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      Ten bold statement rugs that liven up the living room

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      Boldly patterned and colourful rugs characterise the living rooms of these apartments and houses around the world that we have collected for our most recent lookbook.

      From historic French apartments that have been filled with eccentric art to a New York Long Island house that was revamped in a neutral palette, these statement rugs complement and contrast the furniture under which they sit.
      The ten rugs found below directly reflect the colour shades around them with a colourful pattern, or, in the case of a black and white rug below found in a small California living space, contrast them completely.
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring living rooms dominated by giant sofas, rooms divided by storage units and wooden kitchens.
      The photo is by Matthieu SalvaingVersailles townhouse, France, by RMGB

      RMGB refreshed this apartment across from the Chateau de Versailles, preserving the original parquet flooring and mouldings before outfitting the space with bespoke and vintage furniture, including a star-burst patterned rug in a living space.
      “The idea was to integrate colours and materials in small touches, such as the pinkish-orange of the sofa or the blue shade of the rug,” the studio said.
      Find out more about Versailles townhouse ›
      The photo is by François CoquerelParis apartment, France, by Hauvette & Madani
      Local design studio Hauvette & Madani restored this Paris apartment to its former Haussmannian state, recreating intricate mouldings and cornices on largely white walls.
      The neutral backdrop offset the resident’s considered and colourful selection of artwork and furniture, including an assortment of boldly patterned rugs throughout the space.
      Find out more about Paris apartment ›
      The photo is by Maira AcayabaKarine Vilas Boas Apartment, Brazil, by Studio Juliana Camargo
      In this Brazil apartment for a fashion editor, a large, geometric living rug by Brazilian brand Punto e Filo takes centre stage.
      Its pink and green shapes are reflected in two bright green armchairs and a light pink sofa that sit on top.
      Find out more about Karine Vilas Boas Apartment
      The photo is by Joe FletcherGenesee Residence, USA, by Síol Studios
      This Spanish colonial revival-style house in Los Angeles received a colourful interior revamp by San Francisco-based Síol Studios in contrast to its white walls and original arched windows.
      In the living room, the studio layered a dark green floor pillow over a black rug, which offset a range of colours found in the boulders encased in a translucent coffee table.
      Find out more about Genesee Residence ›
      The photo is by Madeline TolleCumberland Hideaway, USA, by Nwankpa Design
      A bold, black and white striped rug by fashion designer Ralph Lauren contrasts the light orange, blue and pinks of the surrounding furniture in this studio space in California.
      Designed by studio Nwankpa Design, the space was broken into blocks of colour to create variety within its small footprint.
      Find out more about Cumberland Hideaway ›
      The photo is by Fran ParenteFrederic Chopin Apartment, Brazil, by Tria Arquitetura
      A number of area rugs complement the green, orange and white furniture found in the large living room of this renovated São Paulo apartment.
      “In the living room there were three large main volumes that should be highlighted to bring texture and more cosiness,” Tria Arquitetura said.
      Find out more about Frederic Chopin Apartment ›
      The photo is by Nicole FranzenAmagansett house, USA, by Athena Calderone
      The den of this Long Island home features a sconce by Calderone with Simone Bodmer-Turner, a 1960s French walnut table and a wooden block by Milo Baughman set atop a rug that New York designer Tali Roth created with Empire Collection Rugs.
      Owner Athena Calderone recently revamped the interiors of the mid-century house in a pale palette after purchasing it and renovating it ten years ago.
      Find out more about Amagansett house ›

      Courtyard House, USA, by No Architecture
      Located in Oregon’s Willamette Valley wine country, this house was organised around a central “fully-glazed courtyard” planted with native trees.
      Patterned rugs of various sizes were placed throughout the home, the largest of which is a warm-toned area rug in a sitting area, which was paired with a navy blue couch and wooden coffee table.
      Find out more about Courtyard House ›
      The photo is by Prue RuscoeDream Weaver penthouse, Australia, by YSG 
      Quirky fixtures and furnishings were added to this Sydney penthouse for an empty-nester couple, which was informed in part by Spanish tapas bars and the colour palette of surrealist artworks.
      As frequent entertainers, the living room received a number of unique pieces, including fluffy pink and patchwork armchairs which are offset by geometric rugs in similar hues.
      Find out more about Sydney penthouse ›
      Photo is by Adam ScottTsubo House, UK, by Fraher & Findlay
      A shaggy rug sits at the centre of the living home in this London home, surrounded by velvet furnishings and an assortment of planters and vintage pieces.
      The surrounding walls were stripped of decades-long paintwork, revealing original detailing around the ornate moulding, ceiling roses and skirting boards.
      Find out more about Tsubo House ›
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring living rooms dominated by giant sofas, rooms divided by storage units and wooden kitchens.

