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The Trattoria—a near-perfect chair.
The Trattoria—a near-perfect chair.
Trattoria Popolare On its downstairs level, Oslo's favorite new trattoria wraps you in a cozy, pastoral version of Scandinavian modernism, with its teak tables and creamily natural palette. Top Norwegian firm Anderssen & Voll combine traditional elements with subtly modern touches. "Change and elements of surprise stimulate thought and reflection—even for people who are not very interested in design and even if the change is not radical,” the designers say of their concept.
Trattoria Popolare On its downstairs level, Oslo's favorite new trattoria wraps you in a cozy, pastoral version of Scandinavian modernism, with its teak tables and creamily natural palette. Top Norwegian firm Anderssen & Voll combine traditional elements with subtly modern touches. "Change and elements of surprise stimulate thought and reflection—even for people who are not very interested in design and even if the change is not radical,” the designers say of their concept.
The more formal upstairs dining room is another story. The wood that lines both walls and floors is at once rich and raw-looking. At the same time, green-leather seating brings a clubby elegance. Built on classic Italian recipes, the dishes reveal the excellence of fresh ingredients, from Norwegian dill and asparagus to pecorino flown in from the Italian countryside.
The more formal upstairs dining room is another story. The wood that lines both walls and floors is at once rich and raw-looking. At the same time, green-leather seating brings a clubby elegance. Built on classic Italian recipes, the dishes reveal the excellence of fresh ingredients, from Norwegian dill and asparagus to pecorino flown in from the Italian countryside.
The 510 Cabin is one of Leggitt's designs, executed with the help of student apprentices.
The 510 Cabin is one of Leggitt's designs, executed with the help of student apprentices.
Next to the flower shop is Feroce Caffè, which joins Feroce Ristorante and Bar Feroce at Moxy Chelsea. Italian brothers Francesco and Lorenzo Panella—who own the famed trattoria Antica Pesa in Rome—are the boisterous personalities behind the three venues, and also a driving reason behind the hotel’s slightly irreverent Italian design. Oversized terrazzo floors line the bar, while cork vaulted ceilings recall Italian architecture. "There's exquisite craftsmanship and unexpected details at every turn, starting with Feroce, which feels like a fresh interpretation of a secret Roman trattoria, to the Fleur Room, which offers a lush, romantic interior landscape with enthralling art installations nodding to the Flower District," says Greg Keffer, partner at Rockwell Group, who oversaw the design alongside project manager Brad Zuger.
Next to the flower shop is Feroce Caffè, which joins Feroce Ristorante and Bar Feroce at Moxy Chelsea. Italian brothers Francesco and Lorenzo Panella—who own the famed trattoria Antica Pesa in Rome—are the boisterous personalities behind the three venues, and also a driving reason behind the hotel’s slightly irreverent Italian design. Oversized terrazzo floors line the bar, while cork vaulted ceilings recall Italian architecture. "There's exquisite craftsmanship and unexpected details at every turn, starting with Feroce, which feels like a fresh interpretation of a secret Roman trattoria, to the Fleur Room, which offers a lush, romantic interior landscape with enthralling art installations nodding to the Flower District," says Greg Keffer, partner at Rockwell Group, who oversaw the design alongside project manager Brad Zuger.
The cover of Murakami Versailles.
The cover of Murakami Versailles.
Pendant by Matthew Fairbank Design.
Pendant by Matthew Fairbank Design.
Clock by Ding3000 for Discipline.
Clock by Ding3000 for Discipline.
The structure of the coop was inspired by the new bus shelters and newsstands in New York City.
The structure of the coop was inspired by the new bus shelters and newsstands in New York City.
William Lamson's Solarium.
William Lamson's Solarium.
October 2 Building of the Day: Stella 34 Trattoria STUDIO V Architecture PLLC Photo: Photo credit: Brett Beyer
October 2 Building of the Day: Stella 34 Trattoria STUDIO V Architecture PLLC Photo: Photo credit: Brett Beyer
Soft Rocks by Tanya Aguiñiga.
Soft Rocks by Tanya Aguiñiga.
The Anita shelf as seen on The Blog on the Bookshelf.
The Anita shelf as seen on The Blog on the Bookshelf.
For more information on the Uncensored campaign, please visit sonatauncensored.
For more information on the Uncensored campaign, please visit sonatauncensored.
Andre Dekker of Rotterdam-based Observatorium.
Andre Dekker of Rotterdam-based Observatorium.
The Trattoria Sedia Chair by Jasper Morrison for Magis. This was my favorite. Introduced in the last Salone, this chair is a great example of Morrison's minimalism and wit. The chair comes from a classic form with a woven wicker seat, which he has replaced with a textured molded-plastic piece.
