TALKS Q&A with designer Mario Ferrarini When Mario Ferrarini devised the Quadra collection, he was inspired by the small details and tools of architectural drawing. Having this in mind, Quadra was made up of two steel frames, that complement each other in perfect harmony. Ferrarini wanted to represent two dancers in dialog with the space, narrowing their position and creating movement
EVENTS VIII Arquia/Próxima Festival This past week, the Arquia Foundation presented the VIII edition of Arquia/Próxima Architecture Festival in our Mediterranean city, Valencia. The festival showcased the works of the next generation of Spanish architects, published and explained by their authors, in an attempt to raise the voices of young Spanish architects. The curator of this edition, Josep Ferrando,
EVENTS Funda at Design Post x Orgatec Stefan Diez has been selected by the German AW magazine as “designer of the year” and to celebrate his work, Diez Office will display an exhibition from 25 to 29 October at the Design Post x Orgatec Festival in Cologne, Germany. We are happy to be part of the show with the innovative Funda collection,
EVENTS Jaime Hayon: InfinitaMente ‘InfinitaMente’, the most broad exhibition by artist-designer Jaime Hayon opened yesterday at the Centre del Carme Cultura Contemporània in Valencia, Spain. The project has been curated by HayonStudio and will be on show at the CCCC venue for 6 months. A brilliant retrospective that shows a selection of the most emblematic works of the multifaceted
EVENTS Introducing the new Funda Bold in Munich with Stefan Diez The past Thursday 15th September we launched the new Funda Bold at Steelcase’s LINC (Learning and Innovation Center) in Munich. With this new piece, Viccarbe and Stefan Diez expand their Funda collection to continue propose innovative collaborative furniture designs for sustainable interiors. In Spanish, the word ‘Bold’ has several meanings. It can speak of intensity,
INSPIRATION Design Stories – What is behind the design of Aleta? Viccarbe’s Founder, Victor Carrasco, met designer Jaime Hayon on a plane years ago and from that moment he envisioned that someday they would design something together: “I still remember when I met Jaime on a plane a few years ago. But who is this guy wearing blue shoes? An artist? A designer? Maybe an actor?
TALKS Viccarbe Talks – Ukranian design In our Viccarbe Talks section, we share projects, initiatives, and stories that inspire us and are aligned with our mission of spreading collaboration globally. Today, we want to showcase the story of Ihor Havrylenko, a ukrainian designer who founded Hi Atelier design studio, specialized in creating tranquil interiors with organic shapes, raw materials and neutral
SPACES Modular furniture: the ideal choice in office interior design The business world is experiencing a big transformation, with remote working and hybrid solutions becoming increasingly popular. For this matter, offices are playing a key role, as they can contribute to attract and retain talent, boost creativity and productivity, and improve the overall working environment. Modular furniture has become the best ally for new collaborative
SPACES Ancillary furniture: the latest trend for collaborative offices Collaborative offices and auxiliary furniture have become very popular the previous years. Companies have understood the benefits that hybrid, multipurpose and dynamic workspaces bring to employees. Improving the work environment is essential to increase the team’s quality of life, engagement, and performance. So, what role does ancillary furniture play in these new workspaces? Why has
SPACES How to design collaborative classrooms with design furniture Collaborative classrooms have the power to transform student learning and teaching techniques by enhancing students to collaborate with their classmates, solve problems by proposing alternatives and accept multiple perspectives within a learning environment. Nowadays, centers, disseminators, teachers, administrations and institutions can consider including spaces with collaborative classrooms that promote didactic, formative or pedagogical teaching and
INSPIRATION Nature and design for collaborative offices that look outwards The post-pandemic era has brought a paradigm shift in interior design and office furniture. As employees have been returning to the office, hybrid, outdoor and flexible workspaces have gained relevance at a time when comfort, ergonomics and functionality are being highly considered. Fundamental aspects to foster involvement, concentration, collaboration, and team performance in the office.
COMMITMENT, INSPIRATION Design Stories – What is behind the design of Funda? The Funda collection has become a best-seller in our collaborative furniture range. An innovative design, created in collaboration with Stefan Diez, which has turn out to be an icon for interior design projects that advocate for sustainability practices.