Innehållsförteckning för August 2017 från Wallpaper

MATTEO THUN Architect and designer ‘The baby is born the right way,’ declared Matteo Thun the moment he saw the first prototype of his ‘Immaculate Care’ case, a kit for the perfectly groomed gentleman (page 090). He was meeting his Handmade collaborator Alessandro Sartori, artistic director at Ermenegildo Zegna, and our own Nick Vinson back in February, and deemed no amendments were required. After his successful delivery, next up for Thun is a wellness destination in Switzerland. KAREN CHEKERDJIAN Designer Lebanese designer Karen Chekerdjian works from a new 6,500 sq ft studio and gallery in Beirut’s Bourj Hammoud, creating objects that are at once austere and graceful. Her style is apparent in the geometric ‘Infinity’ table (page 175), which she created for us with terrazzo specialist Grandinetti, based on an…

Crafted to hold precious items, this clutch case was inspired by the ritual of dressing up. A piece to be passed down through generations as a ceremonial offering, it is made from the same Italian acetate, hinges and rivets used to make Cutler and Gross spectacles. It also features two circular peepholes that reference the initial stages in the production of a pair of sunglasses. Cutler and Gross Founded in 1969 by Graham Cutler and Tony Gross, British eyewear brand Cutler and Gross handcrafts its products in Cadore, Italy. Its frames offer a timeless, elegant style with only the discreetest of branding. cutlerandgross.com Doshi Levien Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien launched their multidisciplinary London-based design studio in 2000. The award-winning duo have since created work for the likes of B&B Italia,…

Timothy d’Offay of Postcard Teas has developed Ambient Tea, made for pairing with fine foods, and serving in stemware. It is infused at room temperature, capturing more facets of the leaves’ flavours than a cold brew, while displaying the balance of a hot brew. For us, d’Offay created two blends: London Sun, a roasted black tea with a sweet, nutty chocolate flavour, which pairs with meats and smoked fish; and High Green, a blend of Darjeeling and Taiwanese tea with elderflower and tropical fruit notes, which pairs with white meats, fish, salads and cheese. To create a preparation kit, we introduced d’Offay to designer Pietro Russo, who took his cues from Japanese functionality. The brass scoop is inspired by a leaf, while the brewing and serving vessels, brass caddy and strainer,…

‘Airplane Mode’ is designed to contain a mobile phone, so its owner can switch off and instead focus on the more tactile things in life. It’s the brainchild of San Francisco-based creative agency Branch, whose extensive experience in designing consumer electronics made it all the more sensitive to the importance of going technology-free from time to time. The case is cast from high-grade concrete by Concreteworks, shielding its contents from Wi-Fi and phone signals. Meanwhile, the rough-hewn exterior is left unpolished to evoke natural stone and a padded leather interior creates a textural contrast and a sense of refinement. Branch Nick Cronan and Josh Morenste founded Branch in 2013 to solve industrial design and branding challenges. Output includes the modular ‘Ara’ phone for Google, a skin analysis system for L’Oréal,…

Constructed in Ermenegildo Zegna’s Pelle Tessuta, an innovative fabric woven from fine strips of nappa calf leather, this case has been designed to organise and manage tools for the rituals of cleaning, maintaining, repairing, caressing and caring for everything in a gentleman’s wardrobe. It encourages mindfulness of precious, noble materials and high craft. Matteo Thun & Partners Matteo Thun opened his Milan-based practice in 2001. Known for exacting standards in environmental sustainability, the firm works across architecture, interiors and product design for both Italian and international clients. A leader in the hospitality area, the practice is developing a hybrid concept combining wellness, healthcare and hotels. matteothun.com Ermenegildo Zegna Founded in 1910 in Trivero, Italy, as a wool mill, Ermenegildo Zegna is now a global powerhouse in the menswear arena, with a…

See the finished exhibition piece on page 190 Paul Helbers likes to make daily dressing effortless. He has a fascination with everyday workwear and his eponymous label, launched in January 2016, mixes athleisure and tailored pieces in luxurious fabrics. Now our Handmade brief has allowed the Dutch designer, who has headed up menswear at Maison Margiela and Louis Vuitton, to take his passion further. His seethrough closet allows you to take in your wardrobe at a glance, without even opening it, helping you select the perfect outfit every morning. ‘The wardrobe is built on a pedestal and puts your clothes on display, like in a museum,’ says Helbers. Crafted by the British cabinetmaker Smallbone using oxidised English oak and featuring transparent doors in clear polished acrylic, the design subverts the…

