Interior Designers of the Year – Holzrausch

Company description:

At the Munich interior design studio, the name Holzrausch says it all: intoxicated by wood (and many other natural materials), the team headed by the two master carpenters Sven Petzold and Tobias Petri has been cultivating a minimalist design language since 1998, which celebrates the uniqueness of the materials used with a high standard of craftsmanship. Architects, interior designers and furniture designers are united not only by their holistic approach to planning but also by the same desire for consistency, which also motivates the execution of their projects, because from the individual piece of furniture to the entire interior design, Holzrausch not only conceives designs but also takes care of production – in its own joinery in Forstern, Bavaria and a workshop in Nižná, Slovakia. In this way the company ensures that the desired property meets the quality standards that it has set itself in every detail, from the first pencil stroke to the final polish. The term ›luxury‹ may be on the tip of Holzrausch's tongue, but it must be remembered that time is probably the most precious factor in our existence. With this in mind, the office's designs are made to age gracefully, to be experienced, loved and cared for.

Statement of the jury

Their enthusiasm for craftsmanship is infectious, their artistry in design as well as in production makes natural materials seem alive, and out of the austerity inherent in Holzrausch's projects there emerges a harmony for which this company is unique. For example, the interior of the Munich city flat »K5«, where wall panelling and a generous amount of storage space behind the fronts of the built-in cupboards and concealed doors, all in a uniform shade of oak, create tidiness and pure minimalism. Matt surfaces give warmth and depth to the room, as well as the grain of the exquisite wood and travertine which makes up the floor and the surfaces of a kitchen island. Design expertise and optimum craftsmanship come together here to create a perfection that sometimes has a Japanese ceremonial feel to it, as in the case of the »Jan« restaurant project in the Bavarian capital. Private booths at the edge of the elongated dining room, a floor made of wide floorboards, lime-washed walls and an impressive ceiling grid set the stage for the haute cuisine served here. Finally, the »HS14« apartment in Munich is an impressive gem from which Holzrausch has extracted as much useful space as possible – that too is an art that they have clearly mastered.

Holzrausch statement:

»The approach taken when designing our interiors is always a holistic view of the person, the place and the intended use. The use of natural and genuine materials, handcrafted with the finest precision in our own workshops, creates extremely individual interior concepts. This is how we create atmospheres, favourite pieces, and places that are fit for living. This wonderful award means for us that we are on the right track. Many thanks to the entire jury!«

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