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Posted on May 14th 2009

In an unusual collaboration, architect David Adjaye and graphic designer Peter Saville redo Kvadrat's showroom in London.

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The new Kvadrat showroom in London is the product of an unusual collaboration between acclaimed architect David Adjaye and legendary graphic designer and art director Peter Saville. As a portal into the culture of the company, the two-storey space is marked by a full-spectrum glass balustrade, which emphasises Kvadrat textiles’s relationship with colour. The stairway is also a playful nod from Adjaye to Saville’s iconic record sleeve design for New Order’s Blue Monday. As ongoing communications consultant for the brand, Saville in turn took to accenting the colours throughout the interior.

David Adjaye

David Adjaye is recognised as one of the leading architects of his generation. He formed a partnership in 1994 and quickly built a reputation as an architect with an artistry vision. The architectural community and the wider public have a high regard for his bespoke design, ingenious use of materials and showcasing of light.

Peter Saville

Peter Saville has designed innumerable record covers balancing artistic licence with commercial success. He was responsible for the visual identity of bands such as Joy Division, New Order, OMD, Ultravox, Wham, George Michael and Suede. He has also worked on projects for Roxy Music, Paul McCartney and Peter Gabriel.

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