“Let’s Pretend This Never Happened” is a one-of-a-kind presentation at Stockholm Design Week by Portuguese furniture brand De La Espada and Studio Astolfi. The event – which ran for four days in a series of performances – is a heartfelt theatrical presentation set in a stunning 1920s apartment in Stockholm.…
What makes good design? Or rather, what makes design “good”? Aside from creating playful, innovative design that feasts on the senses, celebrates nature and thrives on bold colors, Icelandic design is taking steps in bringing positive change to society. A recurring theme in this year’s DesignMarch – the 10th anniversary…
Hotel Bienvenue, a charming new hotel located in the heart of Paris, is a delight for interior design lovers. With its geometric details, floral motifs, and lush, subdued elegance, the space is rich with special details, while being cozy, intimate and personal. The newest project by Parisian hotelier Adrien Gloaguen (of Hotel…
Artist and textile designer Sigrun Lara Shanko‘s majestic Maelifellshnjukur hand-tufted rug is exhibited at DesignMarch‘s Pillars, among other works by members of the Icelandic Textile Association. The exhibition celebrates the rich heritage which today’s diversity in textile design is built upon. The two-meter long and 80 cm high awe-inspiring work…
DesignMarch is an annual design festival which takes place at Iceland’s sparkling capital of cool. Spread out across Reykjavik’s main streets, fishing harbors and the lava fields surrounding the city, this one-of-a-kind design week presents the newest developments in architecture, graphic design, fashion, furniture and product design. It’s the biggest design…
DesignMarch is an annual design festival which takes place at Iceland’s sparkling capital of cool. Spread out across Reykjavik’s main streets, fishing harbors and the lava fields surrounding the city, this one-of-a-kind design week presents the newest developments in architecture, graphic design, fashion, furniture and product design. Like the many…
Icelandic designer Halfdan Pedersen‘s house is located in the remote fishing village of Flateyri, in the Westfjords of Iceland. It’s hard to imagine a more idyllic and grand location: with the open sea and gigantic mountains as a backdrop, the interior and film set designer (who used to work in…
OBJECT Rotterdam presents the works of well-known and up-and-coming designers in crafts, product design, fashion, architecture and art. This year’s edition is located in the awe-inspiring SS Rotterdam – a former ocean liner and cruise ship which sailed the Holland-America line. What’s remarkable about the contemporary design fair is how…
ShowUp in Amsterdam is a trade show for inspiring home, design and gift brands featuring both established and up-and-coming names. I was there this weekend to discover the latest collections. Here are my favourite discoveries – eye-catching design that delights, inspires and uplift. From sparkling champagne saucers and timeless objects, to…
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