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    Eight bedrooms with bathtubs that make a lavish statement

    A steel bathtub in a grey carpeted bedroom and a marble bath positioned on a wooden plinth are included in Dezeen’s latest lookbook, highlighting luxurious bedrooms with bathtubs.

    Typically confined to bathrooms with splash-safe surfaces, a bathtub in a bedroom has an air of grandiosity and indulgence.
    It is often seen as an impractical design trend due to ventilation considerations, the need for a strengthened floor and the transition of moving from a soapy bath soak to fresh bed sheets, but this roundup showcases different ways baths in bedrooms have been achieved in homes and hotels.
    This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring cherry red interiors, minimalist bedrooms and concrete kitchens.
    Photo by Antoine HuotNicolai Paris, France, by Network of Architecture

    Architecture studio Network of Architecture added curved lines and custom oak furniture to this Parisian apartment, including a curved wooden plinth for a Botticino Fiorito marble bathtub in the main bedroom.
    Located in the former Hotel Nicolai, the studio transformed the interior into a two-level family home that “reflects the elegance of the Parisian ambience in the flat”.
    Find out more about Nicolai Paris ›
    Photo by Piet-Albert GoethalsApartment A, Belgium, by Atelier Dialect
    For the Apartment A residence in Antwerp, Belgian design studio Atelier Dialect placed a shiny steel rectangular bathtub in the carpeted open-plan bedroom, offsetting the surrounding green walls.
    Behind the tub is a partition wall covered in white and black subway tiles, creating a graphic backdrop and concealing a walk-in shower.
    Find out more about Apartment A ›

    Lundies House, UK, by Groves-Raines Architects
    Scottish studio Groves-Raines Architects combined Scottish vernacular and contemporary Scandinavian design when converting a former clergy living quarters into the Lundies House guesthouse, complete with a slipper bath in the main bedroom.
    With views out the nearby window of the Scottish highlands, the freestanding tub is a luxurious addition to the calming neutral-toned interior.
    Find out more about Lundies House ›
    Photo by Gaudenz DanuserConcrete Cabin, Switzerland, Nickisch Sano Walder Architects
    A deep polished concrete ledge with a sunken bath stretches the width of this holiday cabin bedroom, which is sunken into a rocky site in the Swiss Alps.
    Architecture studio Nickisch Sano Walder Architects designed the Concrete Cabin as a stark hideaway for up to two people. Timber salvaged from a log cabin previously on the site was used as the formwork for the cast concrete walls.
    Find out more about Concrete Cabin ›
    Photo by Mariell Lind HansenPrimrose Hill townhouse, UK, by Studio Hagen Hall
    The owners of this refurbished London townhouse can draw a pink curtain to separate the cork-tiled bathtub from the rest of the bedroom, designed by architecture office Studio Hagen Hall.
    The pastel-toned bedroom has a paired-back appearance compared to the rest of the home, which features elm, velvet and fluted glass surfaces informed by 1970s Californian modernism.
    Find out more about the Primrose Hill townhouse ›

    Amsterdam canal house, the Netherlands, by Standard Studio
    Local firm Standard Studio converted a canal house in Amsterdam into an apartment with rooms arranged around a central courtyard, including a bedroom with an oval bath and freestanding bath tap.
    Large glazed doors open the bedroom and bath area to the courtyard, and both interior and exterior spaces were finished with polished concrete floors.
    Find out more about the Amsterdam canal house ›
    Photo by Ricardo Oliveira Alves Open Hearts, Portugal, by AB+AC Architects
    Open Hearts is a wellness centre in Lisbon that doubles as an artists’ residence, designed by Portuguese practice AB+AC Architects.
    The studio added terracotta tiling to a corner of the white bedroom, visually separating the bath area from the rest of the space.
    Find out more about Open Hearts ›
    Photo by Ana SantlMona Athens, Greece, by House of Shila
    Located in a former 1950s textile factory, design studio House of Shila created luxurious open-plan rooms with freestanding baths for the Mona Athens hotel.
    A change in floor level and translucent drapes separate sleeping and bathing areas, creating a “certain balance of comfort and drama” according to the studio.
    Find out more about Mona Athens ›
    This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring cherry red interiors, minimalist bedrooms and concrete kitchens.

