Press Release MAISON&OBJET projets March 2015 BRING YOUR PROJECTS TO LIFE * PARIS / 4-8 SEPTEMBRE 2015 / VOS PROJETS SE DESSINENT EN SEPTEMBRE HALL 8 / Le salon professionnel dédié aux solutions techniques et décoratives pour l architecture d intérieur French and International Press Contacts International Press Agence 14 septembre Charles Camicas T. +33 (0)1 55 28 38 28 charlescamicas@14septembre.fr Italian and International Press Studio Viterbo Mariangela Viterbo T. +39 02 551 10 54 m.viterbo@studioviterbo.it French Professional Press Agence 14 septembre Stéphanie Morlat T. +33 (0)1 55 28 38 28 stephaniemorlat@14septembre.fr Marie-José Rousset T. +33 (0)1 53 24 99 19 mariejoserousset@mlapresse.fr French TV & Radio Media Bureau de presse Pascale Venot Élodie Cusse T. +33 (0)1 53 53 44 66 elcie@pascalevenot.com
MAISON&OBJET projets an ever-expanding universe of design technology and savoir-faire In September 2015, the MAISON&OBJET projets show will entirely fi ll Hall 8 at the Parc des Expositions Paris Nord Villepinte. First introduced in 2005, MAISON&OBJET projets fulfi ls market demand, with design solutions merging a vast range of savoirfaire and solutions to facilitate production of luxury interiors and exteriors. Presenting this offer are specialists and technical divisions from small and medium international companies with cutting-edge qualifi cations for contributing to exciting architectural projects. These embodiments of excellence, in everything from coatings to lighting, are sought out by international specifi ers wanting to customise their creations as a way of standing out from the crowd with unmatched style in an exceedingly competitive market segment. The MAISON&OBJET projets show also evolves to keep pace with market growth and direction. It is reinforcing the technical/innovative dimension of the Luxury&Design sector occupying Halls 7 and 8 at MAISON&OBJET PARIS, a sector that is also expressed in scènes d intérieur and now! design à vivre. These extensive displays, coupled with the special ARCHI. DESIGNER itinerary of the Business Lounge and a multitude of presentations and activities, have made MAISON&OBJET PARIS the gold-standard event for architects, interior designers and property owners who can, with a minimum investment of time, fi nd a wealth of inspiration and meet all those working in the prescription realm. CONTENTS:. MAISON&OBJET projets : an ever-expanding universe of design technology and savoir-faire. Mapping the projets offer. MAISON&OBJET projets : new location, new ambition. MAISON&OBJET projets : the Grand Showroom. The Second Annual MAISON&OBJET projets Awards. Unveiling the projets itinerary at PARIS DESIGN WEEK P.2 P.3 P.5 P.6 P.6 P.6 2
Mapping the projets offer What do these things have in common: a pool with an everchanging bottom created for a custom-designed home, a crystal-and-alabaster bar manufactured for Lalique, panoramic wallpaper tailor-made for a luxury hotel, facade covering for a media library in Tours, lighting at Monaco s Tour Odéon, and the stairs from Dior s Place Vendôme store? All these projects were the result of encounters made at MAISON&OBJET projets. 1. 2. 3. 4. Because MAISON&OBJET projets brings together, under one roof, all the trades and resources needed to achieve luxury customisation of architectural undertakings of all kinds: residential, yachting, hotels and restaurants, and building projects for housing, commercial sites or public spaces. This broad-spectrum offer, featuring leading companies and specialist firms, is structured into several categories : 5. 6. 7. 8. Decorative materials, technical applications, paints, surface coatings: At MAISON&OBJET projets, architectural cladding and coatings are seen through an haute-couture lens in an offer that gives pride of place to prestigious or innovative materials, technical finesse and bespoke applications. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 15. 