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THE EDIDA WINNERS 2024
We are honored to announce the full list of winners of EDIDA 2024, voted on by the 25 Editors-in-Chief of the ELLE Decoration International network. For the first time, in partnership with ELLE Residences Miami. And the winners are…
Photography by FRANCESCA FERRARI, Style by MARTINA LUCATELLI, Text by ELISA MENCARELLI, Artwork by MASSIMO COLONNA
Since its launch in 2003, the EDIDA, quoted as the “Oscars of Design,” awards excellence in Design and brings together top international designers and brands. And this year is no exception.
The winners were photographed at the Fiera Milano, the site of the internationally renowned Salone del Mobile by Architects Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas.
DESIGNER OF THE YEAR /
OBJECTS OF COMMON INTEREST
Eleni Petaloti and Leonidas Trampoukis, partners in life and in work, founded their studio, based in New York and Athens, in 2016. They amazed audiences at the last Milan Design Week with their Poikilos exhibition, staged at the Nilufar Depot—a collection of chairs, tables, vases, and lamps characterised using transparent and iridescent resin, an unmistakable material that has become the designers’ signature. “It all started when we met Ovidiu, a craftsman from Long Island who likes to try out new techniques for working with resin. He was the one who shared with us the ‘secret recipes’ for making these opalescent-looking pieces.” Based on an experimental approach combining art, design and architecture, Objects of Common Interest brings to life innovative projects on a wide range of scales. “We designed a series of gel and aluminium stools for the Chronos exhibition at Design Miami with sinuous profiles resembling the rock formations of Greece. We like to experiment with the properties of the materials when it comes to both our furniture and our site-specific installations, like Echoes, the transparent inflatable fountain we created in Milan for the last edition of Alcova, and Lights On, the light sculpture designed for the GAMeC to mark Bergamo and Brescia being nominated as the Italian Capital of Culture 2023.”
YOUNG DESIGN TALENT OF THE YEAR /
LAURIDS GALLÉE
Having previously studied anthropology, the Austrian designer decided a change of direction was in order and set about combining his interest in human history with his passion for design. In 2017, after attending Design Academy Eindhoven, he opened his own studio in Rotterdam, where he now lives and works. His research is based on the meeting of traditional techniques, such as woodworking and textile weaves, and innovative materials, such as resin and LED lights, resulting in a whole series of functional but poetic designs that play around with perception and emotions. His most recent works include the Tralucide furniture collection of benches, stools and tables comprising geometric modules made from translucent resin that create three-dimensional structures with the ability to produce light, coloured and soft shadows. Gallée creates pieces with a strong sculptural component and great appeal, such as the Empyrean Suspended lamp. “Inspired by celestial elements, fire and ancient cosmology, this ceiling light has a warm, majestic presence and experiments with transparency, generating a beam of light—the star of the show—that floats and moves within the structure.”
INTERIOR DESIGNER OF THE YEAR /
DIMORESTUDIO
Emiliano Salci and Britt Moran, two totally different but perfectly complementary characters, recently celebrated 20 years in the business—a journey that has been studded with projects of great emotional impact, true visions in themselves, that have cast interiors in a new light, a sort of imagery that incorporates influences from the worlds of art, fashion, music and film and makes them its own, assimilates them, and transforms them into a unique, poetic language. These captivating environments convey the allure of the Dimore residences of days gone by, with a nostalgic and decadent touch courtesy of velvets, fine fabrics and captivating ambiances, while at the same time maintaining a decidedly contemporary feel. Dimorestudio’s research work ranges from domestic to retail, hotels to hospitality venues, not forgetting the sensational displays that the creative duo puts on every year as part of the Fuorisalone events programme. Theirs is a comprehensive project in which every detail bears the hallmark of a practice that infiltrates every aspect of the project, from the layout to the décor, from the choice of materials to the fabrics and furnishings. “We don’t believe in trends; the environments we create reflect our passions and our obsessions, of course, but never in a predictable way.”