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      Studio Est adds “brutalist elements” to Battersea Power Station apartment

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      London interiors firm Studio Est referenced the industrial heritage of Battersea Power Station when creating the interiors for this apartment set within the redeveloped landmark.

      The apartment’s owner wanted to transform the empty shell into a space that would reflect both his personal tastes and the home’s setting within the former art deco power station.
      Studio Est has transformed the interiors of a Battersea Power Station apartmentKnown for its quiet luxury interiors, Studio Est applied a palette of subtle neutral shades to unify the apartment’s open-plan spaces and provide a consistent backdrop for various characterful furnishings and artworks.
      “We wanted to keep it simple but introduce subtle brutalist elements that evoke the building’s history,” founder Louise East told Dezeen. “These are complemented by softer textures that add a more feminine touch.”
      Mario Bellini and Charles Rennie Mackintosh chairs feature in the dining roomAlthough some areas of the redeveloped power station feature steel beams and other industrial details, East found the apartment entirely devoid of original elements.

      So the studio turned to furniture, artwork and accessories to introduce character and visual interest to the living spaces.
      A dramatic painting is set against the neutral wallsDramatic pieces, including a large painting in the dining room and a bespoke geometric sofa in the lounge area, were chosen to ground these spaces and introduce a masculine feel.
      East then layered these with textural details including cushions, lampshades and linen-wool blend curtains, all of which were custom-made for the project.
      The room also houses a metal reinterpretation of Gerrit Rietveld’s Zigzag chairAlongside the bespoke items, Studio Est sourced various vintage pieces including leather chairs by Italian designer Mario Bellini, which surround the dark wooden dining table.
      A Hill House Chair by Scottish art deco architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh and a metal reinterpretation of Gerrit Rietveld’s seminal Zigzag chair also feature in the dining room.

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      The two bedrooms display distinctly different approaches to colour and materiality. The principal bedroom is painted in a rich terracotta hue that lends the space a warm, enveloping atmosphere, while the second bedroom incorporates textures chosen to complement the adjacent gardens.
      “Although it’s an open-plan apartment, we didn’t want all the rooms to look the same,” said East, who established her studio in 2020 after 15 years of working for other architects and interior designers including Russell Sage and Martin Brudnizki.
      A bespoke geometric sofa centres the lounge area”It’s good to be able to move from one space to another and have a different look and feel,” she added. “The main bedroom is intentionally different to the living areas because we wanted to make this a space where the client can come after a day’s work and feel comfortable reading a book.”
      Throughout the apartment, the owner’s ceramics collection is displayed on characterful plinths, carefully positioned to emphasise specific views within the spaces and of the landscaped gardens outside.
      Cushions and curtains were made custom for the projectBattersea Power Station was designed by British architect Giles Gilbert Scott and built by the London Power Company in several phases between 1929 and 1955. It was decommissioned in 1975 and subsequently given Grade II listed status.
      A lengthy redevelopment of the site on the south bank of the River Thames introduced accommodation, hospitality, offices and retail space while preserving the building’s iconic chimney stacks and facades.
      The principal bedroom is painted in a rich terracotta hueLondon architecture firm WilkinsonEyre oversaw the restoration and conversion of the former power station, which now features a glass lift within one of its chimneys.
      UK studio Foster + Partners designed an office for technology brand Apple inside the building as well as a store for the company that retains four original brick pillars.
      The photography is courtesy of Studio Est.

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      Ceremony of Roses offices by 22RE feature 1970s-influenced meeting spaces

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      Los Angeles studio 22RE has included a “huddle room” that resembles a sunken living room at the offices for a creative music agency.

