Deventer Ijsselwillows in Alfachair

The caracteristic willows that had to be removed along the river Ijssel in Deventer Holland because of a major riverproject have a new destination. The wood from the willows is transformed into a furnisculpture by sculptor / designer Paul ten Voorde: the alfachair  On Friday June 14 the alfachair was officially unveiled and donated to the library of Deventer.

www.furnisculptures.com

House of Design present at DMY Berlin 2013

House of Design had a successful presentation at design fair DMY Berlin 2013, from 5 to 9 June 2013 at the former airport Tempelhof. Designers from Groningen showed their products and made some interesting contacts. 

Frames Wall by Gerard de Hoop

DesignXPO great succes!

Groningen has experienced an exciting long weekend DesignXPO. Thé design event in the north of the Netherlands has left its traces in the city and in the minds of the many visitors. At numerous spots, exhibitions were to be visited, showing work of designers from the north. 

The central point, de Loods at the Ebbingekwartierterrein, was the stage of innovative products made with biobased materials. Designers had opened up their workshops to visitors to show and tell them about their work.

The exhibition Autonomous Design in SIGN Gallery remains open until 16 June.

Monique Middelhoek welcomes a visitor to her workshop