PROFILE | DANIEL TRAPPEN
DANIEL TRAPPEN
DESIGN TALK
It’s been two years since Daniel Trappen was at the last interzum. Here, he discusses today’s trends - and looks at how the industry is likely to look tomorrow
Materials and surfaces are subject to trend changes like anything else. The texture, colour and the very feel of a product, not to mention its
recycling
credentials, all play a part in decisions made by architects and designers. An expert in this fi eld
is the prestigious
architectural fi rm, kadawittfeldarchitektur of Aachen, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, having completed many notable projects in Germany and abroad, including the AachenMünchener Versicherung headquarters in Aachen, the Adidas Laces research and development building in Herzogenaurach, the Grimmwelt Kassel and the Salzburg main station. Interzum recently spoke to its head of interior design, Daniel Trappen, and asked for his views on the latest developments - and what he is expecting from this year’s show.
INTERZUM: In your opinion, what are the hottest trends at the moment in terms of materials and surfaces?
DT: There has been a renewed focus on the texture and feel of materials and surfaces. Firstly, along the lines of “hygge” – a new level of cosiness – but also in terms of a natural feel that is accompanied by eco-friendly, sustainable approaches to design. These topics are becoming more and more important, not just in the domestic sphere but also within today’s working environments, especially as new technologies facilitate the highly customisable design and planning of bespoke interior spaces.
FACT FILE NAME : Daniel Trappen TITLE : Head of Interior Design INFO : Trappen has been in his current role at kadawittfeldarchitektur for nine years. He is a graduate of RWTH Aachen University, a leading institution for science and research. He supports the concept that spaces should not only be functional but inspiring |
kadawittfeldarchitektur.de
INTERZUM: How important are materials and surfaces in your own work? Some of your fi rm’s projects focus on recycling and follow cradle-to-cradle design concepts as well – might these developments also become more prominent in the interiors sector? DT: In the coming years, cradle-to- cradle and recycling concepts will occupy a lot of our attention. There is an ever-increasing focus on aspects such as reusability,
recyclability and the purity of recycled materials.
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