3 Kvadrat in use We are Kvadrat

Kvadrat has been leading the field in textile innovation since 1968 when our company was founded. We produce contemporary high-quality textiles and textile-related products for architects, designers and private consumers to specify in public spaces and domestic interiors.

We are a progressive design company, constantly exploring the boundaries of textile design and the creative application of our products in a diverse range of areas.

Originating in the small town of Ebeltoft in Denmark, Kvadrat has deep roots in Scandinavia’s design tradition. Our long heritage is a constant source of inspiration to us, although today we are a cosmopolitan company with a global perspective and a worldwide clientele. Brand breakdown Kvadrat is, in fact, five very different specialist brands: Kvadrat produces That is why we manufacture the majority of our woollen fabrics in high-quality upholstery, curtains and textile-related products; Kvadrat/ England and our Trevira CS products in the Netherlands, where the Raf Simons offers exclusive textiles and accessories for the home; abilities of local craftsmen are proven and where we are able to Kvadrat Soft Cells makes engineered acoustic panels; Danskina produces achieve the high quality we demand. premium rugs; and Kinnasand supplies first-class curtains and rugs for contemporary homes. Our high-quality textiles are technologically superior and made to last. They come with a 10-year warranty and comply with all the With our different product lines you can create tactile, comfortable and relevant legislation, regulations and standards. productive spaces that fit any design scheme: upholsteries for furniture, curtains and roller blinds to decorate the windows, acoustic panels for wall and ceiling as well as rugs for floors. Commitment to sustainability At Kvadrat we are committed to the continued improvement of textile design, manufacturing and use. We use the latest production Product techniques to optimise the quality, performance and longevity of At Kvadrat, we consistently push the aesthetic, technological and our products, while minimising their environmental impact. functional properties of textiles. Our versatile collection reflects our commitment to colour, simplicity and innovation, and we regularly We are always working to improve, making sure that we are doing collaborate with some of the world’s best creative thinkers and talents everything we can to retain the highest possible ethical and environ- in exploring the use of textiles. mental standards. Kvadrat was one of the first companies in Denmark to implement the ISO 14001 environmental management system. Our quality product begins with the best raw materials: we source the finest yarns for each of our fabrics. Also, we prefer our products The environmental credentials of many of our woollen textiles have to be made by those with the most expertise and skill. been recognised with EU ecolabels. Art and design Our long history of influencing contemporary design culture is something we are proud of. We regularly collaborate with the world’s finest creative talents in projects that allow us to push the boundaries of textile manufacturing and application. Artists like Olafur Eliasson, Thomas Demand and Rosemarie Trockel, and designers and architects like Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Peter Saville, Patricia Urquiola and Tord Boontje and many more besides, have used Kvadrat textiles as the starting point for something extraordinary.

Attentive service We work closely with our clients to ensure we deliver high-quality, innovative designs that match their budget. An end-to-end service guarantees that both we and our clients are fully satisfied with the end result.

Our global network of local showrooms and sales teams is ever expanding. This puts us in an excellent position to meet our clients’ exact requirements, wherever they are. kvadrat.dk

Swedbank Headquarters Sundbyberg, Sweden

The project Solution The interior of Swedbank’s headquarters The furniture and wall panels are upholstered just outside Stockholm has been designed with Clara, Canvas, Hallingdal and Remix. Star, to create an inspiring environment that Zoom, Air, Time and Plot are used for curtains reflects the bank’s core values: openness, in conference rooms and meeting rooms. simplicity and care. Architecture/Design Swedbank’s ambitious sustainability strategy 3XN Architects (architects) and Tengbom is reflected in the construction of the head­ (interior architects) quarters. Compactly designed for optimal energy efficiency, it has received a Gold ‘We chose Kvadrat textiles because of their certification from the Swedish sustainability sustainability – from both environmental and rating system, the ‘Miljöbyggnad’. It has also product quality perspectives. Their fine fabrics met the Swedish Environmental Management hold over time. In addition, the project size Council (MSR) criteria for procurement of and variety demanded fabrics with consistent furniture and fittings. colour scale and diversified structure that met the environmental requirements.’ The architectural theme is a folded triple-V structure, which creates an inviting Linn Sylvan and Kristina Jonasson, democratic environment with a focus on architects at Tengbom meetings. Compared to a traditional space, employees are located closer to each other on undisturbed working islands, for better internal communication and visual contact between departments.

Tengbom, the interior architects, have also made customised products for the premises, which combines three types of working environment: fixed office spaces, flexible units for visiting colleagues and ‘touch-down’ spaces for informal meetings. The building also features three roof terraces and service facilities arranged around a central axis.

Vifa wireless loudspeakers Viborg, Denmark

The project High-end Danish audio manufacturer Vifa has Helsinki features a new fabric design with introduced three distinctive music systems, a special weave and is available in four hues: which have textiles as an integral part of their Willow Green, Misty Blue, Dusty Rose and identity. These have been created to appeal Sandstone Grey. to fans of music and Nordic design. Architecture/Design Copenhagen, winner of the IF Design Award Vifa and Red Dot Design Award, is a portable wireless loudspeaker. Its design features ’Kvadrat was a perfect partner for our new organic lines, a warm, rough fabric cover and series of upscale loudspeakers. We had some a contrasting smooth matte aluminium frame. extremely challenging specifications for the fabric covering our loudspeakers, in terms Stockholm is the largest and most powerful of both resistance and the ability to let sound of Vifa’s music systems. It is entirely sheathed pass through the threads. Kvadrat was up for in textile and has an ergonomic remote the challenge and brought solid experience control in cast zinc. and the ability to think out of the box to the table. In terms of design, our two companies Helsinki is more compact. A distinctive leather share a commitment to high-end, Nordic carry-strap by Tärnsjö Garveri complements quality. The end-result exceeded our expect­ its custom-designed textile cover, which lets ations and we are more than satisfied with sound pass perfectly through its woollen the collaboration.’ threads. These are water-repellent, enabling both indoor and outdoor use. Vifa

Solution A special version of Clara is used on the Copenhagen and Stockholm models in six custom colours: Sunset Red, Sand Yellow, Ocean Blue, Ice Blue, Anthracite Grey, and Pebble Grey. Rabobank Parkstad Limburg Heerlen, Netherlands

The project Solution The Rabobank Parkstad offices in Heerlen Tonica, Remix, Divina Melange and Tonus are have been renovated by Dreessen Willemse used for upholstery on benches, wingback Architecten. Originally for 15 staff, the offices and meeting chairs. Some of the textiles are can now accommodate 180 employees. in gentle, earthy tones that echo the natural environment outside. Others are in vibrant, Inside, the floor space has been increased bright hues for highlighting seating areas. with double height platforms, end walls have Danskina rugs are used throughout the partially been torn down, and two light-filled building, creating a textural balance with interior courtyards have been added. Daylight the polished stone floors. penetrates deep into the building via pyramid- shaped roof lights. An old 80 cm-thick safe, Architecture/Design which has been transformed into a meeting Dreessen Willemse Architecten room, is a unique feature of the premises.

The building has been given a BREEAM certification with a rating of Very Good. This reflects that it is characterised by ‘dense’ construction, facades with a good glazing-to-wall ratio, high quality insulation and glass, and sustainable materials. Divina: Every colour is divine Milan, Italy

The project A Kvadrat exhibition to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Divina was held at Salone Internazionale del Mobile in 2014. It comprised pieces upholstered with the iconic textile by 22 leading international artists and designers.

The exhibition featured an assortment of one-of-a-kind works. These reinterpreted Divina in the context of contemporary design – as well as displaying its colour richness and suitability for multiple contexts.

Reflecting this, the works chosen for the exhibition were very diverse. They ranged from shelving, armchairs and workwear to more conceptual pieces, such as Anton Alvarez’s interlocking striped arches.

Painter, graphic artist and textile designer Finn Sködt, who is noted for his instinctive understanding of colour, developed Divina in 1984. First used by Ron Arad in his furniture designs for Moroso, the textile remains a core component of the Kvadrat collection.

De Doelen Rotterdam, Netherlands

The project Architecture/Design The Grote Zaal (Great Hall) is part of the Kraaijvanger.Urbis world-famous De Doelen concert venue and convention centre. Its restoration was ‘Thanks to the helpful service we received the first since the building opened to the from Kvadrat, we were able to comprehensively public in 1966. test different colours and types of fabric. For instance, when the day came to test the De Doelen is internationally recognised colour we had chosen, 12 different rolls of as one of the best concert and conference fabric arrived – enough to cover more than halls in the world. Since it was rebuilt in 1966 half of the hall.’ it has welcomed 20 million visitors. Sascha Winkel and Patricia Hessing, Solution art directors 3,300 metres of Hallingdal was used to cover 2,200 seats in the Grote Zaal. For those visitors who grew up in the 1970s, the textile is recognisable as a product of that time. Reflecting this, the material acts as a bridge between the new look of the seating and the existing architecture. The warp and weft threads of the Hallingdal are in sharply contrasting colours – red and blue – which combine to be perceived as deep fuchsia. The Yihe Mansions Nanjing, China

The project The Yihe Mansions is a hotel complex The Yihe Mansions have received an that comprises 26 refurbished, culturally Honourable Mention in the UNESCO significant mansions in the historic district Asian-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage of Nanjing, China. These two-to-three Conservation in 2014. storey buildings were originally designed during the 1930s. Solution Blitz, Chicago, Coral, Primus, Sunniva, Designed in what is known as the Republican Waterborn and Zap are used on all furniture Era style, the architecture of the mansions in the guest rooms, restaurants and the reflects the first Western influences from café. Stoplight Colour is used as a curtain returning foreign-schooled architects. shade outside wooden blinds in guest They were once the homes of ambassadors, rooms. Onyx is inserted between the glass as well as high-level government and doors in the showroom to create a semi- military officials. transparent look. In total, 2,500 metres of textiles was supplied. The Yihe Mansions feature 50 guest suites, three restaurants, a café and an in-house spa. Architecture/Design The interior design combines construction BDT International Design Agency and design elements from all over the world, and has been furnished in a way that is reminiscent of the site’s cultural heritage.

