Read Mix Interiors issue 231

Dear readers,

This issue we explore the relationship between timelessness and the timely, speaking to David Collins Studio CEO Iain Watson and chief creative officer, Simon Rawlings, about what it means to design outside of time and trends – creating genuinely iconic, ageless destinations. We also explore the development of timeless Danish design in our feature with Fritz Hansen, speaking to Jaime Hayon about the merging of continuity and legacy with creativity and modernity; and unpack the nature of classic luxury, asking if it can even find a place in the workspace of today, in our Mix Roundtable with Atlas Concorde.

As for the timely, Pearson Lloyd founders Luke Pearson and Tom Lloyd believe future-thinking design means placing an emphasis on circularity and purposeful, responsible innovation. How sustainability sits alongside our appetite for the ‘new’ is the basis for another Mix Roundtable discussion, with Interface, while our Positive Impact feature posits that we may need to rethink our sense of aesthetics and beauty to create more lasting environments. Tomorrow’s ‘timeless’ may look radically different from today’s then, with Refik Anadol investigating the power of AI to imagine a boundary-breaking tomorrow.

Enjoy,

Harry McKinley
Managing Editor
Mix Interiors

The Cover

SODA Studio were first inspired by the sleek lines and rich texture of the Impact Acoustic panels. Through multiple overlays of vertical patterns, the studio looked to emulate the depth and rhythm found in the product’s design. Each layer reveals a vibrant composition that echoes the dynamic nature of sound waves, while adding a bold visual texture. The design showcases the straightforward elegance of the product, blending it seamlessly with the surroundings to emphasise the relationship between sound, space and colour.

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ARCHISONIC® Cotton is made entirely from natural materials. Unlike conventional acoustic materials, which rely on synthetic binders that are difficult to recycle, the solution developed by Impact Acoustic allows the absorbers to be fully reintegrated into the manufacturing process. Designed for a circular lifecycle, each acoustic tile is meticulously manufactured to be fully recyclable and even compostable. Impact Acoustic takes back the material at the end of its life, ensuring that 100% can be seamlessly returned to production.

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