Rooted in Scandinavian ideas, the work of Danish designer Rikke Frost exemplifies simplicity, class, and a deep dedication to sustainability. She crafts items that encourage and endure, usually trying to traditions markedly completely different from her personal for inspiration.
When Frost was 19 she spent greater than a yr touring by South America, and the traditional websites and symbols of the Inca civilization utterly captivated the younger inventive. Locations like Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley weren’t solely awe-inspiring, additionally they had an impression on her profession journey. “These monuments maintain a lot depth – layers of historical past, tradition, craftsmanship, and which means,” Frost says. “It was this overwhelming mix of artistry and human ingenuity that finally influenced my resolution to check structure.”
Rikke Frost Photograph: Courtesy of Rikke Frost
Frost’s first job after she accomplished her education was with Hammel Furnishings, and because the solely designer there on the time, she had the chance to dive into the method and collaborate on each component. Whether or not she was within the manufacturing unit, or coaching gross sales workers, the alternatives she made have been an integral a part of the ultimate product. It was an expertise that sparked her ardour and confirmed what she was meant to do.
In 2004, she opened her eponymous studio, and her items embody furnishings, lighting, and objects for interiors. Frost garnered worldwide recognition for her collaboration with the Carl Hansen & Søn model on the favored Sideways sequence. Launched in 2020, the road was expanded final yr and now includes a lounge chair and occasional desk, mixing conventional methods with up to date, natural kinds.
At all times on the go, Frost makes positive she carries a sketchbook along with her in order that she will seize her many ideas as they come up, placing them down on paper earlier than they slip away. “There’s one thing concerning the tactile strategy of drawing and writing that helps me form concepts into one thing tangible,” she provides.
As we speak, Rikke Frost joins us for Friday 5!
Photograph: Courtesy of Mali
This ingenious system of strings and knots was one of the crucial essential instruments of the Inca Empire, used to document info on sources, demographic management, agricultural planning and many others. in a surprisingly superior method. These strings and knots are so fascinating, and after I first discovered about them in 1992 they evoke my ardour for working with all types of strings and cords in my designs.
Photograph: Rikke Frost
2. 8750 km shoreline of Denmark
I’ve a deep love for the ocean, whether or not I’m swimming in it year-round or climbing alongside its shores. The Danish shoreline gives such numerous experiences, from the wild, windy landscapes of the West Coast to the fossil-rich cliffs of Stevns within the East. I actually respect dwelling in a rustic the place my household and I can simply discover and revel in these completely different pure environments.
Sonja Ferlov Mancoba, Uden titel, 1938-39 og Maske, 1970 Courtesy: The Property of Ferlov Mancoba Photograph: Magnus Ekstrøm
Sonja Ferlov Mancoba believed deeply within the energy of group that transcends cultures, and this imaginative and prescient is a continuing thread operating by each her life and artwork. I love her skill to specific this concept by her semi-abstract figures and masks, crafted from clay and plaster. Like Ferlov Mancoba, I imagine that significant human interplay is invaluable. In a world more and more dominated by digital gadgets, it’s essential to search out stability, to search for from our screens, and reconnect with one another by actual, significant conversations.
Photograph: Rikke Frost
4. Onion
When designing I search for inspiration in nature’s wonders and that is considered one of them. Onions are nature’s layered masterpiece, every ring contributing to their elegant, intricate type. Their versatility shines by within the kitchen, whether or not including a savory depth to dishes or reworking into candy, caramelized perfection. Lengthy-lasting and needing no packaging, onions should not simply sensible – they’re the final word vegetable.
Fjordenhus in Vejle, Denmark Photograph: Anders Sune Berg, courtesy of Studio Olafur Eliasson
Using basic Danish bricks on this constructing is exceptional. From a distance, the floor seems uniform and orderly, however as you get nearer, you discover the intricate mix of over fifteen completely different shades of each unglazed and glazed bricks. This wealthy selection invitations you to discover the constructing’s tactile qualities and the interaction of colours. Olafur Eliasson’s inventive use of brick within the constructing’s curved kinds and light-filled openings additional enhances the sense of discovery and evokes me to delve deeper into its design.
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Photograph: Courtesy of Le Klint
Caleo lamp for Le Klint
A timeless lamp reimagined with a contemporary, fascinating twist. Delicate bronzed strains hint the hand-folded paper pleats, bringing the sample to life and including distinctive character, whether or not softly illuminated or resting in stillness. The lamp is obtainable in an array of sizes and styles, able to elevate any room. Wherever it finds a spot, it creates an inviting, cozy environment, radiating heat and class.
Photograph: Courtesy of Mindo
117 benches for Mindo
The Mindo 117 sequence of benches and tables are versatile and might be positioned each inside and out of doors.
Fabricated from sturdy aluminum and heat teak slats from licensed forests, the benches can be found in two sizes. The massive bench is supplied with a definite design function – a sensible bowl for favourite herbs or ice for cooling drinks. The smaller bench is extra classical with a clear, minimalistic design.
Photograph: Courtesy of Icons of Denmark
Fichu chair sequence for Icons of Denmark
The curved and rounded form of the Fichu chair provides the chair its distinctive character whereas providing consolation and an embracing sense, encouraging individuals to take a seat and really feel relaxed. It’s light-weight and straightforward to maneuver, permitting its customers to rapidly adapt the area to completely different wants, whether or not it’s a gathering, a ready space, or a eating setup. The chair’s timeless design ensures it would stay related for years, whereas its elements might be simply repaired or reupholstered. The sturdy body is constructed to final, making certain longevity and sustainability.
Photograph: Courtesy of Bent Hansen
Conscious couch for Bent Hansen
The Conscious couch is each eye-catching and forward-looking. The snug again and aspect cushions are reversible, doubling their lifespan, whereas the body is constructed to final for generations. The couch supplies snug seating for 3 individuals. One of many intriguing features of the Conscious couch is its iconic body placement. In contrast to conventional sofas that disguise the body beneath layers of cloth, this couch boldly carries its body on the surface. This design alternative isn’t simply an aesthetic resolution. This distinctive function permits for straightforward substitute of textile elements, so when the time comes for reupholstering or disposal, the handy disassembly course of is a nod to accountable waste administration/
