VITRA museum unlocks NIKE’s secret design archives in latest exhibition

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A Characterful Art Deco Apartment For Furniture Makers

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2019 was a big year for Sarah and Tim Ford, who started their Australian-made furniture and homeware brand TS Makers, and bought an apartment in Sydney’s Dulwich Hill in the same year! Luckily, the apartment had recently been renovated, leaving nothing for Sarah and Tim to do but move in, style the space, and enjoy.

Nike’s Secret Design Archive to be made visible to the public for the first time at the Vitra Design Museum

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Nike’s Secret Design Archive to be made visible to the public for the first time at the Vitra Design MuseumNestled in an unassuming building, Nike’s top-secret design archive, known as the Department of Nike Archives (DNA), houses a treasure trove of over 200,000 rare...

Intervention Architecture hides fold-out furniture behind walls of Florin Court flat

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British studio Intervention Architecture designed bespoke plywood joinery to conceal furniture including a pull-down bed and a collapsible dining table inside this micro apartment in north London. The flat is located within Florin Court, a nine-storey art deco building overlooking Charterhouse Square that was designed by Guy Morgan and Partners and built in 1938.

Hawkins\Brown converts former Vitra showroom into own street-front office

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The former Vitra showroom on Clerkenwell Road is now a three-level office for 250 of Hawkins\Brown's 350 staff. The new street-front address was designed to give the architects.

Studio Est adds "brutalist elements" to Battersea Power Station apartment

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London interiors firm Studio Est referenced the industrial heritage of Battersea Power Station when creating the interiors for this apartment set within the redeveloped landmark. The apartment's owner wanted to transform the empty shell into a space that would reflect both his personal tastes and the home's setting within the former art deco power station.

An Art Deco Bungalow Perched Over The Treetops In Lane Cove

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Sydney couple Andy and Liz purchased their home in the now thriving suburb of Lane Cove 10 years ago. The property was in a prime location overlooking the treetops and surrounding National Park, but it had seen better days.

A Sunny Melbourne Home Renovated To Reveal Art Deco Flair

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Less was more in the renovation of this Melbourne home. The owners originally planned to extend and add a second storey to the interwar bungalow, which featured a quirky mix of art deco influences and 1990s styling after an earlier renovation.

25 Cozy Mid Century Modern Living Room Ideas

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Design enthusiasts applaud mid-century modern style – but what is it, exactly? Born from a yearning for creativity after World War II, famed designers pushed the limits of engineering to produce iconic furniture and lights.

David/Nicolas balances classic and contemporary in renovated Gio Ponti apartment

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The art deco-style apartment, originally designed by Mario Borgaro in 1923, was refurbished by Ponti in 1952. Since then, much of the fit-out was torn away by the apartment's previous.

Sustainable Luxury: Herman Miller’s Bamboo Upholstery for the Eames Lounge Chair

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Sustainable Luxury: Herman Miller’s Bamboo Upholstery for the Eames Lounge ChairWelcome to the first Furniture Friday, where we’ll explore the furniture that shapes our lives each week. Today, we begin with a design icon, the...

How A One-Bedroom Art Deco Pad Cleverly Saves On Space

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When designing a new kitchen and bathroom for this 1930s South Yarra apartment, Brave New Eco founder Megan Norgate ensured the upgrades would blend seamlessly with the original architecture. She incorporated the classical sculptural curves of the Art Deco era, and stuck to a colour palette inspired by the building details — think jade tiling, stucco walls and rich tobacco stained timber joinery.

Quincoces-Dragò & Partners creates "relaxed, seductive ambience" for Mayfair restaurant

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Architecture studio Quincoces-Dragò & Partners has unveiled The Dover restaurant in Mayfair, London, which was informed by art deco design. The long, narrow restaurant was made up of.

Sabine Marcelis creates colour-blocked scenography for VitraHaus loft

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A mint-green lounge pit and custard-yellow home office are among several colourful set pieces installed by designer Sabine Marcelis on the top floor of Vitra's Herzog & de Meuron-designed flagship store in Weil am Rhein, Germany.

The Perfect Gaming Throne: An In-Depth Look at the Herman Miller Vantum Gaming Chair

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The Perfect Gaming Throne: An In-Depth Look at the Herman Miller Vantum Gaming ChairThe Vantum Gaming Chair by Herman Miller combines bold design with serious comfort, making it an ideal choice for gamers.

A New Office Space in a Landmark Skyscraper in Montreal Revels in Timeless Refinement

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Occupying a corner suite high up in Montreal’s iconic Place Ville Marie tower—a 47-storey skyscraper built in 1962 by renowned architects I. M. Pei and Henry N. Cobb—data science company TEC ENERGY’s new office channels the timeless elegance of the building’s midcentury-modern aesthetic through a lens of contemporary minimalism, courtesy of local architecture and design studio MRDK.

Sabine Marcelis Boldly Reimagines the VitraHaus Loft in Germany

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Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis is the latest designer to reimagine the VitraHaus Loft showcasing a bold color scheme that redefines the concept of home.

Timeless Treasures: 15 Expert Tips for Shopping Vintage Decor

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Stepping into the world of vintage decor is like embarking on a journey through time, where every item holds a story, and every piece adds a unique charm to your home. You're reading Timeless Treasures: 15 Expert Tips for Shopping Vintage Decor, originally posted on Decoist.

Inga Sempé celebrates the joyful mess of everyday life in The Imperfect Home

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The Imperfect Home is a retrospective exhibition showcasing over 100 objects developed by Sempé since she founded her Paris-based studio back in 2001. Designed with interiors office Studio A/C.

Art Deco Living Room Inspirations Where Timeless Elegance Meets Modern Flair

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Creating an Art Deco living room can be a captivating journey back to the opulence and glamour of the 1920s and 1930s. You're reading Art Deco Living Room Inspirations Where Timeless Elegance Meets Modern Flair, originally posted on Decoist.

‘science fiction design’ opens at VITRA under andrés reisinger’s creative direction

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over 100 objects from the museum’s collection are staged in a futuristic display, spotlighting the space age of the 1960s and ’70s and recent metaverse designs.