‘THE VEIL’ Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec and Lesage Intérieurs, see pages 082 and 170 ‘TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW, AND TOMORROW’ Conrad Shawcross and Architectural Titanium, see pages 197 and 198 TREASURE BOX RDAI and Lanserring, see page 106 ‘AIRPLANE MODE’ VESSEL Branch and Concreteworks, see page 075 MODULAR COLUMN Tijmen Smeulders and Olivier van Herpt, see pages 092 and 174 ‘POCKET OCEAN’ Mathieu Lehanneur and Gérard Pigault, see page 069 MONOLITHIC FONT Tino Seubert and Pibamarmi see pages 176 and 198 ‘SOLTEIRA’ BENCH Pedro Paulø-Venzon and Driade, see pages 194 and 198 ‘INFINITY’ TABLE Karen Chekerdjian and Grandinetti, see pages 175 and 198 Our Holy Handmade! exhibition turned Milan’s Mediateca Santa Teresa into a non-denominational temple of divine design. See select offerings in heavenly close-up on the following pages, and find…

The sublime work of French light artist Thierry Dreyfus has illuminated many a Wallpaper* project, so it was only fitting that we worked with him again to show his designs in a spiritual context. His lamp, which takes its name from the Greek word for matter, was developed in collaboration with Turkish furniture company Koleksiyon. It features a wood shell with a gold-painted interior, giving a discreet nod to religious icons. Thierry Dreyfus A long-time Wallpaper* collaborator, Dreyfus has produced some of fashion’s most memorable catwalk shows of the past decade, conjuring up installations and sets for Dior, Helmut Lang, Marni and Jil Sander. atelierthierrydreyfus.fr Koleksiyon Koleksiyon manufactures high-quality home and office furnishings. Established in 1972 in Ankara, Turkey, the company is regarded as a pioneer in design, production and distribution,…

Available at store.wallpaper.com After mastering his liquid effect in marble, Mathieu Lehanneur has applied the technique to ceramic, creating a basin with a surface that mimics the movement of water. His large bowl is made from enamelled ceramic, and is intended to serve either as a domestic centrepiece or as a container for holy water in an ecclesiastical context. Mathieu Lehanneur French designer Mathieu Lehanneur has successfully blurred the boundaries between sophisticated furniture design and technology (he has been chief designer at Huawei since 2015). His style has been applied to everything from a church altar to a café for the Louvre. mathieulehanneur. Gérard Pigault French artisan Gérard Pigault is an expert in transforming polyester resin, plaster, ceramic and brass into impressive artworks. Based in Fontainebleau, he uses his sensibility and…

Perched high above the valleys of southern Austria, the formidable basalt structure of the 17th-century Riegersburg Castle towers above a tiny mountain village. It is in a small garage in the shadow of the imposing fortress that carpenter Johann Radaschitz established his joinery workshop in 1923, creating exceptional furniture from local walnut, oak, chestnut and cherry wood with the help of just one apprentice. Today, Radaschitz’s great-grandchildren, Bernd and Johann, run the joinery business and head a team of 37 skilled craftsmen. Earlier this year, the brothers joined forces with design duo Andrew Hays (a former creative director of Smallbone and Poggenpohl) and Kimm Kovac (an interior architect and set designer) to establish a new brand, Lanserring. Drawing its name from an 18th-century woodcutter – who according to local folk…

UPM Wallpaper* Handmade is packed with strokes of genius, and it feels pretty good to the touch too. Print on paper is a craft all its own and the Handmade issue is our chance to celebrate it with a special paper selection, of which this sketchbook is just one element, all supplied by UPM. All five different paper stocks, including that used for the front cover and encompassing matt and gloss finishes, were carefully selected by Wallpaper* to provide the perfect look and feel for each part of the magazine. upm.com ‘Sacred Space’ pavilion Francesco Librizzi and De Castelli See page 099 Candleholder Michaelis Boyd and The Crucible Foundry See page 059 Tabernacle Giacomo Moor and Emmemobili See pages 120 and 180 Trinity of boxes Jacqueline Rabun and Werkstätte Carl…

