Wonderplants by Sarah Illenberger
Sarah Illenberger is a Berlin-based artist, illustrator, and designer, famous for creating art- installations using miscellaneous materials and techniques. For this photography series…
Note Design Studio: Delicate Elegance
The lamps generate an interaction between the delicate illumination created by the shade made of hand blown opal glass and the indirect surround lighting reflected off adjacent surfaces, balancing each other out like Ying and Yang.
5 Examples of Small Scandinavian Living
The idea behind Scandinavian design is based on three fundamental principals: simplicity, minimalism, and functionality. The goal of the design movement is to create simple and functional objects that are affordable yet aesthetically pleasing, making it the perfect interior style for smaller living areas. These…
A hidden treasure in architecture and design: Abraham & Rol
A new book by Patrick Favardin provides the first monograph of design and architecture duo Janine Abraham and Dirk-Jan Rol. It is a true hidden treasure of 20th century architecture and design. Janine Abraham and Dirk-Jan Rol met at Jacques Dumond’s studio in 1955. The couple shared the…
Overgrowth: Where floral design meets photography
Overgrowth is a limited edition art publication in which the world of art photography and floral design are brought together. The book showcases images of humans amidst elaborate botanical arrangements, captured by photographer Parker Fitzgerald. For this project, Fitzgerald teamed up with floral designer, Riley…
Kantarell: A soft and ambient light
three-piece Lamp series designed by the Norway-based designer, Falke Svatun. The designs are a result of …
Mid-century glory and award winning landscape design: the renovated Kronish House
Once ready for demolition, the Kronish House by architect Richard Neutra, built in 1954, is restored to its old glory, with stunning and award wining landscaping by Marmol Radziner. Years of alterations and neglect left the house in a very bad condition, until it was…
The Book of Palms: 1400 miles through the Amazon
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868), was a professor of Botany at the University of Munich and director of the Royal Botanic Garden. Somewhere between 1823 and 1853, von Martius published his groundbreaking book, “Historianaturalis palmarum: opus tripartitum” (Natural History of Palms: a work in…
Botanical: Through the looking glass
Botanical is series by photographer Samuel Zeller. The series was inspired by the classical botanical illustrations from the 18th to 20th century. Samuel tried to capture…
In the navy: Sway Lights by David Derksen
Sway Light by David Derksen is an ultra light paper lampshades balance on small heavy bases. Inspired by kites and sails, the lights oscillate when you walk by or give them a little push. A breeze will let it sway gently. The paper lampshades owe…