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Kaira van Wijk is a freelance journalist who regularly contributes to Vogue, Vogue Living, Financial Times, Konfekt, MilK Deco, Harper’s Bazaar, and Elle International. Originally from Amsterdam, she is currently based between Zurich and Paris.

Kaira van Wijk
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Changing the fashion game: Borre Akkersdijk
Nov 24

Nov 24 Changing the fashion game: Borre Akkersdijk

Kaira van Wijk
KLM magazine

Having collaborated with brands such as Nike and Louis Vuitton, 3-D textiles pioneer Borre Akkersdijk is now helping the textiles industry to be more sustainable with his revolutionary ByBorre Create platform.

Artist Johanna Van Parijs' Costa Rican Hideaway
Nov 17

Nov 17 Artist Johanna Van Parijs' Costa Rican Hideaway

Kaira van Wijk
Vogue Living

A fearless, adventurous spirit in a virtually untouched land. Belgian artist Johanna Van Parijs discovered her 'spiritual haven' in the wilds of Costa Rica, a place she has now been calling home for half of her life.

The Way of Water: Lachlan Turczan’s Fluid Soundscapes
Nov 10

Nov 10 The Way of Water: Lachlan Turczan’s Fluid Soundscapes

Kaira van Wijk
Elle International

Modernists were criticized for not considering the pre-existing skyline. Whether we’ve learned from those mistakes is questionable.

Oct 27
Oct 27 Unapologetic Art, V. III

Kaira van Wijk
Futurism, Sustainable

When you look at any building, you automatically know what function it serves and who it’s meant for. Architecture needs no explanation.

Oct 20
Oct 20 Australian Functionality

Kaira van Wijk
New Objectivity

Some residential buildings in Sydney were modeled after those of the Weimar Republic. Timeless, they serve a larger public.

Oct 13
Oct 13 Nature's Curve

Kaira van Wijk
Neofuturism

Sharp futurist lines had a huge impact on society and the shapes of buildings today.

Oct 6
Oct 6 Living Inside Sculpture

Kaira van Wijk
Postmodernism, Futurism

Like art, architecture is subjective. It’s no wonder commercial buildings have more Futurist elements while residential ones are often embellished.

 
 
 

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