Scandimodern
by Fay Sweet
Category: Architecture

"Scandimodern takes a tour of dozens of interiors drawn from Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway. The book spans the entire 20th century and comes right up-to-date with the latest work from the new generation of 21st-century designers. It is divided into three sections, looking at the evolution and main characteristics of Rural style, followed by Waterside living, and concluding with Urban homes. Each section starts with a brief story of how the interior look is rooted in, and inspired by, stunning landscapes, natural materials, and indigenous crafts, together with the world-class manufacturing and design skills of these fascinating countries. The range of homes is vast, including projects by such great design names as Alvar Aalto and Arne Jacobsen, Stig Ancker and Aarno Ruusuvori, Nanna Ditzel and Verner Panton, as well as brilliant contemporary architects and designers such as Entasis, Jarmund and Vigsnaes, Mette Lange, and Claesson Koivisto Rune. Finally, a directory details the key designers, architects, and manufacturers of Scandinavian design, past and present." -cover flap.