Dutch firm i29 interior architects and Chris Collaris have collaborated to design a tiny holiday home in the middle of nature at the Vinkeveense Plassen, near Amsterdam. The tiny home has a footprint of only 55 m2 (592 sq. ft.), yet the interior feels spacious due to the all around panoramas to the surrounding landscape…. [Read More]
Announcing the Nominees of the Frame Awards 2019
Frame Magazine announced the final shortlist for the 2019 Awards. See official announcement and details below. The search for the best interiors began in June 2018 and led to 1050 submissions from all over the world for the second edition of the Frame Awards. Now after weeks of deliberating, the international jury of renowned industry… [Read More]
Cartoni 900: Lightweight LED-light in cardboard
Due to the rise of LED, lighting has become more sustainable. With the Cartoni 900 pendant, designer Wisse Trooster of Qoowl goes one step further with the label Cartoni Design. In addition to applying LED technology, the lamp is made with recycled cardboard from Smurfit Kappa. The result is a minimalist stylish pendant that can… [Read More]
Amsterdam Showroom of the international luggage brand Samsonite by i29
Challenged to design the new Amsterdam Showroom of the international luggage brand Samsonite, i29 was asked to reflect on the companies spatial brand identity. The brief was to create an experience that unifies the diversity of the Samsonite Group and it’s sub-brands. To create a spatial identity which is fresh, recognizable and consistent, in order… [Read More]
OODE gives art a second chance
What happens with all the artwork when a museum closes? In many instances it gets lost and forgotten in storage units, a problem Netherlands’ cultural sector has been facing for many years. OODE is the first gallery in the Netherlands to take those forgotten pieces and gives them a second chance. Curated by Marleen Kurves,… [Read More]
EH&I pavilion by i29 interior architects
i29 interior architects designed a pavilion for the dutch magazine Eigen Huis & Interieur during the annual design fair in RAI Amsterdam. With an architectural installation i29 strived to make a spatial experience for the visitors that surprises; an environment that should be discovered step by step. The ‘house’ has been reduced to the essence;… [Read More]
Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has a new entrance
One of Netherlands’ most popular museums has received a new entrance. Located in Amsterdam, the entrance to the Van Gogh Museum has been moved on Museumplein, following in the steps of the Rijksmuseum and Stedelijk Museum. The building has been developed and completed in a record time of 18 months under the direction of Hans van… [Read More]
1930s building gets transformed into contemporary office
Dutch creative digital agency dpdk has recently redesigned their office located in a 1930’s historical building in Rotterdam’s old shipping quarter. The agency has been based in this location since 2010, however their constant growth demanded a big renovation. Expanding from 3 levels to 5, dpdk offices now occupy the entire building. Along the many… [Read More]
MOOOI launches Luxury Hotel Cosmetics range
Moooi has launched a new line of sumptuous beauty products for luxury hotels. The line includes shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion, hand wash, hand lotion, vanity box and soap. The design of the packaging takes inspiration from the brand’s own name. In Dutch the word ‘mooi’ means beautiful. The bottles have been designed to… [Read More]
Powerhouse Company completes shopping centre in Netherlands
Powerhouse Company has completed ‘t Loon shopping centre in Heerlen, a city in the southern Netherlands. The project was commissioned by Dutch real estate investor NSI after a sinkhole caused part of the building to collapse in 2011. The architects have completely transformed the complex into an open and welcoming space to attract visitors. The… [Read More]
