Fiberspace Gallery in Stockholms SoFo district is textile heaven

Coworking design that inspires creatives at Alma Stockholm

Colorful carpet sets the mood for palette inspired by Presence in Hormuz

The Presence in Hormuz 2 is an urban renewal project in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, designed to tie island locals and visitors together through colorful architecture.

Formerly a historic port created to control petroleum shipments from the Middle East, ZAV architects were hired to develop a residential neighborhood out of bright multicolored houses in the shapes of domes and rounded pyramids. The island community was built in warm earthy color tones such as yellow, orange, blue, and green to match the beautiful ocean and rocky mountain scenery in front of the sandy village. The houses’ interior is colored in two-tone color palettes, half of the walls in red and the other half in a contrasting blue.

When constructing vibrant earthen homes, the designers used Nader Khalili’s unique superadobe technique, building ceramic houses out of soil and sand. It is a modern spin on primitive clay houses to achieve a contemporary yet historically grounded look. This amazingly designed community has racked up many notable awards, such as the Iranian Architecture Award of Memar and the Taipei International Design Award in 2020 We are using a standard ege pattern for this mood board, Grainy Crystal, which we recolor to complement the domed pyramid houses’ bright colors. The multifaceted pyramid shapes in our colorful carpet pattern beautifully translate the rainbow-colored village in the island sand. The pyramid’s vibrant multicolored sides also look just like a rare crystal glowing brightly inside the earth.

Miles Aldridge

photography tells a story of sarcasm and cynicism

We have been big fans of Miles Aldridge for years now, so when we heard the largest retrospective ever of his photography is on display at Fotografiska Stockholm, we had to visit.

The exhibition shows photographs from 1999 to 2020 under the themes of Virgin Mary, Supermarkets, and Popcorn. He is one of the leading contemporary photographers, with an impressive portfolio. Born in London, he soon became one of the most in-demand fashion photographers. However, he studied art prior to his venture into fashion, which creates a unique angle in his work.

What draws us to Miles Aldridge photography? His visual language is the vibrant pop art color use, combined with the highly stylized sets. What first appears as a mundane and simple subject hides a deeper psychological meaning, forcing yourself to question elements in society and how we approach life. His manicured sets and models are telling a cinematic story, which is enhanced through his considerate use of colors. The use of strong colors such as vibrant pinks or greens demands attention from the spectator. Colors used by Aldridge are never accidental, just as in movie production, interior design, or other creative fields where stories and psychology are key to a successful project.