Böcker av Catherine Shaw

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The award-winning design studio OEO Studio, based in Copenhagen, boasts a diverse oeuvre that includes residential architecture, hospitality, commercial interiors, product design, and creative direction.This visual journey originates from the inspiration that drives OEO’s co-founders, Thomas Lykke and Anne-Marie Buemann, and offers a detailed exploration of their design philosophy known as Compelling Minimalism. This approach is characterized by disciplined restraint, attention to detail, coherence, and elegance, driven by a unique combination of Scandinavian values of clarity and a deep appreciation of Asian aesthetics.The designers’ unwavering commitment to elementary composition means their work emphasizes clean lines, natural materials, and thoughtful compositions that prioritize meaning and authenticity. OEO’s overriding considerations are warm, welcoming, unpretentious interiors that are comfortable and convivial, with space for contemplation: human values come first. Drawing inspiration from unconventional sources such as nature, architecture, and cultural traditions, OEO’s projects reflect their sympathy for craftsmanship and detail.

The first international publication dedicated to innovative Turkish real estate developer Bilgili Holding, seen through the discerning lens of architecture and design editor Catherine Shaw.Biligili Holding is an award-winning real estate development company specialized in luxury housing, villas, and mixed-purpose and hospitality projects. Headquartered in the dynamic cultural crossroads of Istanbul, it has been of global significance for 65 years now.Through its 12 most exciting and ambitious projects, the publication explores Bilgili Holding’s unrivalled expertise in master planning, architecture, and design, and collaborations with the finest architects. The prototypical properties include the legendary Soho House Istanbul and The Peninsula Istanbul. The 12 selected projects – which are presented with personal insights from the architects and interior designers - encapsulate Bilgili Holding’s key characteristics: an intense interest in the balance between architecture, nature and society, and their finely attuned design devices. Nine of the buildings are located in the most pictoresque districts of the metropolitan area of Istanbul, the others in Thessalonica (Greece), Miami and New York.Not only was a new collection of photos was taken especially for the book, it is also richly illustrated with plans and lively original hand-drawn illustrations, all of them giving illuminating insights into Bilgili Holding’s contributions to architecture and interior design. It reveals an extraordinary creative energy behind projects that include student housing, heritage retail, waterfront public multi-use neighborhoods, art museums, and hotels.Shining a light on the challenges, inspirations and design solutions of multiple projects, the volume provides a practical perspective on design in various contexts and cultures, with a direct and contemporary dialogue between nature and culture, tradition and innovation, space and materials.

A comprehensive look at Istanbul-based interior designer Zeynep Fadillioglu’s most striking projects, from a modern minimalist mosque to the city’s largest luxury hotel.Renowned for her striking, multilayered projects that are rich in materials, arts, and crafts, Zeynep Fadillioglu’s interiors express a bold contemporary sophistication and modern understanding of traditional values.Born and raised in Istanbul, Fadillioglu studied computer science and then art history and design at London’s Inchbald School of Design before setting up her design company in Istanbul. Today, having designed many notable landmarks, she is one of the most sought-after designers both at home and abroad. Her thoughtful, creative, and interdisciplinary approach to interior design bridges history, community, cities, climate, and culture with meticulous attention to detail and to storytelling.Beautifully printed in Italy, this monograph presents a selection of the designer’s finest projects, revealing the inspiration that has made her work in demand from London and New York to Bombay and Qatar. Written in first person, the volume provides an intimate insight into a uniquely nuanced cross-cultural approach to design that combines classic and contemporary, responding to the complex links between nature, heritage, culture, craft, and art.The book features never-before-published photographs and captivating original illustrations.

Drawing on the work of artist and architect William Lim, this book offers a new, enlightened perspective on what Asian design means today.

This book presents the radical architectural strategies and poetic cultural projects developed by OPEN Architecture, and the opportunities and challenges that arise from redefining built forms.

A major monograph on Asia's leading interior designer.