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PRODUCT PERSPECTIVE

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In 2012 the Republic of II BY IV was founded; fueled by passion and dedicated to constant innovation II BY IV DESIGN’s product studio has evolved quickly from the seed of an idea to a fully realized company equal in ability and talent to our interiors studio.

Through collaboration with industry leading companies like ICF Group/Nienkämper, Metro Wallcoverings and Elte the Republic of II BY IV has developed a portfolio of award winning product lines that include furniture, lighting, wallcoverings, carpets and accessories. This month we are extremely proud to announce the launch of two new architectural fixtures, the ZED and HED lights, developed in partnership with Delviro Energy, as well as, celebrate the success of our Tear Drop table, a finalist in Interior Design’s Best of Year Awards. Finally we take a look at a few inspirational images from Paris and the recent Maison & Object fair where the emphasis was on materiality and objects with ambiance.

NEW RELEASE

Function meets form in the new architectural lighting fixtures designed by II BY IV DESIGN for Delivro Energy. With an elegantly slim profile, modular connectivity and state-of-the-art LED technology the ZED and HED suspension lights look amazing on their own or composed in a group. Equally suited to modern public amenity spaces or industrial environments these sculptural fixtures are extremely adaptable.

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BEST OF YEAR

Interior Design’s annual Best of Year (BoY) awards recognizes the world’s most outstanding projects and products. With over 2,300 submissions this year alone we are thrilled to announce that II BY IV DESIGN’s Tear Drop Table was recognized as an Honoree in the Residential/Occasional Tables category. Notably, this sleek, height adjustable piece is our second collaboration with ICF Group/Nienkämper.

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INSPIRATION

An impressive collection of innovation and talent, Maison & Object has been described as one of the top three European events for Interior Design. Held bi-annually, the II BY IV DESIGN team made some interesting observations between the September 2017 and January 2018 shows; the earlier fair featured precious objects and curiosities within a curated living space while the most recent was a much more stylized affair, focused on furniture within the realm of design…essentially product designer eye-candy!

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Photo Credit:
Meridiani, show-booth

MAKING OUR MARK

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With a variety of noteworthy distinctions, II BY IV DESIGN finishes the year in impressive style.

On the heels of our latest international accolades, we opened a new studio in London and are expanding our service offering to new markets in the UK and Europe. Our marine work is prominently featured within the latest issue of Inside Marine, which celebrates our studio as the only Canadian firm to specialize in cruise ship design. And while at the Gold Key Awards in New York, where the Crystal Mozart was a finalist in the Best Suite design category, Dan & Keith took some time to explore The Salon Art & Design, an eclectic fair that displays works from art masters to young designers in creative combinations.

Our last newsletter for the year is filled with exciting news, aesthetic ingenuity and as always, inspiration.

LONDON

II BY IV DESIGN has opened a new studio in London! Despite the uncertainty created by Brexit, the UK remains the second largest design sector in the world and the largest in Europe. It is still the most attractive European country for employment and foreign investments continue to grow. Aligned with international clients and consultants, opening an office beyond North American borders was the natural next step. Here, we share our insights on the exciting possibilities that lie ahead.

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OPEN WATERS

The only Canadian design firm to specialize in cruise ship interior design,
II BY IV DESIGN is profiled in the maritime industry publication, Inside Marine. Dan & Keith reflect on their marine design history and their creative work aboard ocean faring and river cruise ships, as well as how their land based design expertise seamlessly translates into the opulent designs found onboard. The article also speaks to their recent foray into the product design of IMO rated furnishings.

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NEW YORK

Always seeking the new and inspiring, Dan & Keith visited the sixth annual Salon Art & Design at the Park Avenue Armory while in New York. 56 galleries came together under one roof displaying an invigorating fusion of design and the decorative arts. While some booths were set up like galleries and others mimicked living spaces, the showcase included historical works by distinguished masters juxtaposed with innovative and intriguing pieces from emerging artists. The thoughtful array of works attempt to pique interest, arouse curiosity and provoke thought.

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Photo Credit:
The Salon Art & Design, Wexler Gallery

MADE YOU LOOK

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At II BY IV DESIGN there is no signature look to our work, simply the right look. We create designs that leave a lasting impression; whether through facilitating an experience, provoking an emotional connection or through incorporating elements that are innovative and unique.

In this month’s newsletter we take a closer look at the Crystal Bach and Mahler, where we create a guest experience that references majestic European scenery; we search out new and notable inspiration at the Salone del Mobile in Milan; and Dan and Keith spend a weekend with Sandra Ainsley and Philip Baldwin exploring the emotional connections associated with art.

DOUBLE TAKE

Scheduled to make their inaugural voyages in the late summer/early fall of 2017, the Crystal Bach & Mahler are sister river-ships whose design was inspired by the striking, seasonal panoramas of the Rhine River from Amsterdam in the Netherlands to Frankfurt in Germany. The sleek 110 passenger vessels capture the essence of old world charm in a modern aesthetic; a six-star guest experience from the main reception to staterooms.

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EYE CANDY

For five days in April the international design world converges on Milan for a veritable feast of the senses. The highly anticipated Salone del Mobile showcases over 2,000 exhibitors in an area exceeding 200,000 m2, with many of the products and artwork on display never seen before. Armed with their phones (and comfortable footwear) Dan, Keith and several of our team captured over 300 inspirational images…here are just a few.

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THINKING IN GLASS

The Sandra Ainsley Gallery, the leading contemporary glass art gallery in Canada, is currently featuring an exhibit by renowned artists Philip Baldwin and Monica Guggisberg. Entitled ‘Thinking In Glass’, small delicate objects are composed in combinations to make larger sculptural statements; the meaning and beauty of each piece left to the eye of the beholder. Opening weekend, Philip shared a talk with a select group of collectors hosted at Sandra’s gallery – a spectacular industrial warehouse in the Don Valley Parkway and Eglinton Area – and followed up with a demonstration at the Jeff Goodman Studio (another of the artists Sandra represents).

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Banner Photo Credit:
Vibia, ‘Meridiano’ Floor Lights