Executed in a fusion style, the interior features luxurious wooden panelling, marble and timber flooring, and accessories that reflect the original decor. Outside the buildings, walled courtyards have been demolished in favour of open, integrated landscaping, which retains niches and gardens. Spaces Offices Amsterdam and The Hague, Netherlands

The projects The third and fourth Spaces buildings The surrounding areas were stripped back in the Netherlands are designed to host to their bare shell, providing larger-than-life mobile workers, freelancers, start-ups and spaces, accommodating different moods and established companies, while emphasising functions reflecting a dynamic environment. a co-working environment. Following the success of Zuidas 1 in Amsterdam, Spaces The finishes used throughout are inspired expanded to the adjacent building, which by, and sympathetic to, the building’s is named Zuidas 2. This involved completely history. As a result, the interior captures remodelling the original space to create the charm of the old and the freshness of a softer, non-corporate identity. the contemporary.

The redeveloped building now offers a variety Solution of co-working zones and social spaces. Combinations of Divina, Divina MD and These include a double-height reception Divina Melange are used for curtains in the room, a library, a Club Room for quiet work, meeting rooms of both buildings. Hallingdal work booths, study rooms, meeting rooms is used for wall panels in working booths at and a multi-functional restaurant. Zuidas 2, while Divina, Hallingdal, Steelcut and Tonus are used on sofas and chairs at For their fourth location, Spaces acquired The Red Elephant. Furthermore, Divina The Red Elephant, a landmark listed building and Divina MD are used for wall panelling in The Hague. This was originally built in at The Red Elephant in the ground floor 1919 for the American Petroleum Company meeting rooms and working booths. and was later Esso’s headquarters. Architecture/Design The challenge for SevilPeach was to SevilPeach Architecture+Design transform this extraordinary building into a new business destination by blending a contemporary work environment suitable for Spaces’ identity while respecting the character of the listed building.

The unwanted later additions were stripped away to allow the atrium to return to its former glory, introducing a café/bar as well as visual connections to the adjacent work areas. This central space became the social heart of the building.

Leadenhall Building London, United Kingdom

The project Architecture/Design The Leadenhall Building in the City of London Advanced Interior Solutions has a distinctive tapering shape, angled at 10 degrees. Built to British Land’s Sustainability ‘Kvadrat Soft Cells provided us with a Brief for Developments, it incorporates solution that fulfilled every criterion in terms some of the most advanced construction of functionality, acoustic performance techniques and components available. and aesthetics. ’

The glass envelope of the building, combined Simon Hart, Advanced Interior Solutions with the client’s desire for glazed interior par- t­itions and a technical stone floor, provided the architects with a major acoustic challenge. Introducing an overhead acoustic panelling system was the only way to resolve this.

Solution Large single Soft Cells panels create an acoustic, aesthetically striking and comfort­ able environment. They enable the architects to introduce continuous LED lighting modules in a very tight configuration, as well as ‘services channels’. These channels facilitate the positioning of all surface-mounted items, such as sprinklers.

Furthermore, Soft Cells’ push latch system enables easy access to the ceiling voids – a crucial benefit, as access hatches were not permitted in the surrounding MF construction ceilings. Tianjin Grand Theatre Tianjin, China

The project Architecture/Design The 85,000 square metre Grand Theatre von Gerkan, Marg and Partners occupies a key position in the Culture Park of Tianjin. This includes the Tianjin Museum, ‘The collaboration with Kvadrat has been very Natural History Museum, Sunshine Park, successful. The technical support they provide Civic Square, Zhonghua Theatre and Science allows us architects to find ideal solutions, and Technology Museum, as well as an art even though it is not what could be called gallery and a library. ”standard”. The customer service Kvadrat delivers is as professional as the timely The circular roof of the Grand Theatre delivery of their goods. I would be delighted corresponds with the neighbouring Museum if I encountered such professionalism more of Natural History so that an architectural often from foreign companies operating dialogue of an earth-bound and a ‘floating’ here in China.’ circular volume is created at the park. This reflects the fundamental role that Matthias Wiegelmann, architect and director earth and sky play in Chinese philosophy.

Solution The seating in both halls is upholstered with a custom-made version of Steelcut Trio, which is made from Trevira CS rather than wool. A brown shade has been chosen for the 1,600 seats in the Opera Hall. A navy blue tone has been selected for the 1,200-seat Concert Hall. In total, 3,880 metres of fabric was used. Sorø Husholdningsskole Sorø, Denmark

The project Solution The renovated Sorø Husholdningsskole Canvas, Remix and Steelcut Trio are used on was founded as a girls’ boarding school in lounge chairs. Remix has also been selected Sorø over 120 years ago. Today, it caters to for other chairs. Sofas are upholstered with around 80 girls and boys aged 15 and over. Canvas, Divina, Hallingdal and Molly.

The idea at the heart of the two-year Architecture/Design renovation was to build a bridge between Reform Living the school’s origins, values and future. Reflecting this, the rooms combine modern Danish furniture with a reference, such as a photo or a specific colour, that links to the building’s past.

Comprising a main building and five villas, the school is spread over a large park-like area. The main building contains half of the students’ rooms and most of the common facilities, such as kitchens and classrooms.

At the school, students live together in pairs distributed in small groups. The cosy feel of the spaces they share is, in part, created by the use of dark wool textiles, dark walls and new wooden floors. Yes, but Rosemarie Trockel

The project In 2006, Museum Ludwig in Cologne presented a retrospective of the works of renowned contemporary artist Rosemarie Trockel. As a part of the exhibition, Trockel created an installation made from raw wool supplied by Kvadrat.

By suspending heavy woollen threads from the ceiling, Trockel created an internal space five metres high and 80 centimetres deep. This maze of threads was interrupted by a series of cut-outs and niches that invited the viewer to enter within.

Location Cologne, Germany coöperatie DELA Netherlands

The project Architecture/Design DELA, a cooperative with more than three Povše & Timmermans architecten million members, arranges funerals and ingenieurs bv (architects) and offers comprehensive support and services Interne Zaken (interior architect) to the bereaved. The connection and caring between people and the memories of loved ‘We opted for Kvadrat fabrics that focus on ones are of utmost importance. Hence, sustainability in both production and use. the design concept is based on providing Their quality, and the wide choice of basic sympathetic yet unobtrusive surroundings and accent colours, provides great design that play an integral part in creating the freedom. They enabled us to achieve the right atmosphere for those grieving before, atmosphere, look and feel we desired.’ during and after the funeral. Peter Littmann, director and owner of The fabric colours selected by Interne Zaken Interne Zaken interior architects match DELA’s visual identity. This helps to ensure that every DELA premises will offer an appropriate, positive and comfortable atmosphere – and a welcoming, recognisable environment.

Solution All chairs, armchairs, sofas and stools are upholstered with Tonus or Hallingdal. Tonus is used in fresh unicolours. Hallingdal, chosen for the depth of detail of its double woven pattern, is employed in a wide range of colours. Flushing Meadows Hotel & Bar Munich, Germany

The project The Flushing Meadows Hotel & Bar occupies Casa is applied on wall panels to ensure the top two floors of a former post office built a warm atmosphere and good acoustics. during the 1970s. It is located in Glockenbach, Various textiles, including Gymer, Haakon, one of Munich’s most vibrant districts. Harald, Prato and Tokyo, are upholstered on assorted furniture. In the loft studios, The hotel is decorated to provide a sense of a special version of Casa, Casa Tight and spontaneity and intimacy, thereby attracting Sandvalley are used for curtains, while Canal guests who appreciate attention to detail, is used for bedspreads. design and personalised service. On a good day the Alps can be seen from the southern Architecture/Design rooftop terrace. Arnold/Werner architects

The top floor has five variously sized pent­ ‘The Flushing Meadows project in Munich is house studios, equipped with stained solid a testament to Kvadrat’s extensive and excep- wood, textile-covered walls and copper tional portfolio. We have been collaborating detailing. It is also home to the rooftop bar, with Kvadrat for many years. The quality of which matches the spacious industrial style their materials and designs are world class. of the private rooms. Also, Kvadrat is a highly reliable partner when it comes to execution.’ On the floor below, there are 11 light-filled, eclectic studios that have been created in Sascha Arnold, partner and architect collaboration with practitioners from various at Arnold/Werner architects fields, including music, cinema, design, sports and art.

Solution In the penthouse studios and the bar, Air and custom-made Sandvalley are used for sheers and blackout curtains. Niagara Malmö, Sweden

The project Niagara is a new research and teaching Composed of layers of overlapping centre that forms part of Malmö University in textiles in undulating, vertical bands, southern Sweden. Designed by Lundgaard they complement the architecture and & Tranberg Architects, it is located in the make it possible to vary shielding. port and former industrial area, which has experienced a radical transformation. The curtains combine heavy materials and thin layers that act as a filter to the outside The facility is composed of three building world, providing visibility and contact with volumes, characterised by curved shapes the surroundings. Coloured to precisely and rounded corners, which are respectively match objects collected from the port seven, nine and thirteen storeys high. by Astrid Krogh, they also reference the Between these a spectacular atrium – surrounding area and its past. the heart of Niagara – opens up beneath the large skylights of the roof terrace. Architecture/Design Lundgaard & Tranberg Architects The fascias of the buildings are in anodised Artwork (decoration) by Astrid Krogh, aluminium in various finishes. The way they who was commissioned by Statens reflect light ensures Niagara has an ever- Konstråd, Sverige. changing apperance, depending on the weather, time and viewing angle. ‘Layers of Colours and Light shows that textiles can be an active co-creator of Solution a room – not only peripheral accessories. Using 1,300 metres of Air in various colours, We wanted curtains that would last for artist Astrid Krogh created giant movable many years – the quality of the curtains curtains entitled Layers of Colours and Light. is essential – which is why I chose Kvadrat.’ These are used in three large auditoriums, as well as a café/restaurant area. Designer and artist Astrid Krogh Like a needle in a haystack Cildo Meireles

The project The exhibition Like a needle in a haystack at Kunsthal 44 Møen presented selected pieces from the internationally regarded artist Cildo Meireles. Kvadrat contributed to the exhibition with one million metres of black cotton threads used in La Bruja – the central piece on show.

