The very first interior design project designed by Arpino has been longlisted to the Frame Awards 2020 for Small Office of the Year. By going through to the first round Arpino have proven the work to be outstanding in its field, as well as both innovative and highly creative within in its category.

Over 1076 submissions around the world Arpino is the only office from Africa running on the competition for the shortlisted projects. The jury will begin shortlisting projects and on the 12th of December the official nominees will be announced – these will be the final projects invited to the live judging and Frame Awards prize giving ceremony on the 19th & 20th February 2020 in Amsterdam.

Arpino’s new office and corporate headquarters project was a great challenge for the brand, not only in demonstrating the capability of its in-house design team, but mainly in demonstrating the responsiveness of the production platform that have installed in Angola, especially our carpentry, a space that is adjacent to this new space.

This project served as an experimental laboratory for the brand, in which several concepts were tested, concepts of mutability, modularity and mobility, as well as different typologies for workspaces.

The full application and office photos can be seen here.

After entering the Dezeen Awards 2019, Arpino has been longlisted with the Urban Office project in the product design category. Over 4,500 entries from 87 different countries, the Urban Office has made it!

For the second edition of Dezeen Awards programme, which celebrates the best new architecture, interiors and design in the world, 261 design projects made the 2019 longlist. The complete list can be seen here.

The Urban Office is a modular stand and public Wi-Fi access point that encompasses seat / table elements, bicycle parking and smartphone charging as well as the capacity to support notice boards and multimedia screens. It is 100% self-sufficient, thanks to the integration of a solar panel that also provides shade. A beautiful, innovative place to linger.

The OXS urban design line received the Red Dot: Best of the Best Urban Design, the top distinction in the competition. It is granted for ground-breaking design and goes to the best products in a category.

Design quality is the common factor for award-winning products
“Winning the Red Dot: Best of the Best is a very special honour, because only a very small percentage of entries are granted this distinction. It is well-deserved recognition for a wonderful design achievement and proof that the award-winning companies are amongst the best in design. Consumers can rely on the first-class design quality of the winning products, because they were tested and selected by an experienced jury according to strict assessment criteria,” said Professor Dr. Peter Zec, founder and CEO of Red Dot, in reference to the winners.

Experience and expertise get straight to the point
The Red Dot Award: Product Design is one of the world’s largest design competitions. In 2019, designers and manufacturers from 55 countries entered more than 5,500 products in the competition. Only 1.5% of the objects entered won a Red Dot: Best of the Best. The international jury comprises experienced experts from different disciplines and has been convening for more than 60 years in order to select the year’s best designs. During an adjudication process that spans several days, they try out the products, discuss them and ultimately reach a well-founded decision regarding the design quality of the entries. True to the motto “In search of good design and innovation”, their assessment focuses on criteria such as the level of innovation, functionality, formal quality, longevity and ergonomics.
Further information: www.red-dot.org

The Craft and Design Institute, in collaboration with ARPINO urban furniture, proudly present the February Creative Exchange, as part of the#cocreateDESIGN FESTIVAL.

In line with the #cocreateDESIGN FESTIVAL we will host local and international guest speakers to discuss the role that our cities and public spaces play in enabling connectivity, collaboration and inclusivity.  We’re delighted to host this important talk at The Yard, in the heart of the V&A’s Silo District, and in the shadow of the iconic Zeitz MOCAA.

Our new guest speakers include Macio Miszewki from local design practice VDMMA, who were involved with the Silo precinct development from conception to completion, Lauren Hermanus, an expert in urban resilience and renewable energy, and Carlos Pereira, Arpino’s Chief Creative Officer and Industrial Designer.  Due to personal reasons, we regret that Zahira Asmal can no longer convene the panel discussion as previously advertised.

Drinks and canapés served from 18h00, thanks to GP Singh and Abigail from The Yard.

The Craft and Design Institute, in collaboration with ARPINO urban furniture, proudly present the next instalment of the Creative Exchange, as part of the upcoming #CocreateDESIGN Festival.

Join us for a robust panel discussion about the critical, but often overlooked, role that urban design plays in an inclusive, modern society. Convened by The City’s Zahira Asmal, industry experts will examine visibility in the context of public space-making. She will be in conversation with leading experts, including V&A Waterfront’s Development Manager Mark Noble, Arpino’s Industrial Designer, Carlos Pereira, on the topics of cultural inclusivity, public-private partnerships and global collaboration. Full panel to be announced in early February.
This debate is part of the #CoCreate DESIGNFESTIVAL-2018.

Sign up to attend by registering here.
by 20th February 2018

Free

Time:
18h00 – 18h30 : arrival, welcome drinks and light bites
18h30 – 19h30 : Robust debate and guest Q&As
19h30 onwards : Drinks, light bites and networking with Zahira Asmal and panellists