CASE STUDY
— PERIOD PIECES
In the unique surroundings of the house created by Danish sculptor Rikard Axel Poulsen (1887-1972) furniture, lighting and homewares by contemporary designers exhibit their serene poise, the avant-garde flanked by the archaic to create layers of history.
CULTIVATING PATINA
How to create a newly built house that feels comfortably familiar and as burnished as the well-loved objects that move with the owners? Designer Elisabeth Snejbjerg and former architect now photographer Mikael Bonde after 25 years in Copenhagen moved to the country near Aarhus to a house they designed and built among trees.
BACKYARD REFUGE
Small but perfectly matched, two residences in a courtyard are reduced to the essentials using quality materials and maximum light to create welcoming tranquillity.
Modern Primitive — Something earthy and textural
the touch of things
The single most important characteristic of a sheet is how it feels, says Charlie Hedin who founded a bed linen company based on his experiences as a sailor.
THROUGH A GLASS SOFTLY
Creating the right atmosphere brings all senses into play. Nina Nørgaard makes mouth-blown glasses that feel soft on your lips and age graciously.
A sense of scent
Smell can evoke an emotion or a memory. It affects the subconscious less directly than taste, but much more profoundly, says scent developer Lena Norling.
THE ONE AND ONLY VUOKKO
On a crystal clear winter’s day, Ark Journal visited the living legend, Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi.
FINN JUHL AT THE BEACH
A rarely seen beach house by Finn Juhl on the rugged northern coast of Denmark shows the architect’s genius for holistic design in a new light.
CASE STUDY — THE CHAIR
Each period of design history has its quintessential chairs.
FRAME BY FRAME — NEXT COMES ACTION
Go behind the scenes of Art Dubai to meet Farshad Farzankia.
THE REAL PHILLIP LIM
Phillip Lim has changed. The designer sees beauty in another way and his simple beachside shack on Long Island was a catalyst to a shift in perspective and priorities.
VITRA — ON CRAFT AND INDUSTRY
When Hella Jongerius designed the Vlinder sofa for Vitra she combined her abiding passion for weaving and handcraft with 12 years of research into colours, textures and materials for the Swiss furniture company.
UTZON — THE UNKNOWN HOUSES
Every time you visit a Jørn Utzon building you get new experiences and insights. He had a fantastic talent for placing himself in an individual’s shoes and creating personalised, vibrant architecture for others.
DANH VO AT HOME
The idea of home is constantly shifting for Danh Vo who calls the Berlin apartment he has filled with art and collectible design a nest for him and his boyfriend.
COPENHAGEN CREATIVES
The Copenhagen home of furniture designer Nikolaj Mentze and architect Malene Hvidt is a dialogue between the two, a shared and fluid work in progress.
MICHELE LAMY
More than a muse to husband Rick Owens, Michèle Lamy breathes life into their furniture creations.
CASE STUDY — THE FORM
A sculptor is obsessed with the form and the shape of things. Organic shapes, sculptural curves, soft lines. Connected by form yet solo and distinct.
SOLID VOIDS
With her Solid Voids series of objects Birgitte Due Madsen created sculptural forms that are related and respond to each other.
Modern Primitive — Something earthy and textural
the touch of things
The single most important characteristic of a sheet is how it feels, says Charlie Hedin who founded a bed linen company based on his experiences as a sailor.