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    Daytrip imbues Victorian terrace in Highbury with “gallery-like minimalism”

    Curving, organic forms are juxtaposed with clean-lined minimalism in this home that interiors studio Daytrip has completed in north London.

    Daytrip worked with architecture firm Studio 30 to extend the ground floor of the Victorian terrace house to the rear and side to increase the available space while excavating down to boost the ceiling height and give the space more gravitas.
    Daytrip has overhauled a Victorian terrace in north LondonIn the process of increasing the space, period features that remained in the home such as skirtings, architraves and panelling were lost. Daytrip saw this as an opportunity to achieve a completely new aesthetic.
    “Our contemporary interior shell treatments provided a clean, architectural approach, with minimal plaster and skirting details, sharp timber floor and stair nosings and high ceilings that are ornament-free,” the studio’s director Iwan Halstead told Dezeen.
    Furniture such as Benni Allan’s Low armchair were selected by Béton BrutThis approach informed the home’s crisp, clean aesthetic, which was deliberately juxtaposed with more organic forms as seen in the vintage 1970s Gilda sofa by Michel Ducaroy and the snaking Z dining chairs by Gastone Rinaldi, upholstered in off-white mohair velvet.

    “The contrast of gallery-like minimalism with organic forms intrigued the client and we decided to explore this,” said Halstead.
    Throughout the house, Daytrip developed a sense of flow by replacing standard doorways with large, full-height openings.
    Wide prime oak timber was combined with polished concrete flooring”These openings bring much more daylight into the property and unite the different spaces,” Halstead explained.
    The homeowners – a young professional couple – made the decision to move the kitchen to the front of the house, away from the more traditional location at the rear of the building.
    With its monolithic marble island, the kitchen is at once low-key and sculptural, designed to sit comfortably within the wider living space.
    Among the vintage furniture pieces are Z dining chairs by Gastone Rinaldi”A palette of off-white matt lacquered joinery and powdery warm grey cloudy marbles resonate with the palette of the interior,” said Halstead.
    “Soft and shadowy, the subtlety is satisfying to minimalist aficionados. It is also the perfect backdrop to an ever-changing countertop and display shelf for collectible ceramics and glassware.”
    The kitchen counter runs seamlessly into an upholstered bench, connecting the kitchen with the dining area, which is illuminated by a high-level box window that runs the remaining length of this space, merging with a wall of glass that looks onto the garden.
    The kitchen features a monolithic marble islandOn the opposite wall, the design for the wood-burning stove was kept deliberately minimal and integrated into the white, plaster-finished walls.
    A honed, pale grey limestone was used as the cantilevered base, floating above the concrete floor.
    Thanks to the positioning of the kitchen, the living area makes the most of the widest section of the ground floor, looking onto the courtyard garden.

    Daytrip creates calm broken-plan interior for Edwardian home in west London

    A poured, polished concrete floor with a slight cream tint is used on the ground level, continuing out into the garden.
    “Inspired by gallery spaces, the poured concrete is a neutral, hard surface that is reflective and tough,” Halstead said.
    “It immediately transforms a Victorian property into a contemporary home, especially for young professionals who use their living spaces for multiple purposes.”
    Polished concrete flooring reflects the lightThe pared-back material palette also includes wide prime oak timber, used on the two upper floors.
    “Timber brings a natural warmth and character that is often needed to compliment the sometimes austere quality of concrete,” said Halstead. “The soft, honey-toned character of oak is a calming neutral and easily adaptable to all spaces.”
    Cloudy-patterned marble features in the kitchen and bathrooms, complemented by cementitious walls and lime paints.
    Curved walls add softness to the bedroomsIn the bedrooms, linen curtains and curved walls add a sense of softness and tactility.
    On the first floor, a study overlooking the garden fulfils the client’s request for space to work from home, while the loft now houses a guest suite and utility room.
    Daytrip worked with Sophie Pearce, founder of east London design gallery Béton Brut, to furnish the house with a selection of antique and mid-century furniture.
    Several of the bedrooms feature integrated storageThese are balanced with pieces by contemporary makers including David Horan’s tactile Paper lights, which explore French and Japanese decoupage techniques, and the Low collection of curvilinear furniture in blackened oak from EBBA Architects founder Benni Allan.
    “We referenced Andrée Putman with our styling choices and discussed adding a touch of black during the design process,” said Daytrip director Emily Potter, nodding to the late French interior designer.
    “We had the opportunity to highlight sculptural moments with mono-blocking and also felt that the house could be a hybrid of a relaxing and welcoming home, with a touch of London townhouse smartness about it.”
    Linen curtains bring tactilityDaytrip has previously collaborated with Béton Brut on a number of residential projects in the British capital.
    Among them are an east London townhouse with custom Douglas fir joinery and another Victorian terrace house that was converted into understated apartments.
    The photography is by Gareth Hacker.

