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Swiss Embassy in Mexico City

Architects: FHV + Blancasmoran   Interior Design: GREGO Architektur GmbH Briefing: The building is the new minimal residence for the Swiss Ambassador in Mexico City. While concrete is the dominant material used throughout, terrazzo floor and black granite volumes add to the building’s striking appearance. Greenery, nature, and textiles provide a softer composition juxtaposed alongside its geometrically defined austerity. Aside from the privacy and ambient, the textile also contributes to the acoustics. Fabric: Woven cloth sheer in 100% Linen, double width   Architekten: FHV + Blancasmoran   Innenarchitektur: GREGO Architektur GmbH Briefing: Das Gebäude ist die neue minimalistische Residenz des Schweizer Botschafters in Mexiko City. Während Beton das dominierende Material ist, tragen Terrazzoböden und schwarze Granitplatten zum markanten Erscheinungsbild des Gebäudes bei. Gärten, Natur und Textilien sorgen...

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ALCOVA MILAN DESIGN WEEK 2022: OFFCUT BAR

Design and art not only mirror our culture but influence the way we live. From our first day, ZigZagZurich and 4Spaces are committed to supporting the upcoming designers and artists by enabling them to experiment and go in new directions with our textile platform.Milano Design Week represents for the design industry what Art Basel is for the art: an overwhelming gathering of ideas in products and exhibitions. This year we contribute and design the drapery installation at the Cut Off Bar at Alcova, a former lavanderia in a 1930's military site outside Milan. Alongside the stunning suspended vertical and horizontal lights by Lukas Peet X ANDlight and the mesmerising marble tables by Solid Nature, this installation shows our stunning skills in digital...

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Hermitage, Luzern

Project Study Hermitage Luzern, Gäste-SuitenArchitekten: Herzog de MeuronAufgabenstellung: Schaffung einer entspannenden, eleganten Gästesuite, die den Blick auf den See und die Berge des Vierwaldstättersees einbezieht.... Briefing: To create a relaxing, elegant guest suite incorporating the lake and mountain views of Lake Lucerne....

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4Spaces x Alcova at Milan Design Week 2022

Design and art not only mirror our culture but influence the way we live. From our first day, ZigZagZurich and 4Spaces are committed to supporting the upcoming designers and artists by enabling them to experiment and go in new directions with our textile platform.

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