See the finished exhibition piece on page 192 ‘It had to represent my architectural style, with a geometry that is rigorous and soft at the same time’ The traditional Japanese tea ceremony is perhaps the ultimate expression of slow living, where the process of preparation becomes a meditative part of the experience. It may not be religious per se, but it is ritualistic, pivoting on the quality and detail of the objects employed and the performance of making and consumption. With this year’s Handmade theme exploring the sacred and ceremonial, we couldn’t ignore the tea ceremony and its Japanese roots. Taking inspiration from the tools of a typical ceremony, in particular the furo, a portable iron or clay brazier used to heat water, and combining it with the conveniences of…

Available at store.wallpaper.com ‘HOLY HANDMADE!’ SIGNET-RING SEAL Regarded as a potent symbol of divinity, the signet ring carries a talismanic charge, delivering its message by way of an emblematic seal. To make a suitably mighty mark on this year’s spiritually elevating Handmade, we worked with signet-ring maker Rebus to create our own. The seal itself was specially designed for us back in 2011 by illustrator Kam Tang and graphic designer Darren Wall, for that year’s Wallpaper* Handmade exhibition and special issue. Having painstakingly engraved the seal from a wax imprint, Rebus took a symbolic approach to the 18ct-gold jewel’s ample form: ‘The two triangular cut-out sections echo the negative space in the Wallpaper* W,’ says Rebus’ director and master engraver Emmet Smith. ‘The ring’s inner curve is enamelled in white,…

‘A political climate too often guided by fear, demagogy and post-fact distortions is creating uncertainties for the world. Is belief rather than science guiding us into this uncertain future?’ So ponders Yves Béhar. Inspired by this Handmade’s spiritual quest, he drafted a new set of Ten Commandments guided by science. Calligrapher Paul Antonio then scribed the text, a take on traditional bible layouts. Yves Béhar San Francisco-based designer Yves Béhar founded his company Fuseproject in 1999, and the studio’s output emphasises sustainability and humanitarian impact. His most recent projects include a new home entertainment system for Samsung that displays a rotation of artworks when not in use, and a redesign of the Super 8 camera for Kodak. fuseproject.com Paul Antonio Scribe London-based calligrapher Paul Antonio trained as a scribe and heraldic…

Inspired by the act of lighting a match, this candleholder transforms a banal moment into an extraordinary object. Cast in bronze by The Crucible Foundry’s master craftsmen using the ancient lostwax technique, the piece features both rough and smooth finishes to mirror the textures of a matchbox, as well as a small receptacle designed to hold the matches. Michaelis Boyd Established in 1995 by Alex Michaelis and Tim Boyd, this architecture firm is renowned for its unfailingly elegant and practical designs constructed using sustainable techniques. Its output ranges from hotels and restaurants to private residences. michaelisboyd.com The Crucible Foundry Artists Damon Rawnsley and Sam Dalton have been producing unique pieces in their west London workshop since 1993, specialising in metal casting, replication, patination and restoration. High-profile clients include the Courtauld Institute…

Available at store.wallpaper.com At first glance, the function of Ini Archibong’s piece for Holy Handmade! is cryptic. It’s a statuesque block of black granite with 31 droplets of white marble inserted in two perfectly symmetrical lines. Its intriguing presence is entirely intentional: ‘It’s meant to be viewed as a sculpture to anyone but the owner,’ explains the Baselbased American designer. ‘The owner has the secret knowledge of its function.’ The ‘Ritual Calendar’ is actually a tool for practising mindfulness. Each day of the month, a new droplet-shaped totem is taken out of the calendar and carried in a pocket for the day, before being put back in place at night. ‘So many things are competing for our attention throughout the day,’ says Archibong. ‘When you’re carrying the totem around with…

The ‘Sacred Space’ shrine is intended to express our connection with symbolic places. The painted stainless steel pavilion defines the space beneath it as sacred, giving a nod to how spirituality has been given a physical form since early nomadic cultures. We’ve added a surrealist de Chirico-esque touch to ours. What will you do with yours? Francesco Librizzi Working across architecture, interiors and product design, Francesco Librizzi trained at Facoltà di Architettura di Palermo and founded his practice in 2005. Recent projects include exhibition design for the Fondazione Vico Magistretti and an installation for the 2016 Triennale, both in Milan. francescolibrizzi.com De Castelli Known for its detailed approach to the crafting of metal products, De Castelli combines traditional techniques with advanced technology. Founded in 2003, the company has worked with designers…