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    India Mahdavi creates colourful scenography for Pierre Bonnard exhibition in Melbourne

    Iranian-French architect India Mahdavi has designed an exhibition to present works by French painter Pierre Bonnard at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne.

    Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Mahdavi presents more than 100 works by the famed 20th-century artist who is celebrated for applying an iridescent palette.
    India Mahdavi has offered her take on Pierre Bonnard’s paintings through the exhibition scenographyThe scenography design by Mahdavi, also known for her use of colour, is intended to create “an impression of his world, through my own eyes” according to the architect.
    Instead of typical white gallery walls, the spaces are awash with bold hues and patterns that she has chosen to complement the artworks.
    The architect chose colors and patterns to complement the artworksMany of the shades of yellow, pink, orange and green that adorn the walls and floors are lifted directly from the canvases, while floral-inspired repeated patterns offer a contrasting backdrop.

    Large carpets continue these motifs at different scales across the floors.
    Many of the colours were lifted from the artworksMahdavi has also placed some of her own furniture designs in the gallery spaces, offering visitors the opportunity to pause and appreciate the paintings and their surroundings.
    “Mahdavi envelopes Pierre Bonnard’s works in an environment that complements Bonnard’s distinct use of colour and texture, and evokes the wistful domestic intimacy for which his paintings are renowned,” said the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV).
    Several of Mahdavi’s furniture designs are placed in the galleriesBonnard was born in 1867, and his artistic career took off in the 1890s in Paris, where he began capturing street life.
    The artist’s focus then moved to domesticity, followed by landscapes thanks to the influence of his friend and neighbour in Normandy, Claude Monet.
    The exhibition is divided into 11 themes based on the subject matter of Bonnard’s paintingsBonnard later relocated to the south of France and created a large body of work there before his death in 1947.
    “The paintings of Pierre Bonnard depict intimate domestic interiors, natural landscapes and urban scenes with subtlety, wit and a sensuous approach to colour and light,” said the gallery.
    Some of the spaces are decorated entirely in one colourThe exhibition features loans from the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, which holds the world’s largest collection of Bonnard’s work, along with significant loans from other museums and private collections from around the world.
    It is organised around 11 themes, which include landscapes, interiors, still life, early nudes, and large decorations.

    India Mahdavi’s striped scenography provides backdrop for furniture exhibition

    There are also sections dedicated to his depictions of music and theatre, views from his 1920s studio in Le Cannet, and scenes of nature and daily life around the town.
    “For Bonnard, landscape painting was a hybrid genre and often included glimpses of interiors and still lifes,” said the gallery.
    Mahdavi is renowned for her use of colourThe gallery has hosted many immersive exhibitions and installations in recent years, including a scaled-down version of Greece’s famous Parthenon temple, a mist-filled chasm in its sculpture garden, and Nendo’s take on the drawings of MC Escher.
    Mahdavi’s best-known projects include the Gallery dining room at London restaurant Sketch, which she originally created in pale pink, then transformed with golden tones in 2022.
    Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Mahdavi runs until 8 October 2023She recently updated six rooms within Rome’s 16th-century Villa Medici to feature an array of contemporary and colourful furniture.
    Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Mahdavi forms part of NGV’s Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series, and runs from 9 June to 8 October 2023. For more exhibitions, events and talks in architecture and design visit Dezeen’s Events Guide. 
    The photography is by Lillie Thompson.

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    Ten bathrooms with double sinks for couples who prioritise personal space

    Nobody likes knocking elbows while brushing their teeth. In this lookbook, we collect 10 bathrooms with interesting takes on double sinks from the Dezeen archive.

