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Roda The Westin Palace, Milan Roda has supplied its designs to the Presidential Suite at The Westin Palace, Milan. Brought to life by Reveria Design Studio, the space includes an outdoor terrace, capable of hosting up to 80 guests, which has been divided into two areas – one for relaxation and one for socialising. The latter is furnished with Norma, a modular outdoor kitchen designed by Rodolfo Dordoni, comprising a freestanding island, with sink and fridge. The kitchen, specified in Roda’s Smoke colour, features a durable Lapitec top. Nearby, the Plein Air table, designed by Michael Anastassiades, is juxtaposed with Roda’s Harp chairs, which are characterised by their stainlesssteel frame and grey rope filaments. The relaxation area meanwhile is home to the modular, pentagonal-shaped Mamba sofas, the Arena daybed with its stone upholstered straps, and the Laze rocking armchair. The brand’s Double poufs are also accompanied by Aspic coffee tables in cement, topped with exposed grit. www.rodaonline.com
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Skargaarden Saltholm Skargaarden introduced its outdoor furniture to the recently opened Nobis Hotel Palma in Mallorca, located in one of the city’s oldest buildings. Helena Toresson, architect at Wingårdhs, was responsible for the interior design of the hotel, and tasked with creating a relaxed yet elegant outdoor experience. “We wanted a mix of local, Scandinavian products, and furniture that could match the grand environments it would interact with,” she explains. “Outdoor furniture should also be durable and of high quality.” Reconciling functionality, quality and design outdoors can be a challenge, the designer adds: “You have to think about how constantly exposed the furniture is. In this case, we are on the Mediterranean Sea and in the middle of a city. The sun, dust, winds, rain and even the pigeons must be taken into account.” The design team ultimately opted to use Skargaarden’s Kryss chairs and Saltholm sofas. “The Saltholm sofa group stands on a sun terrace in the middle of Palma’s old town, surrounded by narrow alleys and green gardens,” notes Toresson. “Together with umbrellas, tables and plants, Saltholm creates a comfortable lounge area for a coffee in the shade or a drink at dusk.” www.skargaarden.com
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