After two years of disruption from COVID-19, architects and designers are working to create better spaces for clients, communities, and themselves. Selected from Architect’s third annual Spring Product Call, these 23 products embody the functionality, beauty, and sustainability needed to help realize those goals.
36″ Refrigerator with Bottom Freezer, True Residential
In a first for the brand, True Residential is offering a new model with a stainless steel interior and a bottom freezer. The 22.6 cubic feet of interior space features room for four adjustable and removable half-width glass shelves and an 18″x26″ commercial sheet pan. true-residential.com
Alberta Inside Vtilt, BPM Lighting
BPM Lighting’s Alberta Inside Vtilt takes an elegant circular shape with an aluminum body and opal diffusers for a uniform light experience, in 2700K, 3000K, and 4000K color temperatures. Mountings and dimensions come in several options, as do color finishes, including blacks, silvers, blues, greens, rusts, and more. bpmlighting.com
400 Series Windows, Andersen Windows & Doors
Andersen is expanding its 400 series, which was established in the 1960s, to include a selection of contemporary styles for windows and doors. This new profile is created from wood in customizable sizes, hardware, finishes, and grille patterns. andersenwindows.com
Seem 2 Acoustic, Focal Point
This sound-absorbing, linear direct LED luminaire expands on Focal Points Seem 1, now offering a wider, 2½-inch aperture, higher lumen outputs, and increased acoustic performance. Featuring the company’s eco-friendly AirCore for sound absorption, the Seem 2 is available in 25 different colorways and 3′ to 208′ lengths with 8″, 12″, or 16″ nominal housing heights. focalpointlights.com
Crumpled Paper, HBF Textiles
Made from post-consumer recycled polyester, this woven textile was designed to echo the weight and texture of paper. With potential applications ranging from upholstery to wall coverings, the fabric is between 91% and 93% biodegradable and available in five bleach-tolerant colorways. hbftextiles.com
Dekton Gocce Shower Tray Collection, Cosentino
These new slip-resistant, lightweight—at only 20mm thickness—shower trays from Cosentino can be adapted to any bathroom, coming in several color options and two size formats. The trays are made with nonporous materials—from a mixture of the raw materials that are used to manufacture glass, porcelain, and quartz surfaces—allowing for easy cleaning. cosentino.com
Bob, Yellow Goat Design
Poplar and powder-coated metal painted in earth tones, the Bob decorative LED lighting features three pebble-like clusters that mimic wind chimes. Each fixture from Yellow Goat Design is bespoke, so finishes, sizes, canopies, and light are tailored to the project at hand. yellowgoatdesign.com
Profile Light Family, Landscape Forms
Designed in collaboration with landscape lighting designer Linnaea Tillett, the Profile LED lighting series features elegant, minimalist designs for everything from accents to wayfinding, from concert venues to running trails. The modular I-beam lights come in four heights and four distributions. landscapeforms.com
Data Center Louver Solutions, Construction Specialities
Big Data also needs protection from the elements. The Data Center Louver Solutions includes four options specifically designed to minimize water penetration for data centers, sheltering these structures from hurricane-force wind and rain as well as high-velocity debris. The customizable louvers come in a variety of blade and frame styles. c-sgroup.com
Mobl, Arden Studio
Matching the increasing popularity of flexible work environments, the Mobl panel doubles as a writing surface and partition, with an option to add sound-dampening felt acoustic panels, creating both private and public spaces. The partitions use Fineline glass dry-erase boards and magnetic surfaces, and come in more than 150 colors with customizable logo options. ardenstudio.com
Henri, Eureka Lighting
Made to complement office and hospitality environments as clusters or standalone fixtures, the Henri pendant can be specified in 11″ and 17″ diameters and in a black or white finish. Available with cable or stem suspension systems, Henri can deliver up to 4200 lumens through its LED board, and features an integrated driver. eurekalighting.com
R-Box Combi Steam Oven, Robam
