Journal
Honoring While Elevating: Using 3 of Our Wallcoverings for this Timeless Fifth Avenue Loft
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Working on this 5th Avenue Loft for Framework Architecture and designer Tamara Hubinsky was a true exercise in blending modernity with timeless elegance. For this residential space, we were honored to provide our COCOON | COAL, COCOON | CHARCOAL, and MIGRATION | BLUE NIGHT wallcoverings, enhancing key areas with these distinct patterns. The homeowners, Dorie and Ari Paparo, sought an interior that would speak to the architectural nuances of their space—particularly the stunning, curved windows—while creating a harmonious blend of bold design choices and functional living areas. Each space, from the inviting entryway to the cozy library corner and...
Behind The Design: SANDSTONE
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Our SANDSTONE pattern, part of the SHIFTING LANDSCAPES collection, is one of our favorite designs with a multitude of use-cases. Inspired by The Wave, the awe-inspiring rock formation nestled along the Arizona-Utah border, SANDSTONE captures the fluidity and elegance of nature's contours, bringing an organic, geological element to interior spaces. Released in 2017, this pattern embodies the natural world’s flowing, dynamic beauty, offering a rich interplay of shape and color. The design itself features undulating, topographical line work that varies in thickness, evoking the natural formations of wind-sculpted rock faces or waves frozen in time. It...
Behind the Design(s): REEF | BLUES & COCOON | COAL
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At the heart of our Dwellings Collection, two standout patterns—REEF | BLUES and COCOON | COAL—have captured the attention of designers and architects alike. Released in 2021, these patterns embody the organic beauty found in nature, transforming spaces into immersive environments. REEF | BLUES draws inspiration from the fluidity of underwater landscapes, with its deep blue and gray hues mimicking the gentle undulations of oceanic flora. Meanwhile, COCOON | COAL takes its cues from the protective, enveloping nature of animal cocoons, featuring a monochromatic design that combines crisp white lines with a dark, charcoal backdrop. Both patterns offer...
Creating a Custom 'Cocoon' Wallcovering for Amazon’s Seattle HQ
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Having the opportunity to collaborate with innovative firms on design projects is always an exciting endeavor. Our recent project for Amazon's headquarters in Seattle, undertaken with the full-service architectural firm, FC Studio, exemplifies the intersection of art and function. Completed in September 2023, this commercial project allowed us to push creative boundaries, resulting in a vibrant and immersive environment that utilizes our 'Cocoon' pattern in multiple colorways. Photo by Kirk Hostetter The Client's Vision: Art Meets Functionality FC Studio’s vision for the Seattle HQ was to create a space that was both functional and artistically engaging. They sought a bespoke,...
Scenes of Serenity: Recontextualizing Our Favorite Murals in Fantastical Spaces
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Our living spaces should evoke more than beauty; they should inspire tranquility, restoration and creativity. With our practice, we seek to transform rooms into serene oases, drawing deeply from the textures and rhythms of both natural and urban landscapes. This dedication is vividly showcased in this latest collection of scenes, which highlight some of our most cherished designs. This collection of scenes reimagines our signature patterns within fantastical settings, each carefully chosen to amplify the inherent motifs and influences that inspire our designs. By placing these patterns in such vivid and idealized contexts, we seek to capture the deeper...