Pierre Paulin is one of the greatest representatives of French design. He is known for his modern spirit and the alliance he has created between rigour and organics. He drew his inspiration and influences from Scandinavian furniture, Japanese style and the work of the Eames couple. The furniture he has created is characterised by real … Continue reading “The iconic chairs of Pierre Paulin”
You are probably familiar with the surprising imitation of nature that is organic design. It appeared in the 1950s, based on an architectural concept introduced by the work of the American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Organic design is concerned with the harmony between the habitat, the environment and the individual, and focuses in particular on the … Continue reading “Organic Design”
An inheritance can sometimes upset a well-laid-out life. This is what the Franco-Belgian photographer Serge Anton felt when he received this family house built 100 years ago by his great-grandfather. Located on the eastern edge of Sedan, in the heart of the French Ardennes, his ancestor named it “Mon Désir”, as evidenced by an inscription on … Continue reading “A House named Desire”
In these sweet and beautiful days of May, it flourishes everywhere. From the chair to the basket, from the mirror to the table, it invites us in our interiors, blowing a holiday and seaside atmosphere to the most Parisian of the apartments. The rattan, we have been familiar with it since our childhood. Whether it … Continue reading “Rattan furniture, history of a timeless”
Humbert et Poyet is the result of a meeting between Christophe Poyet, an interior designer from Monaco, and Emil Humbert, an architect from Paris. Together they define their style as “warm glamour.” In 2008 these devotees of the decorative arts founded their agency there began creating interiors for high-profile local restaurants and shop. The partners … Continue reading “Design à la française by Humbert & Poyet”
France shines as much by its creativity and know-how as by the attraction it exerts on artists from all over the world. Through the major periods explored: Art Nouveau, Art Deco, neoclassicism, artist rugs, contemporary creations, models and achievements of major names in the carpet are presented. This article is inspired by Françoise … Continue reading “20th century French rugs: from Art Nouveau to contemporary creations”
From 1945 – 1975 furniture design underwent a big shift from tradition to a desire for freedom and practicality. This period referred as Les Trente Glorieuses (The Glorious Thirty) between the end of World War II and the oil crisis is marked as a time of economic growth and well-fare. With support of the Marshallplan, … Continue reading “The Glorious Thirty: a new era in furniture design”
The Contemporary Design Market is a special presentation and sales moment of well-known Belgian based designers and upcoming talents in a variety of different design disciplines with diversified materials. Join this unique market to discover, meet and buy Belgian design. Professionals, collectors, advisors, (interior) architects and design lovers are invited to discover a … Continue reading “Contemporary Design Market 2020”
20TH CENTURY DESIGN FAIR Since its creation in 2002, the Brussels Design Market has evolved into the « the largest design market in Europe » and has quickly become a must-see in the international vintage design calendar. Maintaining its unique atmosphere usually characterized by flea markets, the Brussels Design Market has continued to grow, to … Continue reading “Brussels Design Market 2020”
Bar Luce is a cafe designed by Wes Anderson that is located in Fondazione Prada, Milan. It is a typical Milanese cafe that is inspired by 1950 – 1960’s popular Italian aesthetics. As the American film director is known for his iconic and charming sets in his movies he was asked to design this cafe … Continue reading “Wes Anderson as Designer”
The capital of Europe is a sure bet for antiques and design. In the popular neighborhood of the Marolles, vintage enthusiasts crisscross the “Vieux Marché”, the famous daily flea market that takes place on the « place du jeu de balle ». A little further on, in search of fabulous finds, the bargain hunters descend … Continue reading “Best of Vintage – Brussels Design September”
The Masters of Social Democracy Scandinavia, a territory surrounded by ice, has always imposed on mankind an age-old struggle to adapt to the very harsh climatic conditions that prevail there. These conditions have made the development of agriculture and population growth particularly difficult. On behalf of the common need to protect themselves in an extreme … Continue reading “Scandinavian Design Roots”
Let’s plunge into summer… Some images to refresh us ! Alvaro Siza, Pier Luigi Nervi, Peter Zumthor, Ricardo Bofill, Luis Barragán, Robert Mallet-Stevens… these great architects also designed swimming pools. The proof in pictures : The swimming pool of the villa of Monte Mano in Sardaigne Architect: Jacques Couëlle Built: 1970 The swimming … Continue reading “The most amazing swimming pool in Twentieth Century”
Costa Paradiso, located in northern Sardinia, is the starting point to understand Alberto Ponis’ architecture. It’s the ‘60s when the young architect decided to get involved in designing a villa in Palau, after significant liaisons within the London Modernism. It’s from this turning point that sparked his idea of launching the studio in Sardinia and … Continue reading “Alberto Ponis : inhabiting the cliff”
Curator: Benjamin Stoz 28.06.20 → 29.11.20 The Serial Eater exhibition examines thirty years of experimentation and reflection on the “food object”. Since its development in the 1990s until its most recent implications, the analysis of food design will enable us to understand the evolutions in consumer habits and how awareness has been raised about the … Continue reading “SERIAL EATER : food design stories in Grand-Hornu”
The 20th century was one of the most inspiring and progressive centuries for the discipline of architecture. This period was marked by many technological and modern innovations whose aesthetics inspired architects and designers, revolutionizing the history of architecture. The Lovell Health House by Neutra The Lovell Health House is the first detached house with a … Continue reading “Iconic houses in XXs”
The 1980s were marked by many events, from the discovery of the AIDS virus to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Chernobyl disaster, these years appear to be a period of turbulent transition. A new economic dynamism created by globalization and the emergence of the Internet. Personal success is on display, while the spread … Continue reading “Design in the 1980s”
In the land of the rising sun, the beautiful meets the useful. In an ancestral design, the pure, elegant, harmonious, near-perfect or sensorial lines are in keeping with the great principle of traditional Japanese culture. For a long time, Japanese designers have perfectly illustrated the definition of design where form meets function, they remove all … Continue reading “Japan : when the beautiful meets the useful”
