ArkJournal (2024)

12/08/2024

Paper is ubiquitious and in the chairs of Brian Thoreen it is literally supportive. The co-founder of Gallery Masa glued wrinkled manila paper to create Paragraphic in Four Stacks, four separate chairs. The sheets were glued only on the seat area, and the tension that created tilted the edges on two sides to form the backrest.

Design Journal in VOL XI. Words: Brian Thoreen⁠⁠
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30/07/2024

Furniture is both refined and rare. It celebrates noble wood, showcasing the passage of time and the artistry of its creators.

Case Study ‘Exotic Materiality‘ in VOL XI.⁠
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Styling by .vest,
photography by .heidi⁠⁠⁠⁠
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30/07/2024

Ark Kollekt 06 “Sculpted materiality” features thoughtfully selected pieces from two Danish artists Lis Andersen’s and Rune Frederiksen’s body of work.
Each artist delves into the interplay of shapes and materials, creating sculptures that eloquently express deep and meaningful stories.

Curated by .vest

Photography by

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22/07/2024

Winding staircases, mezzanines and double-height spaces merge levels and underline the sense of movement inherent in the house. Beneath the stairs a traditional vase from Oaxaca sits alongside ceramics by Perla Valtierra. On the Petala coffee table by Jorge Zalszupin, ceramics from Japan and Austrian maker Matthias Kaiser sit alongside a candleholder from Su Wu’s shop Casa Ahorita in Mexico City. Discover of Perla Valtierra’s insights and the unique interplay between architecture and experience in Volume 11 of Ark Journal.

Read the full feature ‘Creative Transitions’ in VOL XI.
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17/07/2024

Entering the main hall of Hvitträsk is otherworldly.

In winter, deep windows diffuse the modest stream of daylight reflected by the outside snow. Equal measures of light and shadow, this space is as much about what you cannot see as what you can.

That is what makes it a place to rest your eyes and mind, sensing the sometimes extreme level of detail as you approach it rather than trying to take it all in at once.

Read the full living architecture feature 'Eclectic Collective' in VOL XI.

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05/04/2024

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29/01/2024

Composed of five cubes, the 1970s concrete home is a free and open space avant-garde and yet perfect for family life. ⁠Built by Belgian architect Marc Dessauvage in 1978 where Thomas Serruys and his wife, architect Katharina Smalle, live in.⁠
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See the full home feature 'Cruciform construction' in VOL X.⁠
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Words by Sisse Bro, photography by Piet Albert Goethals, Styling by Pernille Vest⁠.⁠⁠⁠
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13/12/2023

"To me this house works as a daily inspiration. When I work on new pieces or fall in love with an old piece, it is somehow always related to this place. The house influences my choices and has become a measure for my practice," says designer and craftsman Thomas Serruys about the house built by Belgian architect Marc Dessauvage in 1978 that he and his wife, architect Katharina Smalle, live in.⁠
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See the full home feature 'Cruciform construction' in VOL X.⁠
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Words by Sisse Bro, photography by Piet Albert Goethals, styling by Pernille Vest⁠.⁠⁠⁠
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28/11/2023

On top of a historic Manhattan building Tadao Ando made a refined home of spatial purity, light and shadow as a landscape for an artistic life. ⁠
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See the full home feature 'Architecture as art' in VOL X. ⁠
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Words by Danielle Demetriou, photography by Wichmann + Bendtsen, styling by Helle Walsted.⁠⁠⁠⁠
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24/11/2023

"I hold less priority to everything being in place constantly. My life is more balanced, flexible, and spontaneous," Says Phillip Lim about his Long Island beach house. "Everything flows from that place, and I see that as my superpower. It is about applying my own personal lens on different things and in the end the sum of the parts makes up a whole."⁠
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Home feature 'The real Phillip Lim' in VOL X. ⁠
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Styling by Helle Walsted, words by Karin Gråbæk Helledie, photography by Wichmann + Bendtsen.⁠⁠⁠
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17/11/2023

Existential and expressive pieces that manifest the body they support, reflecting the individual yet universal.⁠
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Archive case study 'Ideal Forms' in VOL XIII.⁠
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Available on ark-journal.com⁠
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Photography by Anders Schønnemann and styling by Pernille Vest.⁠⁠⁠
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15/11/2023

Designer Bruno Mathsson built a home both revolutionary and revelatory, an intimate testament of an elusive character. ⁠
⁠His work and, by extension, his home tell the story of a designer with an immense capacity to observe and alleviate the human condition. All while remaining deeply private.

Home feature 'Bruno Mathsson' in VOL X. ⁠
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Words by Alisa Larsen, photography by Heidi Lerkenfeldt and styling by Pernille Vest⁠.⁠⁠⁠
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11/11/2023

Organic forms echo architectural contours under an undulating ceiling, each element emulating the sinuous lines of nature.

Case Study 'Light curves' in VOL X.

Styling by Pernille Vest, photography by Anders Schønnemann
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08/11/2023

"I don't seek to possess this house alone; I am merely the custodian of the key. I want my friends to come in and share it, to come and leave their traces, just like me. I came and left my mark, and as more people come, we can leave behind some memories of the era. That's when this house becomes meaningful and embodies a heritage of history," says artist Su Xiaobai about his home in Düsseldorf, designed by architect Oliver Jungel.

