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Amy Frearson

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The House Special Studio brings 1970s nostalgia to Paris pied-à-terre

🏠 The House Special Studio, led by Greek architect Kiki Goti and French filmmaker Vincent Staropoli, renovated a Paris apartment reflecting 1970s style for an NGO worker who spends much time abroad. The project, finished in 2025, utilized a palette of nostalgic shades and aimed to create an authentic atmosphere with distinct zones within the compact space. Restored chevron parquet flooring and beige tiles from Barro add to the design, along with a 1970s Brazilian coffee table and vintage furniture.
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Kirsten Visdal explores the maximalist side of Norwegian design at Musée d’Orsay

🏡 Kirsten Visdal showcased Norwegian design in Paris's Musée d'Orsay's former smoking room, Le Fumoir, for three days. The exhibition, Et Hjem/Chez Soi, featured contemporary and classic Norwegian furniture and objects from designers like Ali Shah Gallefoss and Andreas Engesvik. Design and Architecture Norway (DOGA) led the project to distinguish Norwegian design from other Nordic styles, emphasizing eclectic, colorful, playful, and maximalist traits. Key pieces included Gallefoss's sand-casted table, Engesvik's steel Munch chairs, and the Gem sofa from Northern. The event ran from November 22 to 24.
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Bernadotte & Kylberg unveils own-label furniture in nature-inspired Arken hotel

🌟 Prince Carl Philip of Sweden and Oscar Kylberg launched their first furniture collection, featured in three suites at Arken in Eriksberg Hotel and Nature Reserve, Blekinge, Sweden. The Eriksberg furniture collection, under their brand Bernadotte & Kylberg, includes a bar cabinet, writing desk, and chair made from oak, diabase stone, and brass. The 925-hectare reserve-inspired suites capture nature's essence. The furniture is colored in red, green, and natural oak, with diabase from Skåne's Kullaro Stone quarry.
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Sullivan’s Fish Camp designed so “guests can’t be sure if it’s 1982 or 2024”

🎨 SDCO and Basic Projects revamped Sullivan's Fish Camp, a family-owned diner since 1988 in Charleston, blending contemporary and retro designs to reflect its history. Amy Pastre and Courtney Rowson of SDCO joined with Kate and Ben Towill of Basic Projects to create a visual identity encompassing bold typography, illustrations, and vintage art. The space features commissioned fish illustrations by Duane Raver and marine-grade finished furnishings to withstand beachgoer wear and tear. The design overhaul also extended to merchandise and tableware, with a product range including key chains, hats, and T-shirts. Sullivan's Fish Camp stands as a landmark among Charleston's growing creative scene, complete with a walk-up ice cream window and marine-themed memorabilia.
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