La Bruja (The Witch, 1979/2014) – explores the idea of ‘material thought’: a household broom leans against the wall, but instead of short bristles the shaft holds a million metres of black cotton threads, covering the whole gallery in a monstrous mess.

Location Askehave, Denmark Bang & Olufsen flagship concept stores Copenhagen, Denmark and Shanghai, China

The project Architecture/Design Two Bang & Olufsen flagship concept stores Bang & Olufsen opened in 2013 in Copenhagen and Shanghai. ‘When designing the concept stores, we put The stores are the work of Johannes Torpe, the importance of our expertise within sound the creative director of Bang & Olufsen, at first priority, and chose to cover the walls and his design team. They combine top- with fabric – not only to get the best acoustic quality design and sound to create luxurious, result, but also to create a luxurious and mood-changing experiences, which welcoming atmosphere. Kvadrat was the encourage visitors to explore and play chosen fabric supplier to work with because with different products. we are both Danish and share the same values of design and craftsmanship.’ Speaker walls upholstered with textile are at the heart of the concept stores. Visitors are Johannes Torpe, creative director invited to flip over panels to reveal hidden of Bang & Olufsen speakers for different sound experiences.

Each store also offers a demonstration zone, which features a rotating stage on which visitors can interact with state-of-the-art TVs and speakers mounted on individual walls.

Solution A variety of textile combinations and usages have been implemented throughout the flagship concept stores, including grey shades of Blitz, Remix and Waterborn for speaker panelling.

Unicoloured versions of Plot, Primus, Tempo, Haze and Star were used for wall panelling and seating upholstery. Spaarne Hospital Hoofddorp, Netherlands

The project Solution The Spaarne Hospital is a community- Curtains made of Maxi are used throughout based teaching facility in Hoofddorp, the hospital. The textile is used in three the Netherlands. It has been designed to custom colours: green, yellow and orange. have a light and friendly feel, to make a A natural base is completed with bold stripes. stay at the hospital as pleasant as possible. Each colour has two versions: one used for curtains, and another for space dividers The architect’s concept combines four between beds. A total of 4,000 square metres main colours and is built on themes of light, was supplied. free choice, nature and art. Reflecting this, Spaarne Hospital offers beautiful views of Architecture/Design the surrounding landscape, a loft that pro- OTH architecten m­otes interaction and tranquility, and private living rooms. It also incorporates a small palliative care unit.

Temple Restaurant Beijing, China

The project Solution The Temple Restaurant, part of the boutique The cocktail lounge chairs, stools and dining Temple Hotel, is one of the most impressive chairs in the restaurant are upholstered dining venues in Beijing. The restaurant is with Remix in orange, yellow, red and beige. located within the confines of a 600-year-old 224 square metres of fabric was used in total. temple complex. Architecture/Design Situated in the warren of narrow streets Hassell around the Forbidden City, it features a starkly elegant bar and lounge as well as a cathedral-like main room, where the towering ceiling, full-length windows and minimalist, secluded dining niches create a dramatic and mysterious atmosphere.

The combination of the vibrant colours and the woollen material brings warmth and a sense of relaxation to the contemporary, minimalistic concrete interior. Formulation Florian Hecker

The project Florian Hecker – one of four artists shortlisted The Preis der Nationalgalerie honours important for the 2015 Preis der Nationalgalerie – young international artists. Being shortlisted has used Soft Cells in his work Formulation. for this prize is recognition of Hecker’s artistic This spans two exhibition halls at Hamburger endeavour. More than 150 directors and curators Bahnhof and dramatises space with sound were invited to name a candidate for the Preis pieces. Visually minimal and architecturally der Nationalgalerie 2015. precise, like much of Florian Hecker’s output, Formulation comprises Soft Cells that cover Location the walls with a textured yet uniform surface. Berlin, Germany In one space they are covered with Divina in vibrant blue; in the other with Ray in soft grey.

The Soft Cells not only provide the dominant visual element in the work; their acoustic performance also plays an integral role. This is at the heart of the play between the sound-absorbing and sound-directing walls.

Florian Hecker: ‘For Formulation I wanted to work with a technical sound-absorption system. Here the modular, made-to-measure Soft Cells panels serve as highly functional absorbers with a modern twist. Together with the entire playback apparatus and its software, they play a significant part in the dramatisation of auditory events and objects that make up the work.’

Camper Together Majorca, Spain

The project Solution As part of the ‘Camper Together’ initiative, A legendary shoe was combined with an Camper has created versions of the iconic iconic fabric: Hallingdal in subtle and vibrant Pelotas shoe made with Hallingdal. colours was used to create timeless versions of Camper Pelotas for Camper’s A/W 2013–14 The Majorcan-based shoe company featured and S/S 2014 collections. these in two consecutive collections. Architecture/Design Camper Together is a model for collaboration Camper between Camper and leading designers. The goal is to create exclusive products and outstanding stores by combining different cultures and creative know-how.

Camper Pelotas is an internationally recog­ nised design. Inspired by pioneers of sports, each Pelotas model is infused with its own personality. More than 10 million people around the world have, at one time or another, walked on the 87 balls that comprise its distinctive sole. International Criminal Court The Hague, Netherlands

The project Solution The International Criminal Court (ICC) 257 Soft Cells Broadline panels, covering is the treaty-based, international criminal 580 square metres, are used on walls and court established to help end impunity ceilings in the courtrooms. Upholstered for the perpetrators of serious crimes in Remix, they provide seamless, aesthetic that concern the international community. features. Furthermore, to their built-in It is located in the Netherlands. tensioning system, they also deliver a solution to the long-term maintenance The first permanent premises of the issues caused by humidity. court are set in rolling dune landscape on the edge of The Hague. Designed by Architecture/Design schmidt hammer lassen architects, schmidt hammer lassen architects the main concept is a sculptural arrange- The construction was realised by Courtys, ment of six connected building volumes. a consortium of the VolkerWessel’s These reflect two core values of the ICC: subsidiaries Visser & Smit Bouw and transparency and accessibility. Boele & van Eesteren.

The courtrooms feature diverse finishes, ‘Kvadrat Soft Cells is a company that listens, such as timber and concrete, which are contributes, learns and likes to take on a hard by nature. These presented the challenge.’ architects with a significant challenge as regards acoustic absorption. Theo van Hulst, Courtys

Jil Sander A/W 2011 collection Milan, Italy

The project Kvadrat textiles have been used by Jil Sander, In terms of colours, for the Women’s collection the acclaimed Milan-based fashion house, a strong presence of black enhances the for their Men’s and Women’s 2011 Autumn/ vibrancy of primary colours – red, royal blue Winter collections. and yellow. Hues of green and chocolate brown, as well as silver grey, complete the The Men’s collection revisits the origins of colour range. Jil Sander – minimalistic shape and tailoring. Reflecting a modernist approach, it features Solution rich textures, bold colours, simplified forms Divina and Divina Melange were used to and layered designs. make overcoats, parkas and suits for the Men’s collection and coats for the Women’s Signature Jil Sander colours have been collection. Colours used ranged from soft used across the Men’s collection. These are grey and anthracite to bright red. white, carbon, navy and black – combined with citrine, mandarin, neon, magenta, eucalyptus and their mélange derivation.

The Women’s collection offers ‘new dynamic tailoring’, which echoes the imagery of the acclaimed mid-century fashion photographer Louise Dahl-Wolfe. It features surfaces, textures and patterns that refer to modernist design, as well as bold volumes and mid- century couture references subdued by simple cuts and details.

Skype Stockholm Office Stockholm, Sweden

The project Solution The Skype office in Stockholm caters for Kvadrat textiles were chosen for upholstery 100 staff and covers 1,680 square metres. on furniture and pillows throughout the office. Designed to capture the company’s ‘playful, A variety of different colours of Coda, Divina, user-friendly spirit’, it features custom- Hallingdal, Steelcut Trio and Tonus were used. designed furniture, lighting and wallpaper. Architecture/Design Colourful and rounded, the furniture has been pS Arkitektur designed by the architects to reflect Skype’s graphical profile and cloud-shaped logo. ‘Our priority was Kvadrat textiles. We used five The special wallpaper used at the offices different qualities, as the variation of structure, features patterns made from headsets and colour and density was needed in order for us to cables, equipment associated with the realise our vision for the cutting-edge interior.’ company’s online chat service. Peter Sahlin, pS Arkitektur Reflecting the role of Skype in driving comm­unication, many of the elements in the interior are based on the idea of inter­ connected nodes. This is shown in the design of the workplaces, tables and bar, as well as the carpet, which features a pattern of rhomboid and triangular shapes.

The Skype Stockholm office has received several awards and nominations, including: first prize for Outstanding‘ Design of the Year’ at the 9th Modern Decoration International Media Award in China; Silver in the Sweden’s Prettiest Office awards; and nominations for Best Office Design at the Leaf Awards, London, and the Inside Festival, Barcelona. Chongqing Grand Theatre Chongqing, China

The project Solution The landmark Chongqing Grand Theatre Both auditoriums, the Grand Hall and the opened in 2009. It is acclaimed for its Medium Hall, are upholstered with Mega in innovative structural architecture featuring three different colours: red, dark blue and complex angled and broken glass surfaces. grey. In total, 3,789 square metres of fabric was used to cover 2,617 seats, which were Chongqing Grand Theatre is situated on designed by Quinette. a headland above the Yangtze River opposite the business district of the city. Designed Architecture/Design around a maritime theme, the building’s von Gerkan, Marg and Partners concert halls are arranged in a line similar to a ship’s keel, creating entrances at the ‘bow’ and ‘stern’ of the building. Roksanda Ilincic flagship store London, United Kingdom

The project Solution The Roksanda Ilincic flagship store features Divina MD and Divina Melange are used an upstairs shop area, as well as the down- for the seating in the shop, as well as in the stairs VIP and office spaces designed VIP and office spaces. They are also used by Adjaye Associates. It is situated in a on wall panels. Grade II-listed building in Mayfair, London. Architecture/Design In order to preserve the historic fabric of the Adjaye Associates building, the store has been realised as a box within the original frame. The original shop ‘The collaboration with Kvadrat enabled window remains, behind which there is now us to push the aesthetic for these spaces. a glass screen, marking the beginning of the We successfully created an immersive contemporary space. environment that offers a multi-sensual counterpoint to the public areas upstairs.’ The design concept is inspired by Roksanda Ilincic’s collection, drawing on a play of geo­ Adjaye Associates metries and symmetries. In the shop upstairs, the walls comprise staggered concrete slabs that repeat as forms for plinths. The layering is irregular, giving the impression of a rhythmic three-dimen­sional pattern.