See the full home feature 'Sensuous essence' in VOL X.

Styling by Sigrid Gry Laursen, photography by Martien Mulder, words by Natalia Rachlin⁠⁠⁠
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04/11/2023

The mellow colour of the Oregon pine in the custom-made open-plan kitchen of Rebekka Bay and Ricky Nordson contrasts with the polished steel surface that reflects light and adds an optical illusion of a higher ceiling.

Home feature 'Down Size' in VOL X.

Words by Rebecca Thandi-Norman, photography by Anders Schønnemann, styling by Pernille Best, design by Bunn Studio⁠⁠⁠
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01/11/2023

Archive feature 'Shaped light' in VOL X.

Words by Malene Wagner, photography by Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen, styling by Sigrid Gry Laursen, collection by Stefan Lindher

28/10/2023

"Case study ‘Perfectly Imperfect’ in VOL X.

Perfectly imperfect, unpolished edges and raw materiality reveal simple perfection.

Styling by Pernille Vest, Photography by Heidi Lerkenfeldt

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25/10/2023

Next to a nature reserve in Italy's Marche region, Henry Timi has built a workshop like no other, austere yet sensory, an homage to natural materials and minimal forms.

See the full studio visit in VOL X.

Words by Sisse Bro, photography by Nathalie Krag, styling by Sigrid Gry Laursen

20/10/2023

On top of a historic Manhattan building Tadao Ando made a refined home of spatial purity, light and shadow as a landscape for an artistic life.

See the full home feature 'Architecture as art' in VOL X.

Words by Danielle Demetriou, photography by Wichmann + Bendtsen, styling by Helle Walsted.⁠⁠⁠
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12/10/2023

New York launch with Phillip Lim.
and Ark Journal celebrating our collaboration and the release of special anniversary issue VOL X

Hosted by:

Special thanks to:nyc for the stunning installation by Jean Prouvé

Photography by Joachim Whichmann

11/10/2023

"To me this house works as a daily inspiration. When I work on new pieces or fall in love with an old piece, it is somehow always related to this place. The house influences my choices and has become a measure for my practice," says designer and craftsman Thomas Serruys about the house built by Belgian architect Marc Dessauvage in 1978 that he and his wife, architect Katharina Smalle, live in.

See the full home feature 'Cruciform construction' in VOL X.

Words by Sisse Bro, photography by Piet-Albert Goethals, Styling by Pernille Vest
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08/10/2023

"I think the decoration has been instinctual more than intentional. And you can say it has produced a fresh perspective. It's not like you see a photo and want the whole set. Everything has a new language," designer Phillip Lim says about his Long Island beach house. Aiming to buy nothing new, Lim has handpicked everything guided by an intuitive interplay that makes the aesthetic more like an afterthought.

Home feature 'The real Phillip Lim' in VOL X.

Styling by Helle Walsted, words by Karin Gråbæk Helledie, photography by Wichmann + Bendtsen⁠⁠⁠
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01/10/2023

Archive feature 'Shaped light' in VOL X.

Words by Malene Wagner, photography by Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen, Styling by Sigrid Gry Laursen, collection by Stefan Lindher

26/09/2023

Everything has a home in this Copenhagen loft, tailor-made for a couple who wanted a space scaled and framed for how they actually lived.

Home feature 'Down Size' in VOL X.

Words by Rebecca Thandi Normann, photography by Anders Schønnemann, styling by Pernille Vest⁠⁠⁠
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26/09/2023

Discover the playlist ARK LISTENS #01 for Ark Journal’s VOL X launch and ‘s opening exhibition. You can find the link in our stories.

SCRATCH OF THE WOOL

On the cusp of autumn after a lengthy Indian summer, we are anticipating the quiet and slowness that comes with the season. This month, we have asked Alisa Larsen, contributing writer and part of the editorial team, to put together a playlist that reflects the calm atmosphere of her favourite month, October. Including tracks by Tara Clerkin Trio, Cluster, even Frank Sinatra, she invites you to embrace the cool crisp air and scratch of the wool with an hour of gently invigorating sounds.

19/09/2023

Case study ‘Perfectly Imperfect’ in VOL X.

Perfectly imperfect, unpolished edges and raw materiality reveal simple perfection.

Styling by .vest, Photography by .heidi

13/09/2023

VOL X.

Volume X is our tribute to the worlds of design and architecture — past, present, and future — which have defined and inspired our journey over the past five years. For this issue, we delve further into the intersections of human life with architecture and design, uncovering the profound impact they can have on our lives at home and in public spaces.⁠
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This time, we visit designer Phillip Lim's beachside house in Long Island; a historic house in Düsseldorf remade for the artist Su Xiaobai; a brutalist home in Bruges; Henri Timi's workshop in Marche, to name a few. We speak to Formafantasma and Tadao Ando, as well as inviting Colin King to style and curate the craft culture-centred collection of American designer Jack Lenor Larsen. Our case studies with stylist Pernille Vest continue, exploring the perfectly imperfect, unpolished edges and raw materiality that reveals simple perfection.⁠

Image 1: Styled by .vest and photographed by
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Image 3: Styled by .vest and photographed by

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09/09/2023

Anniversary Issue VOL X out now. Thank you for celebrating with us.

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