Design, News & Lifestyle Blog - April 2012

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An interview with photographer Matthias Heiderich

Talking to: Matthias Heiderich

Author: Studio    |    Category: Talking To
26th April 2012

Matthias Heiderich bought his first camera in 2008, then taught himself how to take incredible photographs. His work is serene and essentially architectural; many of Heiderich’s images document the structures and colours of his city, Berlin. We caught up with the artist to discover what inspires him.

Studio Top Spot: Leila's

Author: Studio    |    Category: Studio Top Spot
20th April 2012

Leila’s Café serve their eggs in large cast iron pans with chunky slices of bread and freshly squeezed blood orange juice. It’s a delicious mix of home comforts and stripped back decor.

A look at the home of Marc van Schie

At Home With: Marc van Schie

Author: Studio    |    Category: At Home With
19th April 2012

Meet Marc van Schie, an interior designer living off Old Street roundabout in an old umbrella factory with his husband Michael. The duo re-modeled the space, careful to maintain the historic building’s original features.

Studio top spot for books and magazines, Artwords Bookshop

Studio Top Spot: Artwords Bookshop

Author: Studio    |    Category: Studio Top Spot
18th April 2012

Artwords bookshop is a go-to for creative inspiration; a melting pot of art, fashion, photography, film and literature. Its shelves are stacked with highly specialised books on contemporary art, offering everything from out of print publications to newly published titles.

An Interview with Martin

Author: Studio    |    Category: Video
13th April 2012

Emma Elizabeth from thedesignvlog.com speaks to Martin on the design of Soho Beach House during Design Miami 2010.

The Kvadrat Factory Floor

Kvadrat Factory Visit

Author: Studio    |    Category: Studio Journal
13th April 2012

Following on from the exhibition 'Danish Design- I Like It!' the studio were lucky enough to be given a tour the Kvadrat textile factory in Denmark. Nestled away in the Danish countryside, the factory is surrounded by beautiful gardens offering the designers working inside spectacular views- not your usual ‘factory’.

Martin Brudnizki and Filippo Tattoni-Marcozzi

Filippo Tattoni-Marcozzi and the 9 Cuartos Project

Author: Studio    |    Category: Video
13th April 2012

Filippo Tattoni-Marcozzi has spent over a year working in Costa Rica helping on the 9 Cuartos project, an organization that nurtures the country’s raw artistic talent.

Polly Borland at the online VIP art fair

The VIP Art Fair

Author: Studio    |    Category: Studio Journal
13th April 2012

We are all well versed in the delights of online shopping. We’ve bought books, clothes, shoes and even cosmetics, but art? And art showcased by some of the most important contemporary galleries? Cue the VIP Art Fair.

An interview with founder of Scarlet & Violet, Vic Brotherson

Talking To: Vic Brotherson

Author: Studio    |    Category: Talking To
12th April 2012

Vic Brotherson, owner of Scarlet & Violet florist, has built a mini empire in a small space in North West London. Her creative eye and stylish conception has drawn in clients from Laura Bailey to Kate Moss. The studio caught up with her to gain an insight into the workings of her business.