Norm Architects works in collaboration with Ancher Studio on the new No. 16 Collection of ceramic products. The capsule celebrates the ancient material with products that are understated and modern all at once. It is defined by strong shapes and finished with a beautiful glaze with charcoal speckles for some textures. The No. 16 Collection is inspired by Japanese design.
The architect and partner at Norm Architects, Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen shares, "The collection is designed as part of a larger restoration and interior design project, reviving an old neoclassical guesthouse on the north coast of Denmark. The ceramic collection plays a part in a holistic design process, where everything from architecture to interior, furniture, dinnerware and even scent was designed bespoke for the project."
Modern Antiquity Ceramic Capsules
Norm Architects and Archer Studio Forms the No. 16 Collection
Trend Themes
1. Japan-inspired Contemporary Design - With its inspiration rooted in Japanese aesthetics, the No. 16 Collection showcases how modern design can blend ancient influences with minimalistic elements.
2. Holistic Design Integration - The comprehensive approach to design, where ceramics play a role in broader architectural and interior projects, highlights the merge of functional art within living spaces.
3. Textural Ceramic Innovations - The unique charcoal speckle glaze adds a tactile and visual dimension to modern ceramics, transforming traditional materials into distinct and innovative forms.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - The No. 16 Collection exemplifies the integration of handmade ceramics into cohesive interior design projects, offering designers new ways to revive spaces with personal touches.
2. Architectural Restoration - As part of a larger restoration project, these ceramic elements illustrate how heritage properties can be rejuvenated through carefully crafted and stylistically consistent design elements.
3. Artisanal Craftsmanship - The emphasis on craftsmanship and bespoke design in the No. 16 Collection reveals opportunities for artisanal products to elevate the ambiance of contemporary settings.