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Issue 62 - Living in the Environment Issue

Issue 62

Living in the Environment Issue

Issue 62 is the first issue of the year and always a great time to put our best foot forward. With Adam Goodrum, the loveliest man in design, as Guest Editor, we draw on his insights as a furniture designer, artist and educator to look at the makers shaping our design world. Sustainability has never been more important, and increasingly this is a consideration from the start with projects designed to address their immediate environment as well as the longevity of the planet. From the coldest winters to the most tropical of summers, addressing how we live in the environment is crucial to creating the perfect home.

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SID International Guest Design Hunter Q+A: the Sisters Bolon
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SID International Guest Design Hunter Q+A: the Sisters Bolon

habitusliving catches up with Sydney Indesign international guests Marie and Annica Eklund of Bolon to hear about their design favourites, including a number of shared passions (red wine, four-wheel drives, and food in Piedmont).

Your name: Marie & Annica Eklund

What you do:

ME: Creative Director – Bolon
AE: CEO – Bolon

Your latest project:

ME: Collection 2014
AE: Concept 2014, Business Plan 2017

Who are three people that inspire/excite you:

ME:
1) Carine Roitfeld
2) Iris Apfel
3) My sister Annica in all matters

AE:  
1) Stella McCartney for her conscience in her business and way of combining business and family
2) Acne as a brand – they always convince and surprise me in a positive way
3) My sister Marie, Bolon team and friends always inspire me and make my daily life fun with Bolon, that is very important for inspiration – to enjoy what you are doing!

What is your favourite…

Car/bike/plane/boat model:

ME: Mercedes Jeep
AE: Range Rover Sport

Chair model:

ME: Y chair Hans J.Wegner
AE: Pyra, Storängen

Residential space:

ME: Kitchen
AE: Kitchen

Commercial space:

ME: Restaurants
AE: Restaurant

Decorative product:

ME: Show Time Vases by Jaime Hayon
AE: Flowers

Functional product:

ME: iPhone
AE: iPhone

Handmade good:

ME: The book of Bolon in limited edition “The Bolon Story”
AE: Bolon flooring

Mass-produced good:

ME: Plastic Side Chairs Charles & Ray Eames, 1950
AE: Water

Meal:

ME: Fresh pasta with white truffle (to eat in Piemonte)
AE: A nice steak with fresh salad and a good glass of red

Restaurant: 

ME: Peterson krog – Käringön Sweden
AE: slow cocking, tasty food, great friends, best wine – this beats any restaurant!

Drink:

ME: Red wine / Champagne / classic afternoon tee
AE: Red wine, champagne, water, coffee

Bar:

ME: Hotel Le Meurice in Paris, bar and lounge area
AE: I don’t do bars a lot, when we travelling I tend to like hotel bars with soft atmosphere such as Four Season in Milano or Costes in Paris for inspirations and nice drinks.

Item in your studio:

ME: My Mac….and my colour books!
AE: My mac and the Bolon team

 

Marie and Annica are International Guests for Sydney Indesign (August 15-17), and will be present at the Corporate Culture showroom throughout the event. 

To meet the sisters and hear about their latest work, register now for Sydney Indesign: The Experience.
sydneyindesign.com.au

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Issue 62 - Living in the Environment Issue

Issue 62

Living in the Environment Issue

Issue 62 is the first issue of the year and always a great time to put our best foot forward. With Adam Goodrum, the loveliest man in design, as Guest Editor, we draw on his insights as a furniture designer, artist and educator to look at the makers shaping our design world. Sustainability has never been more important, and increasingly this is a consideration from the start with projects designed to address their immediate environment as well as the longevity of the planet. From the coldest winters to the most tropical of summers, addressing how we live in the environment is crucial to creating the perfect home.

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