Kymo The Atelier 2019 by Zinc Design

THE ATELIER

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CENTRAL LIBRARY, HELSINKI

For the grand halls in Helsinki’s new architectural masterpiece Oodi library, kymo individually created and crafted Floorwear artworks in reminiscence of great Finnish fairy tales and authors. Eight handpicked artists from Finland turned their illustrations into large area rugs, for the visitors of the library to dwell and read.

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“I COULD HARDLY WISH F OR MORE SUPPORT, MORE SPECIALIST I NPUT OR MOR E BEI NG ON THE S AME WAVELENGTH F OR I MPLEMENTI NG MY PROJEC T.”

Marika Maijala is a freelance author and graphic designer based in Finland. Her colourful illustrations have featured in children’s books in ten or more countries worldwide. She currently works in Artists’ House on Harakka Island in Helsinki. Maijala won the Vuoden Huiput Award alongside other illustrators for her unique carpet designs at the Oodi central library in Helsinki.

Photography by Jennifer Ahlamaa

Marika Maijala, illustrator & graphic designer

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“F OR TH E OODI LI BRARY, I WANTED TO DE SIGN A F ORE ST GREEN RUG ON WH ICH BOTH YOUNG AND OLDER VISITOR S TO THE LI BRARY COULD STAY, RE AD AND I MAGI NE STOR I E S OF THEI R OWN .” For the artwork, I went to the Pasila Library

characters from the stories for the rug: a glut-

to borrow a collection of Finnish fairytales

tonous giant girl, a boy who grew a horn on

and let those stories get mixed up in my

his head after eating a magical apple, children

head. Generally speaking, my favourite part

who turned into birds and a girl who wore

of illustrating is the creation of characters,

iron boots. The cavalcade of characters in the

which is why I picked some of my favourite

stories, much like in the library, is varied and

Marika Maijala, illustrator & graphic designer

not just a bunch of princesses and peasants.

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“A RE SPONSI BLE APPROACH TOWARDS PEOPLE, MATER IAL S AND COPYR IGHT ARE E S SENTIAL F OR ME .” Piia Keto , designer

Piia Keto is a designer who works with all kinds of materials and surfaces. Originally from the fashion industry, she has now set up her own studio with customers from all over the world. Her creative concepts offer a treasure trove of visual stories, inspired by the

Photography by Nina Merikallio

inexhaustible inspiration of nature and the world of animals.

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“I WANTED MY ART RUG TO REPRE SENT M I NN A C ANTH, WHOSE I MPORTANT WORK F OR EQUALIT Y HA S LEF T A GRE AT I MPRE S SION ON ME .” I went to the library to borrow at least half

Tampere. They provided me with a ribbon

and strong woman. However, I wanted to

a shelf metre of her works, the contents

pattern that was most likely woven by her

use the colours I chose to emphasise that all

of which I proceeded to devour while lying

contemporaries. In my rug, the other end of

of us can be strong. Changing the world can

in bed. Sometimes I would cry and be dis-

the ribbon turns into a fire-breathing dragon.

start from a single thought, a single person,

traught, other times I would laugh. After

“Let not all women do handicraft work,” Min-

and you can be that person.

immersing myself in Minna Canth’s time, I

na Canth wrote in her letter in 1884. In my

noticed that certain themes kept coming up

thoughts, the dragon with a fiery tongue is

repeatedly. This was women’s role in hand-

Minna Canth herself, not mincing words and

icraft. I grabbed the end of this thread and

saying what she deems necessary. There is no

contacted the Craft Museum of Finland in

doubt that Minna Canth was a courageous Piia Keto, designer

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T E M P TAT I O N R E S O R T , C A N C U N

A successful cooperation with Karim Rashid for his huge Temptation Hotel project, has created one of a kind rugs for the over 430 guest rooms and lobby. Bubbly and colourful, the organically shaped rugs transport the vision of the star designer and support the hotels striking look in each particular area.

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„MANY THANKS TO KYMO – THE SUPPORTING FAC TORY – FA SH ION ABLE VISIONS TURNED I NTO AN E X TRAORDI N ARY C ARPE T “ Karim Rashid, designer & founder of STUDIO KARIM

Born in Cairo and raised in Canada, Karim Rashid is the best-known designer of his generation. His groundbreaking style has turned him into something of a popstar in the world of design and he has already created his multidisciplinary works in more than 40 countries. Rashid’s works are on display in all major museums and as well as hundreds of awards, they Photography by Nikola Blagojevic / Spektroom

have earned him two honorary doctorates.

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„THE NE W PLAYGROUND F OR GROWN-UP S“ I wanted the entire resort to create nothing

blend in perfectly with my overall concept.

but a feel-good environment that would

The pièce de résistance comes in the lobby.

inject positive emotion into the visitors. De-

The carpet has a diameter of 14 metres and

sign language is also poetry, it’s a mirror of

it was fabricated in a single piece to stand at

human experience, so it should underpin and

the centre of the whole room with its vibrant

enhance this. But to do so, you have to wan-

colour and organic symmetry. THE ATELIER

der off the beaten track and follow the needs

managed to implement my vision to a T and

of people. The carpets that were created

has basically pulled off a masterpiece – tech-

with THE ATELIER are now in over 430 guest

nically and logistically.

Karim Rashid, designer & founder of STUDIO KARIM

rooms, and they were designed specially in keeping with my ideas, so the flowing forms

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DOLCE & GABBANA , MILAN

There’s no doubt that the Via Montenapoleone is the brightest star in Milan’s universe of luxury. So where else would Dolce & Gabbana open its flagship store and feature a new concept that would serve as a guiding light for other boutiques across the globe?

