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Promotion: leading online art marketplace Artsper presents a selection of handpicked pieces of art from ten international artists that can be used to decorate and add character to the interior of any home.

Artsper offers more than 200,000 artworks – starting at £50 – including a range of paintings, sculptures and photography, from famous artists to new and upcoming talent.

Artsper’s aim is to find residents an artwork for every interior. The artworks are intended to be collected and also used to make a space feel homely or to reflect the resident’s personal sense of style and taste.

Ranging from a sculptural ceramic lamp to a colourful oil painting, the artworks below have been selected by Artsper for their ability to enliven a room.

Dezeen readers can get five per cent off all artworks with the code DEZEEN5, which is valid until the end of the year. Read on for Artsper’s selection:

David Shrigley, How fast can you run, 2021

Best known for his satirical drawings, Scottish artist David Shrigley often references monsters and animals in his work, including in this monochrome drawing of a leopard.

Here, the drawing has been paired with neutral walls in a living room to create a playful look.

Jan Ernst, Lampe Womb I, 2022

South African multidisciplinary designer Jan Ernst has produced a series of ceramic objects that are designed to balance form and function.

While his sculptural clay lamp provides users with a source of light, it also serves as a decorative item on its own merit.

Juliette June, Baignade à Pukaki, 2020

This minimalist, neutral-hued living room has been transformed into a brighter, more colourful space with the addition of an artwork by Central Saint Martins graduate Juliette Jeanclaude.

Complete with marine hues ranging from teal to verdant green, the painting provides collectors with a taste of the outdoors from the comfort of their home.

Macha Pangilinan, Point de non-retour, 2022

Created by Paris-based artist Macha Pangilinan, this painting combines thick lines with a moody colour palette to create a dramatic piece.

Depicting a person relaxed at a poolside, the work intends to promote tranquillity in any space in the home.

Mathilde Polidori, Green Love, 2022

Suspended above a fireplace or shelf, this painting by artist Mathilde Polidori helps to add character to a room.

With its soft shapes and splashes of colour, the artwork brings a sense of softness to an otherwise orderly residential space.

Gina Vor, Line 1, 2019

Curling black lines come together to create this painting by Swiss-based artist Gina Vor, who specialises in abstract and minimalist paintings.

Thanks to its monochrome colours and minimalist style, the painting complements a variety of residential interiors, from maximalist to Scandi.

Sophie Derrick, Close to nothing (Pink), 2015

British artist Sophie Derrick’s figurative painting, which is also replete with curved brushstrokes and swirling colours, intends to emphasise the calmness of a space.

Derrick’s colourful painting includes a vibrant colour palette, which is intended to suit both muted and dramatic interiors.

Studio Joachim-Morineau, Mini Arceo, 2022

An experimental mix of craftsmanship, industrial techniques and technology form the foundation of Studio Joachim-Morineau.

Located in Eindhoven, the design studio crafts items such as this silver and white lamp, which adds light to an industrial-style kitchen.

Sona Asemani, Stuck in my feelings, 2021

Iranian artist Sona Asemani’s large-scale oil painting gives this interior a pop of colour.

Made to stand out in any home, the figurative painting functions as the centrepiece of a room.

Jéko, Le jardin des rêveurs, 2020

Emerging French street artist Jéko uses graphic shapes and childlike references in his work, which reflects his memories and emotions – including frustration and joy.

This piece could complement a vibrant, eclectic space while also being used to bring a minimalist interior to life.

Whether looking to style their home with a work of art, start their art collection or seek guidance, art enthusiasts can use Artsper’s free art advisory service to speak to an art market expert. Experienced collectors can also discover design pieces to enhance their interiors.

The marketplace also offers users a quiz to help users identify their tastes and create a custom selection of artworks. It also has produced a number of artist interviews, which delve into how their pieces work with many interior design styles.

Dezeen readers can get five per cent off any artwork on Artsper with the code DEZEEN5, which is valid until the end of the year.

To learn more about Artsper, visit its website.

