Journal
Sharing the same vision and values, we teamed up as friends — Joko in old-Japanese — and started an online journal to portray inspiring places, objects and people. An initiative that naturally led us towards the beginning of Studio Joko.
Lrnce, Marrakech
Colors, graphics and materials. Those are the words that pop up when we think of the talented Laurence Leenaert, who designs textile-and-more with her label LRNCE. Her work reminds of the traditional artisanship of the Middle East and North Africa, and that is not without a reason. In fact, every blanket, pillow and porcelain cup is handcrafted in one of the most beautiful cities of Morocco: Marrakech.
Yoli & Otis, Canggu Bali
Yoli & Otis is a delightful celebration of minimal design and aesthetics sourced from nature. Dreamed up a couple of years ago by Lena Catterick and her partner, out of a love for sustainable design and natural materials. With parents that were among the first drift of hippie travellers to visit Bali, it was only a matter of time before the couple opened up a brick-and-mortar store in the south coast of the island.
Coffee Sometime, Amsterdam
A singular spark of Scandinavian minimalism settled down in the heart of Amsterdam. Persuaded by the fragrant aroma of freshly brewed coffee in the air, we slow down our pass to warm welcome this new local charm to the city’s café culture.
Museo LagOmar, Lanzarote
César Manrique's love affair with Lanzarote has been a long and abundant one. The legacy of his work holds an eternal allure, defined by his sculptural architecture and his respect for nature. Lagomar - a true home away from home - is one of César’s finest gems. Fueled with his adoration for Lanzarote’s rugged landscape, the property is formed around the same rocks from which it was built. Embracing its natural labyrinths, caves and solidified lava against a backdrop of tropical flora.
Fundació Mies van der Rohe, Barcelona
Right at the base of Barcelona’s Montjuïc hill, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe built a minimalist marble framework that plays with material, light and openness. When stepping inside the monument, you might find yourself wondering what space exactly you have entered. An elegant aesthetic and rich materials give away its importance, but the lack of decoration will make you think twice about this intriguing piece of architecture. The true function of the building dates all the way back to 1929, when Mies van der Rohe was asked to build a meeting place for the International Exhibition of Barcelona.
Fundación César Manrique, Lanzarote
Adrift in the endless navy surface of the Atlantic Ocean is Lanzarote; an island with the most extraordinary geology we've ever been able to admire. Almost as intriguing as the lunar landscape, is one of the island’s most renown figures: César Manrique (1919 – 1992). He was a painter, sculptor, architect, ecologist and monument preserver; he was a visionary artist who defined Lanzarote as it stands today.