Interior Design News and Events: Illuminating Designers

Ernesto Gismondi : A Mind of Light

January 2021

Ernesto Gismondi, the founder of Artemide and a dear member of the Luminaire family, passed away on December 31, 2020.

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In Memoriam: Enzo Mari

October 2020

On October 19 in Milan, Italian designer, critic, and author Enzo Mari died at the age of 88.

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Origine - A Bud of Light

May 2020

Davide Groppi’s newest design, like a bud, appears to emerge from the ground. Introduced on May 14, 2020 during a dedicated digital event.

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The James Dyson Foundation: Challenge Cards

April 2020

Such a challenge is exactly what The James Dyson Foundation had in mind when creating their new 'Challenge Card' project.

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Timeless Simplicity: Claudio Silvestrin

February 2020

There is a reflective calm to Claudio Silvestrin’s work. His minimalism is elegant and soulful, executed with clarity of mind.

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Exploring Forms: Jader Almeida

October 2019

Luminaire Lab hosted the opening reception and discussion for their latest exhibition titled Exploring Forms with Brazilian designer Jader Almeida.

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Ingo Maurer: 1932-2019

October 2019

Considered one of the true visionaries in lighting design, Ingo Maurer passed away at the age of 87 in his home of Munich on October 21, 2019.

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Wim Crouwel: 1928 - 2019

September 2019

Wim Crouwel, the renowned Dutch graphic designer who sought clarity and functionality in communications, passed away at the age of 90.

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Rams by Gary Hustwit - Private screening on Thursday, January 10, 2019

January 2019

On January 10 Luminaire hosted the screening of Gary Hustwit’s latest documentary Rams about the legendary German designer, Dieter Rams.

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The pure designs of Jader Almeida for Sollos

September 2018

With a clear approach to design, Jader Almeida fuses the spirit of modernist architecture with the poetry and vitality of Brazilian customs and craft.

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Understated Luxury from London

September 2018

Understated design with meticulous attention to detail and material is the essence of London-based design brand Minimalux.

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Beyond The Surface: Floe Insel by Patricia Urquiola

May 2018

Like the continuously moving ocean tides, the Floe Insel Sofa’s fluid curves appear to effortlessly flow, evoking a desire to explore its every angle.

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Arturo Alvarez's Visionary World of Lighting

November 2017

Lighting or illumination is the deliberate use of light to achieve a practical or aesthetic effect.

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A Mechanical Master: Farewell to Paolo Piva

August 2017

Throughout his career, Piva’s technologically driven, innovative designs utilized movement to change form and purpose.

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Work in Progress by Antonio Citterio

June 2017

On June 13th, Luminaire hosted the multi-disciplinary Italian architect and designer Antonio Citterio.

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Ana Hagopian’s Vibrant & Poetic Paper Universe

February 2017

Paper is a material often regarded as merely utilitarian. Paper itself is not inherently delicate.

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Todd Bracher: Das Haus at Imm Cologne

January 2017

“For me, design isn’t an art or a personal matter— it’s an experiment. My work is based on the desire to reduce something down to its essence.

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Evergreen Brasil: A Celebration of Diversity

November 2016

Evergreen Brasil debuts on December 1 and continues through the month of December at Luminaire Lab in Miami’s Design District.

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Paolo Venini and his Furnace: A Murano Glass Maven

October 2016

His company, Venini, and his artistic practiced thrived during his nearly 40 year career thank to his cultured, enlightened and creative entrepreneurship.

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Gaetano Pesce Visits Luminaire Chicago

October 2016

Luminaire is pleased to welcome the renowned designer to our Chicago showroom.

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Women in Design: Patrizia Moroso

June 2016

Aiming to recognize, empower, and inspire female design thinking through our WOMEN IN DESIGN series, Moroso’s Creative Director Patrizia Moroso.

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Queen of the curve: Zaha Hadid 1950-2016

March 2016

We are very saddened to hear of the grand dame of architecture Zaha Hadid’s sudden death Thursday, March 31st.

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Maarten Van Severen: A Decade After the Death of the Flemish Master

March 2016

A decade after his death, Luminaire still extols Van Severen’s practice of making design an experience unique to each user.

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The Stockmans Blue Master: Piet Stockmans

February 2016

“There is absolutely no other ceramic artist who matches the vision, ambition, and industriousness of Piet Stockmans.

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Designlives: Davide Groppi at Luminaire Lab

February 2016

The Italian designer Davide Groppi joined Luminaire Lab on Thursday, February 25th for our ongoing DESIGNLIVES lecture where he discussed his minimalist design philosophy and the importance of lightness as the synthesis of the fundamental components of all his creations.