    Sometimes called his-and-hers sinks, double sinks immediately introduce a luxurious feel to the bathroom. The 10 examples below feature varying contemporary interpretations of this classic design flourish.
    This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring bathrooms with colourful toilets and sinks, timber cladding and lots of concrete.
    Photo by Megan TaylorLouisville Road apartment, UK, by 2LG Studio
    London design firm 2LG Studio fitted a bespoke coral-orange vanity unit with luted-lacquer-coated doors to form the double sink in this house in Tooting.

    The unit contrasts with baby-blue taps that match the floor tiles and the bordering around the large bathroom mirror, as well as the shower screen.
    Find out more about this Louisville Road apartment ›
    Photo by Mel Yates/24mm PhotographyHouse in York, UK, by Studio Ben Allen
    A utilitarian theme pervades Studio Ben Allen’s extension to a Victorian terraced house in York, including in the first-floor bathroom.
    Twin basins feature taps stripped back to their base brass and exposed copper piping, while the two curving mirrors above them continue an arch motif used throughout the project.
    Find out more about this house in York ›
    Photo by Jeremie WarshafskyCandy Loft, Canada, by StudioAC
    The double sink in this Toronto loft conversion by local firm StudioAC is housed inside a wood-clad unit that is fixed to the wall and lit from underneath.
    It features in a minimalist bathroom with borderless shower screen and mirrors, white walls and subtly patterned tiling.
    Find out more about Candy Loft ›
    Photo by Alex Forsey PhotographyThe Triangle extension, UK, by Yellow Cloud Studio
    A free-standing bathtub separates two sinks in the en-suite bathroom of this Victorian house in Hackney, extended and renovated by London practice Yellow Cloud Studio.
    The bath fits into what was formerly a fireplace, with the original chimney stack providing a symmetrical layout for the concrete basins and pastel-green vanity units.
    Find out more about the Triangle extension ›
    Photo by Youri ClaesensCasa Campo, Ibiza, Spain, by Standard Studio
    Casa Campo is an off-grid home nestled in a mountain range in northern Ibiza by Amsterdam firm Standard Studio.
    In the bathroom, a concrete partition forms a low wall around the double sink, contrasting with the rustic stone walling and timber counter.
    Find out more about Casa Campo ›
    Photo by Felipe FontecillaCasa Hualle, Chile, by Ampuero Yutronic
    Pale plywood walls and a dark concrete floor give the bathroom in this house in Chile’s volcanic Araucania Region a rustic feel.
    Architecture studio Ampuero Yutronic raised a pair of circular sinks on a simple wooden stand in line with a window above the bathtub.
    Find out more about Casa Hualle ›
    Photo by Evan Joseph130 William show apartment, USA, by David Adjaye
    British architect David Adjaye used serrated grey marble tiling to line the walls and floors of the bathroom in this model apartment for his first Manhattan skyscraper.
    This extends to the bathtub and double sink, contrasted with black tap fixtures and a black wooden vanity unit.
    Find out more about this 130 William show apartment ›
    Photo by Matthew WilliamsWorkstead House, USA, by Workstead
    This home in Charleston, South Carolina was created through the renovation of a building formerly used as a store for selling blockaded goods during the US Civil War.
    In the darkly painted en-suite bathroom next to the master bedroom, design studio Workstead built a pair of sink units standing independently of each other and looking out through large double-sash windows.
    Find out more about Workstead House ›
    Photo by Pedro KokAML Apartment, Brazil, by David Ito Arquitetura
    David Ito Arquitetura put a different spin on the double sink inside this apartment in São Paulo.
    The two vanity units face each other from opposite walls, their wooden cupboards contrasting with the black fittings and floor tiles and the white wall tiles and marble in the sinks and the two-person bathtub.
    Find out more about AML Apartment ›
    Photo courtesy of VoraVallirana 47 apartments, Spain, by Vora
    A more modest approach to the double sink is on display in these Barcelona apartments designed by Architecture studio Vora.
    The pale marble sink is divided into two basins, sharing the same white vanity unit and grey marble counter.
    Find out more about these Vallirana 47 apartments ›
    This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring bathrooms with colourful toilets and sinks, timber cladding and lots of concrete.

