In this issue of WorkLife, Sanjay Prasad,
designer at NoChintz, looks at the iconic
Wallpaper* Magazine awards…
WALLPAPER* MAGAZINE AWARDS - A DESIGNER’S PERSPECTIVE
Wallpaper* magazine has consistently championed the cutting edge of leading ideas in design, architecture, furniture and interiors,
so when the winners of its awards are released it’s wise to take note of their choices. While the products are often from the premium
sector with prices to match, their influence will be huge. From the myriad of winners here’s a sample of what might be inspiring the
products you purchase for your home in the near future.
BEST DOMESTIC DESIGN BEST RUG BEST CHAIR
‘Slowcooker’ by Margriet Foolen, ‘Furtive Persan’ by Jean-Marie ‘Cord Chair’ by Nendo for Maruni
for Royal VKB Massaud for Gandia Blasco A stunning chair which has seemingly
New kitchen equipment is rarely both Jean-Marie Massaud for Gandia Blasco done the impossible by coming up with
great to look at and gives a genuine has created the Arabesque rug which a new construction technique.
enhancement in cooking technique. beautifully re-interprets traditional Wooden legs measuring 15mm in
Margriet Foolen however has managed Persian rugs into a modern context. diameter are reinforced with steel to
to combine the two with the Slowcooker Gandia Blasco better known for their create a strong yet delicate looking
made by Royal VKB. It works by being exquisite outdoor furniture have a lesser- structure. Eye wateringly priced at
placed in the cooker and steaming all the known but equally accomplished range £9,500, this represents a new
ingredients inside, with no loss of flavour of rugs, attracting the very best of direction for furniture that will,
or nutrients, needless to say it’s a very designers to work for them. Furtive eventually, filter down to the masses.
healthy means of cooking. To do that Persan makes so many rugs available
alone would be great yet it would look recently seem utterly dull in comparison.
great sitting on the centre of your dining Available from £1,700.
table and is also very reasonably priced
at £40.
NoChintz specialise in interior design
for private homes, property developers,
office and retail space and events.
The company was shortlisted for the
Manchester Evening News Business of
the Year Award 2009. If you would like
a free consultation for your home please
You can look at the other contact 0161 236 1412
winners of the Wallpaper*Awards
info@nochintzltd.co.uk
at
www.wallpaper.com www.nochintz.co.uk
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