Each week, our editors bring you a round-up of selected products, events, exhibitions, and anything else of interest to the design lover.
STYLE AND SOUND
Renowned for electronic products that fuse style with cutting edge technology, Sony takes their expertise to the next level with the newly released LSPX-S2 Glass Sound Speaker, which won the prestigious reddot design award for best of the best 2019. Crystal clear, room-filling sound (connected wirelessly or via audio input) reverberates towards every angle from a clear organic glass tube that is powered by three actuators, turning its entire surface into a powerful speaker. Resembling a glass lantern and finished in sophisticated satin, the piece boasts 32 brightness levels and illuminates any interiors with a flickering glow that evoke the atmospheric warmth of candlelight.
Find out more on sony.com.hk
WHAT’S COOKING
Illustrious domestic appliance manufacturer Miele unveils a new collection of built-in kitchen appliances to delight gourmands just in time for Christmas. The Generation 7000 encompasses 15 product groups and four design lines (the modern and classic Pureline, the monochromatic VitroLine, ArtLine with handleless features and striking stainless-steel framed ContourLine) and three colour options to fit into any interior design style, plus a plethora of new smart home technologies that can be connected via wi-fi and controlled over a bespoke mobile app.
Find out more at miele.hk
OFF THE WALL
Edward Fields’ On-The-Fringe collection pushes the boundaries of creativity and challenges your common perceptions towards typical rugs with 12 hand-tufted abstractions highlighted by three-dimensionality. These exquisite yet flexible pieces can also double as carpets and tapestries. Available from Tai Ping.
Find out more at houseoftaiping.com
ROYAL TREATMENT
A new touring exhibition Koloa: Women, Art, and Technology opened last week at Para Site, presenting a rich array of rarely-seen creations of Tongan art practices referred to as koloa. These one-of-a-kind displayed pieces - including bark cloth making, fine weaving such as ta’ovala garments and ceremonial mats, as well as woven ropes - showcases the best of age-old craftsmanship and are curated by the Tonga’s very own royalty, Lady Dowager Tunakaimanu Fielakepa.
Find out more at para-site.art
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