ISTANBUL, TÜRKİYE — In an era dominated by mass production, automated supply chains, and fleeting furniture trends, a quiet revolution is taking shape in the design ateliers of Türkiye. Regen Studio, a boutique furniture brand and design practice founded by a visionary architect, is bridging the gap between structural engineering and bespoke handcraft. Eschewing the…
Studio Visit — No. 07: A deep dive into the Türkiye-based design practice turning architectural constraints into bespoke, heirloom furniture. Main Facts In an era dominated by mass production, algorithmic trend cycles, and flat-packed convenience, a quiet counter-movement is taking root in Türkiye. Regen Studio, an emerging furniture brand and design practice, is redefining what…
ISTANBUL — In the contemporary design landscape, the line between mass production and artisanal creation has grown increasingly blurred. Yet, every so often, a practice emerges that completely rejects industrial scaling in favor of uncompromised spatial integrity. Enter Regen Studio, a Türkiye-based design practice and furniture brand that is quietly turning heads across international design…
SYDNEY — For generations, new parents have been handed a silent, unspoken ultimatum when setting up their homes: you can have children, or you can have interior design. You can choose pieces built for heavy-duty safety, stain-resistant durability, and ergonomic child scale—or you can curate a sophisticated, aesthetically cohesive living space that reflects your personal…
Main Facts In the quiet, deliberate studios of Vienna and the fiery furnaces of Bohemia, a quiet revolution in contemporary glassware is taking shape. Ursula Futura, the unbridled creative alter ego of designer Kathrin Schaden, has emerged as a refreshing antidote to the hyper-sanitized, mass-produced aesthetics dominating modern interior design. Eschewing the cold perfection of…
DÜSSELDORF — In the contemporary landscape of industrial design, objects are frequently treated as canvases. Trends dictate silhouettes, finishes mimic natural patinas, and materials are selected primarily for how they look under the flattering glare of a showroom light or a digital rendering. Düsseldorf-based Case Studios rejects this superficial paradigm entirely. At the center of…
Main Facts In the vibrant, industrial waterfront neighborhood of Red Hook, Brooklyn, a 7,000-square-foot workshop operates as a living laboratory for contemporary design. At the helm is Natalie Shook, a Midwest-raised, Cuban-American multidisciplinary artist whose journey from painter to master fabricator birthed Piscina—a thriving design studio and collaborative collective. Piscina is not a traditional art…
DÜSSELDORF — In the heart of Germany’s creative and industrial landscape, a quiet revolution is taking place in how we think about furniture, space, and materiality. Case Studios, a multidisciplinary design firm based in Düsseldorf, operates on a principle that feels increasingly radical in an era of mass production and digital ephemera: the material is…
Main Facts: The Intersection of Craft, Community, and Commerce In the industrial waterfront neighborhood of Red Hook, Brooklyn, a 7,000-square-foot workshop hums with a distinct kind of creative energy. This is the home of Piscina, a multidisciplinary design studio and collective founded by Cuban-American artist Natalie Shook. Far from a sterile, white-walled showroom, Piscina is…
By the Design Desk Published: May 2026 Main Facts In the quiet, precise craft workshops of Vienna and the storied glass furnaces of Bohemia, a quiet revolution in decorative design is taking place. Ursula Futura—the uncompromising creative alter ego of designer Kathrin Schaden—is challenging the clinical perfection of mass-produced interior objects through handcrafted, mouth-blown glass…