BATHROOM /
MA by FOSTER + PARTNERS INDUSTRIAL DESIGN for FALPER
Part of a project that merges design with architecture, minimalist lines with Japanese inspiration, this basic yet sophisticated system comprises two elements that are in equilibrium with one another, namely the marble washbasin, integrated into the solid wood storage unit, and the slender stainless steel stem of the water outlet, which, if necessary, can also be used to support a mirror, hold a tray for knick-knacks or hang a bathrobe and towels. This is ultimately a flexible piece with an innovative and sophisticated design that can be adapted to a variety of living spaces.
BEDDING /
ESOSOFT BED by ANTONIO CITTERIO for CASSINA
Simple, continuous lines are what this bed, part of the Esosoft collection also comprising a sofa, benches, a footstool, and a coffee table designed by the Italian master, is all about. The precision-designed aluminium structure consists of various parts screwed together for easy dismantling and reuse. The lightweight base seamlessly incorporates a headboard, complete with sound-absorbing panel made of recycled material, and a bed frame, while the soft profile-hugging upholstery accentuates the bed’s smooth curves. cassina.com
FABRICS /
UNTITLED by FORMAFANTASMA for KIEFFER
Outlining the key points of their latest collection, which was launched under their recent creative direction of Kieffer (acquired by the Rubelli Group in 2001), the designers manifesto reads, ‘Textile as [an] interface.’ Their aim, then, was clear: to facilitate the relationship between man and domestic space, with a range of home textiles with a tactile impact that placed the emphasis firmly on sustainability—already part of the brand’s DNA—using only natural pigments and materials such as hemp, jute, wool and felt. “We are developing a virtuous pathway that will involve several different steps, including using uncommon raw materials, reducing pollutant substances, and introducing new processing methods. We chose the name Untitled because we wanted it to be a practical and somewhat understated collection but one that first and foremost appealed to the senses”. rubelli.com/en/kieffer
FLOOR COVERING /
MSHWY01 by STUDIO MARY LENNOX for JOV
This project, inspired by the natural and botanical worlds, sees the Berlin-based studio,specialising in flower styling, botanical design and botanical consultancy, create an abstract reproduction of an oyster mushroom in rug form. The design is characterised by its material component and the mixture of different textures incorporated using soft New Zealand wool and Lyocell, a natural fibre that gives it a delicate sheen. Nuances of colour ranging from beige to brown, along with varying thicknesses of fabric, create an unprecedented three-dimensional effect that can only be achieved through skilful craftsmanship. marylennox.de
FURNITURE /
LINEA COLLECTION by ALESSANDRO MENDINI for PORRO
Delving into the legacy of the great Italian master, Linea, a collection consisting of two sideboards (one of which is pictured) and a bureau characterised by the optical inlaying of colourful cellulose acetate surfaces, lies at the crossroads of geometry and colour. The project, conceived in 2015 but never previously launched, has finally come to fruition, showcasing the purity of form, meticulous workmanship and vibrant colours that exemplify the Milanese designer’s style to perfection. This is a limited-edition series featuring red, dark blue and light blue details illuminated by shades of yellow, white and black, embodying a playful, decorative, unencumbered approach. A true ode to creativity and timeless beauty.
KITCHEN /
COLUMN by INGA SEMPÉ for REFORM
What happens when functional aspects become characterising aesthetic details in their own right? You get a natural oak or white ash kitchen with clean, simple lines characterised by the original design of its oversize handles. Positioned vertically and running the full length of the door (which is the focus of the Scandinavian brand’s research), they completely change the look of the surfaces. This is the French designer’s new take on the kitchen, with a delicate and casual yet solid and durable touch. “I decided to incorporate some unexpected detail into what was a simple design project."