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    Helle Mardahl fills Copenhagen apartment with candy-coloured glass

    Danish designer Helle Mardahl has unveiled The Sensory Society, a 3 Days of Design exhibition that takes cues from Wes Anderson’s film The Grand Budapest Hotel.

    Mardahl filled an entire Copenhagen apartment with her colourful glass objects, creating installations that include a playful bar and a grand dressing table.
    The Sensory Society includes a grand dressing table filled with glass objectsThe exhibition showcases new additions to the designer’s glassware range, called the Candy Collection, including hand-blown pendant lamps, characterful wine glasses and Mardahl’s take on “the perfect bowl”.
    The aim was to create an exhibition that appeals to all of the senses.
    Tiered shelves allow hundreds of candy-coloured glass objects to be displayed”We’ve transformed this old, amazing apartment into a world of imagination, mystique and humour,” Mardahl said.

    “Inspired by the amazing Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel, I implemented colours from our newest addition to the Candy Collection, such as grapefruit, blue jelly, champagne and spearmint. Absolutely yummy!”
    Glass pendants are on show in the red-painted lobbyMardahl first launched her Copenhagen-based studio in 2017, after “falling in love” with glass. Her pieces typically have a candy-like aesthetic, with rich colours and round shapes.
    The designs are all hand-made by artisans mostly based in Denmark.

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    “The process of creating the glass is magical,” said Mardahl.
    “It’s hot, it’s sweaty, it’s absolutely perfect. It is truly a love story between the glass and the artisan.”
    A bar showcases tableware objects at different heightsWhen you arrive at The Sensory Society, the first room you encounter is a lobby where almost every surface is red, creating a bold backdrop to glass pendants hanging down from the ceiling.
    In the bar area, glass tableware objects – including the popular Bon Bon cake stand – are displayed at different heights, while wine glasses are hung around a cylindrical column.
    Wine glasses take centre stage in a turquoise-painted roomA grand dressing table is finished in pale shades of lilac, pink and blue. It incorporates tiered shelving, supporting hundreds of glass vessels.
    There is also a turquoise-coloured room where the new wine glasses take centre stage.
    The glasses form part of a range of tableware objects by Mardahl. Photo is by Amy FrearsonSmall details throughout the apartment are also made from glass, including drawer handles and orbs fixed to the sides of the chairs.
    “It’s a candy world of flavours and colours, a universe that simulates your senses and feelings,” added Mardahl.
    The Sensory Society is on show from 7 to 10 June 2023 as part of 3 Days of Design. Follow live coverage on Dezeen live: 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen, or see Dezeen Events Guide for information about the event, plus a list of other architecture and design events taking place around the world.

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    House of Shila designs industrial yet sultry interiors for Mona Athens hotel

    The ancient Acropolis of Athens is in full view from the rooftop of this boutique hotel, which design studio House of Shila has housed in a former factory building.

    Mona Athens is located in the city’s lively Psirri district, within an eight-storey 1950s building that once served as a textile factory.
    The Mona Athens lobby features an eclectic mix of furniture and decorHouse of Shila, led by New York-based entrepreneur Shai Antebi and Greek photographer and creative director Eftihia Stefanidi, chose to keep as much of the building’s bones as possible when converting it into a 20-key hotel.
    This meant retaining its original dramatic iron staircase, terrazzo flooring, metal window frames and marble facade.
    The spilt-level communal space houses a lounge and cafe”We designed Mona with great respect for the building’s 1950s architecture,” said Stefanidi.

