Autoban’s Istanbul Shop

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In 2011 Autoban  opened her Istanbul shop in its chic Akaretler* area. The open character of the  shop with its many windows and white plastered stucco walls does create the best setting for Autoban’s line in furniture. Next to her shop opening Autoban had more historic milestones to celebrate in 2011. 2011 Awards Autoban is [...]

Studio Ilse for TwoTwoSix

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Studio Ilse is another favourite interior design studio. This year Ilse Studio produced the architecture and interiors of TwoTwoSix a Hong Kong residential project named after its address number on Hollywood Road. The co-founders of TwoTwoSix are Alan Loo and Darrin Wo. Their vision is to revive the history of Sheung Wan (a Hong Kong [...]

37 Avenue de Friedland

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Before entering a fresh new year, I do a little retrospect of my favourite interior design studios and start with Gilles & Boissier. This Paris duo has been nominated* for the redesign of 37 Avenue de Friedland. This is today’s address of the late  Nicholas Beaujon’s folie (weekend estate). Nicholas was a wealthy French banker [...]

Oscar Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues

Oscar Chair, in Beech No 5, by Sergio Rodrigues, to purchase via Epasso New York

Oscar Chairs have been designed by the famous* Brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues. Oscar is available in 2 versions; with a caned- or upholstered Seat and  Back. Although this fifties Design is Brazilian, it does show some similarities with the Thonet bentwood Chairs from the late nineteen Century and the Danish Chair Designs by Hans Wegner [...]