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A glimpse behind the curtain

by Nina Müller

Maharam stands for exclusive upholstery fabrics from Eames’ “Dot Pattern” to Hella Jongerius’ “Repeat Classic Stripe”. The book “Maharam Agenda” published by Michael Maharam documents the US textile manufacturer’s development from the very beginnings to the present day. As accomplished as the treatment of the textile collections and multifarious company philosophy may be, the book does not offer us a real peak behind the scenes.

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My pillow from Uzbekistan

by Markus Frenzl

Home living magazines announced the "multicultural furniture" trend, the "ethno-style" and "intercultural design" trend. The new color frenzy is being judged as an expression of overcoming a "design style" which is far too plain and of the need for individuality and unconventionality. The world of design seems to have opened up to foreign creative styles.

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My private Sky

by Daniel von Bernstorff

The Kram Weisshaar office has designed a limited edition for porcelain manufacturer, Nymphenburg.

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What should offices be? A small town or a camping site?

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Unfinished and yet complete

by Nina Reetzke

"Misfit" is the title of the current monograph on Hella Jongerius. The publication not only illuminates the Dutch designer's oeuvre to date but also illustrates the available design options when the medium book is re-thought.

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Matt gold, please!

by Markus Frenzl

Hand-crafted porcelain: obscenely expensive, decorative items for the glass cabinet, figurines ... we know the kind of thing only too well. And then you find yourself taking part in a guided tour round the Nymphenburg porcelain manufactory and you rediscover a world long thought to be forgotten, full of craftsmen who are proud of their work and pieces which breathe life.

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