Pigreco chair by Tobia Scarpa for Tacchini

Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Tacchini has reissued the Pigreco chair by architect Tobia Scarpa, characterised by its "elegance of ratio" created through the combination of geometries and intersecting lines.

The Pigreco chair was originally designed as Scarpa's graduation project in 1959 at the University of Venice.

Tacchini collaborated with the Italian architect to create an updated version of the chair to better complement contemporary residential settings.

Italian architect Tobia Scarpa updated his 1959 Pigreco chair to better suit contemporary interiors

Designed to "represent the concept of dynamism", the new edition of Pigreco, which includes new finishes and materials, stays true to its original form:

"Now I look at it and think, in the field of chairs, what else is left to be invented? This one is more than enough," explained Scarpa.

"After so many years, I look at it and [...] to me, personally, nothing has changed."

The chair is characterised by two back sister legs that offer structural support and stability

The chair is composed of an enveloping backrest that seamlessly leads into four wooden legs and a curved seat that sits atop a triangular base.

Pigreco offers an alternative to archetypical wooden chairs in that the two back legs, which were conceived by Scarpa as "sister legs", stand close together, separated by a narrow gap but still connected via a simple wooden joint to offer structural strength.

The reissued chair now comes in a Canaletto walnut or ash wood finish with optional leather and fabric upholstery for the seat

Its holistic design conveys a sense of space and means that the components are intended to be part of the structure itself, as opposed to just supporting elements.

The new edition includes a Canaletto walnut finish as well as an ash wood finish that comes in shades of walnut or dark grey. The chair is also available with cushions upholstered in leather or fabric.

Product: Pigreco
Designer: Tobia Scarpa
Brand: Tacchini
Contact: info@tacchini.it

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La Linea outdoor light by BIG for Artemide among new products on Dezeen Showroom

Danish architecture studio BIG's flexible tube light that can be moulded to adapt to architectural elements is among 12 new products featured on Dezeen Showroom this week.

La Linea outdoor light by BIG for Artemide

La Linea is a minimal outdoor light composed of different sized modules that can be connected through discretely concealed joints to twist and turn in outdoor spaces.

The light, which was created by Danish architecture studio BIG for Italian lighting manufacturer Artemide, is designed to withstand adverse weather conditions and temperatures ranging from minus 20 to 40 degrees celsius.

La Linea was featured on Dezeen Showroom this week, alongside products including a rug designed the echo the cracks and cobblestones of crumbling buildings in Antigua and a space-saving desk that can be folded upright into a shelf when not in use.

Read on to see the rest of this week's new products:

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Calipso Linear light by Neil Poulton for Artemide

Paris-based product designer Neil Poulton has designed Calipso Linear for Artemide to offer a contemporary update on traditional ceiling lights.

The light is composed of an elongated tube that encases small circular lights with varying diameters, which are compactly arranged in a honeycomb pattern.

Find out more about Calipso Linear ›

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Roots rugs by Inma Bermúdez for Gan

Roots is a collection of flat-woven rugs informed by designer Inma Bermúdez's Mediterranean heritage, created for Spanish brand Gan.

Handmade in India, the rugs are made from jute fibres and cotton. The collection comes with varying patterns of square shapes and are available in an array of different hues including beige, ochre and brown.

Find out more about Roots  ›

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Alada folding desk by Daniel Garcia Sanchez for Woodendot

Alada is a multifunctional folding desk that can be transformed into a decorative shelf when not in use, created by Daniel Garcia Sanchez for Woodendot.

The desk, which is designed to save space thanks to its small footprint, features hidden storage space when folded up to place slimline objects such as laptops or notebooks.

Find out more about Alada ›

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Distressed Carpet by Talk Carpet

As its name suggested, Distressed Carpet is informed by the crumbling buildings of Antigua, created by US brand Talk Carpet.

The flooring, which is made from recycled nylon, has a rustic look and features patterns of organic shapes that emulate cracks and cobblestones.

