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Ventura Lambrate at Salone del Mobile Milan 2015

By Teshia Treuhaft - April 23, 2015

Entering Ventura Lambrate Ventura Lambrate takes over the neighborhood of Lambrate, spreading through a number of industrial and gallery spaces to show work from independent designers, schools and craftspeople. Teshia Treuhaft 1 of 68

Vases by Studio Jeroen Wand Vases show as part of Spatial Fragments in Uncharted Materiality are composed of PVC Pipe and two small pieces of timber. Objects combine ready-made, self-made and semi-finished material. Teshia Treuhaft 2 of 68

Vases by Studio Jeroen Wand Vases show as part of Spatial Fragments in Uncharted Materiality are created by two industrial processes - cyclical rotation molding and immersing. Teshia Treuhaft 3 of 68

New Hybrids Chair by Mieke Meijer Chair was shown as part of Spatial Fragments in Uncharted Materiality. The seating surfaces are comprised 100% of laminated paper. Teshia Treuhaft 4 of 68

LAMINATED TABLE by Studio Jeroen Wand Table is created from leftover wood veneer. Teshia Treuhaft 5 of 68

Frameworks by Studio Mieke Meijer Shown as part of Spatial Fragments in Uncharted Materiality. The lattice structures explore strength and structure as studies for larger shelving systems. Teshia Treuhaft 6 of 68

Diogenèa - A tale of bowls Diogenèa - A tale of bowls investigates on the archetypal forms related to food through multiple materials Teshia Treuhaft 7 of 68

Diogenèa - A tale of bowls Diogenèa - A tale of bowls investigates on the archetypal forms related to food through multiple materials Teshia Treuhaft 8 of 68

Diogenèa - A tale of bowls Diogenèa - A tale of bowls investigates on the archetypal forms related to food through multiple materials Teshia Treuhaft 9 of 68

Crossover Collective with Floor Nijdeken Crossover Collective invited guests to work on a communal cross stitch. Teshia Treuhaft 10 of 68

Clique - Smart Matters Clique revealed their 2015 line combining technology embedded in Marble Teshia Treuhaft 11 of 68

CHICHERA by Filippo Protasoni CHICHERA by Filippo Protasoni for Clique 2015 is a marble charging station for smartphones. Teshia Treuhaft 12 of 68

I Flauti by Giopato & Coombes Giopato & Coombes showed a collection of glass pendant lamps set against an industrial backdrop. Teshia Treuhaft 13 of 68

'Truecolors' by Visser & Meijwaard inspired by the versatility of industrial PVC cloth. Teshia Treuhaft 14 of 68

'Truecolors' by Visser & Meijwaard Visser & Meijwaard showed 'Truecolors' inspired by the versatility of industrial PVC cloth. Teshia Treuhaft 15 of 68

DO IT YOUR WAY - Polish Design in Pieces DO IT YOUR WAY showcased a selection of Polish designs 'in pieces' that explored methods of customization or reconfiguration. Teshia Treuhaft 16 of 68

Stick Insects by Jan Godlewski Stick Insects was a part of in DO IT YOUR WAY! Polish Design in Pieces exploring mechanical connections to build chairs and lamps. Teshia Treuhaft 17 of 68

My Dear by Agnieszka Bar My Dear was a part of in DO IT YOUR WAY! Polish Design in Pieces exploring modular systems to build vases that also act as lamps. Teshia Treuhaft 18 of 68

Dot by Joanna Rusin Dot was a part of in DO IT YOUR WAY! Polish Design in Pieces exploring methods to weave your own carpet. Teshia Treuhaft 19 of 68

Boomini Wood by Boomini Boomini Wood was a part of in DO IT YOUR WAY! Polish Design in Pieces exploring the archetype of the dollhouse for a mature or design driven audience. Teshia Treuhaft 20 of 68

Playground BETON by Wolnoc Tomku Playground BETON for the Pomeranian Science and Technology Park Gdynia was created from wood components connected by soft noodle-like pieces for creating your own structures. Teshia Treuhaft 21 of 68

Well Proven Stools by Marjan van Aubel & James Shaw Well Proven Stools are created from bioresin and waste. Teshia Treuhaft 22 of 68

fungus grown objects by Maurizio Montalti Fungus Objects explores strategies of growing materials - in this case the fungus mycelia. Teshia Treuhaft 23 of 68

