The touch

The Touch, the first collaboration between Nathan Williams of Kinfolk and Jonas Bjerre- Poulsen of Norm Architects, welcomes read- ers into over 25 inspiring spaces where interior design is not only visually appealing but engages all of the human senses. Through beautiful homes, hotels, muse- ums, and retail stores-from contemporary designs by Ilse Crawford and Bijoy Jain to classic cases by Arne Jacobsen-readers are invited to explore how experiencing elements such as light, nature, materiality, color, and community can deliberately bring us back to our senses and imbue every day with a richer quality. In addition to stunning photography and interviews with design industry lead- ers as John Pawson and David Thulstrup, the book also details philosophical and art history references that reflect the tradition of design and color theory. For a deeper ­ understanding of the concepts explored, The Touch includes an appendix which pro- files architects such as Lina Bo Bardi and Richard Neutra. Heritage design pieces that helped influence this movement are also listed in the book.