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Visionnaire blurs the lines between art and design

Design Wanted

Who said furniture isn’t art? Meta-luxury brand Visionnaire interrogates the relationship between art and design to create collectible ‘objects of desire’. Form follows function ” goes the old saying, a design directive prioritising an object’s use before any unnecessary decoration.

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Tutto Bene references Streamline Moderne in tiny New York eyewear store

Dezeen

Curved metallic surfaces influenced by early 20th century American industrial design form displays at this compact store in New York City , designed by London studio Tutto Bene for eyewear brand Cubitts.

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The Art of Reclaimed Wood: Bringing Back Life

Elmwood Timber

In other cases, different woods may be blended together to form a medley of colors and grain patterns within one area, such as a rustic flooring or paneling. For example, mixing species of oak together is a subtle way to create a contrasting design.

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Bluehaus designs ergonomic and inviting interiors for Credit Suisse’s new Riyadh office

Design Middleeast

Paired with high stools in a contrasting green, it offers a convenient spot for brief meetings or individual work. “Our vision for Credit Suisse’s Riyadh office was to create an atmosphere where natural colours and finishes provide a backdrop for thoughtful bursts of colour and texture.

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Interiors inspiration: Design Week’s pick of spaces using natural materials

Design Week

Lake Ontario has informed the material palette – reclaimed timber, native plants, board-formed concrete and local marble all feature throughout the space. At reception, a large-scale art piece presents an abstracted graphic interpretation of the lunar calendar. A living green wall provides a sustainable focal point.

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Choosing the Best Materials for Visual Merchandising Concepts in Luxury Retail Stores

Retail Focus

Dutch contemporary artist Levi van Veluw , the creator of inaugural window display art for Hermès’ at Nordiska Kompaniet, said, “the window becomes an experience.” Inviting textural materials, including leather, paper, velvet, and microfiber, helps engage affluent shoppers and show the artisan value of the luxury brand. .

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A play between art, craft and design with Atelier Kaja Dahl

Design Wanted

Kaja Dahl combines craft, nature and technologies to create products that fall on the edge of art and design. Before moving to Sweden, she studied two years of fine arts in Oslo, with a focus on sculpture and installation. Kaja Dahl: “ It is everything and I love doing it, I consider all experiences a form of research.

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