Porta Romana, Milan 2011

From 12-17 April, seven designer-led brands working in collaboration with De La Espada will present new work at Porta Romana. Autoban, Charlene Mullen, Leif.designpark, Matthew Hilton, Søren Rose Studio, Studioilse, and Studio MK27 will exhibit on adjacent stands in Spazio 9 of Spazio Botta. De La Espada proudly introduces collaboration with Brazil’s Studio MK27, headed by Marcio Kogan and Denmark’s Søren Rose Studio at the event.

New work includes

Matthew Hilton
Orson desk, McQueen sofa, McQueen Bed, McQueen chest and Different Trains cabinet. Matthew Hilton will also launch a range of five Windsor chairs (pictured above) manufactured by Ercol and distributed exclusively through De La Espada. Ercol is the last of the High Wycombe furniture makers, their history of making Windsor chairs an essential part of this range.

Søren Rose Studio
Dragon Table and Dragon Chair

Studioilse
Companions range, consisting of two bedside tables, a folding table, bowl, personal desk and side table. Also launching is Together Table which previewed at LDF 2010.

Studio MK27
Credenza

Autoban
Butterfly chair, the latest launch from LDF 2010

Charlene Mullen
Embroidered cushions which launched at LDF 2010 including Blackbirds, Dove Right, Sparrows on Aerials, Lovebirds, Double Cross, Connect 4, Chicken Wire, Basket Weave, Big Jax and Small Jax.

Leif.designpark
Products launched at LDF 2010 including Lily Dining Table, Lily Family of side tables, Hug 2-seater sofa, Flower Cup chair, and Tone Chest.

Porta Romana is a key destination at Fuorisalone this year, with SCP, Ercol, Case, and Pinch Design also exhibiting.

Map and opening hours here

Maison et Objet Review

At Maison et Objet in Paris last month, Charlene Mullen exhibited a wide range of her textiles including Dove Right, Blackbirds, Big Jax, Small Jax and Sparrows on Aerials. Her work was also proudly shown on Francois Bernard's ‘Unplugged’ trend booth as was 446 Settle by Studioilse. Matthew Hilton launched his eponymous brand in France during the event with an exhibition at the Silvera showroom

Further images here

Contract Projects

People's Place, Tommy Hilfiger HQ, Amsterdam

People's Place is the restaurant, bar and lounge in Tommy Hilfiger's head office in Amsterdam which functions as cafe by day, and a bar restaurant in the evenings. Dan O'Kelly Studio designed the space as a modern take on a classic 1950s interior. Original oversized windows allow light to flood the restaurant. Brick and concrete are offset by the warmth of the wood floor and velour curtains. The mezzanine functions as a lounge, with comfortable seating including Box Sofa by Autoban.

www.danokellystudio.com

Tommy Hilfiger Wholesale Showroom, Amsterdam

The Tommy Hilfiger Wholesale Showroom for Spring 2011 located in Amsterdam reflects the company's fresh, laid-back modern aesthetic with a palette of white, green and beige and constrasting materials - both boldly synthetic and quietly natural. The space is punctuated by 446 Settle and 443 Bench by Studioilse.

Recent Press

Recent editorial coverage includes features in New York Times, AD Germany, AD Spain, Lufthansa Exclusive, Interni, Wallpaper and Homes and Gardens. Find further press here