Designed by Laurent Buttazzoni for Tai Ping Carpets in Hong Kong, the Dots rug stands out (as its name implies) for the raised dots on its surface. This pattern is decorative but also functional: on contact, these tiny bumps can have a toning and relaxing effect on the feet (or the whole body). The rug is made from 100% New Zealand wool.
Other winners in 2005
Furniture Speed by Carlo COLOMBO for ZANOTTA
Seating Carbon Chair by Bertjan POT & Marcel WANDERS for MOOOI
Fabrics Vevey by Rosita MISSONI for MISSONI HOME
Wall covering Woods by COLE & SON for COLE & SON
Tableware Brunch Set by Jasper MORRISON for ROWENTA
Lighting Mirror Ball by Tom DIXON for TOM DIXON
Bedding Fat-Fat by PATRICIA URQUIOLA for B&B ITALIA
Kitchen B3 by Herbert SCHULTES for BULTHAUP
Bathroom KAA by Giulio GIANTURCO for AGAPE