In the shop, the mainly neutral colour palette is complemented with bursts of colour and mirrored surfaces, which guide visitors. The VIP and office spaces downstairs contrast with this. They combine vibrant blocks of colours – the walls are covered with fabric panels – and soft finishes. Each room has its own hue inspired by the collection.

Le Méridien Hotel Zhengzhou, China

The project Solution Envisioned as a landmark for Zhengzhou in Curtains made from Air, in a grey shade, China’s Henan province, Le Méridien Hotel and Balder, in a dark blue, are used in public is a 25-storey tower composed of stacked spaces. All the furniture in the central atrium rectangular frames around its facades. is upholstered with Divina, Divina Melange Conceived by Neri&Hu Design and Research and Harald. These fabrics, along with Tonica, Office, it is an archive of new and old are also used for cushions. Selected sofas artefacts that acts as a point of discovery and chairs in the public lounge spaces and for travellers and locals alike. guest rooms are also covered with Divina and Divina Melange. At the base of the tower there is a five-storey podium for public functions. Its design is Architecture/Design inspired by the region’s historic Longmen Neri&Hu Design and Research Office Caves, where Chinese Buddhist art can be seen carved into the limestone cliff.

On the floors above the podium there are 350 private guest rooms. Le Méridien Hotel also offers three restaurants and a rooftop bar, which have each received a different architectural treatment.

The design idea behind the guest rooms is to explore the contrast between light and dark. Sleeping areas feature grey walls and a stained timber wainscot; bathroom areas are finished in glass and white materials. Wuxi Grand Theatre Wuxi, China

The project Architecture/Design Wuxi Grand Theatre is the first culturally PES-Architects focused building in Taihu New City in Wuxi, China. It comprises the 1,680-seat Main ‘We chose Kvadrat based on the company’s Theatre Auditorium, the 690-seat Compre­ reputation as a high-quality and reliable hensive Performance Hall and a T-shaped Scandinavian collaborator. open foyer. Kvadrat was always very responsive and helpful, The 78,000 square metre Grand Theatre and there was never any delay in receiving sits beneath a partly glass-covered roof. new samples of upholstery when alternative Giant leaf-like wings cover the auditoriums, solutions were needed. Plus, their versatile containing thousands of LED lights. These selection of refined colours and materials create spectacular colours that can be fulfilled all our wishes. changed to reflect the character of the performances held in the building. Designing the main auditorium was an espe- c­ially demanding and long-lasting process, The theatre combines light, natural tones because it was based on comprehensive use and black shades. Its ceiling is adorned of the new technological bamboo material. with a special reflector that is clad in gold Kvadrat met our need for an upholstery textile leaf, which features a wave-like motif of that complemented the unique and intimate a Chinese opera mask. This helps to give atmosphere of the opera hall. the space an air of festivity. In contrast, the smaller, multifunctional auditorium In the smaller auditorium, the colour of the has a darker, more technical appearance. Kvadrat textiles created an elegant contrast with the nearly black walls and balances with Solution the bamboo material of the balcony.’ Remix is used for the seating for both auditoriums. In total, 1,725 metres were used Pekka Salminen, professor and president for the Main Theatre Auditorium and 920 of PES-Architects metres were used for the Comprehensive Performance Hall. 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin Berlin, Germany

The project Solution The 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin is located in The guest rooms feature curtains made the Bikini House complex. This was originally from Zoom and Stoplight as well as benches built in the 1950s as an architectural expres- and cushions upholstered with Divina and s­ion of a new, dynamic, free and consumerist Steelcut Trio. The bedspreads are made attitude to life. with custom-made fabrics. In other areas, Blitz and Zoom are used for curtains; Divina, Entitled ‘Urban Jungle’, the design concept Steelcut Trio, Canvas, Remix and Plot are for the hotel by Studio Aisslinger straddles upholstered on furniture and chairs. nature and culture. The rooms that overlook Berlin Zoo feature natural materials and Architecture/Design colours; the rooms that overlook West Berlin’s Studio Aisslinger landmarks have a rougher, more urban feel.

In addition to the guest rooms, the hotel offers a kiosk, in-house bakery, many ‘social’ corners, meeting rooms for up to 100 people and the Jungle Sauna. The top floor, which boasts spectacular 360-degree views of the city, features the NENI restaurant and the Monkey Bar.

A core idea behind all the diversely designed spaces is that they provide a retreat from the urban jungle – and, in doing so, deliver individuality, flexibility, aesthetic appeal, inspiration and sustainability.

Wool Parade Doshi Levien

The project The Wool Parade is an installation created by design studio Doshi Levien, which comprises objects upholstered with Kvadrat fabrics. Bold yet playful, it is inspired by the avant- garde parties and architectural theatre costumes of the early Bauhaus period.

The Wool Parade consists of twelve ambiguous and peculiar forms arranged in various compositions. While each has an individual character, when viewed together they are reminiscent of marionettes in a parade.

At first sight, the hollow volumes appear to be abstract geometric elements. However, on moving around the installation, the elements align momentarily in a kind of choreography, offering glimpses of characters in a strange but beguiling space.

Location First shown in Stockholm, Sweden Microsoft Headquarters Milan, Italy

The project Solution Microsoft’s Italian headquarters at the Divina Melange, Divina, Highfield and company’s Innovation Campus in Milan Field are used on workstation screens, covers over 20,000 square metres. loose furniture and custom wall panels. Designed to enable Microsoft employees Clouds are used as decorative elements to ‘work everywhere and do it in the best in public areas and meeting rooms. way’, it opened in July 2011. Architecture/Design The interior of the HQ is based on a concept Studio Revalue entitled ‘New Ways of Working’. Very light and colourful, it features highly flexible personal working spots, informal alcoves and ‘skins’ in the form of glass partitions and walls.

The Innovation Campus is the first campus in Italy to be built to LEED standards: it is LEED Gold certified. The complex has also earned the Italian ‘Classe A’ energy certification. Reflecting this, it incorporates a number of sustainable materials and technologies such as solar panels and a photovoltaic system.

Biohotel Werratal Hannoversch Münden, Germany

The project Architecture/Design The architecture and design company Wiederverwandt Architecture and Design Wiederverwandt has renovated the Biohotel Werratal in Hannoversch Münden, Germany. ‘We chose Kvadrat textiles, as Kvadrat attaches Sustainable materials, such as wood, great importance to quality and sustainability. clay, leather and natural textiles, are used Colours and textures play a key role in our through­out the hotel, which creates a planning – the wall colours and the sustainable, natural, pleasant atmosphere. natural materials we have used are varied and combine extremely well with the fabrics. In addition, the 80-seat restaurant has The fact that Kvadrat’s aesthetic range worked installed a sustainable wall heating so well with the materials we chose gave us system to provide warmth in the winter and great creative freedom.’ comfortable temperatures in the summer. The hotel’s commitment to the respectful Wibke Schaeffer and Moritz Zielke, and sustainable use of environmental co-founders at Wiederverwandt resources is also reflected in its cuisine: Architecture and Design the eco-restaurant uses organic, fresh and seasonal produce.

Solution All the textiles in the restaurant and reception area are by Kvadrat. Plot, Memory and Remix have been selected for seating and back cushions. Together with Canvas, they have also been used to create panels at the reception and the bar. The curtains in the restaurant are made from Air and Plot. The colours of the fabrics link the areas where they are used. The Palace of International Forums Tashkent, Uzbekistan

The project Architecture/Design The Palace of International Forums is Ippolito Fleitz Group a government building in the heart of Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent. Created ‘We chose Kvadrat fabric for the upholstery for official events and international of all the seats in the grand auditorium to conferences, the Palace houses conference emphasise the idea of joining traditional rooms, an elegant banquet hall and a Uzbek design elements with modern details. 1,850 seat auditorium. The turquoise colour plays a very important role in the cultural heritage of the country. Interior designers Ippolito Fleitz created The Kvadrat fabric presents this colour in a a concept based on two principal goals. very modern, graphic way and the quality Firstly, to represent the country’s history of the material was perfect for the project.’ through the architecture in a way that respectfully reflects traditional Uzbek Tilla Goldberg, director of product design, values; secondly, to imbue the building Ippolito Fleitz Group with a modern, festive elegance.

Solution Polo and Pro in the Uzbek national colour, turquoise-green, were used for all the seats in the auditorium. 25hours Hotel Zurich West Zurich, Switzerland

The project Architecture/Design Every aspect of the interior of the 25hours ADP Architekten (architecture) and Hotel Zurich West has been designed by Alfredo Häberli (interior design) Alfredo Häberli, in his signature vibrant style. He specified over 60 products for the hotel, ‘I first worked with Kvadrat in 2006 when I ranging from bespoke curtains to door designed their Milan showroom. Since then handles and chairs. His custom-designed I have created several upholstery and curtain furniture features in all the hotel’s 126 rooms textiles with the company. Our relationship is and suites. excellent: it is as amicable as it is professional.

