Six Standouts From NYCxDesign 2016

Spotted at this year's NYCxDesign events including designer showrooms, ICFF, and WantedDesign, these pieces are sure to make a statement in any setting.

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Antonio Guzman

Gali, Ana Arana
From Madrid-based designer Ana Arana, Gali is a portable micro-kitchen that is fitted with a refrigerator, stove, toaster oven, sink, garbage can, countertop, and multiple drawers—all packed into a sleek nine-square-foot unit. The unit’s Swiss Army knife-like design was inspired by the ICFF Studio Competition-winning designer’s own experience living in a tiny apartment. anaarana.com

Courtesy Walker Zanger

Kaza Collection, Walker Zanger
Walker Zanger reimagines the luxurious capabilities of concrete with the new Kaza Collection, which features five new three-dimensional tiles. “Edgy” (shown) alternates convex and concave hexagons to create asymmetric architectural patterns. walkerzanger.com

Courtesy Axor

WaterDream, Axor
Axor commissioned renowned designers David Adjaye, Werner Aisslinger, Front, GamFratesi, and Jean-Marie Massaud to craft a series of washbasin spouts that are composed of alternative materials and represent each designer’s vision for how water will be used in the living spaces of the future. From the Swedish duo Front, Water Steps (shown top right) features a sculptural, PVD-finished metallic surface over which water flows playfully from platform to platform axor.com

Galanter & Jones

Helios Lounge, Galanter & Jones
The smooth, cast-stone surface of the Helios Lounge rests atop a powder-coated steel base and conceals electrical components for a radiant heating system that make the bench a comfortable outdoor seating option even on the chilliest of days. Offered in 20 shades, the ergonomically shaped seat provides comfort as it warms up with adjustable temperature controls. galantorjones.com

Tomas Rasl

add+, Enko Creatio
From French studio Enko Creatio, this modular system features individual units that can be combined to create a a variety of custom shelving solutions. Enko has made variations that include wood, fabric, thermoplastic, smart, and decorative finishes, offered in 15x15cm and 30x30cm modules. add-plus.design

Courtesy Lake + Wells

Pyrs, Lake + Wells
Chicago-based design firm Lake + Wells designed this LED luminaire that combines organic crystal forms with machined brass. Pyrs emits light that is scattered by its prism structure, creating a dynamic reflection of glass onto its environment. The piece can be suspended, mounted as a wall sconce, or used as a table lamp. Pyrs is available in hand-applied finishes: blackened, bronzed, and golden bronze. lakeandwells.com

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Leah Ghazarian

Leah Ghazarian is a former senior associate editor.

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