Taking inspiration from velvet-lined offertory bags, the handle of this bag lies deep within a long sleeve, turning the act of reaching inside into a sensory journey. It comes in three leathers: velour-effect Watersuede; chiaroscuro-like Waternatural; and Rodeo, featuring alternating sections of leather and fur. We suggest you dig deep. Jamie Fobert Architects London based-architect and designer Jamie Fobert established his practice in 1996. Inspired by functionality, ease and the interplay of light, the award-winning practice has won three public cultural commissions, including the Tate St Ives extension. jamiefobertarchitects.com Studioart Set up in 2006 by Nadia and Gianfranco Dalle Mese, Italian leather expert Studioart specialises in creating custom-made textured leathers for interiors, which are produced at the family tannery founded by the pair’s father, Giuseppe Dalle Mese, in Montebello Vicentino in…

Taking inspiration from the utensils used in meditative Japanese tea ceremonies, Kostas Murkudis’ tablet evokes the trays used to carry teapots and cups, which are more usually crafted in lacquered or unlacquered wood. This design has instead been created in coloured glass, and plays with concepts of reflection, fragility and sensuality Kostas Murkudis Berlin-based fashion designer Kostas Murkudis worked as first assistant to Helmut Lang before founding his own label in 1994. He is also the former creative director of Ter et Bantine and Hache, while his own projects span both art and design. kostasmurkudis.net Gustav van Treeck Renowned for its innovative approach to mosaic art and glass painting, Munichbased glass specialist Gustav van Treeck was founded in 1887. Both a maker and restorer of glass, it launched its design…

Birkenstock built a reputation through its support of the human form. As a pioneer of modern orthopaedics, the 240-year-old company is renowned for its dedication to cosseting and sustaining our weary feet. Today, the Birkenstock name is shorthand for easy comfort and orthopaedic excellence. Throughout the modern era, the company has fused science with style, creating footwear that bridges the worlds of function and fashion. And now, the German brand has taken its decades of experience and applied it to a very different challenge. We sleep for a third of our lives, and horizontal support for our musculoskeletal system is just as vital to our wellbeing as shoes are to our posture and stance. Following sleep studies undertaken at the Munich Ergonomics Institute, Birkenstock’s first range of beds showcases its…

A AFSO Eternal flame page 193 afso.net Agape Meditation table page 189 agapedesign.it Anne Brandhøj Funeral biscuits page 202 annebrandhoej.dk Architectural Titanium ‘Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow’ page 197 architecturaltitanium.com B Bloc Studios ‘Divine’ diffuser and fragranced oil page 188 bloc-studios.com Branch ‘Airplane Mode’ vessel page 075 branchcreative.com C oncreteworks ‘Airplane Mode’ vessel page 075 concreteworks.com Conrad Shawcross ‘Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow’ page 197 conradshawcross.com C Craig Green Ceremonial rug page 076 craig-green.com Cutler and Gross ‘Time Capsule’ clutch page 045 cutlerandgross.com D De Castelli ‘Sacred Space’ pavilion page 099 decastelli.it Doshi Levien ‘Time Capsule’ clutch page 045 doshilevien.com Driade ‘Solteira’ bench page 194 driade.com Emmemobili Tabernacle pages 120 and 180 emmemobili.it E Erik Jørgensen Møbelfabrik ‘The Portal’ pages 052 and 182 erik-joergensen.com Ermenegildo Zegna ‘Immaculate Care’ case page…

In Victorian times, wrapped funeral biscuits displaying biblical verses were traditionally handed out to mourners. We approached Danish food design studio I’m A Kombo to develop a modern rendition. Riffing on the phrase ‘To the bitter end’, its biscuit takes you through the five basic tastes, from salty (salt crystals), via sour (lemon rind), sweet (rainbow sprinkles) and umami (meat fibres), to bitter (green leaves). Fellow Dane Anne Brandhøj created a wrapper that helps tell the biscuit’s story on white waxed paper. I’m A Kombo Lasse Askov and Bo Lindegaard set up I’m A Kombo in 2010 to reinvent the way we dine out. The pair’s creative approach to food is realised in formats including a magazine and book store called Nibble, and pop-up restaurants such as one where guests…