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Single-purpose products have a particular appeal to them. They’re simple to use because they only have a single functionality, so there’s little to no room for misunderstandings or mistakes. These kinds of things can often afford to have more elaborate designs because designers can focus on things other than functionality that is inherently simple and fixed. At the same time, however, these products can also be a waste of space and material, especially when they can do a little more than what they’re designed for. Of course, these different functions still need to present a coherent theme, like this chair and carrying tool that is useful for outdoor activities, whether you’re sitting on it or not.

Designers: Sangeun Park, Minseo Kang, Junsang Park, Do hoon Kim

Given how outdoor activities have become trendy these days, it’s no surprise that there has also been a rise in interest surrounding outdoor equipment. From lamps to tools to grills to even portable power generators, more and more people have started to look into products that they can take with them for a road trip or weekend camping. When you’re packing for a trip or an outdoor activity, you often have even less space than you would at home. In cases like these, multi-functional products that save space and time are preferred, and a chair that does something when not in use is probably going to be a hot item for regular campers.

When it’s completely unfolded, the Chair – A looks like a typical foldable camping chair. It’s not going to be the most comfortable, of course, with a fabric seat and an absence of a backrest, but that’s to be expected from space-saving chairs like these. Unfortunately, even such a chair would become extra luggage you have to carry around since it won’t have any purpose when it’s folded up. This particular design concept, however, is anything but useless, and it can actually become a tool that helps you carry your luggage instead.

The Chair – A can be “half folded” into a form that almost resembles a “jigae” or a traditional Korean carrying tool. It is practically a frame that lets you load more things on your back without having to cram them into your backpack or have them dangling precariously from bags. This kind of tool has been used to easily transport loads of firewood, and its design hasn’t really changed at all in the past centuries. This chair, however, applies an A-frame design that makes the carrier look a bit more aesthetic while also providing more stability.

Of course, you shouldn’t be carrying more load than your back can support, but the Chair – A’s design, particularly its arms, does help shift the weight a bit to prevent strain and injury. And when you’re really done camping and carrying, it still folds completely flat so that it can be conveniently stored in cramped spaces. It’s not exactly a revolutionary design, and it even borrows ideas from tools that have existed for a long, long time. Still, even that slight change gives a camping chair another purpose even when you’re not sitting on it.

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Lagerfeld’s design director, Hun Kim, explains the nuance of the new all-gender pieces

The house of Karl Lagerfeld continues to extend the visionary designer’s legacy and collaborative spirit, this time by debuting a collection with one of his muses, Cara Delevingne. Launched during NYC’s fashion week with a fete high above the city, the Cara Loves Karl collection features items for all genders, ranging from a reversible faux-fur bomber and angular tuxedo gilet to wide-leg pants, dynamic shirts and more. These garments, composed of organic and recycled materials, were co-designed by Delevingne and overseen by the brand’s design director, Hun Kim, who we spoke with during his time in NYC for the launch.

Delevingne and Lagerfeld had a well-documented friendship but has this collaboration been in the works for a while? 

In a way the foundation has been laid for many years. Karl was a mentor and friend to Cara. He treated her like family so after Karl’s passing, we felt it would be a wonderful way to celebrate the love they had for each other.

Collaboration is like matchmaking, you need to have chemistry. To get to know each other, we started with an easy and casual conversation talking about how Cara spends days with friends, her experiences, passions, inspirations… Everything, really. At some point she mentioned how she worked with a director friend to have a makeover to dress and look like a man. When she went out for the evening, she noticed people treated her differently somehow.

This story led me to think, “What if we focus on a gender-neutral collection, to allow you to show who you are not by what you wear.” We unintentionally create gender on cloth without even thinking. For example, when you see a skirt immediately [you think] it’s a women’s style but in many cultures men wear skirts, so our conversation started to brew into designing a collection anyone can enjoy.

How did you determine the design direction of the pieces?

We often have little time and not much space, so we felt it was important to create transformable pieces. We created a three-in-one jacket, reversible coat options, jackets and shirts that you can unbutton and pair with each other. We wanted to create something unique and unexpected. On top of everything Cara really cares about sustainability which, as a brand, we take very seriously. So, we spent a lot of time finding the right materials so each piece could be as sustainable as possible.