14. concrete (INNOVATION DURAFLEX) and composite coatings. When it comes to walls and facades, the exhibitors combine innovation (LC LUC DRUEZ), tradition (SIGEBENE) and aesthetics. The solutions presented include Plexiglas coverings from GENEVIS/GINVI5, already found in the Cartier and Hermès boutiques, or those from France s BACACIER. Others, like the luxurious natural fabrics from ANNE KYYRÖ QUINN6,7,8, can be found in prestigious private and corporate structures worldwide. The same goes for decorative walnut panels by FINIUM9, spotted on television broadcast sets at the Sochi Olympics, DACRYL acrylic creations, or the remarkably sturdy HI-MACS BY HAUSY S composite coatings that can be used on facades, walls, and floors. Stucco (MICHEL CISELET), paints (PORTER S PAINTS)10,11, and wallpapers (N.O.W. EDIZIONI)12,13, (WELTER MANUFAKTUR FÜR WANDUNIKATE) also await you with astounding solutions, like fabrics and wallpapers by MEYSTYLE LTD14, that incorporate LED and Swarovski crystals. As for trompe l œil by CAMERA PICTA, handcrafted tiling by FRANÇOISE LESAGE15, frescoes from THIERRY THENAERS and wall panels from MAURICHI VAN DIME, DACRYL, SIGELENE, they all demonstrate exceptional talent that verges on true art. Underfoot, it is the chance to contemplate oak floors worthy of Versailles created by companies like BOHEMIAN WORKS, oversize carpets with original designs ALP CARPETS, or marble paving (IKTINOS MÁRMARON), which can even be aged for an antique look (PETRA ANTIQUA)1,2,3,4 or siding with BACACIER, which collaborated with Philippe Starck to create a full range for unique buildings. It also displays the latest ceramic and porcelain tile collections (MARAZZI), and experts in mosaics (CANTO HONDO FIRENZE), 3
Solutions and savoir-faire in custom designs and fittings for interiors and exteriors, kitchens, spas and wellbeing spaces: 2. 1. 4. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. When it comes to prestigious projects, the devil is in the details and finishes are fundamental. MAISON&OBJET projets is a lush wonderland of discoveries in specialised expertise ranging from decorative taxidermy (MASAI GALLERY) to architectural hardware (QUINCALUX, TURNSTYLE DESIGNS) and door handles (NANZ). Exhibitors also address aesthetic concerns with flair, like hiding radiators and WiFi equipment (MY AUDIOART ART & SOUND) and practical possibilities, such as storage (automated wardrobes from METALPROGETTI), security (STOCKINGER BESPOKE SAFES) or custom furnishings (EXSUDE, DE CASTELLI)1,2. Even fun finds a place here with games from GEOFFREY PARKER and furnishings for wine cellars and bars from ELITE TO BE. MAISON&OBJET projets also gives visitors a chance to meet experts who can juggle material with aplomb. SASCHA R. & WEIDEMANN, for example, combine bronze with leather and wood. ONYX INNOVATIONS hand-works alabaster, STONES CHARME3 designs laminate wooden furniture and PEARL CORK does the same with cork. and sail the seas of all-terrain luxury with teak boat decks from ESTHEC TERRACE, orangeries and conservatories from HAMPTON CONSERVATORIES, swimming pools (PISCINES CARRÉ BLEU) and outdoor kitchens JOKODOMUS7. Lighting, home automation, acoustics Acoustics (BRUAG) and lighting are central features in structured comfort. Their design and installation create the atmosphere and can transform the way a place, an interior, is perceived. Outdoors, lighting systems from ROBERSLEUCHTEN set the high-status tone for prestigious hotels. For indoor installations, QISDESIGN advocates unbridled design, while I DOGI generates astonishment with oversized chandeliers that boldly carry on the tradition of Venetian glass. Even images become light with backlit photographs and drawings by POLABOY & LIGHTBOYS BY JIRKO BANNAS. Distinction can be found in the details, with elegant electrical mechanisms and switches (FONT BARCELONA)8,9 and refined home automation systems (FASTTEL entrance intercom systems). Lastly, the show brings together many exhibitors working in the cenging worlds of kitchens (PORCELANOSA, BADEN BADEN BRUXELLES, DIRK COUSAERT4,5, KUCZYNSKI), bathrooms and spa (B BATH, AQUAMASS, DÉCOR WALTHER, GLASSINNOVATION6, BLWHITEPOOL, PORTER VANITIES, TAKESHITA, PORCELANOSA) or exteriors. This last realm includes a wide range of solutions for communities (ASTRINI DESIGN furniture) or hotel and residential projects. They provide protection from wind, sun or even insects (NTGRATE, FOXCAT DESIGN, PROSTOR) 4
MAISON&OBJET projets : new location, new ambition Entrée / Entrance MAISON&OBJET PARIS continues to reach out to new horizons as it unites the home design sectors for the expansion of MAISON&OBJET projets. This event devoted to a vast range of architectural solutions is the chance for specifi ers to see and sample the latest from their best suppliers and service providers. To better meet their needs, MAISON&OBJET projets now has: A new location in Hall 8: MAISON&OBJET projets will now be held in Hall 8 (5,000 sqm / 54,000 sq ft), built by famed architects LACATON & VASSAL at the Parc des Expositions de Paris Nord Villepinte. This new location means a larger number of exhibitors can exhibit in September and the offer will be easier to