The HART Design Selection Magazine gathers all our articles dedicated to design, creators, and exceptional craftsmanship. This category is the perfect gateway to explore the full richness of HART’s world: inspiring portraits, analyses of decorative styles, contemporary trends, and insights into iconic materials and objects. Here you will find all our publications, presented with an editorial tone that is both refined and insightful, reflecting HART’s premium vision of design and interiors.
Ulm, Germany, 1953. On a hill overlooking the city, Max Bill inaugurates the Hochschule für Gestaltung (HfG Ulm), a design school that aims to reconnect with the legacy of the Bauhaus closed by the Nazis in 1933. But Ulm will not be a simple resurrection: it will radicalize the rationalist approach, develop a scientific methodology…
196O: a new (design) Revolution is coming… The organic design movement experienced a significant boom in the late 1950s, building upon the pioneering work of figures like Eero Saarinen. The 1960s marked a radical turning point in contemporary design history. Amidst social upheavals and the excitement of technological progress, design evolved from functionalism to emotional,…
Vous l’aurez peut-être remarqué ces dernières années de plus en plus de collections de tissus d’ameublement spécial extérieur – dites “outddor” – ont fait leur apparition. Ceci est en partie du à l’usage du polypropylène, elle aussi en constante augmentation. On trouve ainsi du mobilier mais aussi de plus en plus de matière textile: tissus, …
Artisans d’Excellence 2025 (Artisans of Excellence): the must-attend event for decorative arts crafts From October 2 to 4, 2025, the Palais de la Porte Dorée will host the second edition of Artisans d’Excellence, an unmissable event for lovers of decorative arts, interior design, and exceptional craftsmanship. After a first successful edition in 2024 – with…
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 1932. While the Great Depression paralyzes America and Streamline Moderne begins transforming the American industrial landscape, Finnish architect Eliel Saarinen founds an institution that will revolutionize American design: the Cranbrook Academy of Art. Far from the New York or California metropolises, in the affluent suburbs of Detroit, this school invents a unique…
(POST IN PROGRESS) Amsterdam, 1917. While Art Deco triumphed in Paris with its geometric ornaments and refined luxury, a group of Dutch artists and architects chose a radically opposite path. In a Europe torn apart by World War I, they founded a magazine that would give its name to one of the most radical movements…
New York, 1933. The “Century of Progress” World’s Fair in Chicago celebrated American technological progress at the heart of the Great Depression. While Europe sank into political tensions and Russian Constructivism faded under Stalin, America invented a radically new visual language: Streamline Moderne. This style, which would transform everything – from toasters to locomotives, from…
Le Corbusier Paris, 1925. Dans son atelier de la rue de Sèvres, Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, dit Le Corbusier, dessine l’avenir de l’architecture moderne. Révolutionnaire suisse naturalisé français, cet homme au nœud papillon noir ne se contente pas de concevoir des bâtiments : il réinvente l’art de vivre au XXe siècle. Architecte, urbaniste, peintre et théoricien, Le…
In the ultra-exclusive world of high-end design, a silent revolution is taking place. Far from the mainstream radar, nine trends are emerging from elite ateliers, crafted by visionaries for an initiated clientele. These aesthetic movements transcend mere decoration to offer true philosophies of luxurious living, combining sophisticated cultural references, exceptional materials, and artisanal craftsmanship. From…
Boffi: Milanese Heritage in Service of Exceptional Design In the very exclusive universe of Italian high-end kitchens, one brand has reigned supreme since 1934: Boffi. This Milanese house has revolutionized the art of conceiving culinary space, transforming the kitchen into a true aesthetic manifesto where every detail tells a story of passion and excellence. Founded…
Professional Installation and Expert Tips: Mastering the Art of Wallpaper Exceptional wallpaper deserves expert installation to reveal its full beauty. Between meticulous preparation and precise gestures, professional installation transforms a simple covering into permanent decoration of excellence. The quality of the substrate conditions 80% of the final result. This technical reality requires rigorous preparation where…
Technical Classifications and Standards: Mastering Wallpaper Pictograms In the world of contemporary wallpaper, each roll carries an invisible yet crucial technical identity card: its pictograms. These discreet symbols, often overlooked by consumers, contain all the necessary information to guarantee an informed and durable choice. Understanding these standardized codes ensures perfect compatibility between your decorative…