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Richard Sapper: Farewell to a design legend

January 2016

Luminaire says farewell to German industrial designer Richard Sapper who passed away on December 31, 2015 at age 83.

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TESSERE SPAZI | WEAVING SPACES | Paola Lenti at Luminaire Lab

November 2015

Luminaire welcomed Paola and Anna Lenti on Thursday, December 3rd at Luminaire Lab for the book signing of TESSERE SPAZI | WEAVING SPACES.

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Pascal Oudet: Lace-like Wood Sculptures

May 2015

Inspired by the effect nature has on materials, Pascal Oudet’s wood sculptures are intricate filled with complex yet simple details.

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DesignLives with Omer Arbel

April 2015

We are pleased to welcome the founder of Vancouver based Omer Arbel Office and Creative Director of Bocci.

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Marva Griffin: Mentor to Young Designers

April 2015

Marva Griffin, the mastermind behind the world’s largest design fair is an outspoken friend to undiscovered designers.

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Nendo: M&O's Designer of the Year Creates Chocolatetexture lounge

February 2015

Design explores new experiences indulging one’s five senses. At this year’s Maison & Objet in Paris, Nendo created a sweet chocolate lounge.

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Utopia & Utility: Pia & Moritz Wustenberg

January 2015

As the name evokes, Utopia & Utility combines the functional with the fantastical.

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Michael Anastassiades at Luminaire Lab

September 2014

At Luminaire, we have connected others with good design viscerally, emotionally, and intellectually for over 40 years.

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Michael Anastassiades Designs with Purity and Reduction

August 2014

Exploring culture and aesthetics, designer Michael Anastassiades creates products, furniture and environments that provoke dialogue.

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Massimo Vignelli: Farewell to a Legend

May 2014

Luminaire says farewell to legendary designer Massimo Vignelli who passed away at the age of 83 in New York on May 27, 2014.

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Nendo for Desalto

May 2014

Some times words fall short and there are inexplicably overwhelming emotions – that moment is what Nendo’s design strive to capture.

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Eternal Design, Capturing the Soul

February 2014

“Minimalism means to contain things more and more to the actual nature and thus make it visible and come alive.”

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Piero Ambrogio Busnelli: The Passing of an Icon

January 2014

On January 25, 2014, Piero Ambrogio Busnelli, founder of B&B Italia, passed away, leaving behind a design community deeply saddened by the loss.

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Energy, Wit and Poetry of Bouroullec Momentane Exhibit

August 2013

Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have spent the last 15 years creating designs with energy, wit and poetry.

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Konstantin Grcic Meets Le Corbusier in Cite Radieuse

July 2013

Cite Radieuse is the imagined utopia of Le Corbusier. He conceived it in 1952 as a nine-story “vertical village” for collective living.

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Heel from Nendo Inspired by Stiletto

June 2013

Heel, designed by Oki Sato of Nendo for legendary Italian manufacturer Moroso.

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Luminaire Welcomes Omer Arbel

June 2013

This year Luminaire had the distinct pleasure of welcoming Omer Arbel, founder of Vancouver-based Omer Arbel Office and Creative Director of Bocci.

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A Tribute to James Irvine, 1958 - 2013

February 2013

The design community grieves the loss of talented designer, James Irvine.

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Barber Osgerby Named 2013 Designer of the Year

February 2013

At Luminaire, we wish to congratulate these designers who also made headlines this past January as Maison & Objet 2013 Designers of the Year.

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In honor of designer Andrée Putman, 1926 - 2013

January 2013

The prolific, impassioned Andrée Putman never sought approval, nor was she interested in receiving awards.

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Carlo Scarpa: Venini 1932 – 1947

October 2012

One of the world’s most celebrated glassmakers, Italian designer and architect Carlo Scarpa expressed an unusually intense curiosity.

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The Essence of Things: Todd Bracher in Sao Paulo

August 2012

We are pleased to share with you a slideshow of our experience of Bracher’s recent exhibit in Sao Paulo.

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Luminaire + Boomspdesign

August 2012

Leading designers, architects, visionaries and luminaries came together in Sao Paulo from August 22 – 26, 2012.

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The Bouroullec Brothers in Japan

July 2012

Well-known for their clean lines and playful, minimalist designs, Erwan and Ronan Bouroullec breathe life into objects.

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Christoph Finkel Pushes the Limits of Woodworking

July 2012

Recognizing the intrinsic, natural qualities of wood, Christoph Finkel pushes the limits of woodworking to create stunning, sculptural vessels.

