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Modus at Clerkenwell Design week

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +0100

Modus announces new product launches by Christophe Pillet at this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week

Modus is delighted to be part of this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week held from 22 – 24 May.

To coincide with the event, Modus will present two new projects by internationally acclaimed French designer Christophe Pillet including the Park Lane sofa and chair plus the Orbital Table.

    Park Lane is a stunning new furniture collection. The
    collection is upholstered with generously proportioned
    feather cushions and is available in both two and three
    seater versions. An armchair completes the collection,
    which is suitable for domestic or contract interior.

     The new Orbital table which is seamlessly moulded from
     high gloss GRP. Its sleek contours are designed to match
     those of the highly acclaimed Orbital chair.

    Christophe Pillet will be in discussion with Blueprint editor Johnny Tucker at the
    showroom on Tuesday 22 May. The French-born designer will draw on his
    experience of working with major manufacturers such as Modus, Capellini, Driade
    and Serralunga, to examine the design process from commission, through to concept
    and completion. The event will start at 6.15 pm and entry will be on a first come,
    first served basis.

PechaKucha

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +0100

This February, the Design Museum played host to the first PechaKucha of 2012. The Terence Conran retrospective exhibition was the perfect backdrop to the British design-themed event, which took place on 28 February.

Speakers included design historian Patrick O'Shea, artist and illustrator Noma Bar and curator Pete Collard. Michael Czerwinski, Learning Manager for the Design Museum, chaired the event.

The next event will be held during Clerkenwell Design Week at the Farmiloe building, on the 24th May 2012.

Modus gets in on The Bigger Picture

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 13:30:00 +0100

Following on from our successful participation in the Martin Creed event at Sketch, Modus continued to collaborate in the art world this month. Select pieces of furniture, including the Part sofa and armchair by PearsonLloyd and the Fold Table by Patrick Norguet, recently featured in the Bigger Picture exhibition.

The show took place from 5-10 March at The Gallery in Cork Street, Mayfair. Critic AA Gill and Vogue photographer Tom Craig collaborated in this exhibition which looked at the relationship between photography and writing. The gallery turned into a living room where visitors were invited to explore the connection between words and pictures over a cup of coffee.

PLC collection extended

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:00:00 +0100

Due to the overwhelming success of the PLC collection by British design duo PearsonLloyd, Modus has extended the range to include a brand new stacking version of the timber chair. Combining traditional joinery, CNC machining and ply pressing, the chair is available in solid oak or painted beech; with optional upholstery and an ABS stacking pan on the upholstered version. The chair stacks four high and sits comfortably in both classic and contemporary interiors. A design classic in the making!

Pecha Kucha London for 2012

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Having taken guardianship of the Pecha Kucha debating format for London, Modus are pleased to announce the first event for 2012. The Design Museum, currently exhibiting a Terence Conran retrospective, plays host to the first London Pecha Kucha of 2012.

Expect the usual lively atmosphere in this fast-paced presentation style, devised by Klein Dytham Architecture, with a raft of design luminaries taking to the stage on 28 February. Tickets are priced £15 (or £7.50 for members) and this is expected to be a popular event, so get yours now. Further details of forthcoming events throughout 2012 can be found on a dedicated Pecha Kucha site, which goes live at the end of the month.

BOOKING
£15 / £7.50 members
T 020 7940 8783
E tickets@designmuseum.org
W Ticketweb

Like us on Facebook and win a chair!

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Until the end of March, we’re giving you the opportunity to win a PLC lounge chair. Just Like Modus on Facebook and be in with the chance of owning this beautiful, PearsonLloyd-designed chair. The PLC chair is composed of solid oak or beech with a plywood seat. It has an optional upholstered seat and backrest too. It’s a contemporary classic that would sit perfectly in any home, so log on and Like!
www.facebook.com/modusfurniture

Sketch features Modus furniture in art exhibit

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:30:00 +0000

Modus is delighted to be involved in an exhibition by Turner Prize-winning artist Martin Creed at Sketch. This is the first in a new programme, which will transform the legendary London restaurant into a conceptual artwork as well as a place to dine and host live events.

From February 2012, in time to celebrate Sketch’s tenth anniversary, a site-specific artwork will feature chairs, tables, lamps, glasses and cutlery, each different from the rest, from antique to mid-century to contemporary. Modus are one of just a handful of firms who have been asked to supply items. The Dune chair by Monica Förster, the PLC chair by PearsonLloyd, the OS chair by Jonathan Prestwich and the Multi swivel chair by Michael Sodeau will all feature. The Cocoon sofa by Claesson Koivisto Rune, the A table also by Michael Sodeau, the Drew table by Kirsty Whyte and the V table by Simon Pengelly will also be included.

