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10 Design Lessons You Can Learn From Scandinavian Interiors

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

While some may immediately think of the primary blue and yellow buildings of Ikea , there is so much more to Scandinavian design than this iconic chain store. What can we learn from these simple, yet unique European designs? White wood is very common in Scandinavian designs. Image Source: Jeffers Design Group.

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What to Get an Architect for Christmas [2018]

Life of an Architect

Bocce Ball Set [13:32 – minute mark] Andrew Gift Fun outdoor time away from the office is always a good thing. Originally designed by Alvar Aalto and his wife Aino for the Savoy Restaurant in Helsinki, the design has been manufactured in Finland since 1936 and is an international icon.

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