![]() Niels worked with Omer Arbel to create a stunning space that could truly showcase the future vision for Inform Interiors. Working with the Heritage Management Plan, the new building retained the entire façade of the previously existing building with a newly designed interior. In 2002, plans began for the expansion of the store. Rather than move away from what they had started, the decision was made to stay in Gastown for the creation of a new showroom. To meet the burgeoning needs of Vancouver developers Inform Projects was created with Harvey Reehal. Inform Interiors continued to grow under the direction of owners Niels and Nancy Bendtsen. Shortly after, he began his own manufacturing line BENSEN to provide great design and great quality at an affordable price. Returning from Europe in the 80s, Niels regained control of the store and created Inform Interiors. While in Denmark, he designed the Ribbon chair, which was accepted into the permanent collection of the New York Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). He spent a decade in Europe studying and designing furniture for a variety of manufacturers. To further his pursuit of quality design, Niels sold the store to a Toronto retailer and moved to Denmark in 1972. After seven years in West Vancouver, the store moved to 97 Water Street in Gastown where it has stood ever since. In 1963, he opened his first retail store in West Vancouver, focusing on well-designed and well-crafted Danish modern furniture from companies like Fritz Hansen, which the store represents to this day. Inform Interiors owner Niels Bendtsen has been working with contemporary furniture all his life. ![]() Kitchens & Bath Dept: Barbara Tili & Arne SalvesenĬontract Dept: Paul Sjaarda & Robyn York About InForm Interiors Web: Social: Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Google+ | Houzz | Vimeo | YouTube Gallery ![]() Detailsĥ0 & 97 Water Street | Vancouver, BC | V6B 1A4 This is a unique opportunity for the public meet with designer Tom Dixon and discuss his work, industrial design in general and any other topics related to the designer and/or the design community. Inform Interiors is proud to be able to display many of the new lights and accessories from the Tom Dixon line including the brushed brass beat lights, their newest candle scents Air, Fire, Earth, and Water, a 4’ black ball light, and the brand new black etch light. Tom is also a doctorate of the University of the Arts London. Recent awards and nominations include ‘Designer of the Year ‘, London Design Museum, ‘Best Lighting Design’, ICFF show, ‘Best Accessory’ Elle Decoration and ‘Designer of the Year 2008’, Architektur & Wohnen Magazine. Most recently Design Research Studio won their first ever hotel project, redesigning the iconic Thamesside Sea Containers House in collaboration with US hotel giant Morgan’s Hotel Group due for completion late 2013. The Tom Dixon brand includes an Interior Design arm, Design Research Studio, which has designed Shoreditch House for the Soho House Group and the Joseph flagship store on Old Bond street, Restaurant at The Royal Academy, London, Tazmania Ballroom, a pool bar in the Central district of Hong Kong, Jamie Oliver’s new restaurant, Barbecoa. The company now sells in 63 countries with permanent setups in England, America and Hong Kong. The Tom Dixon brand gave Tom a platform to produce iconic designs such as Mirror Ball, Copper Shade, Wingback chair and Beat light. Since setting up his own eponymous design company in 2002, Tom’s work has become even more prominent. Tom’s works have been acquired by the world’s most famous museums and are now in permanent collections across the globe including the Victoria & Albert Museum, Museums of Modern Art New York and Tokyo and Centre Beaubourg (Pompidou). In 2000, Tom’s work was recognized by the award of an OBE by Her Majesty The Queen. He set up ‘Space’ as a creative think tank and shop front for himself and other young designers. Tom rose to prominence in the mid 1980’s as “the talented untrained designer with a line in welded salvage furniture”. He dropped out of Chelsea School of Art to play bass in the band ‘Funkapolitan’ before teaching himself welding and going on to produce furniture. This event is open to the public.īorn in Tunisia, Tom Dixon moved to England in 1963. Dixon will be discussing his work in the field of industrial and interior design, answering questions, and signing copies of his newest book ‘Dixonary’ published by DAP. ![]() Vancouver, BC | Inform Interiors is proud to announce the internationally acclaimed British Designer Tom Dixon will be at the Inform Interiors showroom on March 3rd 2014. Inform Interiors is located at 50 & 97 Water Street in Gastown | Vancouver, BC | 60 | The GOODS from Inform Interiors
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