design traveller

05 February, 2010

Iris Maschek's wallpapers designs. Modern baroque.

Wallpaper designs by Iris Maschek (for Rasch) are extraordinary... why did they caught my eye? Tangled lines create sublime lace patterns, and the last thing that came to my mind was that the artist played with computer generated graphics. I realized that later. The depth illusion is captivating: images on the walls become dimensional paintings. Modern baroque, but still minimalist style.

I'm mesmerized, even though I'm not the biggest fan of baroque glamour.

www.irismaschek.com

04 February, 2010

Panta Rhei school by interior architects i29. Poetry of architecture.

When I saw the design for the first time, it struck me how consequent it was. Here the language of architecture is simple and clear.

Panta Rhei school in Amstelveen (Netherlands) is an unique interior combining design and poetry. Renovation and extension of the Panta Rhei school was completed by Snelder Architecten, as a reflection of their idea of 'learning environments'. Open, multifunctional spaces are highly adaptable to changing educational ideas. Learning processes take place not only in classroom, but the whole school area, designed to inspire, give sense of freedom and safety.

The interior design by i29 follows all these ideas. Inspiration was the name of the school, famous ancient greek aphorism: 'panta rhei', meaning 'everything flows'. The school’s identity, reflecting philosophy of Heraclitus, led to unique interior design that opens to student's imagination, offering elements that can be used creatively.

i29 commissioned poems from the dutch poet Erikjan Harmens, and arranged their words into intriguing graphic designs on floors and walls of the school interior. The themes of the poems, like insecurity and friendship, address students personally, as they were taken from everyday school life.

The furniture designed by i29 is modular and dynamic, and can be used many different configurations. Iconic black Grcic chair, present in most of the school interiors, corresponds with graphic rhythms on the walls.

photographs: Jeroen Musch

interior design photography by Tim James

Nicely captured atmosphere, great light... what else can you wish for?
photos by: Tim James

heir to the throne: the royal armchair :)

Born to reign! Intimidating armchairs of a royal descent.

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Manolete, designers: Lievore, Altherr & Molina for Perobell

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Feltri, designed by Gaeteno Pesce for cassina