Garden and Gun Club by Workstead

Garden and Gun Club is a minimal space located in Atlanta, Georgia, designed by Workstead in collaboration with Garden and Gun. The space is a lively social gathering destination that defines the Southern lifestyle. The project is a daring transition from a magazine to a physical space.

The interior is characterized by an elegant mix of old and new representing the first brick-and-mortar hospitality experience for the publication, inspired by a passion for great food and drink. The club offers an all-day menu that features updated versions of Southern favorites.

Context played an important role in Workstead’s approach, and wanted to transform the magazine’s aesthetic into an environment that respects the brand, the location, and the space. Custom Workstead chandeliers and sconces illuminate the upholstered wall panels and ceilings of the dining room, which is composed mainly of oak and brass.

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Casa Fantini Lake Time: An Italian Boutique Hotel Inspired by the Slow Pace of the Lake

Italy, with its picturesque landscapes and historic palazzos around every corner, is like a siren’s call for those looking for an idyllic vacation. The allure of such a beautiful country is not lost on most, though, and it can be hard to find a city to visit that’s not completely overrun with tourists during the busy summer months. However, if you travel just an hour outside the popular city of Milan to Lake Orta, you’ll find Casa Fantini Lake Time, a 5-star, 11-suite boutique hotel that combines the beauty of traditional Italian architecture with the breathtaking views of the landscapes at the foothill of the Alps.

Photo by Elisa Piemontesi and Lorenzo Lucca

Italian architect, art director and designer Piero Lissoni of Lissoni Architettura worked with Daniela Fantini, CEO of Fantini Rubinetti, to carry out her vision for this unique hotel which was inspired by the philosophy of lake time, the slow pace of the lake. Since water drives the everyday work of Fantini Rubinetti, it also acted as the guiding element in the design in addition to the natural materials selected. Throughout the site, you’ll find accoya wood, beola stone, and calming hues of blue used to reflect the harmony, culture and spirit of Lake Orta.

When we asked Daniela Fantini for her opinion on how design is changing or shifting the hospitality + travel industry, she responds:

Today design and contemporary architecture are highly instrumental to create and increase new tourism flows both in metropolitan areas and in remarkable locations. They help attract a sophisticated and highly educated clientele on a global scale, who shy away from standardized and loud mass tourism to look for quality, hidden treasures and first-hand experiences in extraordinary surroundings.

Milano, by way of example, has undergone a face lift over the last few years thanks to the ever growing number of design events – from Salone del Mobile to Design Film Festival, from Fashion shows to Arts exhibits – as well as a surge of architectural frenzy. It has now become a top destination much in demand, as opposed to the past when it was mainly a business place.

Casa Fantini Lake Time project follows the trend. Here you can find a rather amazing mix of design, architecture and beautiful scenery. Focus on the environment details and the Lake Time concept – meaning to slow pace, find time to oneself and enjoy the natural splendor- allow the visitor to make unique experiences. I believe the whole Lake Orta region, and not just Pella where there used to be no hotel facility before, will benefit from it.

The property consists of two lakefront buildings that offer five Superior Rooms, four Prestige Rooms and two Suites, all of which have that unforgettable lakeside view. The interiors were meticulously considered to cultivate a serene tranquility and cozy atmosphere similar to the kind you experience when at home.

Guests can mingle in the bar, garden, and swimming pool or take excursions that are selected and handled by Casa Fantini Lake Time, including visits to little-known areas, trips to design museums, gastronomic experiences, food tastings and introductions to local traditions.

Photo by Elisa Piemontesi and Lorenzo Lucca

The 2nd Annual Fantini Design Awards
Architects, designers and building developers can enter the second annual Fantini Design Awards that just opened for entries. Seven projects will be selected as winners by a panel of judges and one representative from each project will receive a 4-day, all-expenses-paid trip to Casa Fantini Lake Time and tour the Fantini factory (also designed by Piero Lissoni). More information on how to enter the competition here.

