The renowned designer and style guru Ilse Crawford showcases her body of
influential, holistic work for the first time, articulating her
groundbreaking philosophies for design and living. Studioilse, the
award-winning design studio founded by Ilse Crawford, bridges the worlds
of interior design, architecture, and product design with the philosophy
of putting the human being at the center. Fascinated by what drives us
and makes us feel alive, Crawford says: When I look at making spaces, I
don't just look at the visual. I'm much more interested in the sensory
thing, in thinking about it from the human context, the primal
perspective, the thing that touches you. Featuring Studioilse's work to
date, from private residences to hotels, restaurants, and retail
projects, this book illustrates the effectiveness of design grounded in
human needs and desires. Layering materials and textures, combined with
her understanding of human behavior, Crawford's designs are sensual and
accessible. A forerunner of the holistic design movement a decade ago,
her humanistic approach has now become the norm. This volume illustrates
why Crawford's design philosophy is so seminal--her work has influenced
not only a generation of Dutch and European designers, but also
Americans due to her acclaimed Soho House New York. With new photography
and essays by Crawford and design critic Edwin Heatcote, this
inspirational volume is sure to be one of the most important design
books of the year.
