12 November 2013
At the United Nations they’ve played it safe, bringing together Hella Jongerius and Rem Koolhas for the redesign of the North Delegates’ Lounge. He has given more light and breadth to the space, eliminating the mezzanine, while she has revamped the finishes and furnishings, lingering over details that make a difference, like the hand-woven drape of porcelain beads, the orange carpet, the Sphere table and the UN armchair (both made by Vitra). All simply perfect.
