Cologne, January, 14-20, 2013
Who says modern everyday life and sensuousness have to be at odds with one another? The “Das Haus – Interiors on Stage” installation by Doshi Levien at the imm cologne 2012 aims to furnish evidence to the contrary. In an installation that is visionary not just at architectural level but in creative terms as well, the design experiment is developing into a fascinating study on modern ways of living.
Arré arrives for the second time at imm cologne after presenting mediodesign form Barcelona last year at the D3 professionals section. This time, Arré comes to Cologne with an extended collection, including the work of three design studios: Kellie Smits from the Netherlands, BlueChains studio from Miami and Mediodesign from Barcelona. Arré is presenting three new products at the imm cologne, the Insekt desk, Capital Chair and the L-shelf.
During the imm cologne the Museum for Applied Arts and Design Cologne – the so called MAKK – has this year a very special program. The special exhibition ” Von Aalto bis Zumthor” shows exclusive furniture, designed by architects, from the past 100 years. At the design talk „Design’s two Ways“ designers from Italy and Germany discus about the different approach to design.
“Paradise” by Coldplay pours out of the speakers of the Pure Village stereo system, helping the trade fair construction workers get into the groove as they erect “Das Haus” for koelnmesse’s new design event of the same name. There are however frequent interruptions to this musical accompaniment: the squealing of circular saws, the sounds of hammering and drilling and the voices of the construction workers as they call to one another across the hall.
No architecture, no interiors: time and time again, it is outstanding architectural works that have a decisive influence on innovative interior concepts. For as preferences with regard to contemporary buildings change, our interior design tastes naturally change as well. A look at building styles in the private sector shows that changes in certain conditions can result in entire room concepts changing.
The next-generation designers take a self-confident approach to new technologies and are more than willing to improvise when it comes to turning experimental ideas into prototypes. Many designers have come to terms with the idea of turning their product ideas into reality single-handedly, either as spectacular one-offs or in small editions. This has led to the development of an aesthetic language that is less indebted to industrial considerations and even less inclined to compromise. Humorous, unconventional, flamboyant, ambitious, visionary and sometimes just ingeniously simple – that is the face of young design today. The following example offer a foretaste of what the contest has in store.
An individual spa in your own home, a world full of naturalness and wellbeing, specially created to help you relax and regenerate – that is what Grohe and Kaldewei will be showing visitors in their joint presentation at the imm cologne 2012. With Your Home Spa, the fittings specialists and tub experts are aiming to combine modern design and natural colours with innovative technologies and creative functions.
Most of the cubes are already standing, the structure that will be shaping Pure Village 2012 is already discernible. A big open space in the middle of Hall 3.2 is the only indication that there’s still something special in the offing. And this is exactly where the foundation stone for koelnmesse’s new design event “Das Haus – Interiors on Stage” is to be laid. A few days before Christmas Eve, the imm cologne’s Creative Director Dick Spierenburg came by to see how things were progressing for himself and clarify the final details with the construction manager.
In just a few days from now, all the hustle and bustle will start again as the quiet that currently envelopes Hall 3.2 at koelnmesse Exhibition Centre gives way to a frenzy of activity. Then work will get underway to ensure that all who participate in Pure Village – the exhibitors, the newcomers of the D3 Talents platform and the new trade fair event “Das Haus” – can show themselves at their very best. The construction of the Pure Village segment is about to begin.
The exhibition at the international furniture and interior design fair imm cologne sparkles with creativity and has established itself as a talent forum and creative powerhouse that is highly regarded by the industry and design scene alike. Also for visitors to the imm cologne, D3 Design talents has developed into a real highlight in recent years, bringing fresh impetus to the interior design sector with creative ideas, abundant talent and fresh perspectives. The following example offer a foretaste of what the contest has in store.
