Defying the notion that form follows function, Belgian radiator manufacturer Jaga presents Heatwave, by hot Dutch designer, Joris Laarman (originally designed for DROOG Design and still available through them in an electric version). Cast from polyconcrete, Heatwave is a bas relief work of art but also a modular radiator...but then again, Jaga isn't your normal radiator manufacturer. At last year's Furniture Fair in Milan, Jaga commissioned Arne Quinze (IDS 08 speaker) to create the "Experience Truck" that trolled the super cool Zona Tortona offsite area as well as created an XL version of the heatwave in chocolate (Belgian, naturally) from which chunks were chiseled off for visitors... As part of the 2006 Nevada dessert Burning Man Festival, Jaga worked with Quinze again to create Uchronia- a structure made from thousands of small wooden beams and nails by 213 people over the period of 2 weeks and then set on fire... see the heatwave at IDS 08 and hear more about Uchronia in the IDS 08 seminar entitled " Is economic thinking becoming a disease and can creativity be the cure" by Jaga co-founder, Jan Kriekels...also showing for the first time in Canada, Dutch furniture manufacturer, Quodes looks at furniture as "lifetime companions" and shows pieces by design superstars Barber Osgerby, Alfredo Haberli and Marcel Wanders, available in Toronto at Ministry of the Interior...and known for their oversized vases and flower pots

by international designers like Ron Arad, Karim Rashid, and Ross Lovegrove, Italian manufacturer Serrralunga (presented by Innovativa) shows Flow, a new vase by Zaha Hadid for the first time ever in North America at IDS 08...and at 7 feet tall, you'll be sure not to miss it...Netherlands' based Westplant Green Facility also make their Canadian debut at IDS...a worldwide innovative greens supplier, Westplant works directly with architects to find green solutions...Westplant founder Jaaco Van Delden is also involved in a European study on the positive effects of greenery in the work environment...Westplant's planters, flowers and green life can be found around the world including Amsterdam's Krasnapolsky Hotel and Abu Dhabi's Emirates Palace Hotel... see all this and more at IDS 08, February 21 to 24...advance registration now available at www.interiordesignshow.com ...