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Architecture by Alberto Campo Baeza
Today I found some much needed architecture inspiration, it's been a little while and I've been that way inclined for some time. In fact, as I'm not a trained architect myself I often learn things through general research, films, and other informative material on the subject. My bookshelf is stacked
Coast Modern Film
We've been having a lot of fun lately searching up different pieces of architecture and reading lots of books about modernism in general. Obviously some of our favourites are past designers such as Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier, Eero Saarinen and the almighty Alvar Aalto. But obviously we're not j
Sarjaton by Iittala
I was pleased this afternoon when I came across the video that can be seen below produced by Iittala, originally a glass factory in Finland but they now make all sorts of objects to "enrich people's everyday lives". You may know them for one particular collaboration that took place with Alvar Aalto,
Mixed Imagery from the Artek Catalogue
Today I'm going to revisit the one and only Artek, a company who we've talked about many times before here on the blog. Alvar Aalto is a massive inspiration and since Artek was co-founded by the man himself and three other inspired creatives, his wife Aino, Maire Gullichsen and Nils-Gustav Hahl, it
Gerald Summers Bent Plywood Armchair
Today I've selected Gerald Summers as my subject to talk about, a British designer who owned a short-lived company named "The Makers of Simple Furniture". Gerald designed this beautiful chair back in 1934 that was inspired by Alvar Aalto's bent plywood chairs of the same decade, although these were
Ilmari Tapiovaara, His Life and Works
Today I decided to revert back to a video that I watched a few weeks ago produced by Artek which was an interesting introduction to Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara. It got me thinking about his furniture and his eye for curves and fluidity, all of his pieces have a functional approach but at the
Wright Auction House, Furniture by Børge Mogensen
Yesterday a fine fellow pointed me towards the Wright auction house website, a company that’s based in Chicago, Illinois. They’re known world over for specialising in modern and contemporary design, selling architect designed furniture from individuals such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Frank Gehry, Ch
The Artek Open Archives
My loved ones over Christmas were kind enough to buy me several books that I’ve been yearning for over the past year, firstly ‘Dieter Rams: As Little Design as Possible’ which I’ve yet to dig into, and also ‘Alvar Aalto, Through the Eyes of Shigeru Ban’ which is one I’m currently readi
Explorations in Glass – Furniture by Niko Koronis
Niko Koronis, a name synonymous with the seamless blend of architecture and product design, has been making waves in the design world with his innovative approach and meticulous craftsmanship. Born in Thessaloniki, Greece, in 1973, Koronis’ journey into design began after graduating in Architectur
Art & Design Guides
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Sculpting Comfort – OM Chair by Johan Ansander
In a world where design often leans towards the complex, Johan Ansander’s latest creation, the OM chair, emerges as a breath of fresh air. This piece is a celebration of minimalism and functionality, achieved through Ansander’s masterful use of layer-glued wood. The OM chair stands out with
Archibaldo – Stool by Viviana Fagnani
Viviana Fagnani’s Arcibaldo Stool not only pays homage to the architectural wonders of ancient Rome and Etruria but also draws inspiration from the influential Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. Aalto, renowned for his groundbreaking work in modern architecture and furniture design, left an indeli