At imm cologne 2017, architect Philipp Mainzer debuts storage system jorel for interlübke. The collaboration is a highlight in the German manufacturer’s 80th anniversary year and Philipp Mainzer’s first design realised outside of his function as co-founder and creative director of furniture brand e15. Continue reading
Philipp Mainzer
e15, Salone del Mobile 2016, Milan, Exhibition Design
The exhibition design by PHILIPP MAINZER OFFICE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN for e15 combines raw concrete floors and white walls to create a simple and modern platform for presentation. Reflecting the clear and progressive design language of the brand, a series of high walls unfolds into distinct areas for the curated selection of e15 furniture, lighting and accessories, providing intriguing architectural viewpoints. Individual settings blend concepts for living and dining, while a white platform highlights the new releases and classics of the collection. Incorporating art of Berlin-based König Galerie, the presentation reflects the brand’s philosophy and its open approach to diverse cultures and disciplines.
- Client:
- e15 Design und Distributions GmbH
- Location:
- Milan, Italy
- Status:
- Completed
- Programme:
- 100 sqm presentation
Facts
- Interior Design:
- PHILIPP MAINZER OFFICE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN, planning phases 1-9
- Team:
- Farah Ebrahimi, Jan Philip Holler, Philipp Grundhöfer, Peter Janko
- Photography:
- Philipp Mainzer
Credits
e15, imm Cologne 2016, Cologne, Exhibition Design
Consistent with the clear and progressive design language of the brand e15, PHILIPP MAINZER OFFICE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN developed an exhibition design which incorporates the existing concrete floors of the exhibition hall to provide a simple and modern platform for the presentation. Allowing for intriguing architectural viewpoints, a series of high white walls unfold into spaces with a striking and simple feel for showcasing the selection of e15 furniture, lighting and accessories. A partial roof creates a living room atmosphere, allowing the visitor to experience the furniture in a real life setting.
- Client:
- e15 Design und Distributions GmbH
- Location:
- Cologne, Germany
- Status:
- Completed
- Programme:
- 100 sqm presentation
Facts
- Interior Design:
- PHILIPP MAINZER OFFICE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN, planning phases 1-9
- Team:
- Farah Ebrahimi, Jan Philip Holler, Philipp Grundhöfer, Peter Janko
- Photography:
- Philipp Mainzer
Credits
CLOSED headquarters, Hamburg, Interior Design
For the international fashion label Closed, PHILIPP MAINZER OFFICE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN completed the expansion of the headquarters in Hamburg, Germany. The 1,375 sqm space doubles the existing office area and integrates the company’s Online Services team and in-house photo studio.
Located in the residential neighbourhood of Eppendorf, the interior of the former tramway depot with typical 1890’s red brick façade was restructured to provide both workspaces and communal areas. On the ground floor, offices with glass walls are situated around an atrium space with greens, while an open office layout on the first floor generates a light-flooded working environment essential for a communal and creative atmosphere.
Focal point of the expanded space is the spacious restaurant and kitchen with double height ceilings. Contrasting the industrial architecture, solid oak dining tables and benches by David Chipperfield for e15 elegantly highlight simplicity and warmth.
Since 2004, PHILIPP MAINZER OFFICE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN has collaborated with Closed in creating a progressive and identifiable brand architecture for the label. This includes the design and realisation of all Closed retail stores, showroom spaces as well as numerous international exhibition stands for the brand.
- Client:
- Closed GmbH
- Location:
- Hamburg, Germany
- Status:
- Completed
- Programme:
- 1,375 sqm office
Facts
- Interior Design:
- PHILIPP MAINZER OFFICE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN, planning phases 1-3, 5-8
- Team:
- Philipp Knierim, Yasaman Deylami
- Lighting:
- Max Franke
- Furniture:
- e15
- Photography:
- Philipp Mainzer
Credits
CLOSED, Oldenburg, Interior Design
For international fashion label Closed, PHILIPP MAINZER OFFICE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN was commissioned to design the brand’s new store in Oldenburg. The 157 sqm space integrates with multi brand store Du Nord, also designed by the office, into a 373 sqm fashion and lifestyle destination in the heart of the city’s old town.
The interior and its high concrete ceilings reveal an impressive modern space arranged in a composition of intriguing presentation forms and spaces for men and women rendered in an original mix of colours and materials. Preserving the industrial character of the space, a thin black lighting system is silhouetted against the raw concrete as an informal contrast to the solid oak floor radiating warmth. Emphasising the authentic yet innovative character of the Closed brand, high-grade materials such as oak, bronze and marble have been combined into a modern and progressive interior concept.
Since 2004, PHILIPP MAINZER OFFICE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN has collaborated with Closed in creating a progressive and identifiable brand architecture for the label. This includes the design and realisation of all Closed retail stores, showroom spaces as well as numerous international exhibition stands for the brand.
- Client:
- Du Nord
- Location:
- Oldenburg, Germany
- Status:
- Completed
- Programme:
- 157 sqm
Facts
- Interior Design:
- PHILIPP MAINZER OFFICE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN, planning phases 1-3, 5-8
- Team:
- Farah Ebrahimi, Rocco Spena, Elena Bühler
- Lighting:
- Max Franke
- Furniture:
- e15
- Photography:
- Philipp Mainzer
Credits
Du Nord, Oldenburg, Interior Design
PHILIPP MAINZER OFFICE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN was commissioned with the interior design of multi brand store Du Nord in Oldenburg. The 179 sqm space offers room for the selected range of fashion and lifestyle products and integrates with a Closed mono brand store, also designed by the office.