What: Casa Fantini Lake Time
Where: Piazza Motta angolo Via Roma 2, 28010 Pella (NO), Italy
How much? Rooms start at approximately $381 per night.
Highlights: This magical property combines architectural beauty with natural beauty. Designed by Piero Lissoni, the lakefront boutique hotel offers that ideal respite one looks for when looking for a place to vacation.
Design draw: Casa Fantini Lake Time started as a vision of Daniela Fantini, CEO of Fantini Rubinett. Water plays an integral role at both Casa Fantini Lake Time and at Fantini Rubinetti, so it was used as a central theme throughout the property.
Book it: Visit Casa Fantini Lake Time

All photos, unless otherwise mentioned, by Giovanni Gastel.

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One of a Kind Ferrari SP38 Unveiled at 2018 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este

What you’re looking at here is what happens when one of Ferrari’s “most dedicated customers” has earned enough good will with the Italian automaker to request the Ferrari Design Centre Special Projects dream up something unique for their collection – a truly special automotive design revealed this past weekend in Italy at the 2018 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este.

If the Ferrari SP38’s wing spoiler and scaled engine cover awakens inklings of recognition, it might be because the strong angular wedge design is openly in reference of the iconic detailing of the 1980s Ferrari F40 supercar. The one-of-kind car was built upon the modern day chassis and running-gear of the Ferrari 488 GTB as a nod to the last car commissioned by Enzo Ferrari himself, but the result is a muscular modern design that stands on its own as neither a F40 nor a 488 GTB.

Sadly, the single planned public appearance of this sensual expression of Prancing Stallion designs is limited to the shores of Lake Como, Italy before the car disappears into the collection of the unnamed Ferrari top-tier enthusiast. Hopefully elements of the Ferrari SP38 find its way into future designs intended for production numbers beyond a special edition for a single customer, as Ferrari lovers everywhere deserve to see more of this level of effort from the Italian automaker.

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Best of ICFF 2018: Favorites from Skram, Bernhardt Design, RISD Students, and More

The end of May means the end of ICFF 2018, the yearly exhibition in NYC that fills the Javits Center with row after row of contemporary furnishings. We scoped the aisles in search of some new products and designs and we finally narrowed it down to a manageable number to present as our favorites from this massive show. Take a look.

Rosie Li debuted a new palms-inspired collection of sculptural lighting called Inez, alongside some of her other lighting pieces.

We loved Skram’s Arak Wall Sconce, which is part of an ongoing collaboration with porcelain artist Mimi Logothetis.

AlexAllen Studio presented the Chord Cluster chandelier which features semi-circular lit shapes that resemble the swags you find on crystal chandeliers.

These droplet lights by Atelier Alain Ellouz appear lightweight and delicate despite being made out of alabaster.

Actor and all-around talent, Terry Crews, is back with another fantastic collection of furniture for Bernhardt Design called Elevation.

The new collaboration of Ghislaine Viñas x Empire Collection of rugs brings forth a colorful series of perfectly patterned rugs that are works of art on their own.

Kelly Kim created this Mokumé light after two weeks of research in Japan that “that expresses the Japanese cultural story of “strength behind silence” by bridging craft and design.”

Cecilia Xinyu Zhang showcased the asymmetrical Discrete shelf that combines a series of black frames with clear glass shelves.

Part of the Collective Concept section, The Coast featured playful lighting from their Either/Or collection which required interaction for them to turn on and off.

The Aronson Woodworks booth displayed furniture with their CLAIZE custom finish which helps highlight the grain of the wood while giving it a unique finish.

Oggetti featured this pink tray made from woven galvanized metal.

Icelandic furniture company AGUSTAV created this clever book rack that can hold up to 12 books while it keeps your place in each one.

From RISD furniture design students, the colorful chair on the left is called the Squiggle Chair and it was designed by Talia Connelly and Shaina Tabak out of knitted polyester and nylon, urethane foam, dacron, and steel, while the gray steel and wood Dyget Chair behind it was created by Lisa Darland and Taylor Gray. On the right is Jacob Miller’s Ample which features two access points to reach inside the fabric covered wooden frame to store things.

This is the cozy Mesh lounge chair designed by Krystian Kowalski for MDD which combines upholstered cushions with high-back mesh panels for added comfort and privacy.

And last but not least, Gradual displayed their incredibly cool hanging clocks that show times in a completely new way.

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