    “The structure itself remains unchanged, revealing 70 years of history. Emphasis was given to preserving original features.”
    House of Shila retained as many of the building’s original details as possibleLayering over industrial materials like exposed concrete and weathering steel, the team added wooden furniture and textured fabrics to bring warmth and tactility to the spaces throughout.
    Accessed from the street, the 200-square-metre split-level lobby serves as a lounge and a cafe that can host pop-up events and installations.
    A variety of textured materials are layered over the building’s industrial bonesAn eclectic mix of furniture and decor populate the space, which can be opened to the outside via full-height folding glass doors.
    The hotel’s six different room categories range from intimate rooms of around 16 to 20 square metres all the way up to the 55-square-metre penthouses and Mona’s Suite, with some of the larger rooms providing access to private balconies and patios.
    Wash areas are open to the sleeping quarters in many of the roomsAll feature a similar sultry-meets-industrial aesthetic, which House of Shila compares to a “sensual refuge”, characterised by curtains of sheer cotton and richly-coloured velvet, low minimalist beds, custom-knitted carpets and soft lighting from bespoke fixtures.
    In the majority of the guest rooms, the washing areas are open to the sleeping quarters – with separate water closets for privacy – and some feature comfy lounge seating.
    Larger suites have access to porches, balconies and patiosWhite freestanding Corian bathtubs and industrial-style rain showers are shrouded by translucent curtains, creating a “certain balance of comfort and drama”, according to the design studio.
    The open rooftop offers a direct view of the Parthenon and other structures atop the Acropolis, the UNESCO-listed epicentre of Ancient Greece, while the tourist entrance to the site is a 15-minute walk from the hotel.

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    Reserved for Mona Athens guests and members, this outdoor space includes a long glass-and-metal communal table, cushioned sofas, outdoor showers, lush planting and a bar that serves cocktails and “eclectic fare” with ingredients sourced from the local food market.
    There’s also a speakeasy venue in the basement, where pop-up exhibitions and private events can take place.
    Freestanding Corian bathtubs are set against weathering steelAll of the decorative items in the rooms are available for guests to purchase, from the organic cotton bedsheets to the ceramic coffee cups.
    Antebi’s background is in real estate development while Stefanidi was previously the creative director for immersive entertainment company Secret Cinema.
    The rooftop is reserved for hotel guests and membersThe duo founded House of Shila after working together on their first hospitality project Shila – another boutique hotel-cum-arts venue in Athens’ Kolonaki neighbourhood.
    Once a quick stopover for tourists on the way to the Greek islands, the capital is becoming a popular destination for city breaks in its own right, thanks to its rich history, growing culinary scene, year-round fair weather and relative affordability.
    A prime view of the Acropolis can be enjoyed from the roofThe owner of Carwan Gallery described Athens as “the new Berlin” when the contemporary design gallery relocated there from Beirut in 2020.
    Several boutique hotels have opened or undergone renovation in the downtown area over the past few years, including the neo-modernist Perianth Hotel and the Evripidis Hotel, which received a new rooftop bar and breakfast room.
    The photography is by Ana Santl.

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    “The world ran out of pink” due to Barbie movie production

    The sets of Greta Gerwig’s upcoming Barbie movie required such vast amounts of pink paint, they swallowed up one company’s entire global supply, according to production designer Sarah Greenwood.

    Speaking to Architectural Digest, Gerwig revealed that the team constructed the movie’s fluorescent Barbie Land sets almost entirely from scratch at the Warner Bros Studios Leavesden – all the way down to the sky, which was hand-painted rather than CGI rendered.
    Barbie Land sets were built from scratch in a movie lot”We were literally creating the alternate universe of Barbie Land,” she told the magazine. “Everything needed to be tactile, because toys are, above all, things you touch.”
    To recreate the almost monochromatic colour palette of Barbie’s Dreamhouses, the set design team had to source a bottomless supply of pink paint to cover everything from lampposts to road signs.
    Almost everything from lamp posts to sidewalks is rendered in vibrant pinkIn particular, the production used a highly saturated shade by US manufacturer Rosco to capture the hyperreality of Barbie Land.

    “I wanted the pinks to be very bright, and everything to be almost too much,” Gerwig told Architectural Digest.
    So much paint was needed, in fact, that Greenwood says the movie’s production caused a worldwide shortage of that particular hue.
    “The world ran out of pink,” she joked.

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    Rosco later told the LA Times that the company’s supply chain had already been disrupted when the movie began production at the start of 2022, due to the lingering aftereffects of the coronavirus pandemic and the winter storm that shocked Texas the previous year.
    “There was this shortage and then we gave them everything we could – I don’t know they can claim credit,” Rosco’s vice president of global marketing Lauren Proud told the LA Times, before conceding that “they did clean us out on paint”.
    Margot Robbie plays the movie’s main characterSince stills for the upcoming movie were first released a year ago, the all-pink hyper-feminine “Barbiecore” aesthetic has infiltrated the design world, with Google searches skyrocketing and the term accumulating more than 349 million views on TikTok.
    Earlier this year, Barbie manufacturer Mattel collaborated with Pin-Up magazine to release a monograph on the architecture and interiors of Barbie’s Dreamhouse to mark its 60th anniversary.
    “There have been so many books and entire PhDs on Barbie, but never really on her many houses and her furniture,” Pin-Up founder Felix Burrichter told Dezeen.
    “So we thought it would be a good idea to make one and treat it as a serious subject, in the same way that Barbie has been treated as a serious subject over the years.”
    The image is by Mattel.