      The offices within a 1950s factory in Culver City were designed for Ceremony of Roses, an artist merchandising and brand services company for top music creatives.
      A minimalist white oak counter welcomes visitors to the Ceremony of Roses officesWorking with creative director Madeline Denley of creative consultancy Never Far Studios, 22RE completely overhauled the 7,000 square feet (650 square metres) of space to create four executive offices, six communal desks, a showroom, a conference room, a huddle room and a listening room.
      “The project was a full-scale, wall-to-wall customisation where we got to dig into functional priorities while maximising visual appeal and comfort,” said 22RE principal Dean Levin.
      The main communal workspace features aluminium desks atop a raw concrete floorThe main communal workspace occupies a large, lofted central room illuminated by skylights between the exposed wooden ceiling rafters.

      Reaching past a minimalist white oak reception desk, the open area features custom aluminium desks and cabinets accompanied by Eames Management chairs atop a raw concrete floor.
      Executive offices are visible through glass panelsOn either side, open and closed storage is provided by millwork cabinets and titanium travertine shelves.
      A row of executive offices, visible through tall glass panels, are furnished with a mix of French and Italian modernist pieces.
      A maple-panelled conference room is furnished with a burl wood table and Pierre Jeanneret chairsA freestanding structure built from dark-stained white oak houses a conference room, which holds a burl wood table and six Pierre Jeanneret floating-back chairs.
      Maple wall panels complement the brown carpet, and a spherical Akari lamp is suspended overhead to give the space a warm glow.
      White oak and titanium travertine, which appear throughout the project, were used to craft the kitchenOn the other side of the communal work area is a kitchen, where the same material palette of white oak and titanium travertine continues.
      A matte aluminium dining table with matching curved-back chairs – another set of 22RE custom designs – provides a space for employees to eat and congregate.
      22RE custom-designed the matte aluminium dining table and matching curved-back chairsThe listening room is decorated entirely in a chocolate brown hue, with walnut panelling, carpet and upholstery on the built-in, U-shaped sofa all carefully chosen for a monochrome effect and optimum acoustics.
      “The ceilings maximize sound quality, with angles implemented to reverberate music as top creatives gather to experience albums – which also accessorize the shelved wall – on vinyl,” said 22RE.

      And And And Studio brings 1970s elements to Century City Law Office

      The “huddle room” is modelled on a 1970s sunken lounge, evidenced by its low wraparound sofa modules upholstered in pale green mohair.
      A custom aluminium table referencing designs by Oscar Niemeyer was placed in the center and a vintage Akari light by Isamu Noguchi hangs above.
      An acoustically optimised listening room is decorated entirely in chocolate brown”The space’s soft and hard, warm and cold elements amplify the contrast of the warm wood and industrial materials that are apparent across the office interiors,” said the studio.
      In stark contrast to the rest of the office, bathrooms are enveloped floor-to-ceiling in vibrant blue, including three-inch Japanese ceramic tiles.
      In contrast, the bathrooms are enveloped floor to ceiling in vibrant blue22RE’s previous projects include a golf clothing boutique in Miami with pale-green stucco surfaces informed by the sport and the city.
      Other offices in LA with unexpected interiors include the Century City offices of an entertainment law firm, which also have a 1970s vibe.
      The photography is by Yoshihiro Makino.

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      Eight elegant bathrooms where eye-catching bathtubs take centre stage

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      For our latest lookbook, we’ve collected eight homes featuring bathrooms where statement bathtubs form stylish centrepieces and add a sculptural feel.

      Whether they’re made from concrete, terrazzo or marble, built into a wall or sunk into the floor, the bathtubs in these projects all enhance the design of the bathrooms they’re in.
      By using the bath as a statement piece, designers can create wet rooms that aren’t just functional but also beautiful.
      Matching the tub with the wall can create a hotel-like feel, while contrasting materials and colours can make the bathtub stand out.
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more, see previous lookbooks featuring living rooms with giant sofas, clever storage solutions and wooden kitchens.