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„WITH K YMO, WE HAVE F OUND A C ARPE T PRODUCER THAT SU ITS TO US AND RE SPOND TO OUR WISHE S.“ Gwenael Nicolas, designer & founder of CURIOSITY

Born in France, Gwenael Nicolas completed an interior design degree before studying industrial design in Paris and London. He then went on to found the CURIOSITY design studio in Tokyo, an international success story. The creative journey of CURIOSITY explores architecture, product design and interior design to establish groundbreaking design identities for renowned clients spanning a variety of sectors of industry.

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“I WANTED TO CRE ATE SOME TH I NG THAT WOULD GE T PEOPLE TO STOP I N THEI R TRACK S BEC AUSE THEY’VE NE VER SEEN ANYTH I NG LI KE IT BEF ORE .” The new Milan boutique was designed to

The redesign of the venerable building cen-

connect the different personalities and spirit

tred around two main elements: briarwood

of Dolce & Gabbana, from past to future.

and green marble. Interestingly, neither is

The space reflects a dialogue between two

typical for the brand. Accordingly, the carpets

worlds: the energy of Baroque and the clarity

had to merge seamlessly into this world, un-

of Modernism. Much like what happens in a

derscoring its luxury while building a bridge

modern art gallery, the soft yet extraordinary

to modernity.

Gwenael Nicolas, designer & founder of CURIOSITY

mood of the ambiance reawakens a sense of discovery and renewed curiosity.

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HOW WE TURN YOUR VISION I NTO A BE AUTI FUL RE ALIT Y CONCEPT CONFIRMATION

SAMPLE CONFIRMATION

ORDER CONFIRMATION

DELIVERY

@ VISION

CONTACT

CHECKLIST

OFFER

LAYOUT

SAMPLE

MOCK-UP CARPET

DETAILED PLANNING CARPET AT THE PROPERTY

CONSULTING

CONCEPT

THE VISION BECOMES A LAYOUT

PATTERN DEVELOPMENT

DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION

QUANTITY CALCULATION

PRODUCTION

QUALITY CONTROL

LOGISTICS

CONCEPT

COMPOSI NG

MA STER I NG

PRODUC TION

We understand your vision and have a burning desire to make it

Once you have accepted our offer, it’s time to get down to work.

As soon as your design has been signed off and the samples get

Once the order has been approved, we start production to

a reality. Our expertise in all aspects of Floorwear allows us to

Our experienced design team takes your ideas and inspirations

a green light, we create a mock-up in the desired size. This is also

ensure we meet key deadlines. We feel strongly about responsi-

accompany you on an efficient journey as you achieve the results

to conjure up a layout. It’s also available to answer any questions

used for final on-site approval. This marks the end of the design

ble production methods – for both people and the environment.

you are looking for. Taking you through our ‘lean’ process, the

regarding materials, colour, pile height, certifications or produc-

process. Now we can calculate final material quantities and issue

Our high quality standards also mean we conduct regular quality

destination is a truly unique carpet. The process starts with a

tion parameters. We offer such a high degree of flexibility in both

the order confirmation.

checks. It’s also worth mentioning that our experts are not just

short checklist – just ten questions that give us all the information

design and implementation that you might feel you’re a bit spoilt

available to answer questions during our internal processes –

we need to make you an offer that’s tailored to your needs. And

for choice. Also, all production methods can be offered from a

they’re also there to help afterwards.

it goes without saying that this CONCEPT phase will cost you

single Floorwear specialist, making us the perfect partner for all

nothing.

carpets and rugs.

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ONE DE SIGN . ENDLESS OPTIONS. How do we sample a concept where basically everything is possible? We came up with this sample set showing a design idea in a variety of different qualities: Eva Langhangs, Lead Designer at kymo, was inspired by a stone structure. She pulled out a small section and adapted it to a wide range of qualities. This allows us to show you product options for a variety of uses and budgets. So each sample showcases a unique variation on the design. Whether in highly realistic detail – almost down to individual pixels and in numerous colours, with 3D structures to offer a variety of pile heights, or just toned down to convey only a hint of the colour scheme.

HIGH-END HANDTUFT

COMMERCIAL HANDTUFT

BRAIDED

lobbies, lounges, ballrooms

guestrooms

guestrooms, outdoors

SHINY AXMINTER

AXMINSTER

HIGH-END PRINTED

COMMERCIAL PRINTED

NYLON TILES

presidential suites

guestrooms, corridors

guestrooms

guestrooms, corridors

offices, corridors

CONTRACT SAMPLE BOX includes examples of successful contract qualities

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KYMO, KARLSRUHE

FURTHER REFERENCE S

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PA R K P L A Z A R I V E R B A N K , LO N D O N

PA R K P L A Z A R OYA L , L O N D O N

RADISSON BLU, FRANKFURT AM MAIN

P E N TA H O T E L S , P R A G

RADISSON BLU, FRANKFURT AM MAIN

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DOBERGO, LOSSBURG-BETZWEILER

S WA R OV S K I , LO N D O N

R OYA L N AT I O N A L O P E R A , S T O C K H O L M

CORDIA , BUDAPEST

GEN ER AL ELECTRIC S, HONG KONG

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PORSCHE DESIGN, STUTTGART

D O LC E & G A B BA N A , TO K YO

B LO O M I N G DA L E S , K U WA I T

B E R LU T I , PA R I S

E S C A D A , S T. P E T E R S B U R G

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B E N E T T I PA N T H E R A YA C H T

C I T Y L O F T, N E W YO R K

SUBURBAN MANSION, CALIFORNIA

BY L E I L I G H E T, O S L O

GO ON. AND CREATE.