We are excited to announce that the MEISSA chandelier from our O&A London lighting collection has been shortlisted for FX Interior Design Awards.

The winner will be announced on 28 November, Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, Mayfair, London.

Oleg Klodt and Anna Agapova:

“A unique feature of this chandelier is to blend luxury, the simplicity of form and the complexity of technique.”

The minimalism and precision of Meissa can be traced back to the luxuriance of the Art Deco and late Modernism movements and the clean, sharp lines of Bauhaus. This is a light with the presence to be a centrepiece in any generous, high-ceilinged space, including atriums and stairwells. Light is refracted in the hidden depths of the sphere and casts a silky sheen in a delightful display of ‘chiaroscuro’.

About FX Interior Design Awards

Now in their 20th year, the prestigious FX Awards invites both the UK and International design talent from all over the world to enter the very best interior products and projects. Organised by FX Magazine, these coveted awards and the grand, glamorous black-tie ceremony, celebrates these designers at the Grosvenor Hotel in London and is the highlight of the design industry calendar just before Christmas.

www.fxdesignawards.co.uk

WHO WILL BE THE BEST?

Interior Design’s Best of Year is the design industry’s premier design awards program,
honouring the most significant work of the year, as well as recognising designers,
architects and manufacturers from around the globe.

Please cast your vote for our CALEDONIA, a new textile and wallpaper collection!

‘CALEDONIA’ reflects the deeply intimate sense of beauty that designers Anna Agapova
and Oleg Klodt felt on their first visit to Scotland, where the images of their new
wallpaper and fabric’s collection took shape.

Being inspired by the majestic Scottish landscape, the designers created a story that
journeyed around the land of the Celts. It consists of eight “chapters” — eight unique
designs that show how the three forces of nature can be embodied by a collection of
wallpaper and decorative fabrics for the home.

ABOUT THE AWARD

The Award is initiated and organised by Interior Design magazine, which is the global,
industry-leading design magazine serving the interior design, architectural and facility
management audiences. For over 85 years, Interior Design magazine has been the
necessary design authority for every professional, on all projects, throughout the design
process.

Cast your vote now through October 20.

O&A London has the pleasure of inviting you to the VIP launch party of one of the London
Design Festival’s most innovative exhibitions.

AFTERSPACE is a collaborative art project between O&A London and Mayfair gallery Gazelli Art
House. Architect Oleg Klodt and designer Anna Agapova will present the latest designs from
O&A London’s luxury furniture and lighting collection during London Design Festival. Additionally,
a project exploring the links between revolutionary digital art forms and traditional elements of
space organization, featuring the work of new visual artists will sit alongside O&A London’s
furniture, light features and fabric designs.

Throughout the evening we’ll be celebrating with video presentations, drinks and nibbles.
We hope you’ll be able to join us.

17th September 18:00 – 20:00
Gazelli Art House, 39 Dover Street, London, W1S 4NN

Please RSVP by 10th September to secure your place on the guest list to mail: rsvp@oa-
london.com

CALEDONIA

O&A LONDON TEXTILE AND WALLCOVERING COLLECTION

In September 2018, the O&A London brand will present its first collection of interior decorative fabrics and wallpapers, CALEDONIA, created in partnership with the company Holland & Sherry whose almost two-centuries experience in exclusive textile production is unrivalled on the world market.

O&A London is a creative duo consisting of architect Oleg Klodt and designer Anna Agapova. They came into the spotlight in November 2017 when they unveiled their first furniture collection at the Decorator Showcase Holiday House London. Embodying the charismatic luxury of ‘new art deco’, the furniture from O&A London quickly won recognition among experts in professional circles, hitting the pages of prestigious publications and being shortlisted for design awards.

Holland & Sherry, founded in London in 1836, is now synonymous with woollen cloths of impeccable quality and exquisite design. Holland & Sherry have 17 showrooms around the globe, including several in the world capitals of state-of-the-art design such as London, Paris, Dubai and New-York.