      Photo by Ricardo LabougleArt House, Greece, by Kallos Turin
      Veiny green marble clads the walls and bath in this home in Greece, designed by architecture studio Kallos Turin to show off the owners’ art collection.
      “When creating the interiors, we viewed the house’s concrete shell as a ‘neutral’ base – the equivalent of white walls in an art gallery,” concluded the architects.
      Find out more about Art House ›
      Photo by Matthieu SalvaingVersailles townhouse, France, by RMGB
      Located across from the Chateau de Versailles, this French townhouse also has a bathroom with a marble bathtub. A splashback and floor in the same colour combine to make a decorative contrast to the room’s white walls.
      Designer RMBG added a black-and-white photo with a similar pattern to that of the tub to create an interesting detail in the otherwise pared-back bathroom.
      Find out more about this Versailles townhouse ›
      Photo by Sara MagniMilan apartment, Italy, by David/Nicolas
      French-Lebanese design studio David/Nicolas’ refurbishment of this 1920s Milan apartment pays homage to iconic architect Gio Ponti, who created some of its interior in the 1950s.
      In the bathroom, the studio kept Ponti’s pink bathtub and shower unit and covered the walls with micro concrete that forms a tactile contrast against the glossy tub.
      Find out more about this Milan apartment ›
      Photo by Helen CathcartThe Marker’s Barn, UK, by Hutch Design
      A former concrete pig shed, The Maker’s Barn outside London was given a glamorous makeover by architecture studio Hutch Design, using “natural and honest” materials.
      Though the bathtub is located in the bedroom rather than the bathroom, it has an attention-grabbing sunken design that gives users an uninterrupted view of the fields outside through floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
      Find out more about The Maker’s Barn ›
      Photo by Nicholas WorleyUntitled House, UK, by Szczepaniak Astridge
      This house in London is centred around a “concrete sculpture” – a walled void that travels from the kitchen to the bathroom. Here, it has been enclosed behind a glass wall.
      Next to it, a deep concrete bath adds another sculptural detail. Green plants soften the brutalist feel of the bathroom, which was designed by architecture studio Szczepaniak Astridge.
      Find out more about Untitled House ›
      Photo by William Jess LairdUpper West Side apartment, US, by General Assembly
      US studio General Assembly chose terrazzo for the bath, floor and sink in one of the bathrooms in this Upper West Side apartment. Moss-green tiles add a symmetrical contrast to the playful terrazzo pattern.
      The studio used a wide variety of materials throughout the flat, with another bathroom clad in swirly marble.
      Find out more about this Upper West Side apartment ›
      Photo by Imagen SubliminalG House, Spain, by Gon Architects
      Small white tiles cover this large bathtub, which completely fills the space between a wall and the window.
      The Spanish home has an unusual design in that the bathroom and dressing room can only be accessed via the bath, which has steps leading up to it.
      According to the architect, the hidden bathroom was meant to add an element of play and surprise to the interior.
      Find out more about G House ›
      Photo by Megan TaylorSunderland Road house, UK, by 2LG
      Playful pastel colours abound in this UK home designed for a family with three young children. Local firm 2LG Studio matched the pale-purple floor with the statement bathtub in the bathroom, which also has decorative marble wall details.
      Amorphous mirrors and blue tiles give the room even more character, while plants on small wall shelves add an organic feel.
      Find out more about Sunderland Road house ›
      This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more, see previous lookbooks featuring living rooms with giant sofas, clever storage solutions and wooden kitchens.

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      Stòffa opens New York City flagship with “calming backdrop”

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      The in-house design team of New York menswear brand Stòffa has mixed vintage and contemporary furniture for its flagship store in SoHo.

      Fashion brand Stòffa focuses on “championing a shift toward quality, sustainability, and individuality” through made-to-order clothing and predominantly operated out of pop-ups before opening up a 2,000-square-foot (186-square-metre) retail space in New York City.
      The internal design team at Stòffa has created a flagship shop in SohoThe team focused its design on “natural materials” – often used for the brand’s clothing.
      “We use all-natural materials in our collection, often highlighting existing fabrics no longer in production, and carried this ethos into the design of the store,” said the team.
      The team mixed contemporary and vintage furniture in the space”The space is outfitted with a mix of vintage and modern fixtures that highlight the beauty of diverse cultures and periods,” it continued.