Merry Christmas

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:30:00 +0000

On the Wright track at designjunction

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:30:00 +0100

This year we enjoyed great success at the first UK designjunction exhibition in Holborn. Modus collaborated with The Wright Brothers to bring to life designjunction’s very own pop-up champagne and oyster bar.

Designed by British designer Michael Sodeau and manufactured by Modus with Valchromat and with a stunning pewter bar top by Verdigris, this bustling bar was the talking point of the show.Visitors enjoyed champagne and oysters while perched on the Noughts and Crosses bar stools.

Adjacent to the bar were pieces from our new collection including the Park Lane sofa by Christophe Pillet, Gecko table collection by Swedish architects Claesson Koivisto Rune, Part Sofa and PLC table from Brit design duo PearsonLloyd and the Drew furniture range by newcomer Kirsty Whyte.

The highly versatile StickingSticks dividing system by Kawamura Ganjavian, in conjunction with Velcro, also made a re-appearance, following its Milan debut earlier this year.

www.thedesignjunction.co.uk
www.thewrightbrothers.co.uk
www.valchromat-uk.com
www.verdigrislondon.com

Sleep Event

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:30:00 +0100

Next month we will be exhibiting at the Sleep Event from 23 – 24 November. Visit us on stand 26 at the Business Design Centre, London.

Over the last 12 months we have been extremely busy working on numerous hospitality projects from bespoke projects to supplying furniture pieces from our collection. Projects of all kinds have included boutique five star hotels such as The Martinhal Hotel and Resort, Blythswood Square, The Nobis Hotel, and Missoni as well as larger chain hotel projects including the Radisson, Accor, Holiday Inn and Park Inn.

www.thesleepevent.com
www.ckr.se

Berlin-bound for Qubique

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:00:00 +0100

Berlin is one of the most exciting European design cities right now, so it's no surprise that a new exhibition has sprung up for autumn 2011. The inaugural Qubique show takes place between 26-29 October at the decommissioned Tempelhof Airport and Modus will be right there in the thick of proceedings with its latest product launches presented by our agent; Now is Here, alongside a superb selection of UK and overseas brands. There's high hopes for this new trade show, which aims to attract design fans from all over the world. We'll see you there!

Visit Modus on stand 12
www.nowishere.de
www.qubrique.de

PechaKucha Night returned to London

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:30:00 +0100

PechaKucha night returned to London for the festival under the new guardianship of Modus. This captivating presentation concept took place at designjunction and will be the first of many across the capital.

Designers and commentators such as Shin Azumi, Luke Pearson, Sam Johnson, Beau McClellan, Marcus Fairs, Helen Parton took to the stage at designjunction for an enthralling packed-out PechaKucha night. Highlights included designer Sam Johnson, who took the topic of profile pictures to hilarious ends. Design entrepreneur Marcus Fairs decided to keep it local for his twenty slides, entertaining the crowd with his tales from Stoke Newington, while Beau McClellan spoke about why creative freedom matters so much to artists, musicians, designers, ending his talk with a note perfect harmonica performance.

Over the next year, this exciting development means there will be a number PechaKucha nights held at different locations throughout the capital. The next event is likely to be at the Design Museum next month. Don't miss out on your chance to attend these fast-paced, creatively-stimulating debates.

www.klein-dytham.com
www.pecha-kucha.org
www.thedesignjunction.co.uk

Modus tell their manufacturing story with recent 'Process' installation

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:00:00 +0100

Last month we celebrated the London Design Festival with a striking installation at our showroom in Clerkenwell. Entitled 'Process' the exhibition laid bare our furniture making story, from the drawing board to the finished display models.

The step-by-step journey to manufacture was told through drawings, images, prototypes and models. Processes such as cold cure polyurethane injection moulding, aluminium casting and CNC tube and rod manipulation were comprehensively explained so that visitors could see how Modus marries these modern techniques with more traditional joinery and upholstery.

Pechakucha at designjunction

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0100

The PechaKucha night phenomenon began in Tokyo in 2003 as an event for young designers to meet, network and share their ideas. Drawing its name from the Japanese term for the sound of "chit chat", this simple and effective format requires the speaker to show 20 images, each for 20 seconds.

This rapid paced presentation format will now come to designjunction for the London Design Festival and will feature a star line-up of international speakers.

Designjunction PechaKucha Night will be held on Friday 23 September 7pm – 10pm - invite only.

Process

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:00:00 +0100

To celebrate the London Design Festival, we will be presenting a unique installation in our showroom in Clerkenwell entitled: Process – an exhibition of chairs showing step by step production methods from traditional to modern techniques, explained through drawings, images, prototypes and models.