The CALEDONIA collection is a declaration of love to a remote corner of the world, where, against a backdrop of the picturesque Highlands, the basalt cliffs of the Isle of Skye are washed by cold Atlantic waters. CALEDONIA reflects the deeply intimate sense of beauty that designers Anna Agapova and Oleg Klodt felt on their first visit to Scotland, where the images of their new wallpaper and fabrics collection took shape.

Being inspired by the majestic Scottish landscape, the designers created a story that journeyed around the land of the Celts. It consists of eight “chapters” — eight unique designs that show how the three forces of nature can be embodied by a collection of wallpaper and decorative fabrics for the home.

The collection uses three types of weaving, providing the possibility for extensive use of each design for interior decoration. Textured soft jacquard and specially treated flannel will find practical use in both upholstery and portiere curtains alike. A special weaving of wool and silk creates the effect of a pearly shimmer, which will serve as an elegant solution for window decor. If an ornament is a story, the fabric is a language to tell a story. The CALEDONIA collection is a result of the talented collaboration between O&A London and Holland & Sherry. It is created using only the finest natural materials — silk, wool and linen. Embossed jacquard imitates the texture of stones and seashells, and smooth streaming silk mimics the movements of waves and the gusts of tough winds.

CALEDONIA speaks the language of nature itself.

Photographer: Mikhail Loskutov

Creative directior: Alla Yaskovets

Producer, decorator: Natalia Varnikova

The International Design and Architecture Award Committee has shortlisted the best projects and now your turn!

A unique part of the voting system is that votes have to be cast in every single category. That gives all shortlisted projects maximum publicity from international industry professionals.

From our collection were shortlisted: the MEISSA chandelier, PICTOR II armchair and ALNILAM sofa.

Please cast your votes on all shortlisted projects and may the best project win!

The voting link is below:
http://www.thedesignawards.co.uk/design-architecture-entrants-2018/

Dear friends,

O&A London and Holland & Sherry invite you to celebrate the launch of their new Caledonia collection of decorative fabrics and wallpapers.

Please join us for drinks and nibbles on Tuesday 18th September from 12 pm – 2 pm at the Holland & Sherry showroom to be one of the first to see this exquisite collaboration inspired by the majestic, untamed landscape of the Scottish Highlands.

The showroom is located at 107 Chelsea Harbour Design Centre, 1st Floor Centre Dome.

Please RSVP to rsvp@oa-london.com to request your attendance.

Oleg Klodt and Anna Agapova, Co-Founders of O&A London, and Bryan Dicker, President of Holland & Sherry, would be delighted to host you and share more of their vision with you on the day.

Kind regards,

O&A London team

O&A London and Gazelli Art House are delighted to announce the collaborative art project AFTERSPACE to be held from 15th to 23rd September during London Design Festival. The project will explore the links between revolutionary digital art forms and traditional elements of space organisation. The project will run alongside the gallery’s annual virtual reality exhibition, Enter Through the Headset 3.

O&A London was created by the talented duo of architect Oleg Klodt and designer Anna Agapova. The design team created a collection that completely transforms the idea of the role that furniture plays in interiors. Oleg and Anna hope to bring to light wonders that are more precious, more beautiful and more everlasting than life itself.

Gazelli Art House is a contemporary art gallery that supports a wide range of international artists, presenting a broad and dynamic programme to a diverse audience through global public projects and exhibition spaces in London and Baku. In 2015, the gallery launched an online residency, gazell.io, for artists working in the digital and virtual realms, occasionally crossing over into physical exhibitions at the gallery.

How does VR artwork in modern interiors transform our homes and minds? The goal of the AFTERSPACE project is to integrate new virtual experiences with physical spaces created by designers.

What unites interior designers and new visual artists? Both of them create their own microcosms that immerse people in a new environment. Interior design is a comprehensive and personalised experience which provides the opportunity to feel, see and hear in different ways.