      The space consists of a front showroom that displays a seasonal collection, while a narrow passageway covered by linen lace curtains leads to a large private area for made-to-measure fittings.
      Over four months, the team stripped back the space to reveal original elements such as concrete floor slabs, and brick and plaster walls then outfitted the interior in a palette of neutrals and a deep brown to provide “a calming backdrop” for visitors.
      The front of the shop is “gallery-esque”The shop is organised to “encourage a thoughtful approach to wardrobe building” according to the team, with a large, open room at the front and a more “home-like” space in the back.
      “The front room is gallery-esque. It’s deliberately merchandised sparsely, giving each garment room to breathe,” said the team. “As you transition to the private room, the space feels more intimate and home-like.”

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      At the front, the space is divided almost symmetrically, with four, slender hanging racks placed on either side of the room in front of small changing rooms.
      On one side, a vintage wooden desk and mirror, paired with a metal sitting chair with curving armrests, sit between the clothing racks. A large glass planter, wooden stool and warm-toned boulders sit in the corner.
      The back room was designed to be “home-like” for fittingsA floor-length mirror sits on the other side and between the, two ash wood benches topped with light pink circular cushions.
      In the back room, a large custom solid ash table made in collaboration with Brooklyn-based Studio POA, founded by Guatemalan designer Giovanni Valdeavellano, sits beneath a skylight, framed by a large built-in closet made of the same wood.
      Ash wood furniture was used throughout the shop”This anchors the space and serves as the meeting point for our made-to-measure appointments,” said the team.
      Geometric MM chairs by Milanese designer Mario Milana finished in lamb suede were placed throughout the space and a wavy, wooden privacy screen provides a changing area.
      Tall ash closets were fitted into the passageway between the two rooms and contain storage for the store.
      The palette is dominated by neutrals and a deep brown”The store reflects the brand’s refined aesthetic sensibility and provides a calming backdrop for the elevated shopping experience,” said the team.
      Founded in 2014 by designer Agyesh Madan and Nicholas Ragost, Stòffa is a New York-based clothing brand that designs made-to-order clothing in the pursuit of creating more sustainable and individual menswear.
      Nearby in Soho, fashion brand Kith placed olive trees in the centre of display units and architecture studio Al-Jawad Pike used an assortment of marble to create a second flagship store for Athletic Propulsion Labs.
      The photography is by William Jess Laird

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      General Assembly creates “comforting and quiet palette” for Manhattan apartment

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      Design studio General Assembly has used a wide material palette to transform an apartment on New York City’s Upper West Side, decorating it with marble and travertine stone and adding wood for a lighter feel.

      The studio completely transformed the layout of the 3,050-square-foot (284 square metres) flat, which was designed for a young family.
      Social spaces are located at the centre of the home”The floorplan has been completely reimagined,” General Assembly co-founder Sarah Zames told Dezeen.
      “We moved all the walls and most of the plumbing in order to better accommodate the needs and lifestyle of the clients – we felt it was important to organize the spaces based on the way they used the space.”
      A travertine side table contrasts a wooden table in the living roomOne side of the flat was designed to be quieter and family-focused and houses the bedrooms and family room, while social areas can be found at the centre of the apartment.

      Guest spaces are contained in a third area, which was designed using warmer materials and has a more intimate scale.
      The bedrooms are located on a “quieter” side of the flatLocated in an early 20th-century stone building by Italian-American architect Gaetano Ajello, the studio drew on the surrounding architecture when designing the apartment interior.
      “We were inspired by the grandness of the New York pre-war building,” Zames said.
      “We loved its deep columns and beams and wanted to work in a way that honored these kinds of details while balancing them with softer textures and quieter moments.”
      The kitchen features a marble islandGeneral Assembly worked with many different materials for the apartment, whose walls are clad in Venetian plaster in a nod to the fact that it’s the material that would have been used for the original walls.
      “We chose to finish many of the spaces with Venetian plaster because it created a subtle shadow and depth on the walls and ceilings,” Zames explained.

