In partnership with Zaha Hadid Design
The newest Zaha Hadid Design (ZHD) tableware collections embody new iterations of its ‘Cell’, ‘Swirl’, ‘Prime’, ‘Hew’, and ‘Pulse’ merchandise, all crafted in glass and polished stainless-steel. With inspiration spanning from mobile organisms to the method of abrasion, the items exemplify the hyperlink between late architect Zaha Hadid’s design language and the pure world.
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ZHD, based by Hadid in 2006, continues to mirror her uniquely dynamic aesthetic as design administrators Woody Yao and Maha Kutay coherently translate her ethos. Making use of a methodological strategy to new tasks, the studio implements the newest technological and materials developments, including to a portfolio constructed on over 40 years of analysis.
Hadid’s daring and placing strains, natural, sci-fi curves, and complex deployment of brutalist supplies are evident within the studio’s output, which spans all scales and typologies – lighting, furnishings, vogue equipment, jewelry, interiors, exhibitions, public artwork and set-design – and consists of own-label designs equivalent to these seen right here, in addition to commissions.
From the brand new ZHD assortment A/W 2023
‘Cell’ bowls
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Crafted from polished stainless-steel, the ‘Cell’ bowls reference the interior magnificence and intricacy of mobile organisms with a type that makes a transition from strong to void, by way of a gradation of hexagonal and spherical perforations.
‘We needed to increase the “Cell” assortment into the realm of serverware by including bowls and a centrepiece to enrich the [existing] candleholders,’ says the ZHD staff. ‘[As before], we referenced the replication and development of mobile organisms. Nonetheless, on this iteration, we now have launched textural parametricism – formalising a second of transition, the items are an expression of the various states of change occurring in nature.
‘Machined by robotic laser to make sure adherence to the ideas informing the design, the chrome steel items are emblematic of ZHD’s dedication to innovation. Their food-safe end makes them equally purposeful in addition to assertion items.’
‘Pulse’ glassware
‘Pulse’ platter and bowl
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Within the ‘Pulse’ collection, the obvious simplicity of the pleated glass contrasts with the complexity of the glassware’s manufacturing course of. Each bit shows many levels of variation within the polished, hand-blown glass and a glimpse into the meticulous craftsmanship and technical challenges concerned in its making, to attain seamless vertical channels throughout a portion of the circumference. The pleats wrap across the base of the glassware, extending upwards, emphasising each vertical and horizontal dynamism. The design gives a tactile dichotomy between the graceful and folded surfaces, and a uniquely sensory expertise for the consumer.
‘Hew’ drinkware
‘Hew’ glasses and carafe
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The results of ZHD’s intensive exploration of the ideas of abrasion and carving, ‘Hew’ drinkware is a tactile and visually partaking collection of parts that redefine the artwork of glassmaking. Each bit – a highball, a pitcher, and a carafe – is meticulously crafted to embody the proper stability between type and performance.
‘Swirl’ bowls
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The ‘Swirl’ small bowl is a brand new addition to the collection – impressed by the movement of a swirling vortex – and retains the essence of its bigger counterpart whereas boasting a singular character. With a elegant floor that provides to its dynamism, the shallow bowl, good for ornamental functions or serving meals, is meticulously crafted and a timeless design.
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