2023-04-25 17:01:56
The objects from Atelier Axo appear calm and tidy, for this they work exclusively with local craftsmen: inside.
Atelier Axo’s designs are a touch nostalgic, but still very contemporary. Caroline Silesen and Rose Hermansen find their inspiration in the Japanese way of life and architecture as well as in their native Scandinavia (both grew up in Denmark and now live in Copenhagen). You might say they combine the best of both countries. Both are graduates of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. Rose specialized in interior design and Caroline in art and architecture. And so, while she was still studying, the idea for Atelier Axo came regarding – a studio that blurs the boundaries between disciplines. For the two, it’s regarding creating furniture that lasts. When developing and manufacturing their objects, they only work with local companies. “We strive to produce furniture that is both modern and timeless. We want to create objects that you keep for many years and that become more and more beautiful over time,” the two say. With great success, we think.
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Talents Caroline Silesen and Rose Hermansen from Atelier Axo.
5 Fragen an Atelier Axo:
AD: What surprises people when they get to know you better?
Caroline Silesen and Rose Hermansen: We are both big fans of 50 Cent and know most of his lyrics by heart.
AD: What is your favorite place to be creative?
CS and RH: Our office. We are housed in one of Copenhagen’s finest rococo buildings. It dates back to 1752 and was Denmark’s first hospital. In 1926 the building was rebuilt by Kaare Klint and has since housed the Design Museum Denmark. There is so much history in the building and you can feel it. Also, the museum has one of the best design libraries and we often go there for inspiration.
AD: So there you are at the source – what is your favorite book and why?
CS and RH: “Invisible Cities” by Italo Calvino from 1972. Calvino has a special gift for describing imaginary places in such a way that one has the feeling of being there himself.
AD: What have you recently tried for the first time?
We teamed up with an Italian design company and created a collection of objects with them. It was the first time for both of us to work with glass. Whenever you work with a new material, you have to explore its limits and possibilities, study the manufacturing process and generally learn a number of new things. But that’s what we like most regarding our work.
AD: If you weren’t a designer, what would you do for a living?
Pink: Something in the field of natural sciences, maybe botany. I’m fascinated by the changing of the seasons – how things grow, wither and blossom once more.
Caroline: If I weren’t an architect, I would probably be an archaeologist, dealing with the topic of time and how it is reflected in old objects.
The “Jakob” chair was created in collaboration with the artist Lulu Kaalund. These are unique pieces, only three of which were made.
The Haley table is made from 3mm Scotch Brite stainless steel.
The “Uno” lamp is handcrafted and assembled in our own wood workshop.
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