The Basics Collection – Glass Vessels by Belgian Designer Anna Torfs
A truly exquisite collection of glassware designed by Belgian creative Anna Torfs, her work consists of layered forms that are structurally simplistic, stripping back any unnecessary elements.
Spomenik, Monuments of Former Yugoslavia by Jan Kempenaers
These architectural monoliths have captured the interest of photographer Jan Kempenaer, who has documented them with his camera.
Denis-Ortmans House by Dethier Architecture
Dethier architects designed the Denis-Ortmans house to offer an alternative approach to single-family housing. They used cutting-edge technology to create a structure that was economical.
Products & Furniture by Vincent Van Duysen
Sometimes I feel like function can get lost in the beauty of an object, I regularly come across works, now mainly thanks to the shop, that fit in both categories but could be classed as a bit too 'precious'. This leads to another dilemma, the idea that something of this nature loses its functionalit
Design in the Jacques Dupuis Archive
At the moment I feel like I have inspiration flowing at me from all different angles, one website that sums up this feeling nicely is that of Jacques Dupuis. Mr Dupuis was a Belgian architect who happened to be quite a major figure in the countries design and architecture scene, following mainly mod
Living Quarters Photographed by Mieke Verbijlen
After a little gap between any photography related articles, although every post here does feature an exciting array of imagery, I thought it was about time I highlighted an individual that's been particularly inspiring for a little while. I've had the portfolio bookmarked in my reader and I'm check
Muller van Severen, A Furniture Project by Fien Muller and Hannes Van Severen
I’ve been thinking about making some of my own furniture over the last few days, maybe drawing up some concepts and playing around with different woods or metals. This has probably come about due to an interview I watched a few days ago featuring Ward Bennett, the popular American designer, ar
Atmosphere & Philosophy, When Objects Work
Today I thought you might appreciate this brilliant selection of imagery from the When Objects Work website. This company was founded by Beatrice de Lafontaine in 2001 after a career in the bespoke interior decoration business. The Belgian company produces and distributes exclusive objects designed
Furniture and Objects at City Furniture
Wow, I've been having an incredible time this morning searching through the City Furniture website. It's an online design gallery specialising in 20th century furniture, they also sell other objects such as lighting and ceramic works, if you're lucky enough you can even catch some art/sculpture in t
Selection of Work from AABE Architects
Yesterday we visited an architect from the past in the short film of Russel Wright's home, so today I thought we'd highlight the work of someone a little more present with a collection of work from Belgium based collective AABE Architects. Coming across their portfolio yesterday I was taken back by
Mobiles by Renilde De Peuter
I’ve been swooning for a few weeks over Renilde de Peuter’s mobiles, you may know this creative through her blog called “At Swim Two Birds” which she named after a Flann O’Brien novel. She’s a real talent and is basically a graduate of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Belgium a
What About Vintage, Belgium
I’m not usually attracted to vintage goods, there was a time in the past when I would go off rummaging in shops for knick knacks but not so much anymore. This little online shop based in Antwerp, Belgium, titled “What About Vintage” has pretty much altered my mind set in a few shor