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Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec not only dream up textile designs for Kvadrat. They have also for the second time designed the label’s Copenhagen flagship showroom.

Whether it’s for premium loudspeakers, SUVs or classic sneakers – the fabrics from Danish textile label Kvadrat are ever more frequently a sales argument for luxury products.

Carpets with bullet holes, straight out of a 3D printer, or with patterns inspired by ciliates – this year there are all manner of surprises beneath our feet.

The whirlwind of new products blinds the eye to the true innovations. These are now taking place in the field of recycled materials.

Erwan and Ronan Bouroullec have come up with a completely new roller blind system for Kvadrat Shade, the latest brand by Danish textiles expert Kvadrat. In this interview, Erwan Bouroullec explains to us the design concept behind it.

“Frosty”, almost “ghostly” perhaps best describes the interior design for the Geijoeng Concept Store in Shenzhen. Interdisciplinary Studio 10 used mirrored surfaces, glass bricks and acrylic walls to create a store in which the clothing is almost an accessory.

London designers Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien were the guests of honor at this year’s Stockholm Furniture Fair. We met Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien in their self-designed exhibition pavilion at the fair.

imm cologne 2020 has provided its annual update on the state of our lifestyles. Our review of the trade fair.

Stefan Diez developed a concept for the Kvadrat exhibition stand during imm cologne 2020 that encloses it with a swirling umbrella-like structure. The main role in his ingenious design is played by Alfredo Häberli’s new fabric “Nitto”.

Designer Karina Nielsen Rios teamed up with Kvadrat to develop the outdoor fabric “Patio”, which is both sturdy and environmentally friendly. And it looks good into the bargain.