understand and view. The Hall s scenography, created by Philippe Boisselier, supports this mission to improve the visitor experience. It retains the notion of a harmonious, urban atmosphere to afford greater visibility for the stands, including pre-fi tted stands designed to showcase small businesses with leadingedge savoir-faire. A new ambition: With this redesigned use of space, MAISON&OBJET projets intends to become the international standard bearer in shows for the technical trades, solutions and interior design expertise. This objective is in the very DNA of MAISON&OBJET PARIS: to bring together an ever-wider spectrum of décor and design sectors and to increase its public, especially those in the world of prescription. 2 1 3 4 5B 5A Entrées / Entrances 8 maison&objet I projets I 6 Now! design à vivre 7 Scènes d intérieur Paris Scènes d intérieur gallery 5
MAISON&OBJET PROJETS : THE GRAND SHOWROOM Like a grand showroom filled with new architectural solutions and techniques, the MAISON&OBJET projets show boasts scenographic unity that makes the most of a very diverse, niche product and service offer. These finalists will be honoured with two awards presented at a ceremony during the show:. the Prix Coup de Cœur is awarded by an expert jury;. the Prix du Public is awarded by the public after voting on Facebook, via an online questionnaire. Since the very first show, MAISON&OBJET PARIS has trained the spotlight on innovation by supporting the emergence of small businesses and designers having unique expertise. MAISON&OBJET projets echoes this same dynamic. The 2015 MAISON&OBJET projets Awards judges panel, presided over by Philippe Brocart (Managing Director of MAISON&OBJET), will meet each winner directly on the winner s show stand to talk with them about their innovative product before making the final selection for the winner of the MAISON&OBJET projets Prix Coup de Cœur award. To give greater visibility to these small and micro businesses that come to the event to compete with industry giants, the show s organisers offer affordable, turnkey stands grouped together in a village in the centre of Hall 8. The awards ceremony will take place on the same day in the show s conference area1. UNVEILING THE PROJETS ITINERARY AT PARIS DESIGN WEEK MAISON&OBJET projets offers its exhibitors having a central Paris showroom the chance to simultaneously take part in MAISON&OBJET PARIS and PARIS DESIGN WEEK. For the first time, this public event will present an itinerary dedicated to architectural solutions that will add yet another dimension to the already dense programme and established themed itineraries. Scheduled from Saturday, 5 September, to Saturday, 12 September, the fifth annual PARIS DESIGN WEEK, in synergy with MAISON&OBJET PARIS, makes it possible for a broader audience to come celebrate and explore the latest creations from the world of design. This event is free and open to the public and offers:. temporary installations and activities all around Paris. the work of various emerging designers presented at now! le Off at Les Docks - Cité de la Mode et du Design,. evening events held in the showrooms and participating locations (Saint Germain, the Marais, Bastille, the Champs Elysées, Opéra and Les Docks - Cité de la Mode et du Design, etc.). an unprecedented, comprehensive overview of international design in Paris. THE SECOND ANNUAL MAISON&OBJET PROJETS AWARDS Introduced in September 2014, the MAISON&OBJET projets Awards recognise the most innovative products presented at the show in the categories of lighting, bath/ wellness, floor/wall coverings. Exhibitors may take part by submitting their entry, using their online personal spaces, prior to the end of May 2015. A panel of experts, composed of professionals and journalists, will meet to select the five finalists whose products demonstrate a significant advance in materials or new technical and technological solutions. www.parisdesignweek.fr 1. Show s Conference area MAISON&OBJET Hall 7 6
MAISON&OBJET PARIS, Upcoming events: Corporate Contacts SAFI, a subsidiary of Ateliers d Art de France and Reed Expositions France: T. +33 (0)1 44 29 02 00 info@safi salons.fr MAISON&OBJET PARIS 4-8 September 2015 PARIS DESIGN WEEK 5-12 September 2015 President of Ateliers d Art de France: Serge Nicole Managing Director of SAFI: Philippe Brocart Press material available on: www.maison-objet-press.com President of Reed Expositions France: Michel Filzi Chief Communications Officer: Philippe Chomat T. +33 (0)1 44 29 02 19 philippe.chomat@safi salons.fr Follow us on: #MO15 7