Introduction: The Discipline of Matter At the very heart of Case Studios lies a fundamental philosophy: design is not merely about imposing a stylistic whim onto an arbitrary medium, but rather an exercise in deep discipline. Based in Düsseldorf, Germany, this interdisciplinary design house was founded by a collective of creators boasting diverse backgrounds in…
AMSTERDAM — In an era dominated by flat digital screens, algorithmic feeds, and the relentless velocity of modern visual culture, Dutch contemporary artist Sandra Keja Planken is carving out a profound counter-narrative. Operating at the ambiguous intersection of sculpture, ecology, and immersive architecture, Planken creates works that defy easy categorization. Her pieces—woven structures that pulse…
Main Facts In the industrial waterfront neighborhood of Red Hook, Brooklyn, a 7,000-square-foot workshop is quietly reshaping the landscape of contemporary American design. At the center of this creative engine is Piscina, a collaborative design studio, fabrication house, and collective founded by Cuban-American artist Natalie Shook. Piscina operates not as a traditional commercial gallery that…
Main Facts In the contemporary landscape of design, where mass production frequently homogenizes aesthetic expression, a quiet revolution in color and form is taking place in Vienna, Austria. Designer Kathrin Schaden, operating under the unyielding and exuberant alter ego Ursula Futura, is redefining modern glassware and lighting. At the core of Schaden’s practice is mouth-blown…
By the Roomhints Editorial Team Published as part of the Roomhints Designer Spotlight Series Main Facts In the upper echelons of residential interior architecture, the difference between decoration and true design lies in a firm adherence to discipline. Enter Martin Kobus, a Dutch-born designer whose eponymous firm, Kobus Interiors, has carved out a distinct and…
A Sydney-based design studio is proving that bringing children into a home doesn’t mean sacrificing aesthetic integrity—challenging the long-held compromise that has forced parents to choose between style and practicality. Main Facts The contemporary interior design landscape has long operated on an unwritten, yet rigid, ultimatum: once children arrive, design must surrender to utility. For…
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA — In the upper echelons of residential architecture and interior design, longevity is the ultimate metric of success. Trends fracture and fade, materials fall out of favor, and stylistic paradigms shift with every passing decade. Yet, very few practitioners navigate these transitions while maintaining a standard of unyielding excellence. Enter Jerry…
