One of my favourite galleries in New York's Tribeca - Espasso is currently exhibiting a collection of works by 82 year old Brazilian architect Sergio Rodrigues. Espasso's commitment to South American design makes it the perfect place to showcase the historical work of the great architect.

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Composed of strands of light emitting fabric woven into a lucent web of branches, the SonUmbra solar powered tree offers up the perfect solution to energy efficient lighting for public spaces. The sonic shade of light is intended to be planted in remote areas, where it offers shelter from the sun by day and serves as a gathering place for the local community at night.  

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Looking more like a serpent than a faucet, Zaha Hadid's new Triflow tap offers up quite a lot in terms of features. The three-way tap allows drinking water to be delivered through a waterway that is separate from the hot and cold water flow.

Designed by Kasper Salto for Fritz Hansen - these Ice chairs and armchairs, refer to the classic chairs of the past but also use the modern materials we have access to today. Suitable for indoors and out, they can be used in both residential and commercial settings. We've also just had word that they are now available in a new selection of colours.

Available locally from here.