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Thursday, 2 April, 1998, 19:20 GMT 20:20 UK
Living life in style
The back of an aluminium chair designed by Ron Arad
The lifestyle section of powerhouse::uk displays the most tangible side of contemporary British design and innovation.
Each suitcase is propped open to reveal a wide range of design-oriented consumer goods, such as palm-top Psion computers by Martin Riddiford; wine racks by Jasper Morrisson; and aluminium stacking chairs by Ron Arad.
The designers might not be British, but many have be drawn to the UK by its cutting edge attitude. Paul Smith, the label worn by some of the world's most fashion conscious men is represented.
Tom Dixon, who made his name working on airport lounge seating and has just been appointed head of design for the household chain Habitat is also represented. A mound of his illuminated "Jack" stools and tables light up one corner of the room.
Elsewhere there are toasters, cameras, woven silk shirts, dinner table glasswear made out of recycled glass and inflatable egg cup holders. |
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