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The Revolutionary, Sustainable StickBulb by RUX

June 2012

The designers at RUX identify themselves as “modern-day Michelangelos and MacGyvers….charged with optimism and committed.

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Luminaire Celebrates the Work of Nendo

June 2012

What is the experience of good design? How can design elicit inspiration and enrich life to make it more interesting?

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Luminaire Welcomes Nendo

June 2012

In 2002 Canadian-born Oki Sato traveled to the Salone del Mobile in Milan with five fellow architecture graduates from Wasaeda University, Tokyo.

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Luminaire Hosts Claesson Koivisto Rune

February 2012

At Luminaire, a collection of their clean, revolutionary designs can be found both in our showrooms and online at the Luminaire Store.

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Van Duysen Inspires Emotional and Tacit Experiences

February 2012

“I’m not a product designer, I am an architect.” Vincent Van Duysen insists.

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Tokujin Yoshioka's Visionary Crystalized Project

January 2012

Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka has transformed the way we experience the world around us.

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Piero Lissoni Beautifies The Human Experience

October 2011

Piero Lissoni’s light, minimalist designs float through space and enchant the soul.

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Antonio Citterio Enlightens With Simplicity

October 2011

We welcome you to Luminaire to experience our collection of Citterio’s breathtaking designs.

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Piet Stockmans' Lifelong Devotion to Porcelain

September 2011

Belgian ceramicist Piet Stockmans‘ relationship with porcelain exists in the space between a passionate love affair and a close, steady friendship.

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Claudio Silvestrin Looks Inward to Design With Soul

September 2011

Claudio Silvestrin is not interested in promoting himself. Unlike many designers, he works without a social agenda.

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Still Movement

August 2011

Our participation in BOOMSPDESIGN, like that of Luminaire’s longtime friends Paul Clemence, Arne Quinze, Rene Gonzalez and Chad Oppenheim.

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Living Frontiers of Architecture

August 2011

Ten years ago, Nasir Kassamali began working with designer Arne Quinze, who in recent years participated in Luminaire’s philanthropic pursuits.

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Jean-Marie Massaud Recognized For Yale Collection

August 2011

A minimal structure of extruded aluminum embodies reduction and lightness.

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Ingo Maurer and the Compasso D'Oro

August 2011

Since 1954 the Compasso d’Oro has recognized forward-thinking products, modes of production, and cultural pioneers of Italian design.

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James Dyson Cultivates the Designers of Tomorrow

July 2011

Few designers nurture young talent as diligently as does James Dyson.

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The Imprint of Emptiness: Kenya Hara

July 2011

‘An empty glass is much better than a full glass, for it provides all kinds of possibilities and can hold all kinds of meanings.’ – Kenya Hara

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Patricia Urquiola At Luminaire

January 2011

Luminaire is pleased to welcome internationally celebrated designer Patricia Urquiola to its Coral Gables flagship showroom on Thursday, February 3.

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Transform: Angelo Mangiarotti

November 2010

With a career spanning over 60 years, Angelo Mangiarotti has designed everything from cutlery and clocks to lighting, furniture and buildings.

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Transform: Konstantin Grcic

November 2010

During transFORM, Luminaire Lab is pleased to be hosting an exceptional installation of designs by Konstantin Grcic.

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Transform: Ad Memoriam

November 2010

Examining the idea of memory and its evocation through objects, the installation of the Ad Memoriam project will comprise six works by designers.

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Transform: Gruppo T

November 2010

Luminaire Lab will be featuring limited-edition pieces by the avant-garde collective Gruppo T as part of transFORM.

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Transform: François Brument

November 2010

Utilizing sound and form in his work Vase#44, François Brument will harness vocal reverberations produced by the spoken word to create images.

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Transform: Nao Tamura

November 2010

Exploring the theme of the fragility of life, Japanese designer Nao Tamura will create a site-specific installation in the Lab’s front windows.

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Luminaire Welcomes Paola Lenti to Miami October 7, 2010

September 2010

Highlighting a month-long exhibition of Paola Lenti's furniture, Luminaire is pleased to announce a special speaking engagement with the designer.

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Luminaire Hosts Naoto Fukasawa in Chicago

August 2010

This year, Luminaire welcomed internationally renowned designer Naoto Fukasawa to its showroom for a special lecture and reception.

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New Work: Tokujin Yoshioka

August 2010

Tokujin Yoshioka's work is characterized by an extraordinary attentiveness to detail and the development of an exploratory process unique unto him.

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Yves Béhar's Curatorial Debut

August 2010

Industrial designer Yves Béhar makes his curatorial debut at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco this month.

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