Two floors of the gallery will be integrated into one exhibition area where visitors can enjoy the physical space created by designers presenting the O&A London furniture collection and the VR artworks of Michael Takeo Magruder, Eran Tsafrir, Tom Szirtes, Alexander Adderley, Xavier Sole and others. The artists work with new media including real-time data, digital archives, immersive environments, mobile devices and virtual realms to explore our media-rich world.

Oleg Klodt and Anna Agapova said of the project: “In our throw-away society, when not only the value of possessions, but also real human connection is being lost, we wanted to make something that would stand the test of time. Within 20 to 30 years, functionality and so-called ‘digitalisation’ could completely replace the decorative and aesthetic aspects of interior design. Nevertheless, we are sure that architects and designers will continue to create spaces that link us to the past. There’s no doubt people will continue to desire spaces that leave them calm and comfortable; places where they can explore real human connection whilst enjoying innovative visual experiences.”

STOP, RELAX AND ENJOY

We are delighted to present our new installation in London’s premier destination for design excellence, and the home of the most prestigious luxury brands, Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour. The three-meter display showcases extraordinary pieces from the O&A London furniture, lighting and wallpaper collections.

The window, created by our design team, reflects the main brand values of O&A London: universality, timelessness and close ties with nature. Stop, relax and enjoy a moment of contemplation.

Featured in the installation, our NAOS console appears drowning into the sand, embodying the charismatic luxury of ‘new art deco’. The light and delicate item complements the design of any contemporary interior while adding an accent of luxury. Next to it, the exquisite VEGA wall light with glass spheres fills the space with a warm, natural glow. The elegant wallpaper STAFFA, inspired by the basalt cliffs of the majestic Scottish isles, reflects the profoundly intimate sense of beauty created in the collection by designers Anna Agapova and Oleg Klodt.

The O&A London display is located in the North Dome of the Design Centre on the third floor.

Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour is the largest, most established and thriving platform for the dynamic design industry in Europe with 120 showrooms and over 600 luxury brands.

Address: Lots Road, London SW10 0XE

Opening Hours: Monday — Friday, 9.30am— 5.30pm

Closed: Saturday — Sunday and Bank Holidays

With more than 15 years’ experience of creating pioneering design products, Oleg Klodt and Anna Agapova have learned to look beyond the limits of traditional furniture design. O&A London is the quintessence of the experience, professional reputation, genuine design passion, and ethical and ecological principles that are behind every one of our products.

PROCESS: EXPERIMENTING, INVENTING, INSPIRING

We are fortunate to work with leaders: people who do not see the boundaries but make the impossible possible. In the design process, the artistry of idea implementation is 50% of the final product. That is why we proudly name these people, not just as partners but, co-designers. Together we start and finish our bespoke design adventure – continually exploring, innovating, prototyping and making fascinating discoveries. This journey is full of technological and creative insights that are the result of in-depth work. We are not surfers, but divers, in the design process.

We work internationally and use the best traditions of craftsmanship. Our suppliers and manufacturers are in Germany, France, Italy, Russia and the Czech Republic.

MATERIALS: OUR SUPPLIERS ARE PART OF THE O&A LONDON FAMILY

In our throw-away society, when not only the value of possessions but also a real human connection, is being lost, we make the products and create professional networks that stand the test of time. We make thoughtful decisions for our clients, always trying to minimise our ecological footprint. We use only the best raw materials. That process requires constant sourcing and that is why, if we find the supplier who shares our principles, they become a member of O&A London’s big family. We only value those businesses that care about sustainability and social responsibility.

We are delighted to announce that our beautiful MEISSA chandelier is now located at The Four Seasons Hotel on Park Lane, London.

This masterpiece from our collection can be found in the private apartments of the 5-Star hotel. We encourage you to take pictures of the chandelier and tag us in your social media posts.

We believe a critical factor of success is partnerships between companies with the same vision. We are proud to work with one such partner – Riviere Rugs – who design and produce rugs combining craftsmanship and creativity.

