Parklife: new green recreational spaces | | Photo: Lei Sun Parks have always provided urban dwellers with a respite from city stress, but now, as we begin to emerge from extended periods of lockdown, the puristic pleasure they offer becomes more inviting than ever. | | LEVANTE, a timeless design to live and enjoy the outdoors The LEVANTE collection designed by Piero Lissoni, has the aim of achieving personal well-being to be shared with others, in harmony with nature. Classic in its essence, contemporary in shapes, LEVANTE consists of a table in two dimensions, a dining and lounge chair and a chais-longue, all made in teak. | | Things are looking up: roof gardens | | Photo: Albert Lim K.S. In an increasingly urbanised world, the issue of how to create green spaces in any meaningful way is a pressing one for planners and architects. The renaissance of the roof garden might be one answer. | | The 2021 B&B Italia Outdoor Collection Borea is the eclectic and complete collection of outdoor furniture designed by Piero Lissoni. The new series of chairs and tables is characterised by the fluid and seamless design of the painted metal structures and by the generous and relaxing cushions. | | | | THE DUALITY OF LIGHT: HOLLANDS LICHT | | Alongside collaborations with more established names, Dutch lighting brand HOLLANDS LICHT is a champion of emerging design talent, whose innovative, sculptural luminaires shine even before they’ve been switched on. | | LOCKDOWN LIGHTING: JOE SCOG | | With a pandemic and quarantine to contend with, British lighting brand JOE SCOG’s ethos of utilising existing components, handmade elements and waste materials wherever possible was again put to the test in the creation of its latest luminaire... | | Italian brand S•CAB’s new Si-Si chair collection, with its identical seat and backrest elements, offers planners a cost-effective, durable and versatile solution for outdoor environments. | | A CONCRETE ANSWER: INGRAU | | With minimal material thickness, the inLight concrete pendant luminaire – INGRAU’s latest creation – achieves maximum impact. | | | Barcelona-based brand BOVER has the Mediterranean in its DNA and its decorative, versatile, robust lighting collections deliver smart solutions for spaces large or small, inside or out – preferably out: it’s Barcelona, after all. | | ENSCAPE has created a plug-in that allows adjustments to architectural designs to be immediately visible – game-changing, time-saving, real-time rendering. | | 'WE ARE CARPENTERS!': STRASSERTHUN | | The STRASSERTHUN team carries craftsmanship in its heart and is striding into the future with joy and innovative drive. | | THE LIGHTS OF HOME: LAMPENWELT | | When German firm LTG Lofts to go was looking for a lighting partner to take the interiors of its modular coodo mini-homes to the next level, it turned to the expert planners at LAMPENWELT... | | | | | Pedrali's outdoor collections offer an oasis of comfort and an escape from everyday life The last few months has seen an increased interest in outdoor furniture for homes, outdoor spaces of restaurants and cafés, and for common areas of work environments: Pedrali interprets these trends with outdoor solutions to fully live the outdoors. | | V-Plaza, Kaunas, Lithuania, by 3Deluxe | | Photo: Norbert Tukaj V-Plaza in the city of Kaunas, Lithuania, previously a largely unused space adjoined by historical buildings, has been transformed into a future-oriented public amenity designed with socialising, relaxation and fun in mind. | | Living outdoor, Fast makes it real Thanks to aluminium and waterproof fabrics you can create a veritable open-air sitting room. Here the Ria sofa combined with the Mosaiko coffee tables and the Ria armchairs along with the Moai lunch table create a comfortable come together. | | A leading name both its homeland and abroad, Switzerland’s Enea Landscape Architecture is dedicated to the architectural design of landscapes, from planning through to implementation. At the heart of its mission is a commitment to supporting clients’ general well-being and quality of life. | | And want to advertise in a future issue? | | | | |