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A Frame for Life: The Designs of Studioilse
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The renowned designer and style guru Ilse Crawford showcases her body of influential, holistic work for the first time, articulating her groundbreaking philosophies for design and living. Studioilse, the award-winning design studio founded by Ilse Crawford, bridges the worlds of interior design, architecture, and product design with the philosophy of putting the human being at the center. Fascinated by what drives us and makes us feel alive, Crawford says: When I look at making spaces, I don’t just look at the visual. I’m much more interested in the sensory thing, in thinking about it from the human context, the primal perspective, the thing that touches you. Featuring Studioilse’s work to date, from private residences to hotels, restaurants, and retail projects, this book illustrates the effectiveness of design grounded in human needs and desires. Layering materials and textures, combined with her understanding of human behavior, Crawford’s designs are sensual and accessible. A forerunner of the holistic design movement a decade ago, her humanistic approach has now become the norm. This volume illustrates why Crawford’s design philosophy is so seminal-her work has influenced not only a generation of Dutch and European designers, but also Americans due to her acclaimed Soho House New York. With new photography and essays by Crawford and design critic Edwin Heathcote, this inspirational volume is sure to be one of the most important design books of the year.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Rizzoli International Publications, 0 edition (21 Oct. 2014) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 240 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0847838579 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0847838578 |
| Dimensions | 23.62 x 3.1 x 28.63 cm |
by Juliet
Inspiring. Arrived on time.
by Mrs Karen G Howarth
Love the style of Ilse Crawford – a very individual designer who stands out from the rest of the interior design crowd
by sss2012
I love it, beautiful book.
by Marco
Ilse is true to her philosophy of connecting people trough design. The book is designed to be easy to read and her beautiful writing makes a connection and resonates with the reader. A must. However, photos could have been better.
by Mrs. K. A. Wheatley
Some books like this tend to be all about style over substance, but this is more than a coffee table book, it has proper depth. I love Crawford’s philosophy about design having to be more than just looking pretty, it has to be contextual and have proper reasoning behind it. She talks about putting the people who live in the space at the heart of what they do with it. It seems obvious, but it really isn’t. Each section is like a small, illustrated essay about the space in question, or the objects in question. It ranges from the domestic, as in her own living space, to how she fitted out Soho House New York. She also talks about her work lecturing and the collaborations she has done with brands like Georg Jensson. It has given me loads of ideas for future projects of my own (at a much, much reduced budget).