hábitat valencia products By Tara Mastrelli seen in spain With 989 exhibiting companies, innovation was all around at this year’s Hábitat Valencia. Here is a snapshot of what caught our eye. The Shio collection by Arturo Alvarez adds warmth to any room with a timeless elegance created by simple plywood panels. www.boutiquedesignproducts.com Jose Albors’ linear compositions featured in Piove were inspired by water’s connection to its environment and its various forms of ow. The handtufted rug is made of 100 percent wool. www.nowcarpets.com Gandia Blasco has expanded the Mangas collection by Patricia Urquiola. Now with giant runners, poufs, and ottomans, rooms can be completely wrapped in the coziness of a hand-knit sweater. www.gan-rugs.com Reminiscent of its namesake animal, LZF Lamps’ Armadillo is made from dozens of wood veneer squares. Designed by Luis Eslava Studio, the plates on this pendant lamp create a play of light and shade, best visible at night. www.lzf-lamps.com www.hospitalitydesign.com November/December 2010 105http://www.boutiquedesignproducts.com http://www.nowcarpets.com http://www.gan-rugs.com http://www.lzf-lamps.com http://www.hospitalitydesign.com