Thought Portal

Set inside a 1960s building in the bohemian Paris neighbourhood of Montmartre, this now bright and airy apartment features a light colour palette, curved features and smart built in furniture and cabinetry throughout. By removing all of the internal walls and enclosing one of the apartment’s two terraces, architect Bertille Bordja of ovo/ studios expanded the floorplan, creating space for a separate bedroom and a more contemporary and functional living space. The compact but fully equipped kitchen is finished in Okoume wood, chosen for its interesting grain and featured in other cabinetry throughout the apartment. A built-in L-shaped sofa bench with integrated storage wraps around the corner of the living room and doubles as an extra bed when needed. In summer, The glass sliding doors of the remaining terrace are opened creating an extension of the living space.

In the tiny Bavarian town of Aschau im Chiemgau, Nils Holger Moormann and his 35 employees create modern furniture in a converted stable under the shadow of a 12th century castle. All designs are produced within 40 kilometers of their rural headquarters, or as avid cyclist Moormann explains, “within a two hour bike ride”. 

Moorman initially studied law - encouraged by his father- but when began exploring furniture design and found his passion, and early success. The furniture are contemporary classics, but his creative world takes place inside the remains of past centuries. Moorman’s complex of creativity includes the huge stable turned workshop where they prototype, and even test, the designs. There’s the barn that is now his home and most recently, he converted another rundown structure into a guesthouse where not only are the furnishings minimal, but guests are encouraged to disconnect with the Internet-free policy.

https://www.moormann.de