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      “We liked the way it reflected the natural and decorative lighting without overwhelming the space – the movement and texture of the wall is so minimal, that on first glance you may not realize that it is even plaster,” she added.
      “But, as you watch the day progress, the light shifting becomes more apparent.”
      Wood was used throughout the flatThe studio decorated the kitchen and bathrooms with dramatic marble surfaces and also placed a side table in solid travertine in the living room.
      “We felt that stone, a material that lends itself to the nature of the pre-war building, was such a natural choice for this project,” Zames said.
      “We wanted to emphasize its weight, designing voluminous pieces and detailing to emphasize these qualities.”
      Brass and metal details add texture to the living roomTo contrast the stone, wood was used for much of the furniture and for the sliding doors leading into the kitchen.
      “The wood was just as important in the design because it provided a counterpoint to the heaviness of the stone and the architecture of the building,” Zames said.
      “Not only was the wood lighter in color, but the details in the wood finishes feel lighter to the touch and slightly more delicate.”
      General Assembly added built-in features to the apartmentThroughout the flat, built-in shelves and cabinets maximise storage and reference the original design of the flat.
      To create the right ambience within the apartment, General Assembly used earthy colours for the interior.
      “We drew predominantly on earthy hues complimented by jewel-toned accents,” Zames said.
      “We wanted to go with a comforting and quiet palette that evoked feelings of permanence. We always use natural and living materials in our projects, wherever possible – so many of these finishes will patina over time and add further to the depth of the design.”
      Swirly marble clads one of the bathroomsPieces by independent designers were also used for the space to give it more character and personality.
      “The clients were really open to bringing in more independent designers, many of whom we also carry at our shop, Assembly Line,” Zames said.
      “That gave us the ability to do a lot of customization and freedom in how we designed and outfitted the space.”
      General Assembly has previously updated an apartment inside a brutalist Manhattan tower and decorated a Bergen Street apartment with brass.
      The photography is by William Jess Laird.
      Project credits: 
      General contractor: ALL ConstructionStructural engineer: Jim Moore and AssociatesA/V and lighting: Fiks Consultants for AV and Lighting InfrastructureUpholstery & window treatments: Fernando Guaman for Custom Upholstery and Window treatments

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      Ministry of Design’s Workshop is a collaborative space for post-Covid working

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      A simple steel framework incorporates both desks and storage in the self-designed all-white studio of architecture firm Ministry of Design in Singapore.

      With the MOD Workshop, studio founder Colin Seah set out to create a different type of workspace from Ministry of Design’s award-winning Bar Code office, which the practice occupied from 2010 to 2023.
      Ministry of Design has designed a new office for itself in SingaporeThe new office is less than a third of the size, with a focus on facilitating collaboration between coworkers who don’t spend as much time in the office as they did before the coronavirus pandemic.
      “In line with MOD’s transition towards a technologically-enabled work environment, which allows for most designers to work remotely, the Workshop dispenses with typical workplace conventions,” Seah said.
      The space is divided by a steel framework that incorporates desks and storage”Instead, it devotes 60 per cent of the layout to creative face-to-face collaboration because when we do need to meet in person, we really want it to make it count,” he continued.

      The 93-square-metre space is divided into a series of interconnected areas for collaboration, as well as hot desks and utility spaces, via a three-dimensional metal framework.
      A wall clad with cable trays allows objects to be attached with hooks or magnetThe minimal scaffold incorporates screens made from frosted polycarbonate and fluted glass that allow light to pass through, generating a bright and layered aesthetic within the workspace.
      The same materials were used to form shelves and worktops, with solid aluminium rods inserted into the polycarbonate panels to allow them to support heavier items.
      One of the main workspaces is centred around what MOD describes as a counter-height “war room” table that can be used for shared creative activities as well as design discussions and presentations.