Find out more about Distressed Carpet ›

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Maximum Marmi tiles by Fiandre

Maximum Marmi is a family of porcelain tiles modelled on white and green marble stone, created by architectural surfaces brand Fiandre.

The range comprises four designs: Invisible, which is a white tile traversed by grey veining and gold accents;  Apuano Purissimo, which has lighter-coloured veins; Verde Fantastico, which is informed by Iranian aesthetics; and Alpi Chiaro Venato, a green tile with white veins.

Find out more about Maximum Marmi ›

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Light Flowers lamp by Studio Tord Boontje

Light Flowers is a table lamp with a delicate botanical shape created by London design practice Studio Tord Boontje.

The lamp is composed of a laser-cut steel body taking the form of stalks and leaves, while the lampshade is formed by the petals of a flower bulb.

Find out more about Light Flowers ›

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Rockwell tile collection by Saloni

Rockwell is a range of ceramic and porcelain tiles informed by French stone, created by Spanish tile manufacturer Saloni.

The tiles, which can be used with underfloor heating or for outdoor flooring, feature a limestone-like texture with an understated glossy finish.

Find out more about Rockwell ›

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Wrap chair by StyleNations

Wrap is a series of chairs comprising armchairs, barstools, dining and lounge chairs created by US brand StyleNations. The chairs, which are intended for hotels or hospitality venues, feature an elaborate curved backrest that envelops its user.

The chair's wooden frame is available in beech, ash, oak or walnut wood, while the seat and backrests can be upholstered in a wide range of fabrics and leathers. The frame is also available in steel and can be finished in brass, copper, carbon or chrome.

Find out more about Wrap ›

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Swell wall cladding by Jones & Partners for The Collective

Swell is an acoustic wall panel with a seamless finish created by Jones & Partners for The Collective Agency, which has been designed to reduce noise in busy environments such as offices.

The wall panel, which has a rippled appearance that resembles a loose curtain, is made from a felt-like acoustic material that is 60 per cent recycled from PET bottles.

Find out more about Swell ›

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Nature Inspired electrical switches by Focus SB

Nature Inspired is a series of switches, socket outlets and control system keypad faceplates created by British brand Focus SB.

The collection is made using materials that are usually considered difficult to apply to electrical equipment and is available in a number of liquid metal finishes including gold brass, aged bronze and nickel silver.

Find out more about Nature Inspired ›

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French Door Refrigerator Freezer by Fisher & Paykel

Home appliance manufacturer Fisher & Paykel has launched a refrigerator with flat French doors and recessed handles designed to sit flush with adjoining kitchen cabinetry.

The freestanding fridge-freezer, which is available in matt black glass or stainless steel, has integrated technology features designed to maintain optimal temperature and humidity conditions based on the surrounding environment.

Find out more about French Door Refrigerator Freezer ›

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Bolza family turns 1,000-year-old Italian castle into Hotel Castello di Reschio

A 10th-century castle in the Umbrian hills has been restored and transformed into a hotel by Count Benedikt Bolza and his family, who created custom furniture for its 36 suites, restaurant and spa.

Welcoming its first guests in spring 2021, Hotel Castello di Reschio comprises 30 suites within the historic castle.

Hotel Castello di Reschio sits on a 3,700-acre estate in the Umbrian countryside

The hotel sits within the sprawling Reschio estate, which was acquired by Count Antonio Bolza in 1994, lies on the border between Umbria and Tuscany and is dotted with farmhouses.

The crumbling buildings were slowly restored into private homes by his son Benedikt and daughter-in-law Donna, before they turned their attention to the site's impressive 1,000-year-old castle and surrounding structures.

The 10th-century building was restored by Count Benedikt Bolza and his family

The family lived in the stone "castello" for a decade while they worked to protect and restore the architecture, then create interiors that respect the ancient building while offering modern comforts.

In total 30 suites were built within the castle itself, with some rooms having views of the central courtyard garden, while others look out over the rolling hills.

A further six suites were built next to the parish church.

