the door(s)

I absolutly love sliding doors. They don’t need a frame, can disappear completely to the side and, when fully open, leave nothing but a simple passage. The way they glide quietly from one position to another, come to a gentle stop or simply rest in the desired position has a calming quality for me. Especially when they are heavy, like this pair made from solid oak. 
For their construction I followed traditional carpentry principles, translated into a restrained, contemporary form. I built them myself in my small workshop for la maison basque, using mostly classic hand tools. Each door requires only three screws; everything else is held together by tongue-and-groove joints and sliding dovetails – techniques that have proven their reliability over centuries.
I am particularly proud of the surface finish I developed. It preserves a freshly sanded appearance of the oak while protecting the wood and feeling almost silky to the touch.
For me, this is what sustainability in home design truly means: timeless form combined with durable proven construction and honest materials. Not something to replace, but something to live with – and live on for decades, perhaps even generations.

sliding door(s) | handmade | by & for me

french oak | oiled + secret finish

sliding door(s) | handmade | by & for me

french oak | oiled + secret finish

sliding doors | handmade | client : me | oak | oiled + secret treatment

pieces &
places

pieces &
places

me &
you

me &
you

Design isn't about how it looks
it's about how it makes us feel.

This mindset lies at the heart of everything I create. Especially when designing the spaces and objects that shape our most personal environment: our homes.*

I am Jan Homann and I design everyday objects, furniture, lighting and (interior) spaces – for either brands and companys or private clients.
Growing up in northern Germany, I studied industrial design at the Muthesius Academy of Fine Arts in Kiel. My diploma in 2008 was followed by four years as inhouse designer at Tobias Grau, one of international most renowned and innovative lighting brands. This was particularly characterised by the close work with Tobias and the opportunity to take care of my projects in the field of lighting, furniture, flagship store and exhibition design from the first sketch to the implementation in detail. In 2013 I founded my own studio for design.

Now over 17 years into this wonderful profession, collaborating with various companies and fellow creatives, as well as working closely with a wide range of trades – and more recently with my own hands – has shaped me into the designer I am today.
Beyond my passion for aesthetics and the experience gathered over these years, my work as a designer has always been driven by the desire to create pieces that are as well made as possible. My ever-growing love for nature only further motivates this aspiration to make things that last.*
I would be delighted to share this expertise with you – whether in developing the next, hopefully long-lasting addition to your brand’s portfolio or by accompanying you on the journey to your dream home.  j.

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if you
are  ...

... searching for a new contribution to your brand’s portfolio – furniture, lighting or everyday objects, as well as concepts for trade fairs or flagship stores. 
Whether you come with a clearly defined brief, are looking for fresh impulses, or seek to further shape the world and identity of your brand , I would be happy to engage and explore how my design could meaningfully complement and support your brand's future and vision.

... seeking to capture the essence of your home and create the space you have always dreamt of – or searching for a special piece that adds to the atmosphere of your place.
From full interior design to individual furniture and lighting objects or installations, built-ins or even one-off creations – I would be delighted to guide your project through the entire process in german, english or french and to shape for and with you the atmosphere that will make your home that truly special place.

Enchanté.  jan

what I can
do for you

if you
are  ...

... searching for a new contribution to your brand’s portfolio – furniture, lighting or everyday objects, as well as concepts for trade fairs or flagship stores. 
Whether you come with a clearly defined brief, are looking for fresh impulses, or seek to further shape the world and identity of your brand , I would be happy to engage and explore how my design could meaningfully complement and support your brand's future and vision.

... seeking to capture the essence of your home and create the space you have always dreamt of – or searching for a special piece that adds to the atmosphere of your place.
From full interior design to individual furniture and lighting objects or installations, built-ins or even one-off creations – I would be delighted to guide your project through the entire process in german, english or french and to shape for and with you the atmosphere that will make your home that truly special place.

Enchanté.  
jan

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janhomann.studio

pieces &
places

hamburg  / germany
côte basque  / france

jan homann
industrial designer (dipl.)

+49 (0) 40 688 988 66

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