“G&D were captivated by the architectural charm of their Lisbon apartment, featuring intricate Pombaline style and 19th-century details like ornate ceilings and moldings. Although it required substantial renovation, G&D embraced the opportunity to preserve and restore its historical elements, aligning with their philosophical approach.

This home showcases a fusion of contemporary art, vintage pieces, and their distinctive sculptural furniture designs, particularly featuring ceramics. Collaborating with Portuguese potter Lígia Guedes, their innovative ceramic pieces extend beyond conventional boundaries.

In their woodwork, G&D playfully incorporate local wood species into seating and wall panels, embracing a unique approach. G&D practice also emphasizes collaboration with international talents, who work alongside Portuguese artisans and employ local materials to create special editions available for purchase.

For example, New York-based Korean artist Minjae Kim utilized local pine for their dining chairs, while British designer Charlotte Taylor crafted their daybed from the same timber. Parisian Garance Vallée collaborated with Lígia Guedes to produce their distinctive bedside lamp.”

Beauty and style, modern living in a historic shell apartment on Lisbon’s Rua dos Anjos by Garcé & Dimofski.

Photography by Marina Denisova.

Old-World bachelor pad

Posted on Fri, 16 Feb 2024 by midcenturyjo

“This bachelor pad is full of texture and soul, most accurately described a shaving a handsome, global feel. Situated within a newly built modern apartment building, we added depth and paid homage to the client’s treasured Armenian heritage with plenty of Old-World furnishings and rich materials. A small but well-appointed living area that opens onto a lush outdoor space maximizes entertaining opportunities.”

The space may be small but the style is high. From small space dining and built in storage to bold colour and carefully curated personal touches, this apartment by Washington, D.C. based Zoë Feldman is a fresh take on masculine living.

Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg.

A Notting Hill duplex apartment

Posted on Wed, 14 Feb 2024 by midcenturyjo

The transformation of a duplex apartment atop a Notting Hill villa by Katie Harbison showcases her distinct aesthetic which combines modern with classical. Her understated designs harmonise contemporary pieces with traditional materials and antiques to achieve timeless, inviting environments that do not compromise on function.

Photography by Michael Sinclair.

Artisan in Topanga Canyon

Posted on Wed, 14 Feb 2024 by midcenturyjo

The keywords are quality and sustainability in this Aker Interiors reworking of a Topanga Canyon home. Add a mix of classic, artisan and retro pieces and the house has morphed into a light-filled fresh and fun family home.

Photography by Michael Clifford.

It is the last call for entries for the A’ Design Award and Competition! The deadline for entries is fast approaching and now is the time to submit your best work. You can nominate your design here. With over 100 categories the A’ Design Award and Competition is the world’s largest design competition. But it is not just an award. It is an indicator of quality and perfection in design, recognized worldwide, your design front and centre before design companies and professionals.

From the Good Industrial Design Award to the Good Architecture Design Award. The Good Product Design Award to the Good Communication Design Award. The Good Service Design Award to the Good Fashion Design Award and soooo many more! (You can find all the design categories listed here.) Winning A’ Design Award & Competition, which is an independent and expert appraisal for design, contributes to corporate reputation and brand image. Taking part in the A’ Design Award & Competition provides valuable feedback and experience. With the competition highlighting, advertising & advocating good design, taking part will provide recognition, publicity and international peer review. Entries will be judged by an international jury panel of scholars, professionals and media members. The benefits to the winners are really inspiring. The trophy, of course, an invitation to the gala night, a certificate of quality, inclusion in the prestigious A’ Design Award and Competition exhibition and the yearly ResultBook but even more importantly press, PR, introduction to industry professionals and companies and international exposure. The fame, the prestige, the recognition and so much more.

Are you inspired? Excited? Believe you’ve got what it takes to take on the best of the best design from around the world? You can register for the A’ Design Award and Competition 2023 – 2024 here. But you better be quick. The deadline for submission is on February 28. Results will be announced to the public on April 15 and you will find full coverage of the results here on Desire to Inspire. We can’t wait!

In the meantime here are some inspiring past winners from the A’ Furniture Design Award 2022 – 2023 Period Winners …

Eureka Lounge Chair by Beijing Yeak Tech Co. Ltd.

Mass Series Sumi Limited Furniture by Canuch Inc.

Stoniture Sofa by Abbas Sufi Nejad

Jaipur Furniture Collection by Sonal Tuli

Spark Sofa by Wang Jun

Liyue New Furniture by Haonan Zhang and Bo Xu

Moose Multifunctional Cabinet by Priyam Doshi

Cross Furniture Removable Coffee Table by Le Xu

Merete Lounge and Console Table Collection by Matthew Arquette

Water Ripples Chair by Kuo-Hsiang Kuo

Mua Lau Lounge Chair by Ching Cheng Chang and Xu Da Zzan

Sketch Shelf by Zhejiang Sci-Tech University

Sertao Side Table by Gabriela Campos

Kozo Bookshelf by Jihad Khairallah

Relax Chaise Lounge by Charlotte Abrahamsson Kwetczer

Lens Series Furniture by Eva Liu

Herringbone Dining Table by Alexandre Caldas

Lavvu Small Tables by Dorian Asscherick

Hotaru Stool by Misaki Kiyuna

Erhu Chair by Han Mei

Don’t forget to nominate your designs for award consideration here. We would love to showcase your work amongst the winners. The submission deadline is 28 February 2021.

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