The display will feature extensions to the highly acclaimed PLC collection by PearsonLloyd with new finishes and a stacking chair version. New additions to Multi by Michael Sodeau, including a stacking version, plus Dune by Monica Förster revisited with cast aluminium and timber leg base will also feature.

Visitors will also get a glimpse of a new prototype chair by Jonathan Prestwich due to launch in Milan 2012.

16 – 25 September
Modus showroom at 28-29 Great Sutton Street, London, EC1V 0DS

www.londondesignfestival.com

A glimpse of a new prototype chair by Jonathan Prestwich due to launch in Milan 2012

PLC by PearsonLloyd

The popular PLC chair can now be stacked up to ten chairs high in the new wire version and 4 high in the timber version, providing a clever space-saving solution for any environment. Made in solid oak, beech, timber or wire and offered in a multitude of matt painted finishes. The seat and back rest can be upholstered and a powder coated metal arm and frame model is also available.

MULTI by Michael Sodeau

This new stacking version of the highly popular Multi chair is composed of an upholstered, high quality plywood shell on a bright chrome steel rod base with nylon glides or a laser cut, mild steel base. It is also available in a range of upholstery and leather with or without arms.

DUNE by Monica Forster
An extension to the Dune chair range by celebrated Swedish designer Monica Förster is a fine expression of her strong sense of pure form combined with a curiosity for new materials and technology. Dune chair is produced from cold cure polyurethane foam over a steel frame. The upholstered seat has a separate internal foam cushion and optional distinctive stitching detail. The new addition to the line-up includes a timber base with a cast aluminium frame .

Polka Gelato

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0100

Vonsung’s latest project features Modus furniture

Vonsung recently completed the brand identity and spatial design for Polka Gelato’s new ice cream parlour in London. Located in Fitzroy Square, the Gelato shop is filled with bulbous black sofas and cylindrical white stools, designed and produced by Modus. The furniture reflects masculine forms in the raw concrete interior while light is used to create softer more feminine contour lines.

Modus at Designjunction

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:00:00 +0100

At London’s new design destination, designjunction, we will be presenting work from our latest collection previewed in Milan, alongside the launch of a new sofa by French designer Christophe Pillet.

Pieces will include: Noughts & Crosses stools by British designer Michael Sodeau as well as Palais, a simple profiled sofa. The versatile Gecko table collection byScandinavian design studio Claesson Koivisto Rune and the Drew table range by newcomer Kirsty Whyte. UK design duo PearsonLloyd will also extend their existing PLC collection with the launch of a new bar stool and stacking versions.

22 - 25 September
Modus at designjunction, Victoria House Basement, 37 - 63 Southampton Row, London WC1B

www.thedesignjunction.co.uk

A new collaboration with the Wright Brothers restaurant

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:00:00 +0100

The Wright Brothers, acclaimed for their seafood and oysters, will be recreating the atmosphere and experience of their London restaurants at designjunction, serving the freshest fish from a spectacular pop-up bar by Modus.

The bar is produced from Valcromat and the seating will include the eponymous Noughts & Crosses stools by Michael Sodeau which features a steel powder coated O or X serving as a foot rest. Made from oak the stools come in two heights with either a three or four-legged version.

www.thedesignjunction.co.uk
www.thewrightbrothers.co.uk
www.valchromat-uk.com

PechaKucha returns to London with a full program of events

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:00:00 +0100

In partnership with Klein Dytham architects, we are delighted to announce that Modus have taken over the guardianship for PechaKucha nights in London, bringing this exciting concept directly to your door step.

The PechaKucha phenomenon began in Tokyo in 2003 as an event for young designers to meet, network and share their ideas. Drawing its name from the Japanese term for the sound of "chit chat", this simple and effective format requires the speaker to show 20 images, each for 20 seconds.

This rapid paced presentation format will take place during the London Design Festival at designjunction, featuring a powerful line-up of speakers

www.pechakucha.org
www.thedesignjunction.co.uk

Swedish Design Goes London for the London Design Festival, 15 – 24 September

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:00:00 +0100

The Ambassador of Sweden will open up her Residence at Portland Place for a design exhibition featuring some of the world’s most renowned Swedish designers.

Among those names will be the multi-disciplinary talents of Scandinavian design partnership Clåesson Koivisto Rune (CKR) who recently designed the admired Gecko table for our collection.

Gecko is a collection of bistro, meeting, coffee and occasional tables. Available in a range of powder coated finishes or chrome, the compact laminate tops are available as square, rectangles or circular shapes, while the laser cut steel foot spreads out to look like the footpad of a gecko, hence the name.

From 22 – 7 November, Gecko will also be shown at London’s most exclusive design store Skandium, who intend to host a stunning retrospective of the partnerships work. Visit Skandium (South Kensington), 245-249 Brompton Road, London, SW3 2EP