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Volt, Lodes, Sunspel, Space Perspective
We ride e-bikes in London with British manufacturer Volt and visit Italian lighting manufacturer Lodes. Plus: Sunspel’s creative director and interstellar travel with Space Perspective.
Extra: The evolution of a chair
Celebrated designer Antonio Citterio discusses his recent partnership with Knoll to create the Klismos collection, a series of chairs and sofas.
The Carpenters’ Line, In Plain Sight, Orgatec
We visit an exhibition celebrating Japanese woodworking and an archive that explores our relationship to eyewear. We also check out Kvadrat’s newest release at the world’s biggest office furniture fair, Orgatec.
Extra: LAYER
Benjamin Hubert, creative director of LAYER, reflects on the strategic design agency’s debut monograph.
K-style, OMA and Sony
We chart the rise of South Korean style on the global stage, discuss material innovation with architecture firm OMA, and visit an installation showcasing Sony’s latest innovations. Plus: we find out about another design favourite in Lagos.
Extra: Daan Roosegaarde – Spark
Dutch artist and designer Daan Roosegaarde shares his latest project, Spark – a new, sustainable alternative to fireworks.
Theaster Gates, Sabine Marcelis and Chatpong Chuenrudeemol
We meet Chicago-based artist Theaster Gates, swivel on public chairs with Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis and learn about Thai architect Chatpong Chuenrudeemol’s favourite work of design.
Extra: Fashion wrap
Natalie Theodosi reflects on recent fashion weeks in Paris and Milan.
Danish special: Stine Goya, Kvadrat, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Fashion designer Stine Goya discusses her namesake brand, we visit a folly that appears to be made of paper in Ebeltoft and the revival of Hvidt & Mølgaard with &Tradition.
Extra: Take a seat
At this year’s Feria Hábitat, we find out more about the HANDY Stool from the Spanish furniture producer, SELLEX
