Dinesen’s Copenhagen showroom has introduced a new, permanent apartment space designed by the esteemed British architectural designer, John Pawson.

Since 1992, Dinesen and John Pawson have engaged in a continuous exchange of ideas and impulses, resulting in numerous projects. This collaboration has evolved into a distinct practice. By leaning on each other, they have created a series of unmistakable expressions grounded in the ethos of finding the right material for each project, rather than the universally best one. For both Dinesen and Pawson, the answer is always found in nature.

The Dinesen Apartment marks the first spatial collaboration between Dinesen and Pawson. The space embodies Pawson’s minimalist approach, offering a serene sanctuary in the heart of Copenhagen. This project reflects the mutual dedication to material and craftsmanship shared by Dinesen and Pawson, symbolizing a 30-year-long friendship. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the Dinesen and Pawson universe, experiencing the furniture collection designed by Pawson. The apartment beautifully captures their shared commitment to craftsmanship, quality, and tranquility through design.

“Creating this apartment for Dinesen, as the natural home for the furniture pieces I have designed, feels like a completion of the full circle,” says John Pawson. Pawson and his team have thoughtfully combined three key elements — white, light, and wood. They use light as a material, emphasizing natural light conditions with subtle blinds to reduce external impressions.

At the heart of the space is John Pawson’s furniture collection for Dinesen. The collection’s subtle details are rooted in the material itself and the craftsmanship involved in its assembly. The apartment is meticulously curated with a range of long-standing collaborators, highlighting the spatial characteristics and materiality through light, colors, and minimal styling elements.

Dinesen acknowledges that their success is intertwined with the visionary contributions of John Pawson. Equally, Dinesen has added a new dimension to Pawson’s most intellectual works, embracing the philosophy that material should inspire ideas rather than constrain them. Together, they have created a stimulating atmosphere of simplicity.

Their story is one of contrasts. The vast, majestic forests of Schwarzwald stand in stark contrast to the densely populated neighborhoods of London. The cool feel of Pawson’s minimalist concrete compositions is unlike the warm air of the dark wood kiln at Dinesen’s sawmill in Jutland. While Pawson relishes the beginnings and endings of a project, Dinesen finds its strength in the process between the two. The architect’s focus is on the conceptual, yet he relies on the craftsman to bring his visions to life.

Source: Dinesen