Global kitchen appliance stalwart Robam has launched its new combi steam oven, designed to replace up to 20 small appliances with a temperature range of 95 F to 445 F. The stainless steel R-Box—available in mint green, sea salt blue, and garnet red—features three steam modes, two baking functions, grilling, convection, airfrying, and breadmaking. robamliving.com
Graphic Patterns Collection, 3form
Inspired by ancient aspen trees near 3form’s headquarters in Salt Lake City, Graphic Patterns comprises illustrations—Aspen, Heartwood, and Serotina—applied to the company’s translucent co-polyester resin or etched-glass systems. The panels are available in 4’x8′ and 4’x10′ panels, with up to 1″ gauges on either clear or low-iron glass. 3-form.com
Static Links, LightArt
An acoustic lighting system available in modular shapes of X, Y, L, and T that range from 3′ to 8′ in length, Static Links can be built into hundreds of different patterns (think honeycombs and arrows). The configurable design, in wood and powder-coated finishes, allows for the lighting system to nestle into tight corners or nonlinear spaces. lightart.com
Dart Round, Targetti USA
The Dart Round flood-light projector is designed to illuminate a range of space, from up-close details to long distances. The projector comes in three different sizes with a variety of optical and mounting accessories, and its mounting bracket allows for rotation on horizontal and vertical planes. targettiusa.com
PD97ES, Inox
This sensor-controlled electrified mortise lock—available in satin stainless steel with ceramic finish options—was developed to provide commercial projects with a secure and touch-free option for sliding doors. According to Inox, users can integrate the lock with any existing access control system and use its monitoring sensors, fail secure functions, and auto-locking abilities. inoxproducts.com
Nisswa Sofa 96, Loll Designs
A trip to Nisswa, Minn., inspired the design of this four-seater outdoor sofa. With a width of 94″ and a depth of 31″, the piece’s Sunbrella fabric cushions offer durability in shades including cast petal and canvas regatta blue. The base contains recycled high-density polyethylene and is available in Loll’s nine signature, weather-resistant colorways. lolldesigns.com
Jewel-Tone Color Palette, Móz Designs
Móz Designs’ latest industrial metal offerings encompass 10 rich, nature-inspired colors such as peacock green and steel lavender. Made from 100% recycled aluminum, the Jewel-Tone palette is available in multiple grain patterns and in standard 4’x8′ and 4’x10′ sheets ranging from 0.040″ to 0.25″ in thickness. mozdesigns.com
Smart Multi, Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US
These multizone, variable-capacity indoor and outdoor heat pumps and air conditioners simplify design choices for ducted or ductless residential and commercial applications. Available in 36, 42, 48, and 60 KBtu/h capacities, the Smart Multi series can hum at a quiet 50 dB(A) and can heat as low as -13 F. mitsubishicomfort.com
Brazn Collection, Kohler
Kohler has expanded its existing Brazn Collection with three lavatories and a free-standing bath, all inspired by Modernism. The 18″ deep soaking bathtub is available in white acrylic and includes a color-matched toe-tap drain. Designers can specify the lavatories in a range of sizes and shapes including three undermount styles in square, pill, and rectangle shapes. us.kohler.com
PoE Touch Panel Room Controller, Somfy Systems
This interface can control up to 20 connected motorized shades and draperies in a room through the 5.7″ in-wall touchscreen. It employs two-way communication and is available in white and black. somfysystems.com
Note Desk, HBF
Designed by the Copenhagen-based OEO Studio, this desk is HBF’s first flatpack offering, making it a breeze to ship, assemble, and use, according to HBF. Composed of solid red oak, the desk includes a top with an embedded power module, a back panel shelf, and a cubby, and is available in three colors: light natural oak, stained, and black. hbf.com
Open Range, Mannington Commercial
Created for use in commercial typologies, this rubber plank flooring aims to evoke natural patterns such as wood grains. Available in 12 tones, the 6.25″-by-42″ plank flooring is slip resistant and contains 4% rapidly renewable resource content by total product weight. manningtoncommercial.com
