A Frame for Life (Hardcover)

Ilse Crawford

ISBN 10: 0847838579 / ISBN 13: 9780847838578

Published by Rizzoli International Publications, New York, 2014

About this Item

Hardcover. Ilse Crawford, one of the most influential interior and product designers working today, is known for her holistic design ethos, and its application to our daily lifestyle. The most complete monograph of Crawfords work to date, this book looks at the work of her studio, StudioIlse, which bridges the worlds of interior design, architecture, product design, and brand creation, with the philosophy of putting the human being at the center. In addition to completed projects, A Frame for Life looks at her unbuilt projects, her curriculum as Head of the Dept of Man and Well Being at Eindhoven, and daily life at StudioIlse. The book is organized thematically according to the values espoused by StudioIlse, as these values motivate the studios work on every project and provide her frame work for life. Each chapter has a thematic overview and a discussion between Ilse and Eddie, followed by 2-4 StudioIlse case studies/projects. Chapters include: Introduction: Design that Puts the Human Being at the Center; The Ongoing Story of a Place, and Design that Can Be Smelt, Heard, and Felt to name a few. Sidebars include: The Ones that Got Away; Family Lunch at the Studio; Extended Family- Our Friends and Relationships. New photography illustrates the beautiful and inspiring interiors, and is augmented by plans, drawings, and behind-the-scenes looks at StudioIlses process. The renowned designer and style guru Ilse Crawford showcases her body of influential, holistic work for the first time, articulating her ground-breaking philosophies for design and living. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Seller Inventory # 9780847838578

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Frame for Life (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications, New York
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0847838579
• ISBN 13: 9780847838578
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

The renowned designer and style guru Ilse Crawford showcases her body of influential, holistic work for the first time, articulating her groundbreaking philosophies for design and living. Studioilse, the award-winning design studio founded by Ilse Crawford, bridges the worlds of interior design, architecture, and product design with the philosophy of putting the human being at the center. Fascinated by what drives us and makes us feel alive, Crawford says: "When I look at making spaces, I don’t just look at the visual. I’m much more interested in the sensory thing, in thinking about it from the human context, the primal perspective, the thing that touches you." Featuring Studioilse’s work to date, from private residences to hotels, restaurants, and retail projects, this book illustrates the effectiveness of design grounded in human needs and desires. Layering materials and textures, combined with her understanding of human behavior, Crawford’s designs are sensual and accessible. A forerunner of the holistic design movement a decade ago, her humanistic approach has now become the norm. This volume illustrates why Crawford’s design philosophy is so seminal—her work has influenced not only a generation of Dutch and European designers, but also Americans due to her acclaimed Soho House New York. With new photography and essays by Crawford and design critic Edwin Heatcote, this inspirational volume is sure to be one of the most important design books of the year.

About the Author

Ilse Crawford is a designer and the head of the department of man and well-being at the prestigious Design Academy Eindhoven in the Netherlands. Edwin Heathcote is the architecture and design correspondent for The Financial Times in London.