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Cohesive Design – 01 Series by FRAMA
There’s something so appealing about the original plywood furniture designed in the 30s and 40s. Not just the functional aspect, but also the restraint and subtle way that they blend in with any interior space. These chairs by Copenhagen-based multi-disciplinary design brand FRAMA are titled u
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Art & Design Guides Enjoy our selection of art and design guides that profile some of our top locations in each famous design city around the world. Support OEN on Patreon and download all of our guides for free ⟶ TOP 10 IN JAPAN We guide you through our top 10 favourite locations for art
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Art & Design Guides Enjoy our selection of art, design and craft guides that profile our top 10 locations in each country or city for creative inspiration. Click here to download our selection of guides ? Japan We guide you through our top 10 favourite locations for inspiring craft and design in
A Fresh Optimism – Still House by Singapore Studio JUJU
In my personal opinion interior design is so hard to get right. Although a vital part of any build, there seems to be such a divide between the ultra contemporary and the more rustic themes that are popular at the moment. The stripped back aesthetic can leave a cold feeling, with the rustic themes s
The Timeless Classics – Furniture by Shin Okuda of Waka Waka
If we look back at Alvar Aalto and the other icons of the modernist design we have take in to account that this aesthetic has become a particular style or category in design. Whether that’s good or bad can be debated, but the film grain aesthetic, which obviously matches that specific time per
A Nod to Bauhaus – The Zoersel House by Arjaan De Feyter
Many architectural projects are so fragmented that it’s difficult for the architect or main designer to really put their own stamp on a project. This can often have long lasting effects, creating a property that’s not that cohesive overall and fails to hit the exact creative direction th
A Timeless Message to Humanity – Finnish Architect Aarno Ruusuvuori
Our book OEN Issue 1 profiled Japanese architect Tadao Ando’s work. I visited each location personally and documented these spaces with just my camera taking notes during or after the visit ...
Design Guide: Our Top 10 in Helsinki
Considering the current climate we know it's not the best time to write design guides! But we felt strangely nostalgic about the places that have had such an impact on us creatively. Japan was one... To view this content, you must be a member of OEN Patreon at $5 or more
New at OEN Shop – Pre-Order OEN Issue 2 Now
I’m really happy to announce the release of our second book ‘OEN Issue 2’ which is now available to pre-order in our shop. This one was certainly more personal as I met a number of craftsmen and visited different locations specifically for this book. There were a few issues along t
Sourcing The Greats – A Selection of 20th Century Furniture at 1934
Looking to explore the greats? Look no further than the beautiful selection of furniture at London-based practice 1934. Headed by Abel Sloane and Ruby Woodhouse, this duo have been sourcing some fantastic twentieth century furniture and have also been exploring how these pieces work in contemporary
A New Design Language – Bark Sculpture by Swedish Artist Sarita Arte
Talented up and coming artist is Swedish creative Sarita Arte who specialises in collecting wood from her surroundings and translating these in to sculptural abstract artwork.
Mimicking the Landscape – Hills Collection by Mikiya Kobayashi for Hiro Design
Mikiya Kobayashi is a talented Japanese designer and has produced a collection of functional tableware inspired by the natural landscape that all have beautiful undulating curves.