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For over three decades, Belgian architect Vincent Van Duysen has
created a body of work that is at once sublime and rich, minimal
yet tactile. This monograph presents his complete works from 1989
to 2009, including his domestic architecture, office and commercial
spaces, as well as furniture and decorative objects for such
leading international manufacturers as B&B Italia, Poliform and
Swarovski. Over thirty projects are presented in detail, each with
a project profile, many accompanied by specially commissioned
photographs taken by Alberto Piovano, along with a complete project
chronology.
The renowned designer and style guru Ilse Crawford showcases her
body of influential, holistic work for the first time, articulating
her groundbreaking philosophies for design and living. Studioilse,
the award-winning design studio founded by Ilse Crawford, bridges
the worlds of interior design, architecture, and product design
with the philosophy of putting the human being at the center.
Fascinated by what drives us and makes us feel alive, Crawford
says: "When I look at making spaces, I don't just look at the
visual. I'm much more interested in the sensory thing, in thinking
about it from the human context, the primal perspective, the thing
that touches you." Featuring Studioilse's work to date, from
private residences to hotels, restaurants, and retail projects,
this book illustrates the effectiveness of design grounded in human
needs and desires. Layering materials and textures, combined with
her understanding of human behavior, Crawford's designs are sensual
and accessible. A forerunner of the holistic design movement a
decade ago, her humanistic approach has now become the norm. This
volume illustrates why Crawford's design philosophy is so
seminal--her work has influenced not only a generation of Dutch and
European designers, but also Americans due to her acclaimed Soho
House New York. With new photography and essays by Crawford and
design critic Edwin Heatcote, this inspirational volume is sure to
be one of the most important design books of the year.
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