Designs That Move: Wright’s Xanadu Gallery

The San Francisco Maiden Lane gallery (previously a gift store) was used by Frank Lloyd Wright as a physical prototype, or proof of concept for the circular ramp at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. More on wikipedia.

Designs That Move: Alessi’s Vacuum Cleaner

Designs That Move: Bang & Olufsen Speakers

“BeoLab 8000 stands poised on its cast-iron base; like a graceful ballerina balancing on her toes, the delicate look is combined with a robust construction and performance. The highly polished surface absorbs and reflects its surroundings, and is available in a range of bold colours, making BeoLab 8000 the perfect exclamation mark in any interior.”

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Designs That Move: Terence Conran Chair

Sir Terence Conran is one of the world’s best-known designers. He founded England’s popular home furnishing store, Habitat, which brought good, affordable, modern design to the general public. In 1989, Sir Terence opened the Design Museum at Butlers Wharf, the first of its kind in the world.