Like other 25hours hotels, Hotel Zurich West When this project came about, I only wanted has been designed to integrate with the local Kvadrat to supply the textiles. After all, they environment, while on the inside it tells a offer exemplary support and technological design story built from narratives inspired excellence, which makes them a dream to by its location. Reflecting this, the interior work with. concept incorporates Häberli’s knowledge of Zurich, which is his hometown: his The delicately detailed motifs on the laser-cut personal sightseeing recommendations curtains are a testimony to Kvadrat’s ability appear, seemingly at random, throughout to produce innovative textiles of the highest the building. quality. On the ground floor, the curtains feature abstract plants, trees and bushes, Solution reflecting that we worked a lot with plants All the hotel’s furniture is upholstered in when designing the interior of the hotel. different colours of Divina, Highfield, Plot, The curtains on the first floor reference Lake Field and Steelcut Trio. The curtains for the Zurich: they feature ships and motorboats, public spaces and conference room are and geese and swans’. made from Plot and Field; these feature custom-designed, laser-cut patterns. Alfredo Häberli In the guest rooms, the curtains are made from Divina and Air.

BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept car Munich, Germany

The project Architecture/Design The BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept BMW car is a revolutionary hybrid vehicle that combines driving pleasure with ground- ‘The designers wanted natural materials breaking efficiency. The interior features and light colours on the seat upholstery the very latest technology and natural and all interior linings to underline the materials, reflecting the project’s focus light, sophisticated and sustainability- on sustainability and performance. oriented atmosphere within the passenger compartment. For this reason, they chose Led by design director Adrian van Hooydonk, Kvadrat as the perfect partner to develop the BMW team created a highly attractive the required material.’ internal space. This combines innovative technologies and surfaces with a premium- BMW Group quality look and feel. The body-contoured seats, for example, are made up of a Kevlar shell, a backbone structure, and padding with personalised fillings.

Solution Interior seating was upholstered with Steelcut Trio, one of Kvadrat’s EU ecolabel textiles. The Standard Copenhagen, Denmark

The project The Standard is a renovated Art Deco Christina Meyer Bengtson and Ulrik building overlooking Copenhagen’s Nordentoft also designed the Almanak harbour. The project is a venture by Danish restaurant. This seats up to 100 people ‘gastronomic entrepreneur’ Claus Meyer and offers modern Danish cuisine made and famed jazz musician Niels Lan Doky. from local, seasonal produce.

The building was originally designed by Solution acclaimed Danish architect Kristoffer Nyrop The chairs in the jazz club are upholstered Varming when the likes of George Gershwin with Remix. At the Verandah restaurant all and Cole Porter were composing music to the dining chairs, sofas and cushions are ‘timeless standards’. Offering ‘new wine upholstered with Canvas, Hallingdal and in old bottles’, the Standard respects the Remix while the curtains are made from Time. tradition of the original building while Inside the Almanak restaurant Remix is used reinventing it. on custom-made benches.

The Verandah restaurant, designed by Architecture/Design Danish-Italian design team GamFratesi, GamFratesi (Verandah restaurant and jazz serves contemporary pan-Indian cuisine club) and Christina Meyer Bengtson and Ulrik and draws its inspiration from 1930s Indian Nordentoft (Studio and Almanak restaurants) verandas. Reflecting this, the interior concept is a play on ‘indoor versus ‘We are very familiar with using Kvadrat outdoor’. For instance, the inside part textiles; the collection represents a of the restaurant features fragrant trees. combination of high-quality material, sophisticated textures and great colours. The jazz club is also designed by GamFratesi. Inspired by a combination of colonial Indian It offers intimate jazz performances featuring style and the Nordic environment, we have top-rated local, regional and international selected several fabrics, playing with a jazz artists. These share characteristics delicate combination of grey, blue and few with theatre productions to take visitors additions of orange.’ on a unique type of ‘musical journey’. GamFratesi Studio is a restaurant where co-owner and ex-Noma chef Torsten Vildgaard serves New Nordic cuisine. It has been awarded a Michelin star and is decorated by the design team, Christina Meyer Bengtson and Ulrik Nordentoft. La Part Dieu metro station Lyon, France

The project Architecture/Design La Part Dieu metro station in Lyon caters to Saguez & Partners visitors to La Part Dieu, a major shopping centre in the city’s 3rd arrondissement. ‘We wanted to find a design that was soft and welcoming, and to avoid straight angles and The station gets very busy during peak hard materials. Though the round shapes that hours. This, combined with the hard, shiny we wanted to create were not yet developed, stone floor, meant an acoustic solution Kvadrat Soft Cells said: “Let’s see what we for the creation of a calmer, more peaceful can do.” Then we got the first prototype made atmosphere for the station’s entrance by the design director during a weekend in hall was needed. the middle of his holiday! We were astonished by the result.’ Solution 150 specially designed Soft Cells hang from Dominique Néel, architect at Christophe the ceiling. The panels, which are in orange Vergnaud Architecture & Associés – and white, create a contrast with the shiny Saguez & Partners stone floor. They also ensure a much more comfortable acoustic environment for metro users. Textile Field Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec

Project For the 2011 London Design Festival, Textile Field enabled visitors to the museum Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec used Hallingdal to contemplate Raphael’s masterpieces for an installation named Textile Field. from an entirely new angle – both literally This took the form of a vast, softly sculpted and metaphorically. In doing so, it provided viewing platform, and was shown in the a bridge between past and present: Raphael Gallery of London’s Victoria and the works on the walls were commissioned Albert Museum. by the Pope in 1515 while Nanna Ditzel created Hallingdal in 1965. A sensual space that stimulated imagination and explored society’s relationship with art, Location Textile Field consisted of multiple padded London, United Kingdom panels upholstered with Hallingdal. These were combined into a softly sloping terraced area 30 meters long by eight metres wide.

The panels were arranged in a random pattern comprising 13 different blues, greens and greys. The installation’s subtly gradated, naturally coloured stripes evoked the luminous haze of a distant landscape – thereby connecting with the Renaissance works in the gallery.

Gefion Gymnasium Copenhagen, Denmark

The project The multi-purpose hall of the Gefion Gymnasium is a large New York-style space with many windows and skylights, built in the 1930s. Soft Cells were installed in the ceiling during a major refurbishment in 2013, which focused on delivering an acoustic and aesthetic solution.

Solution 40 white Soft Cells

Architecture/Design Rørbæk og Møller Arkitekter Hospice Djursland Rønde, Denmark

The project Solution The Hospice Djursland in Denmark has been Panels in the patients’ rooms are made designed to create humane surroundings from Frame and Air, decorative elements and with the feel of a home, as opposed to an acoustic curtains in the foyer from Divina, institution; a place promoting quality of life, and office curtains from Zoom. All the curtain respect and dignity, which offers the right fabrics were donated by Kvadrat. amount of physical and mental space for both patients and staff. Architecture/Design C.F. Møller Architects C.F. Møller Architects designed curtains, acoustic curtains, panels and decorative elements for the Hospice Djursland. They chose materials such as copper, oak and glass, which interact beautifully with the landscape around the building and provide the rooms with a sense of warmth. Guangzhou Opera House Guangzhou, China

The project Architecture/Design The Guangzhou Opera House features Zaha Hadid Architects state-of-the-art technology and design. It overlooks the Pearl River and sits opposite ‘Within the heart of this innovative performing the Guandong Provincial Museum. arts venue, the main auditorium plays a crucial role in delivering an exceptional experience The building, which has been designed for audiences. Kvadrat was chosen to create to cement Guangzhou’s status as a the right fabrics for this space. leading cultural hub in Asia, has a unique ‘twin boulder’ design, and is clad with a The service and support from Kvadrat was combination of glass and granite. One block simply excellent. The textiles developed for contains the Operatic Hall, which houses the upholstery of the main auditorium met the latest in acoustic technology. The other the stringent technical and acoustic demands includes restaurants, bars and shops. required in a hall of this kind. Furthermore, the light, modern texture and copper-red Solution colour also perfectly complemented the The seating in the 1,800-seat Operatic Hall unique atmosphere and aesthetics of this is upholstered with a Trevira CS version contemporary space.’ of Cava in a custom-made shade of red. The chairs in the Multipurpose Hall, which Simon Yu, associate at Zaha Hadid have been designed for performance arts, Architects concerts and opera, are upholstered with Gloss. In total, 2,380 square metres of fabric was used.

Hachette Livre Headquarters Paris, France

The project Solution The Hachette Livre headquarters in Paris, A wide range of Kvadrat fabrics is used with its distinctive facade of vertical slats, through­out the project: Zulu for the canteen, was completed in 2015. The modelling of Steelcut and Steelcut Trio for furniture in the dense urban site focuses on balancing lounge and meeting rooms, Ginger in office maximum internal space with providing areas, and Gloss for wall coverings. Dawn generous outdoor areas. and Soft Cells also feature in the auditorium.

Offices benefit from direct daylight and Architecture/Design outside views, while the facades are fitted Jacques Ferrier Architecture with a second ‘skin’ in the form of a giant slatted blind, which filters the natural light. ‘We choose Kvadrat textiles because they are perfect for offices while creating At the heart of the design is a papyrus ambiences as cosy as at home; furthermore, garden, a unique landscape within the Kvadrat always use very good quality city; all of the building’s reception and textures and fabulous colours.’ show spaces, as well as its communal and dining areas, overlook this central feature. Jacques Ferrier

The 20,700 square metre building ignores the traditional corridor layout in favour of a more fluid plan to encourage the open flow of personnel and ideas.

Visitors enter the building via a bookcase gallery illustrating the history of Hachette Livre’s various publishing houses; VIPs have their own separate entrance, as well as a dedicated lift providing private access to a rooftop pavilion. Leonora Christina Ferry Bornholm, Denmark and Ystad, Sweden

The project Architecture/Design The Leonora Christina is a high-speed Austal (constructor) and Ingelise catamaran passenger ferry operating in Westermann (fabric designer) the Baltic Sea. It was constructed by Austal of Henderson, Western Australia. ‘Kvadrat produces in an environmentally- friendly and sustainable way, and was Launched in 2011, the ferry runs between therefore a natural choice of partner for us. Rønne on the Danish island of Bornholm All through the project we have enjoyed a and Ystad in south-east Sweden. Owned by great collaboration and I am pleased with BornholmerFærgen, the ship meets stringent the very beautiful results we have achieved.’ Danish environmental regulations. It has three passenger decks and two car decks, Bent B. Hansen, shipping inspector, which can accommodate 1,400 passengers Danske Færger A/S and 357 cars.