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      The table’s surface is made from frosted tempered glass that, along with other glossy and mirrored materials, helps to bounce light around the interior and enhance the spacious feel.
      The metal framework incorporates an adjustable lighting system above the table that can simulate different light conditions, while large windows minimise the requirement for artificial lighting during the daytime.
      To one side of the table is a wall clad with cable trays, allowing objects to be attached with hooks or magnets. Shelving along the opposite wall forms part of a material and artefact library.
      The interior is almost entirely whiteThe library shelves span the full length and width of the Workshop, ensuring the designers always have easy access to materials used to inspire and stimulate creativity.
      A row of hot desks along one wall and a meeting table near the entrance provide alternative areas for working and collaboration, with utility spaces including a pantry, printer and storage tucked away in a corner.
      In contrast to the bright-white interior of the workspace, a compact restroom concealed behind a mirrored door is designed as a private sanctuary lined with black tiles.
      In contrast, the bathroom is clad in black tilesMOD has completed more than 140 projects since it was founded by Seah in 2004, offering clients a holistic service that often includes architecture, product design, interior architecture, branding or landscaping.
      “We love to question where the inherent potential in contemporary design lies and then to disturb the ways they are created or perceived, redefining the world around us in relevant and innovative ways, project by project,” Seah said.
      Previous MOD projects include an office in a conservatory-like atrium filled with tropical plants and a co-living space with all-white interiors.
      The photography is by Jovian Lim.

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      Rotate opens first physical store with interior by Thibaut Allgayer

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      Shiny silver curtains and a lacquered burgundy stage feature inside the flagship store for Danish womenswear label Rotate, which opened in Copenhagen during fashion week.

      Locally based French designer Thibaut Allgayer designed the two-level store on Kristen Bernikows Gade.
      Rotate’s flagship store features a mirrored counter and a lacquered burgundy stageIt is the first physical location for Rotate, which was launched by stylist influencers Thora Valdimars and Jeanette Friis Madsen in 2018 and is part of the Birger Christensen Collective.
      Allgayer’s design concept was to create a series of freestanding architectural elements that divide the space into different zones and allow it to function in different ways.
      The counter is formed of three stacked semi-circles”We were thinking about what a flagship store for a brand is today,” explained Allgayer during a preview tour.

      “It’s not only about selling clothes; it’s a destination,” he told Dezeen. “It should also be welcoming for parties and events, creating different experiences.”
      Burgundy wall units organise the ground-floor spaceA mirrored counter, formed of three stacked semi-circles, is the first thing customers see as they arrive.
      This polished stainless-steel element rotates around an existing column, allowing it to function as a checkout desk, a bar or a display unit.

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      Also in this room, a triangular set of steps can serve as a seating area or a stage. With its high-shine burgundy lacquer finish, it provides a focal point in the corner of the space.
      Wall units with the same burgundy lacquer finish divide the front of the store from the rear, creating a narrow central corridor with video screens integrated into the walls.
      Silver curtains frame an oval roomThis leads through to an oval room framed by silver curtains, slender graphic display rails and a curvy white sofa.
      A custom-built brushed-steel staircase connects the ground floor with the basement, a carpeted space with a dressing-room feel. Details include silk curtains, a daybed and a vertical lighting fixture.
      Fitting rooms offer a kaleidoscopic effectChanging rooms are slotted in behind the new fixture, with mirrors creating a kaleidoscopic effect.
      “The brand plays with this contrast between raw and sleek, fun and serious, soft and strict, colourful and neutral,” said Allgayer.
      “I was trying to translate that into the architecture.”
      A custom-built brushed-steel staircase leads downstairsCombined with the silver and burgundy elements, a muted green shade brings an edgy feel to the colour palette.
      Allgayer also played with transparency, texture and reflection, with materials including granite and glass.
      The basement is a carpeted space with a dressing-room feel”I was trying to find materials that reflect the brand’s values,” said Allgayer.
      “The space needs to be neutral because the collection is going to change season to season. But neutrals for me are not necessarily about being grey.”
      The design plays with transparency, texture and reflectionRotate opened its doors for the first time on 5 August, coinciding with the start of Copenhagen Fashion Week.
      It is an important milestone for the fast-growing label, described by Vogue as “a go-to partywear brand”. The ambition is for Rotate to become a major Scandinavian export, following in the footsteps of Ganni.
      “Rotate is a brand with a beating heart and unique DNA,” said Madsen and Validmars, who serve as the label’s creative directors.
      The store is located on Kristen Bernikows Gade in Copenhagen”We have had a strong sense of the world that our brand has existed in for so many years, that the opening of the store is an organic progression,” the duo continued.
      “We are thrilled to host our loyal community, and offer a space where they can feel at home, engaged and excited in our hometown of Copenhagen.”
      The photography is courtesy of Rotate.

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