In issue #1 Ark Journal explores fundamental themes and the enduring appeal of modernism. Designer Ilse Crawford recounts her quest for the perfect chair and they pay homage to honest…

In issue #1 Ark Journal explores fundamental themes and the enduring appeal of modernism. Designer Ilse Crawford recounts her quest for the perfect chair and they pay homage to honest materials ranging from good old brick to textiles. moreWhile discussing originality with Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi in her perfect Helsinki home, imperfect harmony with Phillip Lim and artistic dissonance with collector Claus Andersen. Ark also visits the new generation architects living in Poul Henningsen’s ugly house, go to the beach to a secret house by Finn Juhl and pull up a Willy Guhl chair poolside in a house by Richard Neutra. Comes with different Covers.