For our first proto[type] meeting I traveled to beautiful Prague where she was filming. Even though her schedule was so busy she spent the whole day with me and my team and we had so much fun. She shared her opinions, tried everything on, made changes she felt would work well. We respected each other’s opinions and created one strong style after another. At the end I had to send her back to studio—she didn’t want to leave.

What do you hope people will take away from the collection and campaign?

First of all, fun. I could watch the Cara Loves Karl avatar all day. Also, it shows that a great friendship never ends. We really care about people. We call ourselves the Karl family. Whether people had direct or indirect relationships with Karl we still work together and support each other. We want to share Cara and Karl’s friendship with everyone.

Can we expect more from this collaboration—another collection maybe?

Never say never. We will always keep our close relationship and whenever we have great ideas who knows. You will have to wait and see.

Images courtesy of Cara Loves Karl

From quaint wooden cabins to floating mansions – the world of architecture is always thriving and evolving. It is anything, BUT boring. The scope of architectural structures today is unlimited, and it’s evident in the arsenal of builds we featured on YD, in the month of September. From a prefab tiny home that is a smart mobile unit to an all-black home built for twin sisters – we were delighted by the influx and variety of designs we got to witness, and present to you guys!  And, we’ve curated the best of the lot for you. These mesmerizing designs will challenge what you believe are the boundaries and norms of modern-day architecture, widening not only your vision for it but also providing you with massive inspiration. Enjoy.

1. The Coodo

A couple of years ago, German entrepreneur Mark Dare Schmiedel got pretty fed up with the chaos of Berlin and decided to move to the countryside, building his own quaint loft along the banks of the River Spree. The peace, calm, and zen that followed, got him wondering whether it would be possible to create a similar, but mobile form of home, that could provide the same sanctuary to others. In his quest for such a retreat, he came across a mobile home concept designed by a group of Slovenian architects called ‘Coodo’. Schmiedel went on to procure the design rights of the concept, through his company LTG (Lofts to Go) and kickstarted the production of the units. The modular homes aim to bring you closer to nature, to a space away from the crowds, where you can truly enjoy the beauty of a moment.

Why is it noteworthy?

It features a curved and minimal steel frame with rounded edges and stunning floor-to-ceiling glass walls. The beautiful glass walls allow a generous stream of sunlight to enter the home. Whether on rooftops in the city, beaches, mountains, or alongside a river, the Coodo can be easily installed almost anywhere.

What we like

• Integrated utilization of smart home technology
• Adherence to Passive House standards

What we dislike

• With its focus on natural settings, we wish there was a way to enclose the open patio space to close up when away from the home

2. Twin Sisters

Iranian architect, Milad Eshtiyaghi is known for his eccentric, yet awe-inspiring structures. His designs are far from ordinary, and will leave you wondering how he even came up with such an idea! One such mesmerizing structure I recently came across was the ‘Twin Sisters’. Located in Mārupe, Latvia, the house was inspired by twin sisters, quite literally living up to its name.

Why is it noteworthy?

The clients were twin sisters, who approached Eshtiyaghi to create a home amped with two units for them. They wanted one unit to be positioned upstairs, while the lower unit would be placed downstairs. Eshtiyaghi decided to meet the client’s requirements in his own unique and interesting manner! He wanted to build a home that while meeting their needs, also represents the fact, that twin sisters reside within it.

What we like

• The structures are separated right in the middle by a courtyard, with a tree placed in the center
• The climatic conditions of Latvia also influenced the sloped form

What we dislike

• No complaints!

3. The Melt House

Designed by Satoshi Saito of SAI Architectural Design Office, the Melt House was the result of a young family asking him to build a home where they could “feel green”. Saito wanted to build, “A home that feels green is not just a home where you can see the green from anywhere, but a home where the residents actively use the external space and grow together with the green.”

Why is it noteworthy?

With a frontage of 5.6m and a depth of 23.7m, the Melt House is nestled on a narrow site at the foot of a mountain in a residential area in Osaka. The main attraction of this home is its centerpiece – which is basically a dry garden that acts as a multifunctional room right in the middle of the house.

What we like

• Has a beautiful indoor-outdoor connection
• Plenty of natural light and ventilation in the home

What we dislike

• No complaints!

