< Previous40 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture Autumn 2021 Digital renderings have long helped architects and designers visualise spaces before the building phase begins, but what happens if we forget all limitations put forth by the physical world? SURREAL TERRITORY WORDS BY AYESHA S. SHEHMIR. IMAGES COURTESY OF GESTALTEN BOOK The HBI_050_40-41_Books_Dreamscapes_11677415.indd 4027/09/2021 01:49:47 PM41 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture Autumn 2021 Can dreamscapes ever be materialised? This topic has sparked a new wave of contemporary artists in the digital age who merge the disciplines of architecture, modern technology and interior design, bringing utopian spaces and otherworldly formations to life. Published by gestalten, Dreamscapes & Artifi cial Architecture: Imagined Interior Design in Digital Art, features the work of leading artists from across the globe, whose imagination is set free from the restraints of the physical realm. The riveting book explores designs and buildings that will never be built – because they can’t ever be built. With underlying references to the late Belgian artist René Magritte throughout — who constantly challenged perceptions of reality — readers will fi nd Filip Hodas’ striking pop culture dystopia artwork series, Massimo Colonna’s surrealist urban landscapes and abstract compositions by the founder of Six N. Five studio, Ezequiel Pini, among others, over 208 colourful pages. The ideas presented by the artists in this book, who hail from a background in spatial design, see a fusion of digital techniques that fl oat between reality and fantasy, possessing an escape-like quality that can only ever be imagined. The beautifully strange landscapes — multicoloured orbs, pink skies, swimming pools, candy- coloured trees, curved doorways — open up doors to a fantastical world, one where the possibilities of interior design and built environments are impressively infi nite. Dreamscapes & Artifi cial Architecture: Imagined Interior Design in Digital Art is edited by gestalten and Elli Stuhler. gestalten.com Tracing back to the late 19th century when Sigmund Freud was convinced that dreams are the gateway to access our subconscious, the psychology of dreams has long been the subject of artistic curiosity... Clockwise from top left: Digital artworks by Six N. Five; Antoni Tudisco; Hayden Clay Williams; Zeitguised & Ben Sandler. All from Dreamscapes & Artifi cial Architecture. 2020. gestalten HBI_050_40-41_Books_Dreamscapes_11677415.indd 4127/09/2021 01:49:53 PM42 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture Autumn 2021 The TRENDS HA U T E HOM E With longevity at the forefront, we’ve handpicked fi ve kitchen and bathroom brands that are continuously pushing the boundaries of design and fashion for the home… Words by VIBHA MEHTA ARTFUL LIVING Luxury German powerhouse, Gaggenau, echoes timeless quality, craftsmanship and innovation which allows one to experience a personally curated culinary journey. The latest generation of cooktops and special appliances have been designed to meet the diverse needs of today’s elegant and contemporary homes – where space and time collide. The appliances have been exquisitely engineered to work in harmony with the user. gaggenau.com/ae HBI_050_42-45_KITCH-BATH_11794259.indd 4227/09/2021 01:50:51 PM The XXX 43 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture Autumn 2021 BLOOMING SILHOUETTES White Tulip by Duravit is the fi rst bathroom collection designed solely by French architect and designer Philippe Starck, and it mirrors the delicate and exquisite forms of all of the series’ components – refl ecting the organic silhouette of a tulip in bloom while emitting a sculptural and compassionate spirit. 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The shower portfolio is divided into three categories: Design, Comfort and Fresh, with each offering Ideal Standard’s revolutionary and German-engineered technology to assure optimal performance, safety and longevity. idealstandardgulf.com HBI_050_42-45_KITCH-BATH_11794259.indd 4427/09/2021 01:51:08 PM45 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture Autumn 2021 The TRENDS CRAFTED BY HAND Known for its technical prowess, House of Rohl brings together luxury brands the likes of Riobel, Perrin & Rowe, Shaws, ROHL, and Victoria + Albert to create an exclusive haven for premium kitchen and bathroom furnishings. A storytelling brand by nature, House of Rohl is home to a diverse range of bath and kitchen brands, each with its own history of long-standing traditions and artisanship, as well as an array of fi nely crafted products in styles and materials spanning contemporary to traditional. houseofrohl.com IMAGES COUR TESY OF RESPECTIVE BRANDS HBI_050_42-45_KITCH-BATH_11794259.indd 4527/09/2021 01:51:22 PM46 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture Autumn 2021 Pictured here is the Pacifi c bench and a four-piece, U-shaped sectional sofa with wooden legs HBI_050_46-51_Crate and Barrel_11798358.indd 4627/09/2021 01:57:24 PM47 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture Autumn 2021 REFRESHING and REFINED Ushering in a fresh new season of style, Crate & Barrel unveils its FW21 collection inspired by sustainability and purposeful living Words by ODELIA MATHEWS HBI_050_46-51_Crate and Barrel_11798358.indd 4727/09/2021 01:57:32 PM48 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture Autumn 2021 It’s time for change and with the new season comes a whole new take on furnishing, design and décor where neutral and natural tones mingle with rich textures, clean styling and mother nature’s loving touch. With this vision in mind, Crate & Barrel’s latest FW21 collection shifts the focus from mainstream to purposeful, with a design mindset that values not just the people and the planet, but also brings home a deep-rooted respect for artisans in local communities and the joy of sustainable living. For the new season, the exclusive FSC-certifi ed furniture collection bears the seal of engineered wood, which is the gold standard for responsibly managed forests, and where modern designs are conceptualised to introduce functionality and style without compromising on stylish silhouettes that bring people together for an informal and intimate seating. Punctuating the range of accessories is an artistic and abstract fusion seen on vases with distinctive artisanal techniques that make every piece stand out like an objet d’art. 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Woven in fi bre on solid sungkai wood, the Prairie media console is an homage to 19th-century art and craft designs Miro concrete console tables with a natural wood base HBI_050_46-51_Crate and Barrel_11798358.indd 4827/09/2021 01:57:38 PM49 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture Autumn 2021 The Jimena natural round vase adds a touch of elegance to any room Cove glazed indigo blue dinnerware set The Monahan two-seater sofa relaxes the home with its light shade and soft appeal HBI_050_46-51_Crate and Barrel_11798358.indd 4927/09/2021 01:57:45 PMNext >