Step Inside the Most Breathtaking Homes of Artists and Designers: 100 Years, 20 Visionary Interiors Unveiled!Step Inside the Most Breathtaking Homes of Artists and Designers: 100 Years, 20 Visionary Interiors Unveiled!

Step Inside the Most Breathtaking Homes of Artists and Designers: 100 Years, 20 Visionary Interiors Unveiled!

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As an architectural journalist, one is always on the lookout for the latest trends and innovations in the design industry. The exhibition "Home Stories: 100 Years, 20 Visionary Interiors" at the Vitra Design Museum offers a unique perspective on the evolution of the private interior and its impact on our well-being. But what does this have to do with fashion stores, you may ask? Well, let's dive in and find out.

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Nat Finkelstein, Factory Panorama mit Andy Warhol, New York City, USA, 1964- 67 (photo: 1965) © Nat Finkelstein Nachlass / All rights reserved.
Nat Finkelstein, Factory Panorama mit Andy Warhol, New York City, USA, 1964- 67 (photo: 1965) © Nat Finkelstein Nachlass / All rights reserved.

The exhibition features 20 iconic interiors by architects, artists, and designers from the past 100 years, including names like Adolf Loos, Lina Bo Bardi, Finn Juhl, and Andy Warhol. These interiors showcase the evolution of interior design from the 1920s to the present day, with a focus on the radical shifts that occurred from the 1960s to the 1980s.

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Noritaka Minami, A504 I (Nakagin Capsule Tower, Tokyo, Japan), 2012 © Noritaka Minami.
Noritaka Minami, A504 I (Nakagin Capsule Tower, Tokyo, Japan), 2012 © Noritaka Minami.

So, what does this have to do with fashion stores, you ask? Well, the exhibition takes a comprehensive look at the evolution of interior design and its impact on our everyday lives. Homes are an expression of the way we live, and fashion stores are no different. The design of a store has a significant impact on a customer's experience, from the layout to the lighting, and even the music playing in the background.

IKEA, Katalogcover, 1974 Claude Parent, Maison Parent, Neuilly-sur- © Inter IKEA Systems B.V.
IKEA, Katalogcover, 1974 Claude Parent, Maison Parent, Neuilly-sur- © Inter IKEA Systems B.V.

The exhibition presents a compelling sensorial journey through the recent history of the domestic sphere, including models, drawings, furniture, films, and other media. Visitors can expect to see a walk-in reconstruction of the Visiona 2 by Danish designer Verner Panton, an organically shaped living landscape in shades of red and blue, inspired by pop culture and science fiction, and one of the most remarkable domestic interiors of the 20th century.

Finn Juhl House, Ordrup, Denmark, 1941 Photo: Henrik Sorensen Photography, 2013.  
Finn Juhl House, Ordrup, Denmark, 1941 Photo: Henrik Sorensen Photography, 2013.  

As we move towards a more sustainable and conscious future, the exhibition also highlights current issues facing the domestic domain, such as the efficient use of dwindling urban space to the blurring of work-life boundaries. These issues are equally important when it comes to the design of fashion stores. In a world where consumers are becoming increasingly environmentally conscious, fashion stores need to adapt to meet the changing needs of their customers.

Mies Van der Rohe, Villa Tugendhat, Brno, Czech Republic, 1928-30© Archive Štenc Praha/ VG Bild-Kunst Bonn, 2020.  
Mies Van der Rohe, Villa Tugendhat, Brno, Czech Republic, 1928-30© Archive Štenc Praha/ VG Bild-Kunst Bonn, 2020.  

In conclusion, the exhibition "Home Stories: 100 Years, 20 Visionary Interiors" at the Vitra Design Museum offers a unique perspective on the evolution of interior design and its impact on our everyday lives.

  Cecil Beaton, Salon in Ashcombe, Wiltshire, England, 1930-45 (Photo: 1932)© The Cecil Beaton Studio Archive at Sotheby's, Courtesy of Andrew Ginger.  
  Cecil Beaton, Salon in Ashcombe, Wiltshire, England, 1930-45 (Photo: 1932)© The Cecil Beaton Studio Archive at Sotheby's, Courtesy of Andrew Ginger.  

As fashion stores are no different, the exhibition provides valuable insights into the design of these spaces and the impact it has on the customer experience. If you're looking to stay ahead of the curve in the design industry, this exhibition is not to be missed.

Verner Panton, Phantasy Landscape at the exhhibition Visiona 2, Cologne, Germany, 1970 © Verner Panton Design AG, Basel
Verner Panton, Phantasy Landscape at the exhhibition Visiona 2, Cologne, Germany, 1970 © Verner Panton Design AG, Basel
Brandlhuber+ Emde, Burlon, Antivilla, Krampnitz, Germany, 2010–15 Courtesy of Brandlhuber+ Emde, Burlon, photo: Erica Overmeer / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2020.
Brandlhuber+ Emde, Burlon, Antivilla, Krampnitz, Germany, 2010–15 Courtesy of Brandlhuber+ Emde, Burlon, photo: Erica Overmeer / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2020.
Alison and Peter Smithson, House of the Future, 1956 © Daily Mail.
Alison and Peter Smithson, House of the Future, 1956 © Daily Mail.
Anja Blomstedt and George Candilis, Hexacube living modules, 1972 © Gallery Clément Cividino & Terra Remota.
Anja Blomstedt and George Candilis, Hexacube living modules, 1972 © Gallery Clément Cividino & Terra Remota.
Jacques Tati, Mon Oncle (filmstill), 1958 © Les Films de Mon Oncle - Specta Films CEPEC.
Jacques Tati, Mon Oncle (filmstill), 1958 © Les Films de Mon Oncle - Specta Films CEPEC.
Karl Lagerfeld’s Monte Carlo Apartment (with designs by Memphis), Monaco, ca. 1983 © Jacques Schumacher
Karl Lagerfeld’s Monte Carlo Apartment (with designs by Memphis), Monaco, ca. 1983 © Jacques Schumacher

Cover: Karl Lagerfeld’s Monte Carlo Apartment (with designs by Memphis), Monaco, ca. 1983 © Jacques Schumacher

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