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SUITE NY is pleased to introduce, Design Editions by Mikal Harrsen, a unique portfolio of vertical surface designs by a varied group of international designers for use in residential, office and hospitality interiors. The limited editions series will be on display at our Park Avenue showroom, featuring works by Mikal Harsen, Keiji Takeuchi, Omi Tahara, Studiocharlie, and the Inoue Brothers. The exhibit will kick off with a cocktail reception, RSVP only, and will continue to be open to the public from May 10th through the 20th excluding Sunday, May 15th. Saturday hours will be 12 pm to 3 pm.
MIKAL HARRSEN
Founder of Design Editions
Mikal Harrsen is a Danish architect and industrial designer based in Milan. In addition to his work as a designer and collaborator with leading international design brands, Harrsen established his own company, MA/U Studio, in Copenhagen in 2012. He moved the company’s operations to Italy in 2017 when the brand merged with Boffi & DePadova. 

Today, Harrsen focuses his attention on exploring isolated aesthetical aspects of materials and design. As a result, in 2019 he founded Design Editions, a brand that is a specialist manufacturer of design objects for vertical surfaces. The brand collaborates with a range of international designers and a select group of high-end manufactures from northern Italy, Spain, Germany and Denmark.
GEOMETRY
Mikal Harrsen
 Instead of using paper to engage the intellect in a conventional manner, Geometry focuses on the subtle interactions of matter and form, disregarding the prescribed role of paper as a medium for writing, drawing, and painting. The result is subdued, unassuming, yet incredible engaging, serving as a reminder that even in simplicity and minimalism, tremendous depth and creativity is possible. As explained by Harrsen: “By refraining from writing or drawing on the paper, a kind of silence almost prevails. By avoiding these manipulations and instead turning the paper into shapes and compositions, something unexpected comes forth. It is as if the material begins to tell its own story.”
PHENOMENA COLOR
Keiji Takeuchi
In Phenomena Color, blocks of solid anodized aluminum are CNC-milled at different frequencies to create subtly angled panels that reflect light and color in endless variations depending on the position of the viewer and time of day, a technique which emphasizes the unique properties of the material. This piece is a magnificent tool for adding a pop of color in a way that feels sophisticated and unexpected. Designer Keiji Takeuchi describes his process: “I explore the potential of aluminum beyond its functional use. My research led me to traditional Japanese folding screens – byōbu – that served as both a furnishing and decorative element.”
TERRACOTTA
Omi Tahara
The earthen, organic, Terracotta collection offers a profoundly beautiful motif, available in three different shapes. The material is textural and dynamic, characterized by the rich, clay-colored hues of Cotto Lombardo stone, handcrafted in a family-run factory which has been producing the material since the 15th century. Tahara elaborates: “I wanted to reaffirm the value of terracotta. Design Editions offers an opportunity to explore the nature of materials in a new context. I selected terracotta for its warmth and the way it beautifully contrasts with the industrially produced aluminum frame.”
FRAGMENT OF A SPIRAL
Studiocharlie
In Fragment of a Spiral, rattan cane is removed from its typical contexts and manipulated into a mesmerizing circular shape. The unique juxtaposition of rattan cane, nylon cord, and aluminum frame establish a distinct relationship between all materials, all serving the ultimate purpose of allowing the rattan spiral to take centerstage. In explaining their philosophy, Studiocharlie has managed to perfectly explain the ethos behind this design: “Objects have the power to make us feel better or worse, to make our life more complicated or more fulfilled. We design objects that surprise via their essential quality and which reveal a precise thought beyond their simplicity.” Available with white or black background.