Solution The seats are covered with a specially developed version of Remix, created by Kvadrat in collaboration with Bornholm- based artist Ingelise Westermann: the fabric is in unique colours and features a pattern based on the coccotylus seaweed. In total, 1,454 metres of fabric was used. Prototype Conference Room Liam Gillick

The project The expanded Whitechapel Gallery in London was unveiled to the public in 2009. Designed by leading Belgian architects Robbrecht en Daem, it is one of the most exciting new cultural venues in Europe.

Conceptual artist Liam Gillick used a spectrum of Kvadrat fabrics in his seating project Prototype Conference Room, designed for the Whitechapel’s Zilkha Auditorium.

Location London, United Kingdom B&O PLAY BeoPlay A6 Copenhagen, Denmark

The project Solution B&O PLAY’s BeoPlay A6 is a flexible and The wool-blend covers have been created powerful music system tailored to the in collaboration with Kvadrat. They are dynamic life of the modern music lover. woven with multi-coloured threads that Designed to suit multiple work and leisure combine acoustic transparency with a locations around the house, its unique strong aesthetic. Four interchangeable curved shape spreads the sound through- colours are available: Light Grey, Dusty out the room. Blue, Dark Rose and Dark Grey.

BeoPlay A6 features switchable wool-blend Architecture/Design covers in a variety of colours to ensure it Jakob Wagner for B&O PLAY suits any interior. These can be swapped in by Bang & Olufsen seconds. The refined design also features five speakers and an innovative tap-and- swipe interface. Hotel Odyssey Paris, France

The project Solution Paris’s Hotel Odyssey, formerly Hotel O, Divina and Divina Melange are used on the has been transformed by French designer walls, ceilings, curtains and furniture in all the Ora-Ito. Built around a courtyard garden, guest rooms. They were chosen specifically Hotel Odyssey fuses nature and urbanism. to introduce warmth and comfort and create a welcoming ‘cocoon-like feeling’. In the bar, The interior of the hotel features high-quality the seating is upholstered with Divina and materials and combines a harmonious blend Divina Melange in green shades. of high-tech curves, clean lines and vibrant colours. Each floor has its own Pantone Architecture/Design colour scheme comprising bright tones, Ora-Ito ranging from green to violet.

These colour schemes alleviate the smallness of the guest rooms, which are divided by size into three categories. Functional and uncluttered, these are in different colours but share the same design: the idea is that everything you need is always within easy reach. Tuch and Bogen Roman Signer

The project In 2009, Kvadrat CEO Anders Byriel For Bogen, a length of 1 × 100 m fabric was commissioned Roman Signer to create attached to a large rocket – made from smaller site-specific artwork using Kvadrat textiles. rockets bundled together – and placed in a Subsequently, the Swiss artist visited wooden chest to ensure it unfolded properly Ebeltoft, the home of the Kvadrat HQ as it was pulled out. The rocket was then in Denmark, to build and execute two ignited, pulling the textile across the sky in meticulously planned ‘time sculptures’, an arch-like trajectory. This was described entitled Tuch and Bogen. by the artist as a ‘…red bow that momentarily holds its shape and fills the sky, before floating Captivated by the natural beauty of the to the ground’. local beach, he chose it as the location for Tuch and Bogen. He also decided to use Location the Kvadrat fabric Air for both installations, Ebeltoft, Denmark in a rich red colour, to contrast strongly with the sky.

Tuch, described by the artist as a ‘free- hanging theatre curtain that covers the landscape for a moment’, involved shooting a 4 × 6 m length of fabric straight up into the sky. This was achieved with blasting caps, which were placed in cans attached to the fabric by string. Before ignition, the cans were placed in buckets of water to focus the force of the thrust directly upwards.

Antinori Winery Florence, Italy

The project The Antinori Winery in Chianti has been The materials used for the project, such as designed to achieve the perfect symbiosis the terracotta, evoke the local tradition and between ‘anthropic culture, the work of express ‘studied naturalness’. The winery man, his work environment and his natural also uses energy naturally produced by the environment’. Reflecting this, the architecture earth to create the ideal conditions for the has been designed to merge seamlessly production of wine. with the landscape. In addition to the vineyards, the offices and Many parts of the winery are filled with winemaking facilities, the winery also features natural light. The roof – which is planted an auditorium, museum, library, restaurant, with vines – and floors are pierced by circular sales outlet and wine-tasting areas. openings that bring light into the heart of the interior. Furthermore, the roof is split by Solution two horizontal cuts that provide those inside Divina and Divina Melange are used on loose with a view of the surrounding landscape. furniture in the common areas and 200 custom- designed seats in the auditorium. Steelcut and On the upper level, the office areas are Star are used in the executive offices. organised like a belvedere above a barricade. The bottling and storage areas are also on Architecture/Design the upper level while the wine-production Archea Associati Architects spaces are arranged along the lower level. At the secluded heart of the building the wine is matured in barrels, in a series of dark terracotta vaults. Arlanda Express Stockholm, Sweden

The project Architecture/Design The Arlanda Express is a Swedish express Idesign AB train that offers the fastest transport link between Stockholm Central Station and ‘We chose Clara because we wanted a strong, Arlanda Airport. It has been awarded the fireproof and ecologically focused fabric Good Environmental Choice ecolabel by the with a suit-like look, as the Arlanda Express Swedish Society for Nature Conservation. is primarily used by business travellers and people who prefer an efficient, pleasant and Solution relaxing journey. In addition, the fabric met Seats were made from approximately 4,000 our requirements for life, movement and good square metres of Clara in four colours, one of colour range. Importantly, Kvadrat was also which was specially created for the project. able to create a special colour for this project.’ Clara was chosen due to the combination of high wool content, strength, excellent envir­ Johan Larsvall, CEO at Idesign AB on­mental credentials and good fire resistance. Headboards were made from more than 300 square metres of Blitz. Hjørring City Hall Hjørring, Denmark

The project The Hjørring City Hall uses fabrics to help Divina and Divina Melange are also used realise a concept combining graphics and in several meeting rooms. Furthermore, colours, which represents the municipality the front sides of 450 chairs at the City of Hjørring as a whole. The 15,000 square Hall are upholstered with Remix in black, metre building accommodates the City green and orange shades. Council, as well as 600 employees. Architecture/Design The building’s light and open interior is LBB3 Architecture Studio designed to project vitality and warmth, while proving a functional, high-quality ‘Our priority was Kvadrat textiles because working environment. The decor inside the of their very high quality, fantastic service building is mainly in bright or neutral colours. and dialogue during the working phase. I have These were chosen by architects LBB3 to always been very fond of Divina and therefore enhance spatial experience and support this was a fantastic opportunity to use this floor-specific ‘wilderness’ themes. upholstery textile for curtains. The flat and beautiful Remix was a very natural choice – The meeting rooms vary in size and style, it comes in a wide selection of colours and as they are required for a wide variety of the structure is perfect.’ different types of meeting. In addition to these rooms and other working spaces, Hanne Lind-Bonderup, partner at LBB3 there are also areas that offer lounge Architecture Studio furniture, café tables with high stools, and high-backed sofas for informal encounters.

Solution Divina and Divina Melange, in a variety of green shades, are used as curtains in the Council Chamber. The curtains surround the outer area of the room, creating an effect that is like being in a clearing in the woods during springtime. Vattenfall Headquarters Solna, Sweden

The project The headquarters of Vattenfall, one of Divina is utilised for wall panels in the Europe’s leading energy companies, reflects conference rooms; Lea and Steelcut for the brand’s strong focus on the environment. curtains; Polo for screens; and Clouds For example, the roof is covered in solar for decorative purposes. The colours for panels and the design concept is based on Lea and Polo were specially developed classical ideas of the five natural elements: for the project. earth, water, fire, wind and ether. Architecture/Design Each of the four buildings that comprise Tengbom the 56,000 square metre headquarters is themed to match either earth, water, fire ‘Kvadrat has a very wide range of textiles or wind. The areas that link these buildings, in their standard collection, which meet our which have been designed to facilitate demanding requirements for design, quality spontaneous meetings between younger and environmental standards. We have had and older colleagues, are coloured to a very good and constructive dialogue and represent the fifth element, ether. cooperation with Kvadrat, notably when developing special fabrics and colours for The HQ, of which 45,000 square metres is the project. Kvadrat’s service and delivery office space, is BREEAM certified. This means guarantees have been a great comfort it meets the strict criteria for the world’s throughout the project.’ foremost environmental assessment and rating system for buildings. Josef Zetterman, architect at Tengbom

Solution Kvadrat textiles are used for a variety of purposes throughout the premises of Vattenfall HQ. Furniture and pillows are upholstered in Divina, Divina Melange, Haakon, Balder, Hermod, Flora, Hallingdal, Remix, Star, Tonus and Steelcut Trio; Louis Vuitton Foundation Paris, France

The project Kvadrat, Kvadrat/Raf Simons and Kinnasand This accommodates 350 people and can be textiles are used in different areas of the used as an auditorium, exhibition space or Fondation Louis Vuitton. Designed by Frank an event venue. There are also 11 exhibition Gehry, the building is located at the edge galleries throughout the building. of the Jardin d’Acclimatation in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris. The glass roof collects rainwater for reuse and improves the building’s geothermal Fondation Louis Vuitton comprises an power. Reflecting this, the Foundation assemblage of pure white blocks. Known has achieved an HQE (Haute Qualité as ‘icebergs’, these are clad in panels of Environ­mentale) cert­ification noted as fibre-reinforced concrete and surrounded ‘Très Performant’; a level of certification by 12 immense glass sails, which are equivalent to LEED Gold. supported by wooden beams. Solution The architecture combines traditional All the seating in the main auditorium ‘art de vivre’ with innovative technology. is upholstered with Haakon by Kvadrat/ Constructed on the edge of a specially Raf Simons in a custom-made colour. created water garden and surrounded by Dawn by Kvadrat is used for curtains picturesque greenery, it evokes the tradition in the backstage room for artists. of 19th-century glass garden buildings. Reiko by Kinnasand is used for curtains in the main multi-purpose space. The ground-level entrance hall, featuring a restaurant and bookstore, provides entry Architecture/Design to both the museum and Jardin. A large Gehry Partners multi-purpose space is directly adjacent.

