Shanan Campanero is the founder and creative director of Eskayel, a New York–based textile design studio. She loves working with water-based inks, hence the artistic vibes and aesthetic, which comes inspired by her love of nature and surfing. Each of Eskayel’s one-of-a-kind designs originates from a painting inspired by nature or travel and created by studio founder Campanaro. Initially specializing in …
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Making its global debut at London Design Festival 2021, Vaarnii's Finnish Brutalism-style collection comprises twelve pieces by a roster of internationally renowned designers. Vaarnii tasked each with creating an object that responded to the inherent qualities, limitations and benefits of pine. The result is a remarkably cohesive – and highly striking – family of furniture and accessories that makes a …
Read MoreWhen you think of a wellness club ,soft, down-to-earth aesthetics might come to your mind. However, why not change the perception of what wellness is anyhow as we try to transmit in our recently published trend report The New Care Economy. If the understanding of care and wellness changes, why not its design? Mingzhe Water Spiritual Realm Health Club is located …
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You might think of anything but a courthouse wouldn't probably come to your mind when observing the images below. Designed by Kaan Architectenand submitted to the FRAME awards in May 2021, the Amsterdam Courthouse was built to replace the outdated judicial complex in the up-and-coming Zuidas district in south Amsterdam. With 50 courtrooms and a surface of almost 50.000 sqm, …
Read MoreGoing through all the 84 projects for the FRAME Awards as a jury member, I am surprised by how many projects play with the absence of color. However, this Greek summer house is one of the few submissions where I don't mind. One of the reasons we share the project today is that we consider the idea of creating a …
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Within my jury duty for the FRAME Awards, I'd like to share a project that would call my attention due to the interesting, playful combination and contrast at the same time of natural salt rocks and acrylics. A slogan such as Simply beyond luxury, THE GINZA elevates your bare skin to the height of haute couture asks for an outstanding set and …
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