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THE REVIVAL OF LEGENDS by THIBAULT VAN RENNE press release https://designspotter.com/newswire/the-revival-of-legends-by-thibault-van-renne/
Legends 2026 is a contemporary reinterpretation of the iconic Legends 2012 collection; groundbreaking designs and material artistry that were nominated for the International Carpet Awards and helped shape a new direction within the industry.

At the permanent TVR showroom near Ghent (Belgium) you are most welcome to discover the full scope of 32 collections and 12 limited editions.

Architects, interior designers, press, design enthusiasts, and collectors are invited to sense the different materials in person and understand the distinction between 80,000, 125,000, and 350,000 knots per square metre—not from a specification sheet, but through touch.

In addition to its own collections, the TVR studio can also bring your custom rug designs to life.
TVR Studio adapts each design to the room’s proportions, lighting, and colour palette. Services include custom samples, in-home presentations, production lead times ranging from 5 to 12 months, and a restoration workshop in Evergem that provides lifetime support for every piece.
This commitment to quality is why renowned names such as Ilse De Meulemeester, Dieter Vander Velpen Architects, Vlassak-Verhulst, Fendi Casa, and Louis Vuitton have collaborated with TVR for many years.

THE ANTWERP – design by Luc Binst for Wool & Wire press release https://designspotter.com/newswire/the-antwerp-design-by-luc-binst-for-wool-wire/
During Antwerp Design Week, the new rug collection THE ANTWERP was successfully launched at The Living Showroom (an initiative of WOOL & WIRE and BENOFICE).

Wool & Wire creates rugs and wall hangings from raw, natural materials, handcrafted by artisans in Belgium, Austria, and Finland. Designed to improve spaces and everyday life, each piece brings quiet comfort—soft underfoot, calming to a room, and transforming a house into a home.

Based in Antwerp, Wool & Wire collaborated with renowned architect Luc Binst, founder and CEO of Binst Architects, whose award-winning practice is known for projects across Belgium and the Netherlands.

For this collection, Binst drew inspiration from the facade of the Aequor residential tower in Antwerp’s Het Eilandje yacht harbour. Its geometric concrete pattern has been reimagined in fibre. TENCEL™ lyocell adds a subtle sheen and softness, while sustainably sourced New Zealand wool provides structure. Two natural materials, one architectural design—bringing an iconic facade into the home.

Image: a rug of the new collection The Antwerp: a translation from a concrete facade to textile rugs.

THIBAULT VAN RENNE 20 Years | Antwerp Design Week full press release https://designspotter.com/newswire/thibault-van-renne-20-years-antwerp-design-week/
Since 2006, Thibault Van Renne has become a global name in hand-knotted luxury. During ADW, discover his rug collections, silk pieces and bespoke projects, and learn how to design your own custom rug.

THIBAULT VAN RENNE is a Belgian luxury house redefining hand-knotted rugs through exceptional craftsmanship, contemporary design, and natural luxury materials. Founded in 2006, the brand offers 32 collections and bespoke creations for residences, yachts, hotels, restaurants, and collectors worldwide. Every rug is handcrafted in India and Nepal using sustainable fibres such as Tibetan wool, silk, cashmere, nettle, and bamboo, with full respect for fair trade and human rights. Blending ancestral techniques with modern digital innovation, TVR creates timeless woven artworks inspired by art, architecture, and nature. During ADW in Antwerp, visitors are invited to experience the collections up close, explore materials and weaving techniques, and learn about custom rug commissions. The event marks TVR’s first Antwerp presentation and celebrates 20 years of woven innovation and craftsmanship.

Welcome at: The DOT House, Kloosterstraat 152, Antwerp, 30.05 – 03.06.26.

The Living Showroom | Antwerp Design Week
press release https://designspotter.com/newswire/the-living-showroom-antwerp-design-week/
THE LIVING SHOWROOM at Antwerp Design Week 2026 by WOOL & WIRE (Effortless Comfort Crafted by Hand in Europe) and BENOFICE (Furniture Connaisseurs)

At The Living Showroom, Belgian craftsmanship and contemporary design come together through two standout launches. Luc Binst and Wool & Wire introduce the Antwerp rug collection, inspired by the geometric façade of the Aequor residential tower in Antwerp’s Het Eilandje district. Made by European artisans using sustainably sourced New Zealand wool and TENCEL™ lyocell, the rugs translate architectural form into soft, tactile interiors that enhance comfort and calm.

The event also presents the “Best of MillerKnoll Furniture” by Benofice. Hosted in a restored 18th-century rococo palace, the showcase features iconic pieces from the MillerKnoll family, including Knoll, Herman Miller and Muuto, alongside talks on workspace innovation and ergonomics.

Image: courtyard of Paardenmarkt 68 with The Antwerp (designed by Luc Binst for Wool & Wire) and HAY’s Deville Armchair courtesy of Benofice.

Dive into the centuries-old tradition of bathing in nature — calming, grounding and deeply invigorating.

Whether ocean, lake, river or hidden stream, people have always been drawn to water. Stille Wasser celebrates this timeless connection and explores extraordinary bathing spots around the globe — from wild coastlines to beautifully designed retreats.

Filled with stunning photography and inspiring stories, the book captures the unique magic of swimming in nature.