The Nest Shanghai, China

The project Solution The Nest is a gastro lounge owned by a large Lounge chairs, sofas and cushions are local entertainment group, together with upholstered in Clara and Steelcut Trio, a renowned French luxury vodka brand. in a combination of blue and yellow Located in the Rockbund neighbourhood shades. Coda in white and grey is also of Shanghai, it has a contemporary and used on cushions. relaxed interior reminiscent of minimalistic 1960s design. Architecture/Design MQ studio The 700 square metre venue features three distinct lounge areas and terraces. A martini and a raw bar are situated at the front and centre of The Nest. This layout enables guests to enjoy cocktails, while chefs prepare seafood.

The ambience of the bar changes throughout the evening from happy hour to late-night. A light installation over the bar, which is reminiscent of the skeleton of an extinct creature, changes colour to match the rhythm of the music, as well as the mood of the evening. Nationalgalerie Thomas Demand

The project Germany’s first comprehensive solo exhibition of the work by acclaimed German artist Thomas Demand opened at the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin in 2009. Entitled Nationalgalerie it focused on a singular aspect of Demand’s work; photography of German events since 1945.

The specially constructed installation incorporated almost five kilometres of the Kvadrat fabric Tonica. This was draped over a hidden support structure, which created the effect of making the artist’s work appear to float on the walls.

Location Berlin, Germany Oslo Opera House Oslo, Norway

The project Architecture/Design Oslo’s internationally acclaimed Opera Snøhetta House commissioned two custom-made fabrics for its upholstery. The bespoke ‘The collaboration with Kvadrat came textiles used for the seating were designed about because they offered the possibility in collaboration with Snøhetta. of designing our own pattern and colour based on an existing textile from their Solution collection. Very quickly, they were able Kvadrat offered the architects the possi- to provide samples of the design once b­ility of designing their own pattern and it was drawn. col­our, based on existing textiles in their extensive collection. We have known for a long time about the quality and flexibility of Kvadrat on complex The main auditorium features Haakon in projects. They were willing to go to great a warm orange-red tone. The fabric has a lengths to match our vision and meet the double-colour effect, which is achieved highest standards of quality. The opportunity by the direction of the weaving; one direction to be inspired by and adapt textiles in their makes it dark, one light. This pattern gives rich catalogue really makes a difference each of the 1,300 seats a unique look. when you work on a project!’

The 400 seats in the auditorium are Bjørg Aabø, Snøhetta upholstered with the Kvadrat fabric Interferens. This was created specially for the project and features Ferrari-red dots on a black background. Mondrian London at Sea Containers London, United Kingdom

The project Architecture/Design Mondrian London at Sea Containers opened Design Research Studio in September 2014. Located on the bank of the Thames between the OXO Tower and ‘Design Research Studio have a long standing Blackfriars Bridge, the hotel has 359 guest relationship with Kvadrat and their extensive rooms, a riverside restaurant, two bars, range of luxurious and hardwearing upholstery a screening room, a spa and meeting facilities. fabrics was the first choice for our design team when it came to furnishing all 359 bedrooms. Tom Dixon’s Design Research Studio created the interior, which has a distinctly nautical feel. Referencing the transatlantic maritime history The designer used a 1920s cruise liner for of the building and client group, we created inspiration. The hotel’s bedrooms feel like ship custom-designed furniture featuring Kvadrat’s cabins: they are compact, neatly organised rich colour palettes which contrasted against and fitted throughout. All are furnished with standout metallic pieces.’ custom-designed furniture in rich colours, which create an eye-catching contrast with Design Research Studio maritime-themed metallic pieces.

Solution Haakon, Harald, Hallingdal, Steelcut, Steelcut Trio, Tindra, Tonica, Tonus and Outback are used in many areas of the hotel. Haakon is used on banquet seating in the lobby and bar breakout area.

In guest rooms, wingback chairs are uphol­ stered in Harold and Steelcut Trio; sofas are covered with Tonus; and there are also chairs upholstered with Tonus and Hallingdal. A total of 4,800 square metres was used. Raf Simons A/W 2015 collection Paris, France

The project Solution Raf Simons used textiles from the Kvadrat/ The Kvadrat/Raf Simons textiles chosen by Raf Simons collection for his Autumn/Winter the designer for the show combine different 2015 catwalk show. Staged in a Paris ware- coloured yarns in innovative colour blends, house, this celebrated ‘youth on a pedestal’. and have a highly textured, tactile quality. They included Masai, Sirocco and Noise. A stripped-down lighting rig was used to emphasise the simplicity of the collection, in which floor-length coats and gilets played a central role. These highlighted the suitability of the Kvadrat/Raf Simons textiles for use in fashion contexts.

Raf Simons is frequently inspired by the beauty and passion of youth, as well as by its sense of community. One highlight of the show evoked his experience of being ‘hazed’ at college, which prompted him to recreate the bold, graffiti-scrawled white lab coats of his persecutors. Tietgenkollegiet Copenhagen, Denmark

The project Architecture/Design The Tietgen Dormitory (Tietgenkollegiet) is Lundgaard & Tranberg Arkitekter intended to represent the future of student (architecture) and Aggebo & Henriksen residences. It is located in Copenhagen, (interior design) the capital of Denmark. ‘Because the project included a major order The building’s circular form, which symbol­ises of curtain fabric, Kvadrat was prepared to equality and the communal, is contrasted by produce a colour scheme especially for the projecting volumes expressing the individual Tietgen Dormitory. This made it possible to residences. These individual apartments make the curtains a functional and aesthetic are set at differing depths in an alternating experience at close hand, and at the same rhythm, while the communal spaces protrude time to be part of the bigger picture when out over the middle of a courtyard. viewing the facade.

Solution In this way, they work on an individual Curtains were made from approximately level and with the architecture in general. 5,000 metres of the textile Florentijn in eight Importantly, Kvadrat chose to get deeply specially developed colourways. They form engaged in the project, ensuring the best a series of vertically divided expanses of possible supplier/designer solution.’ colour, individualising different rooms and forming part of the rhythm of the frontage. Julie Henriksen, Aggebo & Henriksen In total, the curtains feature in 360 rooms, which cater for up to 400 students. CircleBath Hospital Bath, United Kingdom

The project Solution CircleBath is a private hospital set into Kvadrat fabrics Fillippa, Air, Blitz, Coral, the hills on ‘green belt’ land near Bath Duo Uni and Stoplight Colour are used in southern England. Designed around for textile lamps in public areas, cubicle the principles of ‘healing architecture’, curtains, and draped curtains in the the building represents a radical departure patients’ rooms. from orthodox hospital planning. Architecture/Design The compact three-storey building feels Foster + Partners intimate and provides a ‘corridor-less’ environment, which encourages a sense of community and well-being for patients and staff alike. In addition, the architecture reflects an emphasis on providing natural light and access to therapeutic views of the rolling countryside: balconies line the property’s north and southern facades. Sympathetic landscaping further enhances the CircleBath’s close relationship with its natural surroundings. Nordisk Film cinemas Aarhus, Denmark

The project Nordisk Film, the leading developer, producer and distributor of films in the Nordic region, wanted to uphold their core value of delivering first-rate film entertainment. To do so they focused on optimising the acoustic quality and design of their cinemas.

Solution 41 Soft Cells upholstered with Campas are positioned along the aisles and back wall of the cinemas, enhancing the aesthetic and acoustic experience for moviegoers.

Architecture/Design Confect A/S

‘We installed Soft Cells in our cinemas due to the design and the need for an optimal acoustic solution. Maintenance is easy and the panels give the rooms a modern look. We are very pleased with the result and the sound in the cinemas is amazing. The collaboration with Kvadrat Soft Cells works really well. Communication is easy with regards to ordering, adjustments and delivery.’

Stine Nørregaard Olesen, engineer at Nordisk Film

Sheraton Hotel Zurich Zurich, Switzerland

The project The Sheraton Hotel Zurich, which opened in In the public areas, the interior architects have January 2014, provides a new gathering place chosen Divina Melange and Alloy for seating in for business and leisure travellers. The hotel the bar, Zulu and Toto in the restaurant, Vidar offers a vibrant, open atmosphere in the and Snorre in the lounge and lobby as well as district of Zurich West, which has been Remix, Zulu and M/T Colour in the meeting and transformed from a former industrial district conference facilities. to a dynamic hub and focal point for art, culture and business. Architecture/Design Gmür & Geschwentner Architekten AG Sheraton Zurich comprises 197 elegant (architecture) and wrightassociates interior guest rooms, including 32 suites, a restaurant architecture GmbH (interior design) and a café and bar. The accommodation embraces the modern interpretation of ‘One of the predominant advantages of working classic design for which the Sheraton with Kvadrat is that they are always moving brand is known, providing its guests with forward with innovative ideas. The result for a comfortable home away from home. designers is that, even during a long design In addition, the hotel offers more than process, the timing is always right. The incred­ 600 square metres of modern meeting ibly wide choice of fabrics and colours within and event space equipped with state-of- the Kvadrat range fully acknowledges the the-art technology. requirements of modern design and interior architecture. They harmonise and provide a Solution true complement to all other components of wrightassociates specified Kvadrat and a complete design.’ Maharam textiles throughout the hotel. The guest rooms and suites feature curtains Keith Wright, architect and CEO, made from Onyx, M/T Colour as well as wrightassociates interior architecture GmbH Dawn. The rooms are decorated with a wide range of Kvadrat and Maharam upholsteries including Outback, Steelcut, Zap, Messenger and Vidar, which are used for seating, bed skirting and cushions. Mark Kenly Domino Tan A/W 2014 collection Copenhagen, Denmark

The project Mark Kenly Domino Tan took ‘materials’ – and their respective textures, colours and shapes – as inspiration for his Autumn/Winter 2014 collection.

The collection portrays a classic silhouette with a ‘higher aesthetic’. It is characterised by a play of illusory nuances. These give the materials different three-dimensional looks and a strong sense of depth.

