • the concrete role of the chosen lamps. 

    If it is true that a restaurant needs a cozy and sometimes romantic atmosphere, it is equally true that diners need a functional light to enjoy the dishes that will be served to them.

    So be careful not to leave the lighting of a restaurant entirely to the ambient lights, the soft ones that create atmosphere. It is very important to have direct lights such as pendant lamps on each table, to allow moments of conviviality among diners. 

    At the moment when the ideas for furnishing the restaurant are established, identifying the points of entry of natural light and the degree of exposure of the environment is useful for several reasons. Natural light can be used in some hours of the day, especially if the restaurant has large windows and a beautiful view, while in other situations it should be screened, with blackout curtains or impalpable fabrics according to the atmosphere you want to create.

    Where natural light is lacking, the restaurant’s lighting becomes even more important. Those who create the project of the dining room will have to provide several lamps and chandeliers to allow a lit and welcoming space to the diners of each table. 

    A beautiful idea for the lighting of the restaurant are the chandeliers, large or small or multiple. Choosing them in harmony with other furniture ideas will allow you to have a harmonious and elegant room.

    For example, in a contemporary-style dining room with golden details, the Honicè suspension will look great, both on the bar counter and on the individual tables. The linear shape of the painted metal frame in an elegant matt gold is made precious by the diffusers in natural onyx slabs. 

    The Cupole, characterized by an essential design but made unique by the double internal/ external finish, will be the optimal choice for common areas of restaurants with large surfaces.

    A restaurant with a glam taste can be perfectly illuminated by Posy, which with its minimal and refined shape elegantly illuminates the tables.

    Author of the article
    Alessia D’Alesio
    Global Marketing & Communication Manager, Masiero

    The interior design for Sanjyt Syngh

    Dear Sanjyt , How is the creative idea behind the project born?

    I believe in writing stories based on client briefs. I don’t repeat concepts and details. Once a space has been designed, there isn’t another one which will have the same elements.
    I don’t label myself a designer. I am more of an interpreter. I always try and put people who own the space in the environment and think how they would feel. A space should always reflect the style of the inhabitants.

    How do you prepare for project development?

    We aim to detail every millimeter before the project goes on the floor. It creates a solid base work for the project and also lessens the chances of unnecessary surprises showing up later.

    What are the aspects that most affect your choices? The space? The personality of the customer?

    We’ve heard a lot about androgyny in fashion but not as much in interiors. That’s one rule I follow while designing a space. A space shouldn’t be gender specific unless it has specific needs. Design to me is very personal. It’s an expression of your taste. And if it doesn’t create conversations, it’s not design. That doesn’t necessarily mean it should be avant-garde. It must have a story. A lot of design is story-telling. But the story also needs to be practical. Beauty lies in details. It’s always that extra mile that gives me satisfaction.

    I believe in two cardinal rules:

    Go Big or Go Home.

    Oh wait! Aren’t we already home? So, let’s just go big.
    I’ve always felt that your home should be an extension of your space or your style. If you love Glam, go for Glam. Embrace grandeur. It is something I have always believed even before Covid-19. And as we settle into the new normal it has become increasingly important. 

    Art is necessary.
    What is a space without art? Art is story-telling. It doesn’t necessarily have to harmonize with the surroundings.
    I say, take risks, mix eras. Not only does art bring life to a room but it also adds colour and inspiration. It builds a confident living environment.

    How does the research of suppliers take place? What are the fundamental characteristics they must have?

    This is very project centric. We choose our suppliers based on the design language of the project.

    What is the lighting role in your project? When do you choose the light?

    Without doubt lighting is one of the key elements in every space I design. Infact, It is the hero. I choose lighting very early on in the design process.

    What kind of relationship do you have with your suppliers? Do you actively involve them in the process? If so, to what extent?

    I suggest the suppliers should answer the first part of this question. Lol! On a serious note it is important to maintain a healthy relationship with the suppliers. They are an important part of any and every project. It is extremely important to involve them in the process. They know their products better than anyone. I feel it is important to trust them. We share a design brief and floor plans with our suppliers and wait for them to revert with the right products. I am known to make them work hard till I don’t find the right product.

    If you were to share advice with your colleagues about lighting décor, what would you suggest?

    Decorative lighting is an integral part of any space and in most cases, it is an afterthought. I would suggest to choose your lighting while designing the space. Not only it helps you in budgeting the space but also helps you balance design.

    If you were to share advice with final customer, what would you suggest to weigh up for their purchases?

    I insist on finalising budgets before we start the project. It helps us to distribute it evenly doing justice to the design of the space. I insist on keeping sufficient budget for lighting and art.

    Why did you choose Masiero?

    I remember seeing the Nappe’s at Salone in 2019 and I immediately fell in love with them. I know I wanted to make them the hero of this large project I was working on. I didn’t want to use them independently as I believe in the power of multiples.

    Farm 21 is a farmhouse to serve as vacation home nestled amongst sprawling farms in Rajokri, New Delhi. The site area is 48000 square feet, with a built up area of19000 square feet.

    Sanjyt Syngh  is the founder, owner and creative director of his company. They are a New Delhi based; globally minded design consultancy dedicated to luxury spaces. The Delhi based designer and stylist.
    Besides winning a lot of top Indian awards, Sanjyt has thrice been named as Top 100 Interior Designers in the World in 2016, 2018 and 2020.

     

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