The Trattoria Sedia Chair by Jasper Morrison for Magis. This was my favorite. Introduced in the last Salone, this chair is a great example of Morrison's minimalism and wit. The chair comes from a classic form with a woven wicker seat, which he has replaced with a textured molded-plastic piece.
Vintage ads abound in A Graphic History of LEGO Packaging.
Vintage ads abound in A Graphic History of LEGO Packaging.
Bent rosewood pieces, layered and finished with a mahogany veneer, lend this piece a warm richness that hasn't faded a bit since it was constructed in the 1960s. For more information, contact Assemblage.
Bent rosewood pieces, layered and finished with a mahogany veneer, lend this piece a warm richness that hasn't faded a bit since it was constructed in the 1960s. For more information, contact Assemblage.
Residence designed by "a href="http://www.axelrodarchitects.com">Axelrod Architects, honorable mention in the New Practices San Francisco 2009 competition.
Residence designed by "a href="http://www.axelrodarchitects.com">Axelrod Architects, honorable mention in the New Practices San Francisco 2009 competition.
Residence designed by "a href="http://www.axelrodarchitects.com">Axelrod Architects, honorable mention in the New Practices San Francisco 2009 competition.
Residence designed by "a href="http://www.axelrodarchitects.com">Axelrod Architects, honorable mention in the New Practices San Francisco 2009 competition.
Whalepooner PLYprint from The Utility Collective and Hub Strategy, $85.00.
Whalepooner PLYprint from The Utility Collective and Hub Strategy, $85.00.
Skyscrapers on Transparent Yellow
Skyscrapers on Transparent Yellow
A pair of Bishop Chairs, designed by Philippe Starck for Dedon.
A pair of Bishop Chairs, designed by Philippe Starck for Dedon.
A wood-burning stove creates a welcoming, cafe-inspired atmosphere. A little bit further down the street is the hotel restaurant, Glorietta Trattoria—so named for nearby Mount Glory—boasting a seasonal menu with an emphasis on handmade pasta and wood-fired cooking. The establishment features craft cocktails from the folks behind New York City’s highly-influential Death & Company.
A wood-burning stove creates a welcoming, cafe-inspired atmosphere. A little bit further down the street is the hotel restaurant, Glorietta Trattoria—so named for nearby Mount Glory—boasting a seasonal menu with an emphasis on handmade pasta and wood-fired cooking. The establishment features craft cocktails from the folks behind New York City’s highly-influential Death & Company.
Beach chalet, at 388 square feet, designed by Studiomama.
Beach chalet, at 388 square feet, designed by Studiomama.
Jolly Narwhal PLYprint from The Utility Collective and Hub Strategy, $85.00.
Jolly Narwhal PLYprint from The Utility Collective and Hub Strategy, $85.00.
Kyle and I getting some work done. Click here to read the finished article that appeared in the April 2010 issue.
Kyle and I getting some work done. Click here to read the finished article that appeared in the April 2010 issue.
A bright orange tea cosy by Jongerius Lab.
A bright orange tea cosy by Jongerius Lab.
The VitraHaus was designed by Basel-based firm Herzog & de Meuron and completed in 2010. The building is made of poured-in-place concrete, with the exterior covered in dark plaster and local fir.
The VitraHaus was designed by Basel-based firm Herzog & de Meuron and completed in 2010. The building is made of poured-in-place concrete, with the exterior covered in dark plaster and local fir.
Sophie and Colin enjoy their new pool, the only non-solar-powered portion of their home in Venice, California, created by their father, architect David Hertz. Read the full article here.
Sophie and Colin enjoy their new pool, the only non-solar-powered portion of their home in Venice, California, created by their father, architect David Hertz. Read the full article here.
Continuing the evolution even further is this Trattoria Chair, which Jasper Morrison designed in 2009 for Magis. They were placed around the exhibition for weary museum-goers to take a rest. "When older folks of the modern school saw it, they thought it was blasphemy to put plastic on that chair," said Olesen. "But Arne Jacobsen was always stealing ideas from others and improving on existing forms." Morrison's chair continues that tradition.
Continuing the evolution even further is this Trattoria Chair, which Jasper Morrison designed in 2009 for Magis. They were placed around the exhibition for weary museum-goers to take a rest. "When older folks of the modern school saw it, they thought it was blasphemy to put plastic on that chair," said Olesen. "But Arne Jacobsen was always stealing ideas from others and improving on existing forms." Morrison's chair continues that tradition.
Sideshow! textiles by Richard Saja at The Future Perfect.
Sideshow! textiles by Richard Saja at The Future Perfect.
Collect 2010 will be available this Spring. A list of online resellers can be found on the A2 website.
Collect 2010 will be available this Spring. A list of online resellers can be found on the A2 website.

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