Iaphet Elli 
In partnership with Prestel, a prominent global publisher in art, architecture, photography, and design, Kvadrat proudly unveils “Interwoven – Kvadrat Textile and Design” on September 17 at their London showroom during the 2013 London Design Festival.
Established in 1968, the Danish textile company Kvadrat has consistently fostered innovative collaborations with a dynamic creative community, engaging with designers, architects, and artists. The book showcases the harmonious blend of nature, manufacturing, architecture, design, and art that shapes Kvadrat’s philosophy, illustrating how these diverse elements influence and inspire each other.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Prestel and Robert Violette on this project, which has developed organically over many years,” remarks Anders Byriel, CEO of Kvadrat. “From our Scandinavian design origins to our expanding international presence, innovation and creative partnerships have been central to Kvadrat since its inception by Poul Byriel and Erling Rasmussen over four decades ago.”
“Interwoven” celebrates the expansive universe surrounding the company, tracing its origins from the coastal landscapes of Eastern Denmark to its collaborations with 20th-century artistic visionaries like Verner Panton and Nanna Ditzel, extending to contemporary talents such as Patricia Urquiola, Giulio Ridolfo, Alfredo Häberli, Raw-Edges Design Studio, Doshi Levien, Rosemarie Trockel, and Roman Signer.
The book explores the company’s founding principle of creating machine-made textiles without sacrificing artistic integrity, capturing the essence of the iconic Hallingdal fabric developed by Nanna Ditzel. Today, Hallingdal graces locations worldwide, including the Debating Chamber of the German Reichstag. Recent collaborations with Tord Boontje, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, and Thomas Demand have connected Kvadrat with prestigious institutions like the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Serpentine Gallery, and the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin.
“Interwoven” brings together original essays, photographs, rare archival material, and historical research in a beautifully illustrated 200-page hardcover book, bound in custom woolen cloth. Featuring a foreword by Peter Saville and contributions from Tord Boontje, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Thomas Demand, Olafur Eliasson, Denise Hagströmer, Hettie Judah, Sevil Peach, Matt Price, Zoë Ryan, Joël Tettamanti, and Jane Withers.
Launch Details:
“Interwoven” will be showcased at Kvadrat’s London showroom from September 17 to September 20, 2013.
Credit Details:
Publisher: Prestel
Editor: Violette Publications
Design: Graphic Thought Facility
Price: £35 with Kvadrat textile hardcover
Dimensions: 29 × 29 cm, 272 pages, 200 color illustrations (ISBN 978-3-7913-4858-2)
About Kvadrat:
Founded in Denmark in 1968, Kvadrat is deeply rooted in Scandinavia’s renowned design tradition. The company strives to push the boundaries of textile aesthetics, technology, and art through collaborations with leading designers, architects, and artists, including Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Akira Minagawa, Tord Boontje, Alfredo Häberli, Peter Saville, David Adjaye, Thomas Demand, and Olafur Eliasson.
