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Food, Design, or Simple Art

Yes, we will get to the banana! Not for the first or the last time, food is a fulcrum of inspiration for an artist, and even as an embodiment of the work itself.

Impressed by the variety of miniatures, digital manipulations, works and products in the interior based on the theme of food, we will look at a few favorite images and creative authors that we find inspiring not only in the direction of art, but in the field of design in general.

Miniatures by Tatsuya Tanaka

The combination of creativity, intuition, taste and knowledge are not alien to chefs, artists, designers and architects. In order to always be authentic and at the same time distinctive, they are all guided by similar principles and methods. And the questions of identity, ideology, convenience and sustainability are found in concepts in more than one of them.

The presence of food in design can be traced entirely in the process of design evolution. One interesting example is designer Boggy Chan, who is looking for common ground between sweets and interior products. After many experiments with different materials, he settled on polyurethane to create a chair with a cupcake design. Associations of softness in muffin shapes result in experiments to achieve convenience and preserve similarities.

Furniture design by Boggy Chan; source: designboom.com

Food itself provokes many other associations in designers and we enjoy successful applications not only in furniture design, but also in lighting fixtures.

And vice versa – inspired by already existing models in product design, shapes are created in food, escaping from their characteristic ones in order to arouse interest.

Of course, food has been an inspiration for design more than once, and art never ceases to be an inspiration for food, subordinating it to strange shapes and sculptures finding their place in world food exhibitions and high-end restaurants.

Beyond our survival needs, food and art will continue to be a daily inspiration for people. Both visually and tastefully. And the shapes and texture are an occasion for different artists to interpret its context and belonging.

In fashion, the name of Meredith Wing stood out for us, who, under the Moomooi brand, develops her models in combination with food and plants, keeping her favorite activities from childhood – drawing and playing with food.

Models by Meredith Wing – MooMooi

An absolute turning point in contemporary art was the appearance of the banana by the artist Maurizio Cattelan at the Art Bazel art exhibition in Miami. Once again, we see how with the simple inspiration of food, the miraculous message and incredible furor has been achieved, becoming part of a communication wave around the world. And yes, not so much about the valuable creation, but about the valuable lesson or joke that Cattelan made with everyone, but simply, once again, he showed how contemporary art is capable of transforming even a single banana into a work.

Enter Comedian by Maurizio Cattelan

We hope you liked this light touch and sharing a piece of interesting interpretations in the world of design and food for our team. For more inspiration, follow us on Pinterest @ATGdesignbg.

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Office@atg-design.com In Apartment design, Ideas, Interior design, my perfect home, Office design

THE OFFICE SPACE IN THE MODERN HOME

In the daily lives of many Bulgarians today, working from home has abruptly acquired a different meaning and it is no longer only freelance professionals who take advantage of this advantage. The fact is that many homes are not equipped with this functionality, but this is a good time to think that in the dynamics of modern society with a focus on career, having a comfortable space at home for work is a necessity.

RD-2 project – renders

But there are also many people with their own business, for example, for whom professional development has been among the top priorities for a long time. This naturally imposes the vision of the modern home with the presence of an office as a separate room. Well, don’t you think the era of the guest room is over? And what about transforming it into a home workspace?

The creation of a cabinet in one way or another is an expression of the search for a convenient implementation of a space for a work process in the home. If you haven’t had it before, then you probably already think that it would be incredibly comfortable to have a special room for work inspiration and creative process, right?

There are no two opinions that working in a supine position from the couch is great…, but for half an hour. And how does the interior give a solution to the messy sticky notes and the crumbling table in the dining room with all your electronic gadgets or to the hunched stand because of the low table in the living room?

We will share our experience as architects and will state that we have recently taken into account the need for the presence of office space in the home. That is why we often advise a client to create this important part of his future home due to a number of advantages. Of course, personal context is fundamental, and that is why we are going to present a very specific example of an interior completed this year.

Cozy cabinet for family business

In project RD-1 , the client’s task was to build an interior that the whole family could share for gatherings and workshops. The family business was the leading reason for the need to separate, in addition to a large open space for business meetings, also a secluded corner to focus on tasks.

RD-1 project – renders

Here the plot clearly told us that the creation of a cozy office is mandatory and it was not difficult to assure the owners of this correct decision. Thus, we have separated a compact space in which there is both a desk with directional lighting and a small library with a comfortable armchair for relaxation or concentration.

RD-1 project – renders

The choice of materials in this room corresponds to the overall line of the apartment, but is distinguished by the warm presence of wood and leather. Thus, the cabinet has become an important part that carries its own spirit and at the same time complements the home in a rational way.

What is your context and is it a functional solution to set up an office – we hope that working from home now will be a good starting point for assessing a future renovation or your new home. Our team of architects is available for consultations and preparation of a comprehensive plan for your home. [:]

Office@atg-design.com In Architecture, Ideas, Trends

Arch. Iveta Popova initiates an art event to provoke architects and designers

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Feel Me experience is the first of a series of events focused on cultural and architectural monuments

National Student House is a pearl in the heart of Sofia – an institution unique in its character and history. With its architectural features, it attracts the attention of arch. Iveta Popova – co-founder of Design Lab. and leading architect of ATG design, and becomes the center of an alternative pop-up art event, a mix between sensory theater and immersive performance, initiated by herself.