The Trap Light by Gionata Gatto and Mike Thompson Teshia Treuhaft 24 of 68

PERFECT DAY LIGHT "PERFECT DAY LIGHT" installation and pieces were created with LUCTRA lighting series designed by yellow design in cooperation with Durable. Teshia Treuhaft 25 of 68

"PERFECT DAY LIGHT" installation "PERFECT DAY LIGHT" installation and pieces were created with LUCTRA lighting series designed by yellow design in cooperation with Durable. Teshia Treuhaft 26 of 68

LUCTRA LUCTRA lighting series during "PERFECT DAY LIGHT" Exhibition Teshia Treuhaft 27 of 68

POINTAID MB by Anker Bak PointAid is an 100% biodegradable molded wood providing stability and a rolling foot for the right amount of bounce and give in the material to reduce hand and shoulder pain for crutch users. Teshia Treuhaft 28 of 68

Embracing Paranoia by Studio Koncern Prague-based Studio Koncern livestreamed the visitors to the event during their exhibition "Embracing Paranoia" Teshia Treuhaft 29 of 68

Embracing Paranoia by Studio Koncern Prague-based Studio Koncern livestreamed the visitors to the event during their exhibition "Embracing Paranoia" Teshia Treuhaft 30 of 68

Materialdesign IMD at HfG Offenbach Materialdesign IMD at HfG Offenbach previewed a range of materials including a touch-reactive lit-woodgrain surface. Teshia Treuhaft 31 of 68

Tipping Point by Stine Weigelt Created as part of "honey, we need to talk" by Design School Kolding in collaboration with Danish Horticulture, Tipping Point questions if we have gone too far to reestablish a global ecosystem. Teshia Treuhaft 32 of 68

Walk With Me by Ditte Blohm Created as part of "honey, we need to talk" by Design School Kolding in collaboration with ECCO, Walk With Me requires users to align their nerve impulses through headsets. Teshia Treuhaft 33 of 68

Meat on the Table by Solveig Stilling Created as part of "honey, we need to talk" by Design School Kolding in collaboration with KICK-Kopenhagen Fur, Meat on the Table takes on the idea of modern editions of a Viking Table. Teshia Treuhaft 34 of 68

The stripes on this rubber divider grow in density to create a separation between spaces. Design Soil, Kobe Design University LinYee Yuan 36 of 68

Ripple is a series of solid materials that not only act as a paper weight but are creating sculptural trays, vases or little shelves with the formed paper sheets. Design Soil, Kobe Design University LinYee Yuan 37 of 68

Rice & Spice plays off the natural desiccant properties of rice and the pest controlling properties of certain spices (like peppers). By Jinghua Luo at Lund University. LinYee Yuan 38 of 68

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Make Make natural cosmetics is inspired by historical techniques for making cosmetics. By Anna Gudmundsdottir for Lund University. LinYee Yuan 40 of 68

The Something Sweet candy factory provides tools, molds and storage to inspire people to get out in nature, find ingredients and produce their own seasonal sweets. Lund University. LinYee Yuan 41 of 68

Thanks to the water-filled layer in between the two clay pots, the inner pot of the Terra is cooled down to a temperature suitable for roots, vegetables or some dairy product. By Ida Gudrunsdotter at Lund University LinYee Yuan 42 of 68

Uranbileg Altangerel's platform cork wedges for the Tomas Bata University of Ziln student presentation. LinYee Yuan 43 of 68

The Applied Art School of Ceramics at CEPV created a lush and verdant backdrop for their work. LinYee Yuan 44 of 68

Concrete by Anders Kruse Aagaard Concrete proposes an integration of concrete and wood - combining digital fabrication tools and material capacities. Teshia Treuhaft 45 of 68

Part of the Aarhaus School of Architecture, Play The Strings is an interactive musical instrument created for the exhibition space. LinYee Yuan 46 of 68

"Dye It Yourself" by TAKT PROJECT Japan-based Takt Project shows a line of plastic furniture that is freely dyeable to the users specifications blending mass production and handmade. Teshia Treuhaft 47 of 68

7 Fictive Dining Ceremonies by Anne Buescher Anne Buescher's "Fictive Dining Ceremonies" created a 7-piece place setting from existing cutlery in combination with self-created parts. LinYee Yuan 48 of 68

Touch that Taste by Martyna Golik Touch that Taste created furniture and interior objects inspired by our senses. By Martyna Golik. LinYee Yuan 49 of 68

