Wilkhahn is mentioned several times in the recently published edition of the iF design special on architecture & urban design. One of the items featured includes the 1200 bench system which was designed by Friso Kramer and won the iF design award in 1969.
A major retrospective entitled Frei Otto. Denken in Modellen (Frei Otto. Thinking in Models) on the ingenious architect and Pritzker prize winner is running at the ZKM Karlsruhe until mid-March. The showcase provides an in-depth view of the methods, work and sources of inspiration of Frei Otto who designed four famous production pavilions for Wilkhahn.
From 26 to 27 January the Faculty of Architecture at RWTH Aachen University brought German architects together to review architecture’s identity in the context of the place in which it’s located. A total of 32 architects were invited to present their standpoints on the subject, based on specific projects.
The Berlin Jochum Rodgers Gallery is offering a wonderful opportunity to travel through time with a visit to its Home Office exhibition.
The INservFM fair has been an annual platform for facility management products, services and current trends since 2012, therefore reflecting the current importance of the sector. Wilkhahn is one of the way over 100 exhibitors and will be presenting its concepts for office 4.0 in hall 11.
From the two-storey conference room at their new headquarters, top lawyers at Holland’s renowned Stibbe law firm don’t just enjoy a fantastic panoramic view, but the stylish comfort of Graph chairs too.
Award ceremonies are always special occasions, even if the results are known beforehand. This also applies to the ICONIC AWARDS: Interior Innovation, presented by the German Design Council at the Kölnischer Kunstverein in mid-January. The winners included Metrik and Occo, not one, but two Wilkhahn chairs.
Rotterdam is sure to be a big draw for art and design aficionados in February. ART Rotterdam will be taking place in the Van Nelle Factory for the 18th time. Wilkhahn will be supporting the show and inviting people to come to its newly designed showroom at the same time.
Dear readers,
The Wilkhahn blog team is taking time off for Christmas and will be back in early January. Have an enjoyable break and we look forward to bringing you more news in the New Year.
Munich-based designer Stefan Diez is considered one of the most important younger generation German designers. Now the Museum for Applied Art Cologne (MAKK) is set to show an in-depth exhibition.