Farm

Staged in an immaculate, white gabled space in the Navigli neighborhood in Milan,

Joost & Kiki: reCollections

While the Italians were rightfully celebrating their design legacy at the Despite the very different stylistic qualities of their work, the exhibition resonated with harmony. (Click images for detail.) In fact, I think the pairing might be described much like the old adage about personal relationships, that opposites attract. Joost's designs were resolutely solid; characterized by a rigid, Art Deco-esque geometry that clearly revealed his …

The Pyramids of Makkum

For years, After a demanding restoration project for the Amsterdam Rijksmuseum, which had recently acquired 17th century flower pyramids (highly fashionable aristocratic objects now considered the finest example of Delftware for this period), Makkum engaged a handful of leading Dutch designers to embark on a challenging project of its own. Using a replica of the restored flower pyramid as its starting point (pictured below right), …