Printing bio materials by Zuzana Gombosova A prototype for a machine to grow materials. Using bacterial cellulose to grow organic materials, Zuzana Gombosova is looking at applications for new living materials. LinYee Yuan 50 of 68

Bio materials by Zuzana Gombosova Using bacterial cellulose to grow organic materials, Zuzana Gombosova is looking at applications for new living materials. LinYee Yuan 51 of 68

Machines for manufacturing by Floris Wubbens Floris Wubbens' onsite demonstrations for how he creates various craft works. LinYee Yuan 52 of 68

Mod Collection by Mae Engelgeer Wonderfully textured textiles from Studio Mae Engelgeer's Mod Collection of gradient mohair. LinYee Yuan 53 of 68

Hue Textiles by Mae Engelgeer Studio Mae Engelgeer's Hue textile wall elements are meant to be displayed as wall hangings. LinYee Yuan 54 of 68

Washi collection inspiration by Studio WM Inspired by Japanese paper fans, Studio WM created the washi collection for scented air flow using Japanese washi paper. LinYee Yuan 55 of 68

Washi fans by Studio WM Inspired by Japanese paper fans, Studio WM created the washi collection for scented air flow using Japanese washi paper. LinYee Yuan 56 of 68

'TUTHANKA ceramics by Margit Seland Part of the wonderful mix of contemporary craft and traditional furniture from Norwegian Presence. LinYee Yuan 57 of 68

Multi Meander by Edith Lundebrekke Multi Meander by Edith Lundebrekke creates an optical illusion displaying different color forms depending on the vantage point. From Norwegian Presence. LinYee Yuan 58 of 68

Prop Up armchair and ottoman by Vera and Kyte The Prop Up armchair and ottoman by Vera and Kyte utilizes a minimal wooden frame to add elegance to a familiar archetype. LinYee Yuan 59 of 68

Marte Frøystad's Flip It side tables Marte Frøystad's Flip It side tables with linoleum tops can be arranged to create a layered, geometric vignettes. LinYee Yuan 60 of 68

Sea Me rug by Nienke Hoogvliet Sea Me is a rug made of sea algae yarn hand knotted in a fisherman's net. By Nienke Hoogvliet. LinYee Yuan 61 of 68

Fish Skin Leather Stool by Nienke Hoogvliet Nienke Hoogvliet stool made of fish skin leather. LinYee Yuan 62 of 68

Cabbage Dye by Studio Gutedort Textile experiments with red cabbage dyes from Studio Gutedort. LinYee Yuan 63 of 68

Tex-Tile Tex-tile's ceramic tiles inspired by the textures of woven materials. LinYee Yuan 64 of 68

Bread Rituals by Stefanie Powell Bread Rituals by Stefanie Powell uses bread making as a symbol of hospitality. From the Material Futures Lab of Central Saint Martins LinYee Yuan 65 of 68

Paper Redressed by Shiori Aiba Paper Redressed by Shiori Aiba examines how Japanese paper making can inform future craft. From the Material Futures Lab of Central Saint Martins LinYee Yuan 66 of 68

Jaime Tai's Trehalose Artifacts Jaime Tai's Trehalose Artifacts looks at ways that trehalose, a natural sugar that protects cells from dehydration, might help humans survive drought. From the Material Futures Lab of Central Saint Martins LinYee Yuan 67 of 68

Beadwork Table Top Beadwork table top from the GROW Mexican Pavilion. LinYee Yuan 68 of 68

Ventura Lambrate is always a treat during Milan Design Week. The neighborhood unfolds into a variety of spaces that become home to the lighting, furniture, fashion and conceptual products (and much more). Currently in its 6th year, Ventura Lambrate strives to give a platform for up and coming designers as well as a space to envision cross-overs between design, technology and science.

Highlights of the show included a number of design inquiries dealing with technology. Self-assembling tables from the MIT Self-Assembly Lab and smart materials from Materialdesign IMD at HfG Offenbach lead the way embedding technology directly in designs. On the other end of the spectrum, products from Prague-based Studio Koncern questioned how technology is impacting us with their installation "Embracing Paranoia" while a number of projects from "honey, we need to talk" by Design School Kolding used technology to bring people together in Walk With Me by Ditte Blohm.

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Teshia Treuhaft

Teshia Treuhaft is a Michigan-born designer. Upon graduating from back-to-back degrees, a BFA from the University of Michigan and MFA of Furniture Design from RISD, she moved to Berlin to pursue a research project considering shifting paradigms in design education. Teshia currently works at the tangible UX startup Senic.