Published by DIE GESTALTEN VERLAG

More here : https://gestalten.com/products/stille-wasser?srsltid=AfmBOor7zGrBQxfhuo0-QvhiDzqXAEXRavB2nNe-4CGvSqb5zNGiGRw6

SOLIDIFIED – Recap Milan Design Week 2026
full press release https://designspotter.com/newswire/solidified-recap-milan-design-week-2026/

David Heldt and Sanne Kaal presented a collective exhibition exploring coherence through material, form, and composition. Thank you for visiting the show, attending the opening or the talk.

In contrary with many other presentations in Milan, there was no involvement of eg. multinational brands (alchohol, banks, cars, fashion, finance, hardware, software, suppliers, to***co, trade fair shows), chambers of commerce, city councils, governments, museums, sponsors, etc.

SOLIDIFIED featured 27 designers, (interior) design studios and design labels based in Belgium, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Netherlands and Portugal. Thanks to:
•⁠ ⁠the supporting partners: FORMARKIVET and Just Haasnoot,
•⁠ ⁠the key exhibitors: ASET. – Bas Pattyn – FORTHEFORM – Lucas Zito – Nicolette de Waart – Studio Cuno – Studio Vocum – Transnatural – VANTOT – ZOWA,
•⁠ ⁠the individual exhibitors: A+N Studio – Felix Klein – Hans Severin Jacobsen – Imme Huetink – Inge Simonis – JO Studio – Kim Melody Zoutewelle – Monad Origin – Objects by Marie – Pablo Octavio – Sanne Kaal – Structural-aspect – Studio Beeks – Studio Maximilian Beck – Tom Schoonhoven Studio.

Image © Lotte van Uittert

URCHINA by Moooi & Studio Roderick Vos
full press release https://designspotter.com/newswire/urchina-by-moooi-studio-roderick-vos/

During Milan Design Week was the launch of the URCHINA LIGHT designed by Studio Roderick Vos for MOOOI ! Urchina Light is a floating constellation of slender carbon rods inspired by the symmetry and rhythm of sea urchins – expressive by day and atmospheric by night.

Roderick created new lighting defined by craftsmanship, material clarity and character – a design that feels intuitive, emotional and made to last.

Mimicking nature’s rhythm from the inside out, Urchina Light by Studio Roderick Vos feels less like an object and more like a living presence suspended in air. Inspired by the symmetry of sea urchins, Studio Roderick Vos translated an underwater anatomy into a floating constellation of light with slender carbon rods reaching outward, glowing gently at their tips. This creates a weightless silhouette that feels expressive by day and atmospheric by night.

As evening falls, its personality shifts: a hidden downlight adds warm function, while a soft uplight creates an ambient glow overhead. Available in four sizes and designed with modular, replaceable components, Urchina Light is made for longevity – an object that drifts between expression and atmosphere with effortless ease.

Image: Urchina with carpet Iron by Kilian Vos for Moooi Carpets

Basalt by Linteloo & Studio Roderick Vos
At Salone del Mobile Milano was the launch of the table BASALT designed by Studio Roderick Vos for LINTELOO !

BASALT is a series of 2 low tables made out of black lava stone. The legs are smoothly polished. The lava stone tabletop is cut using a high-pressure water jet, then glazed and fired. For a moment, this material – the result of volcanic force – returns to the heat that once shaped it. In the kiln, the glaze fuses with the rough surface. The result is depth, tension and a rich, expressive character. No two pieces are the same, with unpredictable variations in hue, reflection and texture.

The series is available in various heights and colours and invites layered compositions and endless combinations. Those who wish to experience the lava stone in its raw form can also opt for an unglazed version. These unique tables have been developed in collaboration with Ranieri Lava Stone — rooted in volcanic landscapes and craftsmanship. Together, the design and production process translate nature into a timeless object that continuously reveals a new look depending on the light and context.

Full Press Release here at Designspotter Newswire : https://designspotter.com/newswire/basalt-by-linteloo-studio-roderick-vos/

SOLIDIFIED – from matter to form at Milan Design Week press release https://designspotter.com/newswire/solidified-from-matter-to-form-at-milan-design-week/

David Heldt (SOLIDIFIED) and Sanne Kaal (FINISHED FORMS) joined forces at VIAFARINI in Milan (Isola District) to present a collective exhibition exploring coherence through material, form, and composition.

This second edition of SOLIDIFIED featured 27 creative entities incl. A+N Studio – ASET. – Bas Pattyn – Felix Klein – FORMARKIVET – FORTHEFORM – Hans Severin Jacobsen – Imme Huetink – Inge Simonis – JO Studio – Just Haasnoot – Kim Melody Zoutewelle – Lucas Zito – Monad Origin – Nicolette de Waart – Objects by Marie – Pablo Octavio – Sanne Kaal – Structural-aspect – Studio Beeks – Studio Cuno – Studio Maximilian Beck – Studio Vocum – Tom Schoonhoven Studio – Transnatural – VANTOT – ZOWA

The exhibition examined how distinct objects, materials, and ideas can coexist within one universe – how individuality and contrast can lead to a new sense of unity. Rather than seeking harmony, the exhibition reveals how tension, rhythm, and continuous motion between works can shape unexpected relationships.

Image: Entrance of SOLIDIFIED © Lotte van Uittert