Original features were retained, like the stone fireplace in the mud room

All of the rooms were decorated with terracotta-brick or wooden floors, hand-stitched linen curtains, Italian fabrics, and locally crafted marble and brass vanities.

Benedikt Bolza also designed and crafted bespoke beds and lighting for the hotel via his own furniture brand, BB for Reschio. These are mixed with portraits, photos and other curios sourced from local antique markets.

Bolza designed beds and lighting for the rooms

"Benedikt has embraced an organic approach to the design, championing local craftsmanship and creating thoughtful, whimsical spaces that are filled with comfort and wit, while artfully nodding to the fascinating characters who once resided within the castle walls," said the family.

The Tower Suite, which is entered over the castle's gateway and spread over five levels, boasts two bedrooms, a living room, study, and roof garden with an open-air bathtub.

Local materials were used to create the bathroom vanities

Dining options for guests include the Ristorante Al Castello, located in the castle's western ramparts and serving Italian dishes made with produce grown on the estate.

The verdant Palm Court is a new structural addition modelled on iron-and-glass Victorian conservatories, which is intended as a space for reading, conversation or enjoying cakes and cocktails from the adjacent bar.

Hotel Castello di Reschio's 36 rooms have views of the castle courtyard or the Italian hills

Another alternative is Il Torrino, the converted watchtower that serves light fare and drinks, and overlooks an oval swimming pool.

The hotel spa is situated in the vaulted stone cellar, where hammams, saunas and plunge pools are atmospherically lit by shards of sunlight through the arrow slits and windows.

The Palm Court, a new addition, is modelled after Victorian conservatories

Guests seeking a more active experience can explore the estate on foot or bicycle, or take horse-riding lessons at the Equestrian Centre.

Many of the region's historic towns and cities are also a short drive away, for those who wish to explore further afield.

Guests can watch the sunset from the Ristorante Al Castello

Castles and ancient buildings across Italy have been converted into guest accommodation while maintaining their original charm and character.

Another example, also in Umbria, is a 12th-century watchtower that was reconstructed and turned into a holiday retreat.

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Halleroed inserts sculptural travertine display plinths in Axel Arigato's Paris store

Design studio Halleroed has used travertine podiums to display sneakers like sculptures in the Paris store of streetwear label Axel Arigato.

Located in the Marais district on Rue Vieille du Temple, the boutique stocks the brand's full range of footwear, clothing and accessories, in addition to a curated selection of design objects.

Axel Arigato's Paris store is dotted with travertine display plinths

The store occupies two rooms divided by a freestanding wall of light-yellow travertine, which references the columns and beams found in classical architecture.

Walls and floors are finished in raw concrete while overhead, a punctured grid ceiling conceals the store's lighting system.

A series of sculptural display plinths made from honed, bush-hammered or raw travertine stone help to create a "grandiose" entrance, designed to emulate the feeling of stepping into an art gallery.

A freestanding travertine wall divides the space into two

"The normal model for a sneaker brand is to cover every centimetre of the back walls in products from floor to ceiling," Axel Arigato's co-founder and creative director Max Svärdh told Dezeen.

"We do the opposite by displaying our product on podiums in the centre of the room instead, like a piece of sculpture."

The stone was hammered, honed or left raw

Travertine was also used to form a series of shelves in the rear of the store and custom chairs in the dressing room.

According to Svärdh, the stone has been a key element in all of Axel Arigato's retail locations so far.

A mirrored steel clothes rail wraps the back of the store

"Our brand colour is a pale yellow so we were naturally drawn to the light yellow travertine," he explained.

"We worked with different finishes to bring out its characteristics and more specifically highlight its impurities, which in itself makes it more beautiful."

To contrast with the travertine, Halleroed wrapped an upholstered bench seat around one of the columns and introduced a chunky, stainless steel clothes rail.

This lines the store's back wall and extends out into a courtyard filled with white gravel.

An upholstered bench is wrapped around a central column

Axel Arigato was launched in 2014 as an online store for luxury streetwear. It opened its first brick-and-mortar space in London's Soho in 2016 and has since expanded into four standalone spaces.

