From Lars Müller – “This book, edited by the entrepreneur and long-time driving force behind Vitra, Rolf Fehlbaum, is the result of a trip undertaken to Ballenberg by designers Jasper Morrison and architects David Saik, Tsuyoshi Tane and Federica Zanco. The authors share a fascination with the simplicity, practicality and functional beauty of the material world in which rural populations lived. “A Way of Life” compiles their observations and discoveries, revealing how architecture, furnishings and tools were always committed in their design and execution to the needs and necessities of everyday life; genuine solutions were found with the available means. Contemplating this intrinsic relationship between design, form and function, the book serves as a gentle reminder to resist the fads of today’s consumer world.

Recently at the Berlinische Galerie the studio designed exhibition ‘Edvard Munch – Magic of the North’, highlighting Munch’s long and intimate relationship with Berlin with over 80 paintings, prints and photographs in newly configured gallery spaces with custom lighting and colours. In partnership with the MUNCH museum in Oslo.

Emeco House on the cover of the spring issue of Disegno magazine with ‘Emeco Abides, A Venice Sewing Factory Re-imagined’ by Oli Stratford and a photo essay by Ramak Fazel. More here.

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