4. Atri

Designed by a company called Naturvillan, Atri is a newly built A-frame villa located on the shores of Lake Vänern. The self-sustaining and climate-smart home is like a sustainable greenhouse in the middle of the mountains! It provides stunning views of the lake, as well as of the surrounding majestic trees, and a natural plot with rock slabs.

Why is it noteworthy?

It is A-shaped with a stable base directly on the mountain and has a continuous axis so you can see through the whole house in one view. As you look up the house blends in among the trees, becoming part of the natural landscape.

What we like

• Self-sustaining and sustainable
• Climate-smart

What we dislike

• No complaints!

5. Container Home

Located on a massive 27-acre patch of private land known as the Desert Rose Ranch, this shipping container Airbnb home finds itself right between Fredericksburg and Austin on the Texas Wine Trail. It comes with its own bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette, and perhaps my favorite part – a rooftop deck complete with patio furniture, a hot tub, and even a hammock!

Why is it noteworthy?

The container home follows Bob’s Containers’ “Porter Model”, which uses a standard 40-ft container and starts at $149,250. The transformation for this particular Airbnb saw the addition of a wide garage-style door on the front which lets in a sufficient amount of natural light as well as a fully decked home on the inside with all the bells and whistles. However, the home’s pièce de résistance is its terrace, accessible using a spiral staircase on the side.

What we like

• The cabin sits on a pretty large empty plot of land, giving you nothing but raw nature on all sides

What we dislike

• Might not be adequate for larger families

6. SeaPods

I think you can now officially say goodbye to yachts, and sea-facing homes as Ocean Builders is brewing up something better than both of them combined! The Panama-based company designed “the world’s first eco-restorative floating homes”. Created by Dutch architect Koen Olthuis, these luxurious homes will come in three stunning models – SeaPod, GreenPod, and EcoPod.

Why is it noteworthy?

These aquatic abodes are the perfect culmination of quality craftsmanship and green tech, providing you with a comfortable and sustainable experience on the seas. The SeaPod is quite aptly created for aquatic living, whereas the GreenPod is engineered for land, and EcoPod is the environment-friendly option.

What we like

• Designed to tackle the issue of lack of space in popular seaside destinations

What we dislike

• They’re still a concept!

7. CABN.CO

Today, more and more people are veering towards homes that are green and energy-efficient. Words like net zero, prefab, and Passive House standard are thrown like confetti while describing their dream home. In an age, where sustainable architecture is thriving more than ever, CABN.CO by Jackson Wyatt is a much welcomed upcoming project. The prefab homes have to weather travel after being constructed by road – hence the fittings and insulation have to be more durable than the ones we build on-site. As a result, the sealing and heat-trapping provided by these homes are better, reducing the energy usage in colder climates.

Why is it noteworthy?

CABN.CO is on a mission to build energy-efficient and smart homes that can be placed in unique and diverse locations all over the world. These versatile cabins can be a home for you almost anywhere in the world – whether in the city or on a remote island in the Bahamas! These cabins focus heavily on solar shading and roof overhangs.

What we like

• Energy-efficient
• Equipped with smart technology

What we dislike

• No complaints!

8. ArkHaus

ArkHaus is a livable, multi-story luxury yacht that will be floating in Miami’s Biscayne Bay. It is the first solar-powered floating mansion with solar awnings paired with electric propulsion and also has a rainwater harvesting system to make it a sustainable, 4,350-square feet yacht.

Why is it noteworthy?

The ArkHaus looks like it’s really floating on the water but it actually has four hydraulic spuds that raise it out of the water so it will still be stable and not be impacted so much by the waves. It also has smart monitoring and maneuvering controls for easier cruising through the waters and that cruising is pretty silent because of the electric propulsion. The architecture of the yacht itself speaks of comfort, luxury, and convenience.

What we like

• Has a saltwater pool in case you prefer swimming there instead of in the bay

What we dislike

• It’s not yet complete!