"We always look to the neighbourhood and the specific building that we are in [when designing a store]," Svärdh said.

"Paris is the home of luxury and the use of rich travertine stone really embodies that. All standalone stores have a gallery-esque feeling to them with mutual design codes but offer completely unique experiences."

The displays are designed to exhibit trainers as if they were sculptures

A large freestanding LED screen is used for displaying creative content in the Paris store.

The brand has previously worked with Halleroed – founded in 1998 by Christian and Ruxandra Halleroed – on its London, Stockholm and Copenhagen flagship stores, which all feature monochromatic colour palettes and concrete surfaces.

Photograhy is by Benoit Florençon.

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Estudio ALA designs El Perdido Hotel with rammed earth walls and thatched roofs

Estudio ALA used thatched roofs and rammed-earth walls for this hotel in Pescadero on the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula.

Located outside a small agricultural town named El Pescadero, the new El Perdido Hotel was recently completed by Mexican architectural office Estudio ALA.

It is located 800 metres from the Pacific Ocean amidst farmland that is used to grow basil, chillies, tomatoes and strawberries.

Some of the hotel's walls can be fully opened for cross-ventilation

The hotel's stated goal is to foster the local area's way of life, so Estudio ALA wanted to use traditional construction techniques and materials.

"In a region where the corrosion of culture and tradition is being accelerated by rapid development, El Perdido embraces Baja California Sur's historical roots and material culture," said the practice.

"It provides a glimpse to the past while suggesting a potential design language for the future."

The architects employed local craftsmen and traditional building techniques

Rather than combine all of the hotel's rooms into a single building, the architects laid out guest quarters throughout the site.

They're laid out around a communal area, which includes the lobby and restaurant.

The smaller outbuildings feature rammed earth walls and timber-hewn roofs covered in thatch.

"This palette, typically disregarded in contemporary development for imported materials and tropical vegetation, is defined exclusively by locally sourced materials and built by local craftsmen," said Estudio ALA.

An observation tower forms part of the El Perdido Hotel complex

These contain the guest suites, which are appointed with their own lounge areas, a dining table, and kitchenette, making them feel more like standalone residential units than hotel rooms.

El Perdido Hotel's communal areas have no walls, allowing for natural ventilation and extending the functional spaces outdoors.

Between the buildings, local vegetation provides a lush backdrop to the pared-back and earthy interiors.

The architects used neutral tones and natural materials throughout the guest suites

Other communal spaces include a sunken conversation pit with a water feature and a chapel. The interiors feature natural materials, leaving the massive timber frame exposed and using hand-made wood finishes.

A tall, hourglass-shaped structure provides a lookout point for guests to take in the surrounding landscapes and views of the Pacific Ocean.

A shallow pond surrounded by local plants is a central feature of the landscape

The landscape was designed to use exclusively endemic plants and cacti, which require less maintenance amidst the area's dry climate and the typical temperature variations of a desert climate.

"The buildings are configured to maximize efficiency while ensuring a constant dialogue between the interior space and the surrounding landscape," said Estudio ALA.

"The result is a permeable building where the limits between the indoor and the outdoor vanish," they added.

The architects extended the living spaces outdoors to make the most of the area's climate

Estudio ALA was established in Guadalajara in 2012 by architects Luis Enrique Flores and Armida Fernández. They have also completed a minimalist chapel for the employees of a tequila factory in their city.

Other projects in the Baja California peninsula include a brutalist hotel with curved concrete walls by architects Ruben Valdez and Yashar Yektajo, and Nobu Hotel's first location in Mexico designed by WATG and Studio PCH.

The photography is by Iwan Baan.

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Project credits:

Client El Perdido
Architects Estudio ALA Luis Enrique Flores & Armida Fernandez
Landscape Architect Fletcher Phillips
Interior Design Lasal
Design Concept & Branding Jorge Martinez
Procurement Daniela interior design
Contractor Dylcor Construction
Jacales Wall Art Rodrigo Roji & Cristian Poire

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