To create the retail space in the heart of the city’s old town, the original, historic building was reconstructed, creating an intriguing contrast with the neighbouring modern architecture. Inside, high concrete ceilings and exposed ventilation shafts contribute to an industrial look. The floor made from solid oak contrasts the raw concrete and brings warmth and comfort to the space.
A sophisticated palette of high-grade materials mixed with a subtle range of colours brings focus to the architectural interior, highlighted by the shifting cubical forms that function both as sculptural presentation platforms and storage units. Bespoke back lit shelves in pale grey give way to lean and elegant intermitted hanging rails designed to bring focus to each collection of fashion. The integrated lounge highlighted in solid walnut and brass welcomes customers to linger and extend their visit.
- Client:
- Du Nord
- Location:
- Oldenburg, Germany
- Status:
- Completed
- Programme:
- 179 sqm
Facts
- Interior Design:
- PHILIPP MAINZER OFFICE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN, planning phases 1-3, 5-8
- Team:
- Farah Ebrahimi, Rocco Spena, Elena Bühler
- Lighting:
- Max Franke
- Photography:
- Philipp Mainzer
Credits
e15, imm Cologne 2015, Cologne, Exhibition Design
Celebrating 20 years of the brand e15 and its solid wood table BIGFOOT™, the exhibition design by PHILIPP MAINZER OFFICE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN is centred on the anniversary theme. In a museum like setting, the BIGFOOT™ Anniversary Edition by artist Geoff McFetridge is placed upon a white platform from which the presentation unfolds into interlocking rooms. Blending concepts for living, dining and sleeping, individual settings highlight the clear, unmistakable design language and consistent product philosophy of the brand e15.
- Client:
- e15 Design und Distributions GmbH
- Location:
- Cologne, Germany
- Status:
- Completed
- Programme:
- 100 sqm presentation
Facts
- Interior Design:
- PHILIPP MAINZER OFFICE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN, planning phases 1-9
- Team:
- Farah Ebrahimi, Jan Philip Holler, Philipp Grundhöfer, Peter Janko
- Photography:
- Philipp Mainzer
Credits
CLOSED, Berlin, Interior Design
PHILIPP MAINZER OFFICE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN completes a new women’s and men’s store located in the concept mall Bikini Berlin. The 180 sqm store nearby Berlin Kurfürstendamm features a continuous set of geometric forms that form intriguing presentation spaces for the men’s and women’s collection, whilst elegantly toying with high-grade materials and original colours as a main design element.
Rich materials such as marble, solid wood and natural leather are contrasted with back-lit powder coated MDF shelves in combination with perforated steel boxes in subtle yet distinct colours, emphasising the innovative and authentic character of the international fashion label Closed
Since 2004, PHILIPP MAINZER OFFICE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN has collaborated with Closed in creating a progressive and identifiable brand architecture for the label. This includes the design and realisation of all Closed retail stores, showroom spaces as well as numerous international exhibition stands for the brand.
- Client:
- Closed GmbH
- Location:
- Berlin, Germany
- Status:
- Completed
- Programme:
- 180 sqm store
Facts
- Interior Design:
- PHILIPP MAINZER OFFICE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN, planning phases 1-9
- Team:
- Farah Ebrahimi, Elena Bühler, Carolin Stärk, Johanna Egenolf
- Furniture:
- e15, Living Divani
- Curtains:
- Kvadrat
- Carpet:
- Kasthall
- Photography:
- Philipp Mainzer
Credits
e15, Salone del Mobile 2014, Milan, Exhibition Design
For the e15 booth at international furniture fair Salone del Mobile 2014, PHILIPP MAINZER OFFICE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN developed an exhibition design, celebrating the brand’s debut of its lighting and accessory collection. Structured into individual settings, a partial roof imparts an expressive, modernist nature to the stand. Unfolding from the centre, the exhibition showcases products in interlocking rooms and intriguing architectural viewpoints, at once accentuating the modern aesthetic of the brand. Informative graphics in white and a raw concrete floor lend an open and informal character to the presentation.
- Client:
- e15 Design und Distributions GmbH
- Location:
- Milan, Italy
- Status:
- Completed
- Programme:
- 100 sqm presentation
Facts
- Interior Design:
- PHILIPP MAINZER OFFICE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN, planning phases 1-9
- Team:
- Farah Ebrahimi, Jan Philip Holler, Peter Janko
- Photography:
- Philipp Mainzer
Credits
CLOSED, Bread & Butter, Berlin, Exhibition Design
For the international fashion label Closed an exhibition design was realised in the space of the former editorial offices of Berlin’s famous city magazine „Tip Berlin“ in the course of Berlin’s fashion show Bread & Butter in July 2013. The 550 sqm presentation on the ground floor of an Art Nouveau building was developed to exude an abstract character. Diverse and bespoken clothes racks with elements of coloured glass and mirror were created to present the new collection and underline the modern aesthetic of the fashion label. Cabinet tables made of black and white metal with elements of marble and brass as well as the bespoke clothes racks were used to structure the huge space into individual rooms and increased the abstract and geometric effect. An outside lounge area underlined the artistic event character of the exhibition.
In 2004, the collaboration with the Hamburg based fashion label Closed started with the realisation of the company’s first flagship store in downtown Hamburg. Since then, the fashion label commissioned the interior design of Closed stores and showrooms around the world with the briefing to establish a distinct global corporate architecture for the brand.
- Client:
- Closed GmbH
- Location:
- Berlin, Germany
- Status:
- Completed
- Programme:
- 550 sqm presentation
Facts
- Interior Design:
- PHILIPP MAINZER OFFICE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN, planning phases 1-3, 6, 7
- Team:
- Johanna Egenolf, Julia Kluger, Elena Bühler
- Photography:
- Philipp Mainzer
Credits