In our collaboration, we create the installations for different design events. We are delighted to present the latest project in the framework with them for London Craftweek 2018.

Our Pictor II armchair perfectly suits the Sila Dhara rug, also seen featured with the Apollo table by Tom Faulkner.

Our Diorda console is seen here with the Satori Calcite rug.

In an increasingly mass-produced world, O&A London and Riviere Rugs convince the world that there are things that are more precious, more beautiful and more lasting than life itself.

To see the pieces from O&A London furniture collection, please visit the Riviere Rugs showroom.

Address: 46 Lots Road, London, SW10 0QF

Have you heard the great news about our nominations at The International Design and Architecture Awards 2018?

Our MEISSA chandelier has been shortlisted for the Lighting Piece Award.

Our PICTOR II armchair has been shortlisted for Seating Award.

Our ALNILAM sofa is also up for the Seating Award.

The voting will begin in August but we are already looking forward to the results. Fingers crossed!

In the new issue of the British Interior Designer magazine our designer Anna Agapova provides her expert comment on the importance of launching a private furniture collection.

“A UNIQUE FEATURE OF THIS CHANDELIER IS TO BLEND LUXURY, THE SIMPLICITY OF FORM AND THE COMPLEXITY OF TECHNIQUE.”

Preciosa Lighting spoke with Oleg Klodt and Anna Agapova, partners of Oleg Klodt Architecture and Design and designers of O&A London, a bespoke lighting and furniture collection about Meissa, a gorgeous chandelier designed with Preciosa. Meissa has been shortlisted for an International Design & Architect Award.

PL: What was your inspiration for Meissa?

O&A: The minimalism and precision of Meissa can be traced back to the luxuriance of the Art Deco and late Modernism movements and the clean, sharp lines of Bauhaus. This is a light with the presence to be a centrepiece in any generous, high-ceilinged space, including atriums and stairwells. Light is refracted in the hidden depths of the sphere and casts a silky sheen in a delightful display of ‘chiaroscuro’.

PL: You visited the Preciosa factory in Crystal Valley during the making of Meissa, tell us about your experience.

O&A: It was an enjoyable experience! We were fascinated by the professionalism, the efficiency of the company team. We had chosen Preciosa Lighting not only because they are a leading glass manufacturer but also a company with new vision and old traditions which, first and foremost, are expressed in a personal approach to the clients. Also, the factory is located in a picturesque place. It was just a pleasure to travel there and enjoy the natural scenery.

PL: Tell us about the chandelier; individual elements, materials used, etc.

O&A: The size of the glass spheres was the first design challenge. It was a real test to produce glass spheres of this diameter but thanks to the extraordinary experience of the specialists at Preciosa Lighting we could do it. The initial idea was to implement whole glass spheres. But after further consideration and taking into account that the chandelier would weigh around 200 kilos, we decided to use blown glass technology. As a result, we created something that only has some minor differences with the original drawings.

We are in love with the shape of the chandelier. A spherical object has a magical quality. It beckons you and awakens the desire to touch. And we are proud of the size, that Meissa is around 3 metres. The size allows people to see the chandelier from different levels.

A unique feature of this chandelier is to blend luxury, the simplicity of form and the complexity of technique. To implement the classical design, we used matte champagne tinged brass and in the dome, hammered metal. Blown glass was used for creating the glass spheres.

PL: Meissa was first displayed at the Holiday House in London last year, along with other pieces from the collection. How was it received?

O&A: When we presented Meissa, we quickly realised that this chandelier would have lasting success not only among professional architects and interior designers but end consumers as well. In fact, British designer David Linley included Meissa in his project for the Four Seasons London.

Meissa completely transformed the entire space of the house, becoming its central point. The light influenced the mood of the exhibition’s visitors by creating a relaxing and intimate homely atmosphere. Moreover, showcase visitors admitted the chandelier was the most stunning design product. It united people around it and was the heart of the networking that was happening at the event.