LIGHTING /
VIS À VIS by MICHELE GROPPI for DAVIDE GROPPI
Ten years after the portable wireless TeTaTeT, the designer has launched his first rechargeable direct-lighting methacrylate lamp, comprising a cylindrical base topped with a magnetic transparent lampshade with a Fresnel lens effect concealing an LED source. The evanescent Vis à Vis boasts a timeless appeal that combines innovative technical specifications with a refined aesthetic, a simple yet somewhat fascinating design that tricks the eye by producing a glow without revealing the actual source of the light. “Our aim here was again to reduce things to the bare minimum, focusing solely on the light.”
SEATING /
TORTELLO by BARBER & OSGERBY for B&B ITALIA
This collection of sofas and armchairs, offering a new take on the famous upholstered furniture of the 1970s, stemmed from a desire to achieve absolute comfort. The London-based duo has come up with a fun project that really is all about comfort, featuring a soft and cosy design comprising a shell into which the flexible polyurethane foam seat is inserted. A soft, colourful piece with a fabric cover featuring a special ‘pinched’ seam to give it an unprecedented tailored profile. It’s even part of a circular approach in that the materials and assembly techniques used mean the seat can be completely dismantled and easily recycled.
TABLEWARE /
THE CANDY COLLECTION by HELLE MARDAHL
“I’ve always dreamed of having my own exclusive and sophisticated pastry shop,” the Danish designer and creator of confectionery-like tableware reveals. Her glasses, plates, cups, cutlery, and accessories featuring rounded designs and available in candy-like colours are inspired by iconic films such as Alice in Wonderland and Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. “Working with blown glass is like dancing with an unpredictable partner—a continuous interplay between heat and material, rigidity and malleability.” The collection comprises a series of unique pieces that are true works of art in their own right, each one good enough to eat.
WALL COVERING /
CARTE BLANCHE by CHRISTOPHER JOHN ROGERS for FARROW & BALL
The American fashion designer, known for dressing the likes of Michelle Obama and Rihanna, has designed a brand-new wallpaper for the famous British brand. Taking a playful, vibrant palette as his starting point, the fashion designer was given carte blanche to combine pop nuances with more neutral shades and geometric elements to create a strong visual impact. The resulting collection is available in three different versions—Check, Stripe (both pictured) and Dot—with graphic symbols, a distinctive feature of all three. This decidedly contemporary collection nevertheless pays tribute to the textile works of Bauhaus designer Anni Albers.
OUTDOOR /
PALINFRASCA by VINCENT VAN DUYSEN for MOLTENI&C
This series by the Antwerp-based Belgian designer is part of the Landamark project—the Italian brand’s first outdoor collection, comprising natural teak sofas and armchairs that pay tribute to and offer a new take on a 1994 design by Luca Meda. The seats feature a distinct cosy, rounded, corner-less design, robust structure, and fine carpentry details, but what really sets the Palinfrasca apart is its wooden strips, creating an enveloping woven backrest evocative of the craftsmanship of wicker baskets and of traditional Mediterranean materials.
SUSTAINABLE ACHIEVEMENT /
TANE GARDEN HOUSE by ATELIER TSUYOSHI TANE ARCHITECTS
for VITRA CAMPUS
“Digging into the past to discover something that’s both new and old at the same time, familiar yet unexpected, just as an archaeologist would do.” This approach forms the basis of the Paris-based Japanese architect’s research, with the emphasis on sustainability as he looks at the memory of places, taking the materials, techniques, and traditions of a specific community as the starting point for both small and large-scale projects alike. His latest creation is the Tane Garden House, a structure with a certain rural aesthetic and built on the Vitra Campus, that comes on the back of various permanent projects already implemented in the area by the likes of architects Renzo Piano, Carsten Höller, and Alvaro Siza. Constructed using only stone, wood, rope, and straw from the surrounding area, the Tane Garden House was created with the aim ofbuilding a bridge between the past and the future, representing the institution’s commitment to issues relating to respect for the environment and the land. More than just an exhibition space, the facility is also accessible to those responsible for caring for the campus’s green spaces. “We firmly believe that this approach is vital to developing the architecture of tomorrow, what we refer to as ‘future archaeology.’”
