Architonic Trend Analysis: Material Tendencies
Being up to date on the latest materials and trends in architecture and design in an international context is definitely a benefit. In the creative sector, this can even play a decisive role in daily...
View ArticleMaterial Tendencies: Ross Lovegrove
The design works of Ross Lovegrove maintain a trinity between technology, materials science and intelligent organic forms and structures that nature has evolved. Lovegrove likes to push the boundaries...
View ArticleMaterial Tendencies: Philippe Starck
Rather than trying to create beautiful objects, the French designer and architect considers it his duty to invent things that make life better for the largest number of people possible. He believes...
View ArticleMaterial Tendencies: Richard Hutten
Richard Hutten is known for his playful approach to design. Always wondering how he might add something fresh and unusual, his aim is to create new possibilities to the already existing. His works...
View ArticleMaterial Tendencies: Tom Dixon
Continuously diving into new worlds and unusual experiences, Tom Dixon likes to design from a naive, inexperienced perspective. His eponymous brand – a British design and manufacturing company of...
View ArticleMaterial Tendencies: Scholten & Baijings
The works of Dutch design duo Stefan Scholten and Carole Baijings embody the distinctive identity the couple is known for: colour, gradual hues, transparency, layers and geometric patterns and grids,...
View ArticleMaterial Tendencies: Sebastian Herkner
The young German designer’s extraordinary feel for material and colour combinations allows him to bring out the value and character of different materials. In doing so, he marries – often in...
View ArticleMaterial Tendencies: Stefan Diez
As both the industrial designer and trained cabinet-maker, Stefan Diez’s concern with objects is based more than anything on how they are made. His approach to design is guided by a desire to process...
View ArticleMaterial Tendencies: Tom Strala
Motivated by his love of research in the pursuit of the essence of matter, the trained Swiss architect Tom Strala probes the limits of various materials in the course of his experiments. His timeless...
View ArticleMaterial Tendencies: Luca Nichetto
While running offices in Venice and Stockholm, Luca Nichetto never forgets his roots, due not least to his deep respect for craftsmanship. With no sign of slowing down, the Venetian designer’s...
View ArticleMaterial Tendencies: Färg & Blanche
Fredrik Färg and Emma Marga Blanche like to combine industrial production and exclusive handcraft. The works of the Swedish-French design duo often have a tailored, yet playful, touch – showing that...
View ArticleMaterial Tendencies: Michael Young
Looking for a new journey, Michael Young moved to Hong Kong in 2006 where he was quickly intrigued by the highly evolved engineering skills and manufacturing opportunities. With a spirit of industrial...
View ArticleArchitonic Interviews: 2015 Market Developments From the Industry’s Perspective
Architonic continuously checks the pulse of the markets. Our team visited the key trade shows and design events this autumn to meet the top design brands. We spoke to nearly 100 industry professionals...
View ArticleMaterial Tendencies: Eugeni Quitllet
Describing himself as a ‘Disoñador’, a combination of the Spanish words designer and dreamer, Eugeni Quitllet likes to enter another dimension when designing objects and furniture. He believes that...
View ArticleMaterial Tendencies: Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
Established in 1996, British design duo Barber & Osgerby have worked across a variety of disciplines, including industrial design, interiors, architecture and site-specific installations....
View ArticleMaterial Tendencies: Front
Swedish design duo Front realise their fantasies by creating design objects that are often surprising and somewhat irritating at first sight. Architonic met Sofia Lagerkvist and Anna Lindgren at the...
View ArticleMaterial Tendencies: Doshi Levien
The work of London-based design practice Doshi Levien celebrate a hybrid of different worlds, bringing together cultural diversity and showing the interplay between industrial design and traditional...
View ArticleMaterial Tendencies: Michele de Lucchi
The work of Italian architect and designer Michele de Lucchi reflects his enquiring mind and breadth of interest. His portfolio includes a number of private and public projects in the fields of...
View ArticleMaterial Tendencies: Jasper Morrison
Fresh back from Milan Design Week, with pockets full of news and valuable insights, we start off with this exclusive interview with Jasper Morrison. Continuing our series of articles on Material...
View ArticleMaterial Tendencies: Karim Rashid
Whether it is a space, product, fashion item or an ornamentation, Karim Rashid’s work is very distinctive: an ultra-bright empire of colour and organic shapes. read this article in full on Architonic
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