Sebastian Herkner's 'Das Haus' Celebrates Openness And Transparency In Home Design At IMM Cologne 2016

Equally his impressive 'Das Haus' dwelling opened to visitors at Cologne's IMM International furniture exhibition, German language designer Sebastian Herkner remarked that blueprint should accept responsibleness and endeavor to help with cultural integration. In his choice of materials and objects for 'Das Haus' Herkner had the German 'Wilkommenskultur' in mind. The result is an open up concept interior, full of international influences, that succeeds in drawing visitors in to information technology'south green centrepoint to relax and connect. Homedit went to explore the house to meet what ideas could influence your adjacent home or room design project…

Das Haus by Sebastian Herkner aims to welcome all — Das Haus past Sebastian Herkner aims to welcome all

Das Haus 2016, Sebastian Herkner, imm cologne 2016

Das Haus simulates a residential home of over 200 sqm, and is erected as a centrepiece of the International piece of furniture exhibition. Every year this project reflects contemporary furnishing trends, and aspirations to social change. A visit to Das Haus allows us to meet a portrait of the designer, and to experience a blueprint for creating our own interior as an expression of our personality.

Sebastian Herkner has go a new face for German design, he worked in London with Stella McCartney while a student and has since designed products for companies such as Moroso, Classicon, Pulpo and Leff Amsterdam, winning numerous awards for his work.

Herkner's Haus is a circular construction, with almost no solid walls, allowing flexible living within adaptable spaces. Panoramic views open upwardly from any position inside, and similarly to many houses in The netherlands, the living spaces tin can exist viewed through big windows from the outside. The designer felt „It was important for me that Das Haus is really open to everyone" A wheelchair attainable ramp brings you lot up to the Kitchen surface area to enter. Here dangle Herkner'south dynamic lights for Fontana Arte.

Nebra lights by Sebastian Herkner for Fontana Arte — Nebra lights past Sebastian Herkner for Fontana Arte

Openness is a claiming, Herkner recalls his grandparents home „the neighbours just knocked and came in, now we have v locks and CCTV cameras", while not so practical, openness is certainly an admirable quality to aspire to. In this manner the home references the circular yurts of Mongolian travellers, reknowned for their warm welcome to visitors.

Amongst the plants at the enticing green core of Das Haus — Amid the plants at the enticing green core of Das Haus

The light-green centre draws you in, similar an oasis of tropical plants around the two Dedon Mbrace armchairs. The Sabine Marceles Voie Light add a modern glow to the greenery. Cushions stacked at the edge turn shallow steps into actress guest seating. A separate more traditional looking lounge area features a plush aquamarine velvet Arflex sofa, and Herkner'due south Bell Tabular array designed for Classicon.

The workspace connects to the living area

A workspace that can easily be closed away at the end of the day — A workspace that can easily be airtight away at the finish of the day

At the edge of the living surface area, a discreet Orcus sideboard doubles every bit workstation, topped with the fuzzy 'Felt Two' clock from Leff Amsterdam.

The stainless steel and solid wood kitchen is wrapped by a huge vivid yellow plastic hanging divider, joining the zone of food production to that of food enjoyment, demarcated by the substantial TA18 Solid wood dining table by Phillip Mainzer at E15.

Yellow plastic sets of the table from E15

Metallic Curtain divider encircles the bedroom — Metallic Pall divider encircles the bedroom

Past a shiny metallic mantle made of recycled materials, you enter the stunning bath and bedchamber complex. Don't worry in that location are curtains for privacy here! The wall is made from bricks of soap confined, giving the bathroom a light perfume. Agape provide the freestanding bathtub, circular sink and folding mirror. On the wooden Vitra bench, a coincidental arrangement of white fluffy towels and accessories like Herkner'due south Pulpo container create a welcoming atmosphere. Perhaps guests like to drop in for a chat with whoever's bathing?

The open plan bathroom design connects to the bedroom

The stylish bathroom has a pleasant soapy scent from a soap 'brick' wall — The stylish bathroom has a pleasant soapy smell from a soap 'brick' wall

Natural brush bathing accessories hanging on the metal wall

Petite Friture wallpaper accents the sleeping room, where a comfortable padded headboard wraps effectually the Schramm Werkstätten bed. Again plenty more than plants filter the air and add to the cosy atmosphere.

Jungle wallpaper by Tiphaine de Bodman at Petite Friture

On the style out, the very wood Unam rocking chair tries to entice u.s. to stay. But there's and then much to meet in the acres of exhibition hall at Cologne IMM that we must politely refuse in order to bring Homedit readers more of the show's highlights. We caput out past a curving row of grayness crystal Kai Linke pendant lights and off into the row upon row of gleaming new design.