PL: Tell us about O&A London.

O&A: Over the years of designing private and commercial architectural projects, we have accumulated experience in producing bespoke items. As a result, the next evident step was to create a whole new brand. Meissa is a crucial art piece of our first lighting and furniture collection named O&A London that we presented in London in 2017.

There are a lot of things that make this collection exceptional including an architectural and sculptural approach, timeless concept, universality and the combination of time-honoured and pioneering methods and materials.

PL: Can you share your thoughts on current lighting design trends?

O&A: The trends in lighting design are the same as in interior design as a whole. The pace of life speeds up year after year and the lifetime of each style becomes shorter. Trends are increasingly replacing each other and sometimes mixing. But every time, as they arise again, they are transformed due to new technology.

It is impossible to foresee what style will become trendy tomorrow. But we can guarantee that only high-tech items will be in high demand. These new technological art objects can fit into any space, including traditional ones. These items certainly will be high functioning and environmentally friendly.

In 20 to 30 years, functionality and so-called digitality can completely replace the decorative and aesthetic aspect in interiors. Nevertheless, we are sure that architects and designers will continue to create spaces that link us with the past. And no doubt, people will desire to remain in spaces only if they feel comfortable and calm. Places where they can explore real human connections.

Source: Preciosa Lighting website

What excellent news came to us from Russia!

Two items from our furniture collection were published in AD Russia magazine’s March issue. Read a translation of the article below.

Digest: English Alphabet.

The Russian architectural and design duo of Oleg Klodt and Anna Agapova presented its first collection of furniture in London. Pieces are simple in form, but not in isolation: they are all made of exquisite materials.

ALNILAM armchair

The ALNILAM sofa is distinguished by its subtle shape and spacious, console-style seating upholstered in the finest, natural, New Zealand lambswool. Subtly aged brushed brass sets off the deeper tone of the upholstery, and fabrics and veneers can be customised to match interiors and preferences.

MINTAKA floor lamp

The MINTAKA floor lamp is the embodiment of how to balance contrasting materials. The innovative asymmetry of the fastenings makes it possible to keep the base on a single plane, giving the piece a unique character. The metal rings in the base emit an even LED glow that serves as both a light source and a subtle ornamental effect.

Photo: Anton Phatianov

Holiday House, founded in 2008 by interior designer and breast cancer survivor Iris Dankner, is a showhouse where top designers and lifestyle brands showcase their talent to raise critical funds for the prevention and cure of breast cancer.

Iris Dankner was inspired to combine her two passions — interior design and fundraising for breast cancer research — when she saw a lack of high profile interior design events in the New York City area benefitting this great cause. After its inception in 2008, Holiday House became the first designer showhouse in New York City to benefit a breast cancer organization, attracting talent from across the country to transform the historic Academy Mansion on Manhattan’s Upper East Side each fall. Holiday House has since created a summer expansion in the Hamptons and is now established as one of the premiere showhouses in the country.

Since partnering with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF), Holiday House has granted over a million dollars to this renowned charity that invests 91 cents of every dollar to support its mission of ending breast cancer by advancing the world’s most groundbreaking research.

HOLIDAY HOUSE LONDON

In 2017, Holiday House celebrated its tenth year of showhouses with the inaugural Holiday House London. The organisers decided to take Holiday House to London because it is known for being a stylish city with a long history of beautiful interior design and is home to many revered companies that create exquisite home décor. Twenty seven leading architects and designers such as Fiona Barratt Interiors, Nina Campbell, Justin Van Breda, Sophie Paterson Interiors, Rachel Laxer Interiors and others took part.

OLEG KLODT ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN

Oleg Klodt Architecture & Design studio designed the central zone, namely the entrance hall and staircases in one of the two buildings. In this exhibition space, Oleg Klodt, the founder of the company, and Anna Agapova, partner and head of the design department, presented their own furniture and lighting collection, O&A London, as well as a textile collaboration with Holland & Sherry.