9. The Nokken Cabin

Called the Nokken Cabin, these prefab cabins can be purchased by anyone, but the designer duo has bigger plans for them. They want clusters of them to be placed in beautiful and remote locations to create “landscape hotels”, that can provide a luxurious glamping experience. You would be able to connect with nature and unwind, but in a comfortable and cozy space – without having to roughen it out basically.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Nokken Cabin was created for the purpose of expansion and was meant to be a pretty flexible structure. It can be used as a travel accommodation, a workspace, a retail element, a spa, a restaurant, or even as a simple home.

What we like

• A beautiful picture window in front of the bed provides surreal views of the landscape.

What we dislike

• While we love the minimal black structure, would be great if there was an optional open space/terrace space to better appreciate the surroundings

10. Lushna Cabins

Slovenian company Lushna builds tiny triangular cabins that function as the perfect nature retreat while providing you with the comfort and shelter of a modern cabin. These micro-cabins were designed to create the warmth of old-fashioned camping trips without compromising on comfort and much-required necessities.

Why is it noteworthy?

They quite literally function as bedrooms in nature, with an impressive wall glass opening that allows sunlight to generously stream in through the day, making the cabin feel quite open and spacious. Movable beds and shades provide flexibility and privacy. They are built from pine wood or durable massive larch.

What we like

• The cabins are manufactured off-site and have concrete-free foundations, hence transporting them from one location to another is extremely easy.

What we dislike

• No complaints!

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London-based designer Samuel Wilkinson has created a prototype of a tree-like structure called Ecacia that harvests solar energy while providing a public place to shelter during very hot weather.

Wilkinson’s studio based the design for Ecacia on a species of acacia tree that grows on the savannahs of eastern and southern Africa and is characterised by its large, umbrella canopy that allows it to capture large amounts of sunlight.

“During initial research we looked into inspiration from any natural vegetation that creates shade and shelter so found the wonderful acacias trees in the African savannah with their wide, flat canopies,” Wilkinson told Dezeen.

“The trees, usually growing alone or in small clusters, have very little lower vegetation so work perfectly as respite for farmers and animals from the sun.”

Prototypes of Ecacia were recently completed in collaboration with US start-up Solar Forma, a specialist fabricator that seeks to create solar products for public urban spaces which serve additional purposes rather than simply taking up space for power generation.

“The project is based around the overarching idea of combining solar capture and placemaking in urban spaces,” Wilkinson said. “There is no reason why solar products can’t add a lot more value to a particular space more than just the captured energy.”

“Added value helps create reasoning for localities to implement more renewable products, especially when they can directly benefit the wider community.”

Solar panels comprised of 708 monocrystalline silicon solar cells were embedded into the facetted nonagonal roof of the Ecacia.

The energy generated by this solar canopy can be used to power nearby public amenities or kiosks, or to charge electric vehicles (EVs) and bikes when fitted with accompanying electricity storage. Alternatively, the Ecacia can be plugged into the grid.

At seven metres wide, the timber-lined roof provides a large shaded area under which people can congregate.

It also contains four programmable LED lamps concealed within the supporting “branches” that shine upwards into the wooden canopy, allowing Ecacia to illuminate the surrounding area with a soft glow at night.

Solar Forma intends to develop the product to incorporate a misting active cooling system to provide additional respite from extreme heat.

The “trunk” is made from a steel frame with aluminium cladding and can be either 6.7 metres tall or 5.2 metres tall, taking a single day to install and able to withstand winds of up to 160 kilometres per hour.

Among Solar Forma’s other products under development designed by Wilkinson’s studio is a modular carport called Wave, defined by an undulating solar roof designed to resemble a body of water and fitted with EV chargers.

Design that seeks to imitate nature to respond to human challenges like Ecacia is known as biomimicry.

Other examples of biomimicry previously featured on Dezeen include algae-inlaid tiles created by the Bartlett School of Architecture’s Bio-Integrated Design Lab that can filter toxins out of water and a biodegradable vessel based on termite mounds that can prevent fertile land from succumbing to desertification by Parsons School of Design graduate Zihao Fang.

The images and photography are courtesy of Samuel Wilkinson.

Solar Revolution

This article is part of Dezeen’s Solar Revolution series, which explores the varied and exciting possible uses of solar energy and how humans can fully harness the incredible power of the sun.

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