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    Christian + Jade explores the Weight of Wood with exhibition at 3 Days of Design

    Danish design studio Christian + Jade has created an exhibition in collaboration with wood flooring manufacturer Dinesen that explores the density of wood and its significance and history as a commodity.

    The Weight of Wood exhibition, which takes place at the Dinesen showroom as part of Copenhagen festival 3 Days of Design, was the result of a year-long research project commissioned by the brand’s recently founded Dinesen Lab.
    Weight of Wood is an exhibition by Christian + JadeDinesen Lab invited Christian Hammer Juhl and Jade Chan, founders of Christian + Jade, to take part in a residency in which local artists were asked to work with wood harvested by the company to produce a research project and explore the weight of wood.
    The Weight of Wood installation is located within a large exhibition space at the brand’s showroom in Copenhagen. This was divided into a series of smaller rooms via sheets of textured paper hung vertically from a wooden pavilion.
    It takes place at the Dinesen showroomEach of the smaller rooms separates the exhibition into three different parts titled Forest and Wood, Wood and Wood, and Human and Wood.

    Throughout the exhibition space, wooden tables hold a number of experiments and interventions completed by Christian + Jade using different types of wood that were harvested by Dinesen.
    “We were fascinated by the idea that no two pieces of wood weigh the same, not even if it comes from the same tree trunk,” the studio explained at a preview of the exhibition. “This was really what sparked our interest in this project.”
    The exhibition explores the ways in which wood has been commodified”Through this exhibition, we have tried to work with this idea in various scales,” the studio founders added. “It sort of presents a design methodology, combining different pieces of wood with different densities.”
    “What we have created is not only a series of furniture but also a rocking horse, a rocking chair and lots of small experiments that visualise this intangible quality of wood, which is the weight of wood.”

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    A collection of different-sized cubic wooden volumes were presented in the exhibition, made from 11 different species of wood including beech, cherry, Douglas fir and elm. Each of the pieces of wood weighs 250 grams and conveys the different densities of wood through volume and size.
    A seesaw placed at the rear of the exhibition space featured a base made from Douglas fir and topped by a seat constructed from equal parts Douglas fir and oak. As a result of oak having a higher density than Douglas fir, the seesaw will always lean towards its oak-constructed side.
    The designers used Dinesen’s wood for their experiments”We chose three different furniture archetypes that require weight and balance in their function – the seesaw, the rocking chair and the rocking horse,” Chan said.
    “So in designing or reimagining the furniture, we’ve worked with four of Dinesen’s main wood species; that is Douglas fir, oak, pine and ash.”
    The exhibition was divided into three parts”The seesaw is an example of one of the simple principles that we apply – the pivot point is made using Douglas and the seat is made using oak and Douglas,” Chan added.
    The rocking horse was constructed from 87 per cent Douglas fir and 13 per cent ash. Because of its Douglas fir-heavy construction, the horse always tilts towards one side, which provides it with a unique movement.
    The exhibition included a rocking horse, seesaw and rocking chairChan concluded the preview of the Weight of Wood exhibition with a poem by H P Dinesen, a relative of the company founders:
    “To those who love the tree, those who may be fighting the tree, the one who plants the tree, the one who fells the tree, the poet who praises the tree, and the one who simply settles with enjoying the tree.”
    Also at this year’s 3 Days of Design, Nemo Lighting unveiled a light designed by architect Le Corbusier and a lamp by architect Charlotte Perriand and Takt launched a fully disassemblable sofa that can be replaced and recycled.
    The photography is by Claus Troelsgaard.
    Weight of Wood is on show as part of 3 Days of Design 2023, from 7 June to 9 June 2023. See Dezeen Events Guide for information about the event, plus a list of other architecture and design events taking place around the world.

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