From Quebec

Quebec culls its most innovative designs for an NYC exhibition and shop

Taking up residence in NYC, the three-week-long exhibit “From Quebec” highlights over 70 innovative designs from our friends to the north. From furniture to fashion, the artfully edited collection showcases the concept Canadians master so well—blending traditional craft with modern ideas. With works spanning both emerging and established designers, standouts include Périphère‘s “Pâté Chinois” shelving, M3beton‘s “Coulee dans le Beton” collection and Zoë Mowat Design‘s …

Made in Peckham

Hendzel+Hunt reclaim South London scraps for a well-crafted furniture collection

Secluded in its own room during Designersblock this year was Made in Peckham, a project devised by London-based design studio Hendzel+Hunt. Specifically conceived with sustainability in mind, the team made the entire range from locally-sourced materials, such as discarded palettes and leftover scraps from the streets, yards and workshops in the Peckham area of South London. Designers Jan Hendzel and Oscar Hunt, who specialize in …

Ebbe Gehl and Jacob Strobel on Sustainability

Our interview with two Wharfside furniture designers on what being truly "green" means to them

Advertorial content: Flip open nearly any magazine these days and you’re sure to find at least one story touting the latest sustainable products. From bamboo cutting boards to wall coverings made from recycled materials, there’s no shortage of “green” furnishings aimed at relieving guilt of daily modern life. While awareness of the need to consume in more environmentally-friendly ways has never been higher, for many …