Frame, Issue 159

About Frame:

Established in 1997 and based in Amsterdam, Frame is a global platform for all professional members of and stakeholders in the interior-design industry. We're dedicated to exploring what's next in spatial design and are always on the lookout for what's happening on the cusp of innovation and creativity. By way of speaking with newcomers about their fresh visions to learning from seasoned experts and examining business insights that will shape future design practices, we aim to provide our community with a comprehensive perspective on spatial design at large.

In this issue:

This issue of FRAME delves into sustainability, highlighting the essential connections between our buildings, nature and society. It explores how design and architecture can help people reconnect with the land and take a more active role in environmental care. While I worked on this issue from Amsterdam, floods devastated Poland, where I'm originally from. The river in my hometown overflowed, engulfing 90 per cent of the city, forcing the evacuation of entire neighbourhoods, displacing families and closing schools and businesses. I was constantly worried about my family and friends. And now, as I write this, Valencia, Spain, is grappling with catastrophic floods. Climate experts warn that such extreme weather events, once rare, are becoming more frequent and more destructive. In an article on flood-resilient architecture, Alexandre Langlois emphasizes that many cities are unprepared to protect residents from such disasters. However, he also points out that this crisis presents an opportunity to adopt innovative, climate-positive strategies that not only safeguard communities but also foster resilience, environmental stewardship and a renewed sense of togetherness.