Strokes of colour that balance a matt palette set the mood of the collection. Silhouettes are slim to emphasise femininity. Bold shapes, which trick the eye, appear to create curious body shapes, adding a touch of humour.

Solution Highfieldis used across the collection. Mark Kenly Domino Tan has also used Kvadrat textiles in his Spring/Summer collections for 2014 and 2015.

Laurèl flagship store Munich, Germany

The project Architecture/Design The flagship store of Laurèl, an internationally eins:33 renowned German premium brand for women’s fashion, was conceived and realised ‘One important criterion was the intriguing by Munich-based architecture and design interplay between different, if not contradictory office eins:33. It is located in Munich. materials. As a backdrop to the hard industrial surfaces, we have chosen Kvadrat Soft Cells to The goal was to have a store concept that create a calming and harmonious atmosphere. embodies Laurèl’s style of relaxed luxury Kvadrat Soft Cells offers a flexible system and enhances the shopping experience solution with high-quality textiles for optimal by emphasising the latest fashion trends. acoustic conditions. It will be gradually implemented at further Laurèl stores. The additional features of Philips luminous textile panels combine colours, ambient The studio-like sales area is fitted with hard- lighting and dynamic content in a unique way.’ surface concrete flooring, combined with elegant chestnut parquet inlays for the focus Hendrik Müller, architect and director areas. In contrast, the intimate service areas at eins:33 have been executed as a soft textile retreat.

Solution Kvadrat textiles, Kvadrat Soft Cells and Philips luminous textile panels are used throughout the three-story space to reflect the brand’s slogan ‘See, Feel, Love’. The curtain textile Dawn is used for the dressing rooms. Visual sophistication is achieved by installing Kvadrat Soft Cells on the walls and placing Philips luminous textile panels in the staircase area, both upholstered with Kvadrat textile Ginger. Museo Jumex Mexico City, Mexico

The project Museo Jumex, an extension of Colección The format of the floor plates and the building’s Jumex, is home to one of the largest private cores provide large singular rooms, which can art collections in Latin America. It is part of easily be subdivided into individual spaces. a wider urban redevelopment in Mexico City. The light, which is distributed by the west- facing roof, can be tailored to meet specific The five-floor museum has a distinctive curatorial requirements. saw-tooth roof. Sitting on a raised plinth like a freestanding pavilion, it has been Solution designed to accommodate diverse display Star and Time are used as full-length curtains approaches. There is a total of 1,600 square in various spaces throughout the museum. metres of exhibition space for presenting They can be used in flexible ways. For instance, temporary exhibitions, as well as works when a darker environment is required, velvet- from Colección Jumex. like Star is used.

Primary exhibition space is located on the Semi-transparent Time provides anti-glare top two floors of the museum. The lower protection while allowing an outside view. floors offer a series of social and community spaces. For instance, there is a level for Architecture/Design educational and academic programmes, David Chipperfield Architects in collaboration as well as administrative offices, plant with TAAU/Oscar Rodriguez rooms, a bookstore and a café. Frits Philips Concert Hall Eindhoven, Netherlands

The project Architecture/Design The Frits Philips Concert Hall (Muziekgebouw Van Eijk & Van der Lubbe Frits Philips) re-opened in 2010 in Eindhoven, following a redesign by Van Eijk & Van der ‘We chose to use the fantastic Kvadrat collection Lubbe. One of Europe’s top music venues, for its wonderful quality and abundance of it hosts performances of a wide variety of colours. The textiles we selected allowed us music, including jazz, pop and classical. to avoid uniform expressions, while creating a beautiful fusion of colours, qualities and Van Eijk & Van der Lubbe designed every structures, which enriches the experience detail especially for the project, including of the building.’ the enormous glass facade, the foyers, the furniture and the crockery. In doing so, Niels van Eijk and Miriam van der Lubbe they carefully considered every aspect of the interior. For instance, to solve the problem of empty seats distracting performers, all the chairs are in a slightly different hue, so they resemble people when seen from the stage.

Solution All the seats in the Concert Hall are uphol­ stered in Hallingdal; 2,000 square metres was used, in a variety of colours.

The chairs and poufs in the lobby are covered in different shades of Perla and Hallingdal. The seating, along with all the other products specially developed by architects for the project, has been exhibited as the ‘M-collection’ in Milan. Aegon Headquarters The Hague, Netherlands

The project Solution The 40,000 square metre Aegon head- Divina and Divina Melange are the main quarters in the Hague has been redesigned textiles used for seating and wall panels in to increase functionality and reflect a the conference room, offices, lounge area, concept entitled ‘New Ways of Working’. restaurant and learning centre. They are This supports Aegon’s corporate philosophy also used on workstation screens and of transparency, and leverages the latest cabinets in workspaces. A portion of loose technologies. furniture in the lounge area is upholstered with Coda and Steelcut Trio. The building has been completely transform- ed: it is now lighter, the connection to its Architecture/Design surroundings is stronger, boundaries OTH architecten between departments are blurred and there are many spaces for informal discussions ‘The overall architectural appearance of the between staff members. Aegon headquarters is defined, to a large extent, by the contrast between upholstered Furthermore, the routing has also been benches and cabinets, and the abundant optimised. A key design feature is ‘the use of travertine stone in the building. Boulevard’, a community environment in the form of a centre street, which connects Many kilometres of Kvadrat fabrics helped all the different facilities. us to create both the aesthetic and acoustic atmosphere we envisioned. Kvadrat’s powerful The project comprises conference rooms, colour schemes allowed us to give each floor, individual offices, a restaurant and a lounge, which is perfectly visible from the building’s as well as a state-of-the-art learning centre central atrium, its own identity.’ including several classrooms, a sunken arena and an inspiration room. OTH architecten National Australia Bank Headquarters Melbourne, Australia

The project Solution The iconic National Australia Bank (NAB) Hallingdal, Divina, Divina MD, Divina headquarters is the result of a collaboration Melange, Pause and Steelcut Trio are used between NAB and global architecture firm throughout the building in a variety of Woods Bagot. It is located in Melbourne’s colours. The fabrics are on both loose and Docklands. fixed furniture, as well as on upholstered walls and screening for workstations. The headquarters’ architecture embraces the triangle as its primary visual motif, Architecture/Design echoing the triangular shape of the site. Woods Bagot A magnificent triangular atrium rises through the centre of the building, and its exterior ‘For this project, we chose to use Kvadrat facade features red, orange, yellow and textiles because of the product range and green triangulated panels. depth. We needed a kaleidoscope of colours to complement the exterior facade fissures Designed to stimulate collaboration and of the architecture and no other textile brands provide an opportunity to effect organ­ provided the range and quality suitable isational change, the 75,000 square metre for the project.’ interior is divided into eight zones. These act as hubs for 50 people and offer rooms for Kylie Holton, associate at Woods Bagot a further 100 drop-in staff and consultants. They can also be subdivided into smaller spaces for social, shared and learning environments.

The point of entry to the headquarters at 700 Bourke Street is characteristic of the radical approach that NAB sought for the building. The pedestrian and road entrances are on separate levels, which is reminiscent of Le Corbusier’s early experiments with separating cars from people on different levels. Shanghai Poly Grand Theatre Shanghai, China

The project Solution The Shanghai Poly Grand Theatre, designed The 1,466 seats in the main theatre are by Tadao Ando, is located beside Yuanxiang upholstered in a Trevira CS version of Lake in Jiading New Town. The architecture Steelcut Trio in a greyish-brown shade. focuses on the building’s relationship with A red version of the textile is used for water, wind and light – notably, its integration the 400 seats in the multi-function hall. with the natural landscape. Architecture/Design In addition to the city’s first ‘waterscape Tadao Ando Architects & Associates theatre’, Shanghai Poly Grand Theatre comprises a main hall, a multi-function hall and plazas, as well as two ‘semi- outdoor’ theatres named ‘water stage’ and ‘roof theatre’.

Geometric shapes, a key aspect of Ando’s signature style, can be seen throughout the architecture. For example, the entrance lobby, lounge and outdoor theatres all feature interlaced cylindrical elements. Hallingdal 65 Milan, Italy

Project An installation based on the Kvadrat fabric Designed in 1965 by Nanna Ditzel, Hallingdal Hallingdal 65 was shown at Salone del Mobile 65 is an archetypal woollen textile. Character- in Milan in 2012. It brought together works ised by durability, flexibility and colour depth, from selected design talents that reinterpret it remains one of the best-selling textiles in the iconic textile in a modern context. the Kvadrat collection.

The different designers were chosen by ‘Special projects such as Kvadrat’s celebration seven curators representing, respectively: of Hallingdal 65 create an important platform the UK; Netherlands and Belgium; Germany, for emerging designers to confront and test Austria and Switzerland; Southern Europe; innovative ideas, which demonstrate feasibility Scandinavia; USA and Asia. The only for prospective markets.’ instruction the designers received was to use Hallingdal 65 as the starting point Hans Maier-Aichen, curator for their idea.

Demonstrating the exceptional versatility of Hallingdal, the works comprising the installation were notable for their diversity. For instance, they featured a number of different treatments including dip-dyeing, braiding, re-stitching and moulding.

DR Concert Hall Copenhagen, Denmark

The project Inaugurated in 2009, the DR Concert Hall We chose Kvadrat textiles for their quality (Koncerthuset) is recognised as a master- and value: they are made from first-class piece of acoustic architecture. It has a materials, have a very good lifespan, and distinctive cube-like structure covered in come in innovative colours, which always big screens. meet our expectations.

These screens can be used to show pro- Last but not least, we knew that working jected visual content. Inside, the interior with Kvadrat meant that once we had chosen features diverse materials and shapes, fabrics, we would not face any problems which provide an aesthetic contrast to with availability.’ the ‘cube’ exterior. Stefan Zopp, architect at Solution Ateliers Jean Nouvel The 1,800 seats in the large concert hall are upholstered with Haakon in five custom- made shades developed in collaboration with the architects, ranging from light orange to dark red.

Architecture/Design Ateliers Jean Nouvel

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