The key focus of these collections is on materials and textures, as they unite the interior. Harmony is the essence of the design concept. Created space made it possible to feel the interdependence of nature, people and the external environment.

O&A LONDON FURNITURE COLLECTION

The O&A London furniture collection was created by the leading design team of Oleg Klodt and Anna Agapova. With their focus on the very finest details and combining time-honoured and pioneering methods and materials, they are renowned for producing one-off pieces that harmonise effortlessly with their setting. This is the hallmark of O&A London.

The minimalism and precision of O&A London pieces can be traced back to the luxuriance of the Art-Deco and late Modernism movements and to the clean, sharp lines of Bauhaus. By cherry-picking attributes from these iconic moments in history, O&A London has created something classically-rooted for the contemporary interior. It is a collection that can be said to question the very role of furniture; a fundamentally sculptural approach that embraces the very latest technologies in a skilful balance of ideas and materials, of form and function.

Furniture presented at Holiday House London:

— Mirror SEGIN

— Console NAOS

— Chandelier  MEISSA

— Console DIORDA

— Wall lightings FORNACIS

— Wall lighting VEGA

 

‘Inspiring Talks’ was a series of public talks hosted by Oleg Klodt Architecture & Design. This week of debates brought together leading figures from the worlds of architecture and design in Covent Garden, London. At the events space — a pop-up showroom — we presented O&A London collections, our collaboration with Holland & Sherry and architectural studio projects.

POWERFUL WOMEN IN CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

Zaha Hadid once commented: “I always had to do everything ten times better to achieve recognition.” This talk brought together accomplished women working in the creative industries to discuss their own experiences of gender in the workplace and wider trends.

Speakers:

— Anna Agapova, head of design at Oleg Klodt Architecture & Design
— Stacie McCormick, artist
— Stéphanie Langard-Dumont, visual artist
— Stella Arion, fashion stylist

Moderator:

— Helen Chislett, London Connoisseur founder

«IT WAS A VERY EDUCATIONAL EVENT AND ANSWERED QUESTIONS YOU ASK YOURSELF»
D. Harrison, Bert Frank

TECHNOLOGIES IN INTERIOR DESIGN

The last decade has seen an explosion of innovative technology in interior design. At this public talk we looked at why the art-technology connection is important and speakers discussed their craft and where they draw inspiration. As part of the conversation, Oleg Klodt introduced the design and realisation of the new furniture collection.

Speakers:

— Oleg Klodt, chairman of Oleg Klodt Architecture & Design
— Michael Vasku, creative director of Preciosa Lighting
— Jasna Jevremovic, senior associate Case 3D
— Grant Pierrus, founder of Interior Style Hunter

Moderator:

— Alexei Markov, actor, confidence coach

“THANK YOU FOR ORGANISING SUCH AN INTERESTING EVENT. WE WERE PLEASED TO BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE AND ENJOY USEFUL, INFORMATIVE TALKS. ESPECIALLY HAPPY TO BE ABLE TO HAVE A LITTLE CHAT WITH OLEG PERSONALLY. BEST OF LUCK!”
M&R

EMOTIONS BEYOND INTERIORS

This event explored the connection between interior design, human health, and how our environment fundamentally affects our emotional wellbeing – from colour and lighting to physical layout. The discussion ranged from the new generation of ‘smart’ buildings to how the design sector is evolving against a backdrop of economic and political uncertainty.

Speakers:

— Anna Agapova, head of design at Oleg Klodt Architecture & Design
— Helen Chislett, founder of London Connoisseur
— Mathias Kiss, artist/designer
— Angel Monzon, creative director of Vessel Gallery
— Monique Stamp, director at Riviere UK
— Regis Mathieu, founder of Mathieu Lustrerie

Moderator:

— Becky Sunshine, design journalist

“WONDERFUL TALKS AND A GREAT PANEL! THANKS FOR A LOVELY EVENINGS!”
Faust PR

 

PHOTO REPORT

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